4.9 on Google, queues to despair! Is this Semarang all-you-can-eat BBQ really Mantap?
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2026-03-05
Curious about Semarang's Kakkoii, the all-you-can-eat BBQ with a 4.9 Google rating and insane queues? This review dives into whether it's worth the wait. Discover a paradise of fresh meats for grilling and a must-try hot pot featuring a heavenly Collagen Chicken Soup. Get the honest truth on what to order (and what to skip!), plus essential tips on booking, pricing, and dining times to make the most of your visit to this wildly popular spot.
Friends, you won't believe this! I came to Semarang during Ramadan and passed by this place, Kakkoii, around dinnertime. Wow, the line at the door was so long I thought it was a celebrity meet-and-greet. I checked Google Maps, and it has over 8,500 reviews with a scarily high 4.9 rating[1]. The locals are clearly obsessed! Based on the unwritten rule that "the longer the line, the better the food," I decisively joined the waiting crowd.
The Happy Jungle of BBQ and Hot Pot
After waiting for almost an hour, I finally got in, and I have to say, the management is truly amazing. Even though it was packed to the brim, it was super clean inside, and the waiters and waitresses were moving like they were on fast-forward, professional and polite[2], not pulling long faces because of how busy it was at all. Thumbs up for that.
The food section is literally a paradise for meat lovers! They offer a great variety of beef, and you can see how fresh it is with your own eyes[3]. Sizzling on the grill, the aroma of the fat instantly makes you hungry. Besides BBQ, hot pot is also a must-try! I went straight for their highly-praised Collagen Chicken Soup Pot, and that soup base is absolutely incredible. The creamy white broth bubbles away, and one sip is so savory it'll knock your socks off! Everything tastes delicious when you cook it in there[4]!
Real Talk, No Mindless Hype
Of course, nobody's perfect, and neither are restaurants. In the spirit of trying something new, we also ordered the Tom Yum soup base, and... well, how should I put this, the flavor was a bit too much. For me, it was too salty and not sour enough, a bit of a letdown[5]. Friends who want to try it might want to get a small portion first.
Also, their new Fried Cream Sando[6], the outside is crispy, and the cream filling inside is smooth. It tastes pretty good, but it seems like a special promotional item, so it might not be available every time.
Editor's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls (Quick, take notes!)
Alright, time for the real tips! For all the girls who want to Nongkrong here, listen up:
- 1. If you don't want to wait in line, make a reservation! This place is seriously popular, especially on holidays and weekends. It seems you can make a reservation by messaging their official Instagram, or just go during off-peak hours, otherwise, waiting an hour at the door is standard procedure[7].
- 2. Check the price and time limits carefully! The All You Can Eat special for the new year seems to be IDR 135,000++[8] per person, an amazing value for money! There are two dining time options: 90 minutes and 150 minutes[9]. The shorter one is for those who eat and run, while the longer one is perfect for social butterflies like us who like to eat and chat.
- 3. Follow their social media for freebies! Check their Instagram before you go! I saw a promotion to get that Fried Cream Sando for free, so maybe there'll be a new surprise when you go!
- 4. First choice for soup base: the Collagen Chicken Soup! Trust me, you can't go wrong. If you want to be adventurous, feel free, but don't get your hopes up for the Tom Yum, haha
- AYCE BBQ & hotpot special: 135,000 IDR++[1]. Incredible value—come ready to feast!
- The Collagen Chicken Soup is a local hit! Its creamy, bubbling broth is so savory it makes anything you dip taste amazing [2]!
- The line outside looks like a celebrity event! With 8500+ Google reviews and a 4.9 rating, you know the locals are obsessed [3]!
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