by Anneliese Rhinehardt on Oh Woereng, how I have missed you! I don't give a 5-star review lightly, but Hardena deserves it. Not only is the food great (I'll get to that), it is exactly perfect at what it is - an Indonesian Warung (a casual dining establishment, often even a hut-like structure with an outdoor counter). I lived in Indonesia years ago, and still get cravings for the kind of tempeh in chili I discovered there (and still can't replicate) the subtle egg curries, the boyunt tofu. Indonesian food is not always as exciting as the cuisine of it's neighboring countries, but it's homey, full of fried things (gorengan!) and friendly with chilies. Most dishes are also traditionally served at room temperature, and sit out all day in covered dishes. So don't worry about the big batches of daily specials - all is as is should be. The decor is straight out of a Javanese kitchen/living room. The folks are smiling and helpful. For $6 you can get a giant plate of filling food that will transport you straight to Southeast Asia. Now, if I could just ensure that there were always deep fried tempeh cakes, traditionally served in Indonesia but the soto ayam (chicken soup) man who walks residential neighborhoods selling soup breakfast, I'd be in heaven. Ask for the real (hot) sambal behind the counter, and don't mind the styrofoam.
by Christeen Olivio on It may be better on size but still the same ghetto people that worked there. Doorman super rude and think because there is a line they are God. Bartenders dunno they drinks and music sucks big time. Just go somewhere they value your business, Trigger is just accros the street and you always will get a "good evening" from the doorman. That's costumer service... Something that the cafe has always failed to provide!
