Perfect 5.0 on Google, but only 3 reviews? I don't get this spot at Kota Kasablanka.

My legs were about to fall off from shopping at Kokas this weekend, and I was originally just looking for a random place to Nongkrong for a bit. I did a quick search, and huh? A French pastry shop called WONE actually has a perfect 5.0 rating on Google? 🤔 Anjay, is it that amazing?

But then I looked at the number of reviews... 3. I was a bit confused by this, so with a"let's see just how amazing it really is" attitude, I headed straight over.

So, how good is it really?

The shop is right inside Kota Kasablanka. The ambiance is that of a typical mall café—clean and bright, but in terms of being well-designed, not really. It's just a standard spot to rest your feet.

The small cakes in the display case were quite exquisitely made; they definitely nailed the French Patisserie look. I just ordered the one that looked the most appealing and paired it with a coffee.

How should I put it? The taste... played it safe. The cake was a little too sweet for me, and the layers of flavor weren't very distinct, but it wasn't bad either. The coffee was just a normal coffee; it did its job of waking me up. The whole experience was just"Oh, it's okay." I had absolutely no urge to post on my social media and exclaim"Mantap!"

So, is it worth a visit?

To be honest, if you go in with the expectation of a"perfect 5.0 Google-rated gem," you'll most likely be disappointed. It's not bad, but it definitely can't live up to the perfect 5.0 halo. Those 3 reviews? I'm guessing they were probably friendly contributions from friends and family... 😅

But if you just happen to be shopping at Kokas, your legs are sore, and you want to find a place to sit down and Chill for a bit and have a decent piece of dessert that can't go wrong, then this place is a decent option. Its biggest advantage is convenience; you don't have to leave the mall.

A no-BS guide

So, do you all get what I mean? Worth a try if you're passing by, but no need to make a special trip. 🤷‍♀️ Have any of you been there? Let's chat in the comments, am I being too picky?

• Who is it for? Girls who are tired from shopping at Kota Kasablanka and desperately need a place to sit down, recharge, and recover.
• Is it worth a special trip? Personally, I don't think so. There are plenty of delicious French pastry shops in Jakarta, and this one isn't special enough to warrant a dedicated visit.
• How to order? Don't have high expectations. Treat it like a regular mall café; just ordering a drink to sit for a while is totally OK. If you want dessert, just pick the one that looks the best—at least it'll look good in photos.