Kedai Tjikini — Restaurant in Jakarta

I've always been a fan to this place. My first visit was around 2012, and boy, I really glad knowing that this place exist. I like how they managed to turn old building on such a classic, vintage, and maybe one of old Jakarta heritage to a hip cafe that exudes retro mixed with indie vibe, thanks to Jakarta Institute for the Arts that influenced the artsy-retro-hipster ambiance. They offer an array of indonesian menu, and mostly (if not all of them) are indonesian traditional dishes with influence from the colonial era. From traditional cakes, toasts, fried rice, etc. And my personal favorite will be their Nasi Goreng Belacan, which basically shrimp paste fried rice that tasted classic, savory with a hint of enough spiciness. Their toasts are nice too, I'd go for their cheese & condensed milk toast. Rest of the menu are basic indonesian dishes which I'm sure would be very nice, but those are just not the reason why I came to this place in the first place.

Pricewise, this place charges a bit more than a normal restaurant would hence I consider quite pricet. Whether you can justify IDR 55K for a serving of chicken soup, that's all up to you. Service was good, and their wifi connection was considerably nice.

So yeah, I appreciate this place for being a great place to hang out with unusual take on retro atmosphere, but I guess the hefty price tag might be...

Kedai Tjikini in Jakarta, situated near Cikini Station, is a delightful blend of the old and the new. The restaurant's ambiance is a major draw, characterized by an old-style interior that is both traditional and cozy. This colonial townhouse setup provides a unique dining experience, especially on the second floor's smoking area, which strengthens the colonial feel.

The food and coffee at Kedai Tjikini receive high praise. Their signature dish, Lontong Cap Gomeh, is noted for its excellent taste, and the coffee, particularly the Tjikini House Blend Vietnam Drip, is well-regarded. The venue offers a range of Indonesian food, including Mie Godog, Pisang Goreng, and Sosis Solo, all well-received for their taste. The snack options, like Puteri Singkong, are also a hit.

While the prices may be a bit on the higher side, the quality of food, coffee, and the overall atmosphere make Kedai Tjikini a worthy destination. It's not just a place to eat but also a spot to relax, work, or even enjoy cultural activities. Its convenient location and the balance between a modern yet traditional setting make it a popular choice for both casual and...

Nice place, no smoke smelled in the AC area, nice ambience, good coffee, and good oldies food, except for the Nasi Cumi Hitam (Rice with Sauted Squid in black ink) that came up as Nasi Cumi Putih (no black ink!). When I asked why the squid is white (and not black as noted in the menu) the server was dumbfounded and had no clue with my question. The other server (more senior one) had to apologize about the white squid and said that the cook may accidentally threw out the black ink sac of the squid (thinking that those are foul stuffs). He offered me a new plate of Nasi Cumi Hitam (with the squid ink sac), which I respectfully declined. The manager also offered me a new plate, which I also declined. At the end, when I had to pay for the bill for the dinner for 3 that we had, the Nasi Cumi Hitam was exempted from the total calculation. That was very professional of them to do that. My suggestion was to train the cook that squid ink is delicious (and not foul stuff to be thrown away) or change the name of the menu to reflect its true condition of the squid (i.e.,...