2sons @ Paskal Hyper Square, Bandung

Found a minimalist, attractive, and affordable Japanese cuisine cafe when I strolled around Paskal Hyper Square for dinner. Just drive into the complex and you'll found 2sons at the right side. It's a 2 storey cafe, with semi outdoor area on 2nd floor. I like their black and white interiors, with cute huge city mural on their walls and some Japanese quote along the stairway.

Come in Moment

Name all Japanese food you can think of, and you can find it here. Starts from sushi, sashimi, ramen, udon, donburi, even anmitsu. Not too much variations tho'. But hey, they serve some fusion menu. And that's one of the food I've tried.

Volcano - Rp 35.000

Volcano, this is one of their fusion sushi. Why? Because it's fried after rolled. So you get that bit of crisp taste. Made of fresh salmon, crabstick, tobiko, then rolled with seaweed, and seasoned well with mayonnaise. Yum!

Shoyu Ebi Tempura Udon - Rp 45.000

Originally wanted to try their ramen, but it's sold out already. So I tried their Shoyu Ebi Tempura Udon. I'm not a fan of udon, but this one is delicious. Their udon has this smooth and slightly chewy texture, which is my liking. It's that good till you can slurp it comfortably. The shoyu broth is fragrant with some seaweed topping. And the tempura consists of 2 ebi, 1 onion, and 1 sweet potato. Each one is nicely coated and fried.

Beef Mozaru - Rp 27.000

Beef Mozaruuu... This is so fusion. But it lacks that nice cheesy coating on top. More like a butter fried rice with good beef slices topping.

Pot of Coffee - Rp 20.000

Had all that with a Pot of Coffee. It's a regular black coffee, and served with a sugar sachet so you can add it up to your preference.

2sons is a nice, minimalist, and value for money Japanese restaurant in Paskal Hyper Square. I enjoy my dining time here, and will come back for more of their sushi and ramen.

2sons Japanese Cuisine
Paskal Hyper Square no: 46
Bandung
IG: @2sonscuisine

Monsoon Cafe @ Jl Sirnamanah, Bandung

Let me tell you a secret... Monsoon Cafe is my current favourite working area. As in their tagline Coffee. Co.work , I also enjoy my working time here. Cozy ambiance, free Wi-Fi, and easily accessed location. And free coffee if you co-work with them.

Monsoon Cafe has indoor and outdoor dining area. I like their interior, dominated with bluish grey hue and some spotlight. At the upright corner, you'll find my fave spot. Cozy couch, a quite large table for my netbook and electric plug. You need that for work don't you? He he...

Monsson Java Dipped Coffee - Rp 32.000

Here I tried their signature, Monsoon Java Dipped Coffee. A very instagrammable one, and very appetizing when it's served. Just dip the chocolate into the coffee and let it melt all da waayyy... wait, I mean, till your personal preferred taste. Got mine melted entirely and I got a hot chocolate.

Sweet Licco

Another signature of Monsoon Cafe, Sweet Licco. And the good news is, you can get this for free by posting and mention them @monsoon.cafe on instagram. Please ask the staff beforehand if this promotion still ongoing, okay?

Back to the review, this Sweet Licco is pretty ordinary. Just a very light and mild sweet coffee, kind of like a flavoured water. This drink is great for those who limit their daily caffeine intake.

Avocado Ice Coffee Latte - Rp 32.000

The Avocado Ice Coffee Latte is nice. I like the avocado flavour which is combined with coffee aroma. It's just perfectly balanced.

Iced Lemon Squash - Rp 26.000

Monsoon Cafe also served non coffee drink. There are teas, mineral water, etc. And also squash, which I tried. The Iced Lemon Squash is splendid. I like the tanginess and sourness, added with a little kick of soda. Totally refreshing. And I think it will be perfect visually if the seeds is strained first.

Waffle Cinnamon Almond - Rp 27.000

When my tummy went hungry, I ordered the Waffle Cinnamon Almond. This one is recommended. I like the butter crisp waffle. I like how the ice cream is not melted easily. I like the nice sprinkle of almond and cinnamon powder. It's delicious. Yum!

French Fries Four Season - Rp 22.000

The French Fries Four Season is nicely fried. It is served 4 kinds of sauce, which is tomato sauce, chili sauce, mayonnaise and mustard. But don't take too long to finish it, because it will be soaked and not crisp.

I have a pleasant moment here, delicious food and drink, and I hope you'll have it too. Cheers!

Monsoon Cafe

Jl Sirnamanah no: 35

Bandung

IG: @monsoon.cafe

Wi-Fi: Yes

Capital8 @ Jl Ir H Juanda, Bandung

Hellooo... Missed you all so much :D Sorry for such a late update.

