Shisha Cafe Kemang مطعم عربي / شيشة (مطعم ومقهى شيشة) — Restaurant in Jakarta

Foods : If I compare to the one in Istanbul, their food is approximately 9 out of 10. It is not the same but pretty close. However, compare to its rivals in Jakarta, this restaurant is the best in term of foods and restaurant setting & ambience. Portion is big for 1 person, however, they offer platters option for share too, which is great if you come with friends or family. I love how they serve the Turkish Chai in beautiful small tea pot with candle to keep the tea warm.. also, they use small carafe instead of usual ceramic tea cup, but be aware, it is hot. Restaurant setting : Very Turkish ! Looks nothing special from the outside until you go inside, there is big fire place to bake their bread I believe, looks so authentic like it is in Turkey. There are plenty seats to choose, this restaurant is 3 stories. I recommend you to take the top floor, where the bar & the live music located, but may be will be too loud when music is live. Second floor, is more quite, with many furniture, antiques and arts I believe from Turkey. And first floor is where the fire place is. The restroom located at the top floor. Very clean and artistic, very Turkish in style. Service : Staffs are very attentive, friendly. There are many staffs, and very few guests when we visited. Foods comes in timely manner. Price : Average, this venue putting quite huge effort to bring the guest's experience in term of foods taste and ambience, so the price is worth it. Shout out to the parking attendant, he has genuine smile and very helpful Overall we...

Shisha Cafe Kemang is a spot I've visited a few times, and overall, it offers a decent experience with some room for improvement. The ambiance is clean and comfortable, making it a pleasant place to hang out with friends or unwind after a long day. However, it's important to note that this place is on the pricier side. On average, I end up spending around Rp 500k or more per visit, so it's definitely not for those on a tight budget.

One of the unique aspects of Shisha Cafe Kemang is that they sometimes feature belly dance performances. While this adds to the entertainment value, I personally find it a bit too loud and not particularly impressive. It can be a bit distracting if you're there to relax and enjoy a quiet evening.

As the name suggests, the main attraction here is the shisha. They offer a wide variety of options, which is great for those who enjoy trying different flavors. However, one critical point is the maintenance of the coals. To fully enjoy your shisha experience, I recommend requesting a change of coals every 30 minutes to ensure they stay hot and the flavor remains consistent.

In summary, Shisha Cafe Kemang is worth a visit if you're okay with the higher price point and enjoy a lively atmosphere. However, if spending Rp 500k plus is a concern, you might want to consider other options. For those who don’t mind the cost, it can be an enjoyable spot to indulge in some quality shisha and take in the...

My family had visited your restaurant over the weekend and had a wonderful time, which is why we decided to return on Monday and were a group of five. Sadly, this second visit was the complete opposite largely due to how the manager, Yuda, chose to handle a very basic customer request.

We ordered a sheesha, some food, and a big tea pot. To our surprise, the server brought the tea pot with only one glass. When we asked about it, we were told that only one glass is provided by default, and that upon request, up to three glasses could be given. However, when we requested five glasses - one for each person in our group, we were refused. The reason given was a supposed "regulation" that only allows a maximum of three glasses per tea pot.

This is unlike anything I’ve experienced at any other restaurant. If I’m paying for a tea pot, it should be up to me how many people share it. Denying basic cutlery or glassware to customers feels unprofessional and unwelcoming. What made it worse is that instead of resolving the issue, Yuda asked to take the tea pot back without us even asking for it. Now that’s customer service, isn’t it? Rather than finding a solution, just remove the problem altogether.

This experience really overshadowed what could have been another enjoyable visit. I hope the management seriously reconsiders such arbitrary rules that negatively affect...