Caribou Coffee @ Paris van Java mall, Bandung

Welcoming Caribou Coffee to Bandung. Yaayyy!!! Founded at Minnesota in 1992, it has become one of the well known coffee franchise in the world. Their first stall in Bandung is located at Paris van Java mall, just right beside Black Canyon Coffee.

Come in Moment!

I'm very excited since i'm such a huge coffee fan. Who in the same boat with me?

Their interior and exterior are painted mostly in pastel blue, except for the 2nd floor. And I'm so crazy about the fireplace. Two times here, but I haven't got any chance to sit nearby. Ugh! But I won't give up, no no.

As for the coffee, a friend told me that Caribou Coffee's signature is their CHO-CO-LA-TE. So it's recommended to try their chocolate related drink, such as Turtle Mocha, Ice Mocha, etc.There are 3 types of chocolate to choose, which is white, milk, and dark. 

And and aannddd the coffee they used is DECAF coffee, which is great news. Less caffeine, but still high in antioxidant. Nice!

Ice Turtle Mocha

I had their signature Turtle Mocha. It is made of real chocolate melted into steamed milk and combined with espresso and caramel. Opted for a less sugar one, which I regret then, since it reduce the caramel syrup. Oh no... Don't repeat my mistake okay.

Now less sugar makes the Turtle Mocha has a similar taste with regular Iced Mocha. For Iced Mocha, tried both dark and white chocolate, and I love the White more. The white chocolate gives more fragrant smell and milkier taste, wonderful.

Bagels Multiseed @ Rp 15.000, Cream Cheese @ Rp 10.000

While sipping my coffee, i'm having this delicious Multiseed Bagel with Cream Cheese. I like how they rebake it a while before serving the bagel. And the cream cheese topping is splendid, it's really cheesy and spread easily.

Ice Cappucinno

Cappuccino is a regulars in a coffee shop, and here it's bitter. If you like your cup of coffee a bit sweeter like me, you can add more sugar/brown sugar/honey at the counter.

Cream Brulee Danish - Rp 20.000

Tried this Cream Brulee Danish too. It's layered like croissant, but crispier. And this danish is filled with generous egg tart like filling. Sweet! Plus point for not shattered when I cut it into bite size pieces.

Almond Croissant - Rp 28.000

Saved the best for the last, my favourite pastry, Almond Croissant. It smells great when it's served and it's really delicious. I enjoy every single bite of it. A nice layered, flaky texture with buttery filling. Yum yum!

It's a wonderful coffee time with my dear friend at Caribou Coffee. And someday, you might find me there, enjoying my cup of coffee. 

Caribou Coffee

Paris Van Java mall, Resort level

Jl Sukajadi no: 129-139

Bandung

Wi-Fi: yes

IG: @cariboucoffeeid

Warung Ciendog @ Jl Embong, Bandung

When I first heard Warung Ciendog, this "warung" word got me imagine a small, humble restaurant with wooden tables and chairs. But when I stepped inside, it's large and spacious with high ceilings. The interiors are simple. What's cute is a street food cart at the upper left corner decorated with various 'warung' items.

Come in Moment

Warung Ciendog is selling Sundanese food, with a few surrounding stalls selling dim sum, ice cream, kue balok, okonomiyaki, coffee & tea.

Kue Balok - Rp 10.000

Have you ever tried Kue Balok? It's one of Indonesian traditional cake. Made of cake flour, egg, margarine, etc. It tastes slightly chewy. Smells great when it came and i really like to eat it while it's still warm.

Okonomiyaki - Rp 15.000

Found an Okonomiyaki stall here and it's good. A simple mixture of egg, carrot, and cabbage, topped with savoury okonomi sauce, mayonnaise, and katsuobushi. Me very like katsuobushi. Yay!

Es Krim Durian - Rp 17.000

Tried Durian Ice Cream and it comes with various generous topping such as pudding, marshmallow, astor, koko krunch, and fruit loops. Durian ice cream is good, has this durian scent that's not too strong. And the ice cream's texture is soft.

It took a while for our main course to be served, despite of it's not too hectic at the time. But when it came, hey it's really appetizing and a lot. Originally ordered 2 portion, but ending up sharing it for 3 person instead.

Paket D - Rp 27.500

Paket D, consists of Nasi Putih, Ikan Nila Bakar, Tahu Goreng, Cimplung, Urab, Sambal + Lalab. Everything is cooked nicely. The Nila Bakar is fresh and brushed a bit with sweet soy sauce while grilled. It's tasty! The skin is crisp and fish meat is soft. Dipped it to their Sambal Terasi, and it's DELICIOUS.  Unfortunately, the Cimplung is not ready yet so it's changed with Tumis Soun. I also like Warung Ciendog's Urab. The vegetables are still crunchy, with generous coconut seasonings.

Paket E - Rp 35.000

While Paket E, consists of Nasi Putih, Puyuh Bakar, Tahu Goreng, Cimplung, Urab, Sambal + Lalab. Puyuh Bakar is the BOMB. It's perfectly grilled, the meat is still tender, then drizzled with a spicy nutty sauce.

Had a wonderful dining time here. And I'm so happy to found a delicious, yet affordable restaurant. Keep up the good work! Ciaooo~

Warung Ciendog

Jl. Embong no: 8, Bandung

Phone: (022) 21212111

IG: @warungciendog

Wi Fi: Yes