Monolog — Restaurant in Jakarta

Came here for lunch on Sunday couple of weeks ago. Served by a woman server named Yuyut.

I was craving for a good fresh juice, and I saw on the menu there’s a Cold Pressed Plain or Mix of Two for 52k. I asked Yuyut for a mix of Horenzo spinach and carrot (which is a mix of two, according to the menu it’s 52k). But to my surprise, she said: Sorry, if it’s a mix of two then you need to order from the mix juice menu, such as Super green or green detox.

I mean, I can read and I’m not blind. On the menu, it literally says I’m able to order a mix of two ingredients as listed for 52k. Why on earth this Yuyut upsell me to order more expensive menu for 56k? Super laughable. Since I didn’t want to argue, I just ordered the super green. It served in a super small glass and very runny, too much water. Overpriced. For the food, I had pad thai. Same laughable portion, mediocre taste, no peanuts like original pad thai. Dry and bland. I’ve been to Monolog Plaza Senayan couple of times, usually I had safe menu such as the breakfast menu and coffee, it was great. It is best you stick with the breakfast menu for this place, I believe that’s their...

First of all the food. We ordered Chicken Stroganoff, Dory Stuffed Matah, Jerk Chicken, and Katsu Curry. The chicken stroganoff is creamy and very tender, definitely recommend. The jerk chicken is also good, the meat is tender and has lots of spices that blends well together with the fresh pico de gallo and salsa verde. The dory is just fine, the matah is not spicy and the fish is not that flavorful, though the rice is aromatic!

The place has good ambiance, not too crowded, and pretty good lighting all around. Music is kinda loud but still acceptable lah. Toilet is clean and well designed. Only downside is that it has no musholla, so you have to go outside and search for the nearest mosque (~350 m).

The service is good, no complain here. Overall pretty good experience, would love to try their other dishes because the menu sounds...

Monolog has a warm and cozy ambience with excellent food and beverages, making it a great spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The space is well-equipped with plenty of power outlets, so it’s also perfect for working on your laptop.

If you’re planning to visit, mornings are the best time to enjoy a quieter atmosphere—by midday, it often gets packed with people coming for lunch. The menu is extensive, ranging from pastries and hearty meals to coffee, non-coffee drinks, fresh juices, and even alcoholic options. This makes it just as ideal for a relaxed afternoon hangout as it is for a morning coffee.

The café is pet-friendly, so you can bring along your furry friends, and they also provide valet parking for convenience.

Whether you’re here to work, dine, or just unwind, Monolog delivers a consistently...