Google: 4.7 Stars, My Experience: -7! This viral spot in Pekanbaru? Run
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2026-03-06
Don't be fooled by the glamorous photos of Pekanbaru's viral Celebrity Cafe & Resto! This scathing review reveals the disappointing reality behind the hype. Discover why the "luxury" spot is more like a sauna with terrible service and shockingly small food portions. The author details a nightmare dining experience, from disorganized staff to hidden fees, warning potential visitors to stay far away. This is a must-read for anyone considering a visit to this overhyped establishment.
Girls, today's post is 100% full of traps, non-combatants please evacuate immediately!
Just got back from Pekanbaru, and I can't wait to roast this Celebrity Cafe & Resto with you all. Just looking at the pictures on social media, doesn't it look super luxurious, with a Mantap vibe, where any random shot could be a photo of a lifetime? If you actually believed that, it would be so Anjay... reality will give you a resounding slap in the face.
Luxury Under a Filter, a Sauna in Reality
I swear, I was totally tricked by those gorgeous interior design photos. The moment I walked in, a wave of heat hit me in the face, and I was completely dumbfounded. How is this a place to Chill? It's more like a free sauna! The air conditioners and fans were basically just for decoration. You could break a sweat just sitting still, and my makeup completely melted off. [1] Where's the promised luxury? It was all shattered by the crowd and the stuffy heat. Even the prayer room was small and stuffy, making for a terrible experience.
Epically Disastrous Service and "Mini" Meals
Don't expect to have a good Nongkrong here. We booked in advance for an Iftar dinner (Bukber), thinking it would be foolproof. And the result? The waiters and waitresses were running all over the place but not serving any food. It felt like the team had zero training. They kept coming back to ask what we ordered. Bro, where's your system? [2] The food finally arrived long after Iftar time.
The moment the food was served, I was speechless again. The set meal, priced at 35k, had a portion so small it was heartbreaking. The rice was just a tiny pinch, felt about the same as a 12k fast-food chicken rice from a street stall. [3] The chicken also tasted unremarkable, just the very so-so kind. [4] The most outrageous part was, only when we were paying the bill did we find out that an 11% tax was added to everything. Not a single word was mentioned about this during booking! [5] The value for money is just abysmally low.
[Editor-in-Chief's Guide to Avoiding Traps]
Alright, rant over, let's get to the real tips. If you don't want to pay for a miserable time, please weld the following points into your brain:
In short, this place is only suitable for the "check-in special forces" who have no standards for the environment, taste, service, or value for money, and just want to snap a photo and leave. For those of us who actually want to enjoy a good meal, run! Don't look back
- Never, ever come here for Bukber! Listen to me, you'll regret it! [6] They are completely incapable of handling group customers and will just make you wait until the end of time.
- Don't be fooled by the pictures! The food portion is a classic case of "what you see online" vs. "what you get." Please lower your expectations to the absolute minimum.
- Girls who can't stand the heat, run! It's really, really hot inside, unless you want to experience a dinner in a tropical rainforest.
- Service = Depends on fate! If you're in a hurry or have any standards for service, this place is definitely not for you.
- Melt your makeup in a sweltering "luxe" cafe's free sauna[1]. A uniquely awful vibe you just have to experience.
- The 35k set has B aja (so-so) chicken[2], tiny portions, and street-food quality[3]. Experience the huge gap for yourself.
- Want the “check-in commando” thrill? Expect nothing from the vibe, food, or value. Snap a pic and bail. Unforgettable.
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