Calling all bread lovers! This 4.9-star legendary shop in Bandung: Main courses? Think twice! But the bread is Anjay-delicious!
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2026-02-01
Craving legendary bread? Bandung's Lamama boasts a 4.9-star rating for a reason: its pastries are divine! While main courses offer great value, this spot is more of a bustling feast than a chill cafe. A heads-up for visitors: expect major crowds, nearly impossible parking, and a strict no-laptop policy for long-term use. The pro tip? Head straight for the bakery section; you won't be disappointed.
Driven by the halo of MasterChef Indonesia contestant [1] and Google's insanely high 4.9 rating, I eagerly made my way to Lamama in Bandung. The result... I was stunned as soon as I arrived at the entrance. This wasn't a Cafe at all, it was practically a pesta rakyat (people's feast) scene! There were so many people, I thought I was queuing for some limited edition release!
After much effort, I squeezed inside. The entire space was small but charming, but the tables were incredibly close together. The perfume from the guy at the next table almost marinated me [2]. Want to find a quiet corner to Nongkrong? Basically, forget about it. During peak hours, it was as noisy as a night market, with zero privacy.
First the praise, then the complaints, let's talk about the food
Sitting down, let me state the conclusion first: This place, come for the bread and desserts, absolutely Mantap!
Their bakery section is practically glowing, with all sorts of croissants, mochi bread, and cakes. The quality far surpasses the main dishes [3]. I got a cheese mochi bread; the crust was slightly crispy, and the inside was soft, chewy, and springy. OMG, this is the taste! So delicious I wanted to pack ten of them to take home!
As for the main courses, it's a bit hard to explain. The Egg Chiffon Rice[4] I ordered was pretty good; the eggs were truly silky smooth, and the sauce mixed with the rice was very appetizing. It was that kind of warm comfort food. But my friend's Laksa[5] was more controversial. The soup base was rich enough, but she said it tasted more like curry than Laksa. Taste is indeed very personal.
Most importantly, the prices for main courses are really reasonable, most are between 40-60k IDR [6], and the portions are generous. The value for money is maximized.
Next, I'm going to start complaining...
Honestly, even though the food offers great value for money, some experiences really make you want to frown.
The biggest pitfall is the laptop policy! I just wanted to pull out my laptop to jot down a few notes, when a waiter quickly rushed over to remind me: Laptops are prohibited for long-term use in the indoor area [7]. Want to use it? You can, either go outside to inhale secondhand smoke, or use it for a limited 30 minutes indoors. For bloggers like us who need to work anytime, anywhere, it was a bolt from the blue!
Also, don't even think about driving here! Parking spaces are ridiculously scarce [8]. The security uncle was holding a bunch of car keys, directing cars to move. That scene was quite a spectacle. I recommend just taking Grab/Gojek, otherwise, looking for a parking spot will make you collapse on the spot.
As usual, here's my [Practical Guide] for you
- Ordering Guide: Head straight for the bakery section! Bread and pastries are a must-order[9], you can't go wrong with any of them. For main courses, if you want to play it safe, choose the Egg Chiffon Rice[10] or Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Rice[11].
- Pitfall Avoidance Guide:
- 🧑💻 Digital Nomads/Laptop Workers: Just pass on this place, they don't welcome you opening your laptop here.
- 🚗 Drivers: Absolutely do not drive here yourself, you'll regret it.
- 👨👩👧👦 Large Gatherings: The place is small, they don't accept reservations [12], and the experience will be very poor if more than 4 people come.
- Best Approach: If you want to eat a main course, treat it as a"super fast-serving [13] and high-value fast food restaurant," and get in and out quickly. If you want to Chill, come outside of meal times to buy some bread, then quickly move on to the next cafe.
- MasterChef Indonesia contestant [1]'s fame + Google 4.9 rating = pesta rakyat crowds [2]! What's the magic behind this spot?
- Don't miss the cheese mochi bread [3]! Crispy outside, soft & chewy inside – so good you'll crave ten!
- Mains are a steal at 40-60k IDR [4], but the weird no long laptop use [5] rule makes you wonder: what's their deal?
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