I was introduced to this hidden gem by a sweetheart named Nona. Nona here shares the same frequency as I do, hence explaining why we fit each other well. We both love coffee places with great food and aesthetic surroundings, and when she stumbled upon Yamalu, she immediately DMed me saying that I need to visit this place ASAP. Thank the stars the both of us were free this week, so we set a date to visit the coffee shop together.
It was a Thursday afternoon when me, Davie, and Anggita arrived at the hidden coffee shop. Yamalu is located on the corner of the street somewhere in South Jakarta. We entered a gate, which then leaded us to the backyard of a big house. In that backyard was where Yamalu was hidden. The breezy coffee shop is surrounded with green grass and trees, along with some houseplants here and there. Both indoor and outdoor seatings were available, and of course we opted for the outdoor seating.
We ordered a lot of food and drink because we were famished and it was way passed our lunch time. I got me a plate of Lemon Chicken Risotto, Davie got himself some Butter Rice with Chicken Karaage, and Anggita settled for the Sup Iga Sapi because she was sold when the staff guaranteed her about the deliciousness of the dish. Nona didn’t order any meal, but we also had some Calamary, Chilly Fries, and Chicken Karaage to share, as well some petite Canelés.
I don’t recall ever having a Risotto before in my life, so I don’t know how Risotto are supposed to tastes like. But, I am sure that my Lemon Chicken Risotto was delicious! For some reason, the lemon worked well with the other food ingredients, such as chicken and mushroom. The flavor of my meal was savory, yet refreshingly citrusy. The firmness of the rice was just on point - not too mushy to be called rice, yet not too firm either to be called uncooked rice. This Risotto is best combined with a crunchy side dish, like the Calamari, or the Chicken Karaage!
I don’t often go for iced beverage with coffee base, because then I will get a more bold-bodied coffee which I’m not that fond of, but since it was a hot afternoon, I decided to get me the Yamalu Fix. This drink is a mix of espresso, milk, and a homemade palm sugar concoction made by the staff of Yamalu themselves. I was welcomed with a frothy milk on the top of the cold beverage, with dashes of cinnamon as well. The drink needed to be stirred well, otherwise I would be sipping on a handful of palm sugar. It really was delicious, to say the least, and the texture was very milky and simply enjoyable.
I tried a sip of Anggita’s Sup Iga Sapi’s broth and it really did tasted delicious. Very savory, very flavorful, and the beef broth was beyond delectable. I would say that if the staff could use less seasoning on the broth, the whole dish would tasted even better. There were plenty of diced meat inside the soup. Big chunks of ‘em! Anggita was really having a challenging time in finishing her lunch, despite the fact that she shared her portion with Davie and me already.
After lunch was finished, it was time for dessert! Nona recommended me the Canelé and I got me a plate of them, which consisted of four petite pieces of Canelés. I love me a good crunchy and chewy texture and those were exactly what I got from Yamalu’s Canelés! The outside texture was very crunchy, and the sugar used to make the french dessert was nicely caramelized. I did a cross section of the small munchies and was welcomed with a very nice honey color, along with a series of holes like how Canelés are supposed to be. I took a bite of it and went straight to paradise. This is, by far, the best Canelé I have ever had!
We ended our rendezvous with a series of photos at the garden adjacent to where we were seated. It truly was a fun and well-spent afternoon!
Yamalu
Jl. Deplu Raya, No. 16
Bintaro, Jakarta
Opening Hours:
MON - SUN: 9 AM - 8 PM
Contact:
+62 821 1212 8692
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