Gumati Cafe in Bogor
Gumati Cafe in downtown Bogor is one big sigh for me. I'll be honest and say upfront that this place has perhaps the best view in Bogor, even better than Cafe Daun especially at sunset and evening. The ambiance is not bad, with music and, on Fridays and weekends, traditional dancing and other entertainment. But the food and service leave lots to be desired.
The menu is mixed Sundanese, general Indonesian and some western offerings. Last night I was there with friends for a mini reunion, and as I came late I was able to survey what others were ordering. And honestly, I could not bring myself to order any of the food. Sundanese cooking at 8PM does not really appeal to me, and the glass-enclosed array of food for picking, looking all the while like it's been sitting there through the day and more (and indeed it probably had) just don't whet any appetite. Somebody's leftover noodle-like spaghetti was on the table, and lefovers of a hot-plate something, with the veggies looking sorrier that if it had been left on the pasar floor overnight.
I finally ordered strawberry yoghurt, after confirming with the waiter that yes, it's made with fresh strawberries. Alas, it's not. It's plain yoghurt mixed with sickly-sweet strawberry syrup. My friend, who had ordered the same thing, fortunately got her order mixed up and received strawberry juice, which seemed to be mixed with fresh strawberries. I took a piece of the fried banana and it was too soggy, unfragrant, just plain plain (not the banana's fault, it was fulfilling it's role fantastically, but hey, had I wanted a ripe fresh banana, that's what I'd have ordered!).
I've always been disatisfied with their food everytime I go there, usually at the behest of out-of-town friends who've either heard of the restaurant's view or wanting to be taken somewhere cozy for a chat. But really, last night was plain terrible. So my advice is get your fill of food elsewhere, better value for your money and taste buds, and just enjoy Gumati for the ambience, maybe with a glass of iced water, or perhaps if you're feeling risky, a cup of tea or coffee. Sigh.
The menu is mixed Sundanese, general Indonesian and some western offerings. Last night I was there with friends for a mini reunion, and as I came late I was able to survey what others were ordering. And honestly, I could not bring myself to order any of the food. Sundanese cooking at 8PM does not really appeal to me, and the glass-enclosed array of food for picking, looking all the while like it's been sitting there through the day and more (and indeed it probably had) just don't whet any appetite. Somebody's leftover noodle-like spaghetti was on the table, and lefovers of a hot-plate something, with the veggies looking sorrier that if it had been left on the pasar floor overnight.
I finally ordered strawberry yoghurt, after confirming with the waiter that yes, it's made with fresh strawberries. Alas, it's not. It's plain yoghurt mixed with sickly-sweet strawberry syrup. My friend, who had ordered the same thing, fortunately got her order mixed up and received strawberry juice, which seemed to be mixed with fresh strawberries. I took a piece of the fried banana and it was too soggy, unfragrant, just plain plain (not the banana's fault, it was fulfilling it's role fantastically, but hey, had I wanted a ripe fresh banana, that's what I'd have ordered!).
I've always been disatisfied with their food everytime I go there, usually at the behest of out-of-town friends who've either heard of the restaurant's view or wanting to be taken somewhere cozy for a chat. But really, last night was plain terrible. So my advice is get your fill of food elsewhere, better value for your money and taste buds, and just enjoy Gumati for the ambience, maybe with a glass of iced water, or perhaps if you're feeling risky, a cup of tea or coffee. Sigh.
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