Nestled at Bandung's Dago area, here is another western dining restaurant, Capital 8. Located across GMC, i don't think you'd missed this place, since they have a large signboard. Parking area is a bit small tho.

But once you step in, it's quite spacious lengthwise. They have indoor & outdoor dining area. Classic interiors, with tables and chairs made of wood.

Spaghetti Aglio - Rp 50.000

Ordered their Spaghetti Aglio. It's a bit spicy, too dry to my liking. And i'd prefer the cheese to be finely grated.

Crispy Dory - Rp 65.500

Crispy Dory, fish meat is fresh and nicely fried. Crispy outside, tender inside.

Dory Almond Crushed - Rp 65.500

My recommended menu of what i've tried tonight will be Dory Almond Crushed. Pan fried Dory served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, lemon. It's fresh and nicely seasoned.

Strawberry Oreo Parfait Balloon - Rp 48.500

After lurking around their instagram ( @capital8_butterbrothersnco ), i'm very excited to try their Strawberry Oreo Parfait Balloon. See? It's just too cute to be missed. Sweet and delicious! I like to mix it first so you get burst of flavour from cotton candy, granola, cream cheese, and strawberry. Yum!

Avocoffee - Rp 28.500

I had their Avocoffee for drink and it's great. Nice blend and consistency of avocado and coffee.

Earl Grey - Rp 20.500

Capital 8

Jl Ir H.Juanda no: 72, Bandung

Open daily 8 am - 24 pm

Wi Fi: no

Chingu Cafe @ Jl Sawunggaling, Bandung

Annyeong haseyo.....

Chingu is korean language for Friend. And as the name goes, i felt welcomed here, it's not hard to find the waiter and they are quick respond to your needs.

Come in Moment!

When i entered, there is a small multi colored paper tree on my left. It is made of customers comment. Very cute ❤ 

And the walls are painted with comic character. I don't recommend a large pack to come here tho, since it's not spacious. It's just perfect for couple or group of 4.

And one more thing i'm sure you'd love to know is WI-FI. Now, everybody need this, right? I tried it on youtube and no buffering  *happy*

Bibimbap - Rp 24.900

They served popular korean food, such as Bibimbap. When it came, don't take too long to mix, mix and mix. I like how mild and savoury it is, each ingredients has just the perfect portion.

Jjajangmyeon - Rp 23.900

Their Jjangmyeon on the other hand, kinda taste like Lomie. It has thickened black bean sauce, and has salty, sweet flavour. It's good but nothing special.

Odeng - Rp 15.900

I often see Odeng on korean drama or variety show, and i always want to try this. You know, it's a fishcake. Now this Odeng is delicious, it is soft and soaked with fish broth. I don't recommend sippin the broth on its own tho, since it's too salty.

Pink Panda Bingsoo - Rp 26.900

If you've followed my instagram, you'd seen this Pink Panda Bingsoo. Generous pearls, strawberry popping bobas, and taro pudding atop bed of shaved ice, served with vanilla ice cream and tjampolay sauce. It has a sweet, slightly sour taste. Refreshing!

Green Tea Pat Bingsoo - Rp 28.900

I am a green tea fans, so i really like this Green Tea Pat Bingsoo. And this dessert came on a perfectly fit serving glass, so i ask for another bowl to eat it. Their green tea ice cream is yum, and when you mix it with all the layers of red bean, nata de coco, pearl, pudding, and shaved ice, it is double YUM.

My tummy is happy with the food and service here at Chingu Cafe. Can't wait for their upcoming Hotteok (korean hotcakes) menu. And i'll review it for you when it's arrive. So stay tuned :) 

Chingu Cafe

Jl. Sawunggaling no:10, Bandung
Open: Daily 11am-10pm
Wi-fi: Yes

Melbourne Kitchen @ Jl Cipaganti, Bandung

Gyu tan dooonnnnn... *whoops* sorry i'm hyped up about this menu. You know... this is what also happen on instagram for about a month, precisely mine *drool*. Seems like Bandung citizens are so so in love with this menu. And it catch my tummy too.

MK came in moment

Despite being located inside hotel Nyland, Melbourne Kitchen has a nice, comfy ambience. Great for hangin' out with your friends. It has a bright chic interior at the front, which makes you feel welcomed. And an industrial interior inside, just simple but classy.

