Medjora Cafe Kemuning — Restaurant in Central Java

On my last trip to the high country side of Central Java, I discovered a true precious hidden gem which I would like to share with the reader of this review. I feel compelled to write this review, as busy as I am at the moment, because to fail to do so would be an act of selfishness and sloth on my part to those excellent wait staff who tended to us, so friendly and professional, who declined monetary tips but instead asked me to leave a good review.

A true gem like this must be highlighted and promoted. I could've left a generic review here but that will be an injustice to that awe inspiring place, not to mention the cuisine. Because as fantastic as the decor, ambiance and settings of the Café are, the food is equally magical at Café Medjora. Which is truly a rare combination in my experience. Oh, and the prices you might wonder? So affordable, I would even say inexpensive. There were seven of us at dinner, each of us had ordered drinks (non alcoholic) and entrés or appetizers. When I went to pay the bill, the whole total only amounted to Rp. 172,000! (roughly $11.79 USD)

A trip to the country side is always a treat on its own for a city dweller like me who's really a country girl at heart. Just to get away from the noisy, polluted and chaotic metropolis. But it's always been the change of scenery that excited me. I remember sitting as a child in the back seat of the car, looking at pastoral scenes flying past the window leaving the chaotic city scene behind. Terraced rice paddies with farmers planting new crops, water buffaloes pulling the plow with farmboys on their back conducting them. Breathtaking lush vegetations everywhere with grey, mystical majestic volcanoes in the background. Fruit stands brimming with local produce along the side of the road. Far off clusters of sleepy little farming villages, rivers and streams that wind through the land. These beautiful sceneries have been obscured from travellers these days if you travel by the old thoroughfares because of the continuous rows of buildings lining up the highways so you can't see sceneries. The relatively recent appearance of toll roads make it possible for road travellers to enjoy the beautiful pastoral sceneries of Central Java out of the car window again. Though I personally think that toll roads are fascistic, but I digress, this is not a political commentary afterall. Lol.

I was invited by my brother to watch his son paraglide in Kemuning, Karanganyar Regency in Central Java. He's barely 17 and already flying like a pro. He aspires to be a flying instructor in my brother's International Paragliding School. By the by, If anyone is interested in learning to paraglide, please don't hesitate and feel free to contact me via email or WA. I can hook you up with the best instructors. My brother is one of the pioneers of the sport in Indonesia. His trophies and medals from championships he's won are too numerous to display, he just threw them in old bisquit tins. Lol

On the way there my brother kept telling us to meet him at Café Medjora. (That's how I discovered this amazing place.) But I kept wondering in the back of my mind, why? I told him....(continued on screen caps of the essay review marked 1,2,3 on the photos attached)

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A very artistic place with tradisional foods and beverages. A perfect place to chitchat with friends and family. Fresh air with many vegetations that make you feel like in the secret garden. I love the bathroom that has some plants inside that made me felt like in the Tarzan’s bathroom. A lovely place. If you were a naturalist like me, I am sure you’ll love it too. Try timus with some bligos inside. It’s yummy, colorful and taste so nice. Bajigur will be perfect for you if you love sweet traditional drink. You can play guitar if you like too, there are many...

Cafe yang bagus banget dan bikin betah lama2 disini. Buat foto2 juga sangat bagus. Adem, sejuk , kalo malam pun g ada nyamuk. Suasana tenang pokoknya. Makanan juga lumayan terjangkau. Pelayanan juga cepat. Makanan enak2 . Kopi Vietnam drip yang rasa Lawu enak poll. Bakal datang kembali kesini. . Kamar mandi bagus banget 🤭😆 Parkir juga luas lho.

. Wisata kuliner yang bikin tenang, nyaman dan sejuk. Kalian harus kesini. MEDJORA GREENHOUSE CAFE Jl. Raya kemuning , arah ke bukit paralayang. (Cek gmaps medjora greenhouse cafe) . Ayam betutu 25K Paket ini ud termasuk nasi, ayam betutu , sambel mantah dilengkapi rebusan sawi & kacang goreng. Rasanya enak, ayamnya gede. Sambel mantahnya enak banget.

Soto 8K Soto ayam sudah termasuk nasi, dilengkapi sambel, jeruk nipis dan kecap. Ku kira porsi sedikit ternyata porsinya banyak. Dan bikin kenyang. Ini pesenanku karena lagi pgn makan yg berkuah terus.

Mendoan 10K Isi 5pcs disajikan dg sambel kecap. Masih panas2 cocok dg suasana.

Nasi putih 4K Tambahan nasi buat suami.

Vietnam drip 17K Ini pesenan suami, request kopi Lawu. Enak banget ternyata ada rasa asam2nya. Tapi enak dan gak bikin kembung. Sejauh ini AQ g bs minum kopi, tapi nyicipin ini sedikit kok enak dan unik rasanya.

Teh poci gula batu 12K Tehnya bukan pake teh poci tapi pake teh khas kemuning. Sampai pesen 2 porsi saking dsini tu bikin betah buat nyantai.

Suasana nyaman banget dan luas. Bagian belakang ada kolam ikan. Terus ada gazebo di pinggir kolam. Setiap sudut bisa banget buat foto2. AQ sampai malam dsini, ga ada nyamuk padahal pohon2nya byk bgt. Kalian kesini jangan lupa ke...