Easy to find at between ITB neighboor and "babakan Siliwangi zones" at DAGO area, more than 10 years ago I attended Cafe Halaman fir the first time..and still loyal to coming. That's why I don't mind to declare Cafe Halaman as the pioneer cozy cafe in the city; since it provides heritages culinary of Bandung; named "YAMIEN"; the very specific taste noodles for Bandungness. Even I'm not native in the city, but since mmy "on/off" stay here, the cafe could became the nostalgia places for me, for my wife, and family as well. By "un-scheduled hours", while enjoying your food, you might be entertained by a talented Bandung's musical group; surprisingly. Definitely, the cafe provides many choises of foods and drinks, which most are so tender and high tastes. I thouhht, The Cafe Halaman is the must to visit, if you think you'are a traveller whose love...
Read moreThe ambiance is nice, especially at night; food and drink prices are reasonable. I ordered Tenderloin steak; it's okay for me. My suggestion, it's even better if they provide the hot plate steak too.
Unfortunately, they don't provide separate rooms for smoking-room and non-smoking rooms. I don't smoke, so I prefer to have a healthier environment. Please also consider that this is a kind of family cafe in terms of visitors. So, the non-smoking room is necessary. Another positive point: they provide prayer rooms. 😊
Cafe Halaman is one of the legend cafes in Bandung. Since I studied in Bandung in the '80s era, this cafe...
Read moreIt's a good place for eating more Indonesian/traditional food rather than the western foods. I don't recommend getting any of their cream soups unless you know what you're getting and is fine with them. Though I do recommend trying some of their bakmie menus.
The seating is... Fine... Not too cozy that you would want to sit there for hours, and a bit semi-open, that means the weather does affect your experience there. There are some electrical sockets in the corners that you can freely use if you want. And their toilet isn't bad, if...
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