Like this wall quote

When i look at their menu, there's not that much to choose from. You can even count it with both your fingers and toes hahaha

Gyu Tan Don - Rp 51.948

This menu is a MUST must try if you come here. Their Gyu Tan Don are just the best i've eaten so far. It is cut at the right thickness and well cooked. The seasonings seeps into all part of the ox tongue, giving me that fragrant salty flavour as i chew every bite of it. Yum! Fyi, this menu has 6 spicy level, choose it according to your taste. Me? I choose 0, since i can't handle spicy food 

Dory Fish Purple Burger - Rp 49.351

Since Melbourne Kitchen is fully packed on lunch, i came here around 5 pm. And lucky me, there are 2 menus that's only available for afternoon snack (2-6 pm). It is Dory Fish Purple Burger and Ricotta Hotcakes. Tried the burger and I expect it to be purple, like black on charcoal burger, but it's not. Still, it has that purplish colour of taro at the inner part of bun. Taste is just average for me.

Chamomile - Rp 19.134, Frankston - Rp 41.991

Now this is VERY RECOMMENDED, Frankston. It's a great mix of lychee, lemon, and Radler (a type of Bir Bintang). Even if you're not a beer fan, you should try to take one or two sip, because it's really GOOD.

I have a quality time & quality food here. Really looking forward to try more of their menu. Keep it up MK!

Melbourne Kitchen
Jl Cipaganti no: 14, Bandung
Open daily 11am - 10pm

Donwoori/Sweet Belly @ Jl Lombok, Bandung

Donwoori is a korean food and suki restaurant, while Sweet Belly is an ice cream and munchies cafe. They make their own ice cream, with variations such as american cheesecake, baileys cream, nutella, hazelnut, mango, pink guava, tiramisu, etc. Tried some of 'em, and i like the american cheesecake and hazelnut ❤

It's not hard to find this cafe, very near to KFC Jl Riau. You won't miss it since it has an eyecatchy exterior. Sweet belly occupied the whole terrace, while Donwoori is inside the building. It was Sunday afternoon and Sweet Belly is fully packed, so i dine inside Donwoori.

As you get closer and closer, it really get sweeter. Donwoori is painted with these pastel blue color, with some blue cushioned wooden bench. There are also quote decorations on their walls, such as this one when i came in.

Come in Moment :D

Whichever table you dine, you can ordered food from both cafe. Just raise your hand & ask for the menu.

Bokkeum Rice

Here's what i tried @ Sweet Belly, Bokkeum rice, it's a sauteed sausage & vegetable cooked with spicy korean sauce. It is served with rice & kimchi. Has soury and spicy flavour. The kimchi is too fermented, it gave stingy sensation when you ate it.

Bibingsoo - Rp 38.000

Isn't this BiBingSoo cute? I absolutely LOVE the presentation. There are q-balls, fresh cuts of strawberry, kiwi, mango, sweetened red bean served with vanilla ice cream and topped with popping orange pudding.

Original Chicken Wings - Rp 32.500

Now for Donwoori, i tried their Original Chicken Wings. It's well seasoned, with salty cheesy powders on top, crispy, but a little dry inside. 

Baso goreng - Rp 29.900

This is one of the tastiest Baso goreng i've tried. You can choose it from suki counter. Don't forget to ask the waiter to refry it to get the perfect taste.

All in all, i love the ambiance, love the service, but food taste so far is average. Still curious of the suki menu tho

Donwoori/Sweet Belly
Jl. Lombok no: 53, Bandung
Open daily 10am - 10pm

Saka Bistro @ Jl Karang Sari, Bandung

UPDATED! Saka Bistro has become one of my favorite coffee time cafe in Bandung. I really really like the ambiance and enjoy my sip of coffee here.

As i stepped in, i'm greeted by a cute vespa honk honk...hehe... The room is spacious & bright, has plenty windows, some pop up color here & there. Every corner is instagram worthy. It's a great place to chill out/hangout with your friends or family, and even to work with your laptop. There's also wi-fi available if you need it.

For the food, I ordered this Hamburg steak. Standard taste of beef patty, fries, salad & sauce. I just like the runny egg

Hamburg Steak - Rp 60.000

While the Sticky ribs is good. It's a fragrant green rice with caramelized tender juicy ribs.

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Sticky Ribs - Rp 67.000

Overall, the food taste is standard. But their latte art is fabulously GORGEOUS and taste great. This is a must must order if you come to Saka Bistro. You can choose which art you want from their instagram @sakabistrobar or @tan2_saka . Don't forget to call if their barista Tan2 is there tho. He's the man behind all the cute and beautiful latte art here.

3D latte art - Rp 40.000

Saka Bistro

Jl Karang Sari no: 2, Bandung

(022) 203 9651

instagram: @sakabistrobar

wi-fi: available