Who gets it?! I endured the sourest faces in Jakarta for this Wagyu ramen.
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2026-01-23
This trendy Jakarta spot boasts a high rating, but is it worth the hype? While the notoriously sour service might test your patience, some dishes are pure heaven. The Wagyu Beef Dry Ramen is a must-try, with incredibly tender beef, and the Buffalo Cauliflower is a standout appetizer. This guide tells you exactly what to order (and what to avoid) to make your visit a success despite the frustrating experience.
Friends, who gets it! I went because of the high 4.7 Google rating, but the service almost made me explode on the spot 💥.
The entrance had a real Melbourne vibe, very Chill, but the moment I walked in... Anjay, it was as crowded as a wet market. Influencers were scanning everywhere with their cameras, making it hard to just Nongkrong quietly[1].
A Menu of Half Heaven, Half Hell
Luckily, some dishes pulled me back from the brink of losing it. I have to rave about the Wagyu Beef Dry Ramen[2]! The wagyu was seared to a fragrant crisp on the outside, while the inside was so tender it was bursting with juice. Paired with kimchi to cut the richness, one bite and I instantly forgave half of everything. Mantap!
The Buffalo Cauliflower[3] we ordered as an appetizer also didn't disappoint at all. To make fried cauliflower this good is on another level. The outer shell was crispy, and the sauce was sweet, sour, and a little spicy—super appetizing. The drinks were also on point. I ordered the Pistachio Latte[4], which was rich with a smooth nutty aroma. My friend said their Strawberry Matcha[5] was also great, with an authentic matcha flavor, not that overly sweet, artificial stuff.
But! The bad dishes were equally horrifying. My friend's Miso Carbonara[6] was so salty it made you question your existence, like the chef was heartbroken and their hand slipped... Plus, it was served lukewarm, which immediately tanked the experience by 50%. Not to mention, while scrolling through reviews, I saw someone complain about getting undercooked fish and chips[7]. Thank goodness I didn't order that.
Service? Non-existent.
Honestly, the service here is just so, so inconsistent. It's one thing for the staff to have a sour face the whole time, but we called for them forever and no one responded[8]. My friend's matcha cup cracked on its own, and when a waiter came over, they actually asked,"So, does she want a new one?" without even an apology. I was just... 🤯
The interior design is genuinely nice[9], bright and very photogenic. But the details were, umm... From where we were sitting, we could faintly smell a strange odor wafting from the restroom[10], which was a bit of a turn-off.
In terms of price, it's about 290k IDR per person[11], which isn't cheap for brunch in Jakarta. Especially the desserts—I saw the tiramisu at the next table, it was a tiny piece[12], and the value for money didn't seem great.
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls | Must-Read Before You Go!
- Reservations! Reservations! Reservations! You absolutely must book in advance[13]. Otherwise, even if there are empty tables, they might try to gaslight you by asking,"Do you have a reservation?"
- Ordering Strategy: Follow my lead: order the Wagyu Beef Dry Ramen[14] and Buffalo Cauliflower[15] without a second thought. The specialty coffee and matcha[16] series are also worth a try. As for the rest... good luck.
- Lower Your Expectations: Before you go, silently repeat three times:"I'm here for the food, not the service." As long as the food is good, you've won. Just think of them as AI waiters.
- Bonus Points & Things to Note: They actually have free sanitary pads in the women's restroom[17], which is quite thoughtful 🫶. However, there are steps at the entrance, so it's not wheelchair accessible[18].
- The Wagyu Beef Dry Ramen is insane! Crispy, tender and bursting with juice wagyu + kimchi, instant mood-fixer [1].
- Buffalo Cauliflower is legendary! Crispy, sweet-sour-spicy, redefines vegetarian food [2].
- Melbourne Chill vibe and photo-worthy environment? Worth the shot, even with grumpy staff [3][4].
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