Showing posts with label Venue Focus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Venue Focus. Show all posts

Sunday, 12 July 2015

Venue Focus: Goedang Koffie Medan, Epic Battle of Durian vs Avocado

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We head for Goedang Koffie at 3pm for late lunch. The coffee establishment is dominated by industrial decor - trend that's taking the town by storm. It was almost full that we had to park distant away. Good sign of good food? or maybe no. Let's dig in then!

Starters

For stater we had Crispy Chicken Thai - Rp. 28K, deep fried chicken and fries served with Thai chili dipping. Nothing to brag about the chicken n fries.The dipping mix is quite unique. My tongue tells me there honey, lime, and bottled Thai chili sauce - please excuse if I'm wrong. 


Mains

Ordered Claypot Tofu Saus Pedas - Rp. 35K, as it was featured in the menu cover. It's egg tofu, minced chicken, mushroom braised w/ spicy gravy inside claypot. Sauce is sweet, sour, and spicy at the same time. Pretty good with rice, like my good o'granny's homecook. My suggestion, it lacks of fibers, a bit of leaf veggies would definitely help.


Beverage

Beverage came in one separate menu, loaded with plenty of choices. As we are durian worshipper, nothing can stop us ordering Blended Coffee Durian - Rp. 35K. Blurrrbbb, finish it in one go, brain freeze, but it's really good. Durian never fails to impress me. Durian Coffee will probably end the reign of Avocado Coffee craze. To the inventor of this drink, WE SALUTE YOU!


Also ordered, Oreo Goedang Koffie - Rp. 35K, which was actually not bad. But since we are in the Durian state of indulgence, we can't comprehend the goodness of Oreo. Sorry, Oreo bro.



Only drawback is lack of aircon to cool the heat from hot weather. Ceiling fan is not enough. Nevertheless, it's a good place to visit, inexpensive, homey-feel, great place to chill with friends.

Final word of wisdom: There's boxing match of the century, Mayweather vs Pacquiao. Likewise, there's beverage match of the century Durian vs Avocado.


Well Done
Good Durian Coffee combo
Nice decor
Good value, inexpensive

Can be improved
More aircon to combat hot day

Sunday, 31 May 2015

Venue Focus: The Thirty-six Medan, Velvety Tulip Cappuccino



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Located across the shophouse complex of Multatuli, right by the main street, occupies a whitebrick mansion called The Thirty Six. A rustic and unpretentious decoration embellishes the building.


The venue boost typical design of Australian coffee establishment, from old-fashioned string lights to industrial pallet furniture, along with hand-drawn murals, gray concrete floor, and glass dominated walls, It recently underwent renovation, but retains its good old industrial looks.


Expectations flew high when we saw quotes of “Food is on the menu, but it’s the caffeine that will get you to our door”. Considering the recent cafĂ©-booms in Medan, that is a bold statement to make. Yet, as soon as we had our first sip of latte, we were SOLD! Perhaps it was the magic of barista and La Marzocco epsresso machine that made it possible.

Typical dinner here would cost IDR 90K/pax for a main & drink, still a money worth paying for the comfy venue, great coffee and decent food.


Jalan Multatuli No.36, Medan
+6261 4530970
hello@thethirty-six.com


Well Done
The Coffee & Fish n Chips
Comfy industrial style decor
Parking spaces

Can be improved
Mac n Cheese & Pasta dishes, esp on presentation
outdoor seating needs stronger portable air-con / fan





PS: News has it that they are preparing to open a new outlet in Ring Road Citywalk Mall. (TBC)