If you’re wondering what I’ve been doing this week:
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Busy…
Hello!
I took a short holiday in Surabaya and discovered July is the worst time if you’re weak against Ramadhan sales.
Malls said “diskon”, my wallet said “pergi aja.”
I’m trying to save for a camera (deal with Dad pending), but I know myself:
I’ll just spend it on snacks with good lighting.
Anyway—Surabaya is stacked with theme cafés and I wanted them all.
Plan A: Kudos.
Reality: crowd level = “you’ll age in this queue.”
We took one photo at the door like feral influencers and retreated.
Where We Actually Ate:
360 Vintage Kitchen (near Bandar Djakarta)
No, the building doesn’t rotate.
The “360” is just the street number.
I checked so you don’t have to.
"Thank you ikkel"
First Impressions
accidentally wearing the same pattern with Cece and I felt happy. Happiness too simple wtf
First Impressions
Parking:
Wide. Park anywhere, become CEO.
accidentally wearing the same pattern with Cece and I felt happy. Happiness too simple wtf
Crowd:
It looked quiet from outside, got hesitated.
Inside?
Staff greeted us with big smiles and I melted.
Mood fixed.
Thank you humble staff!
Prices & What We Ordered
prices as I paid, menu listed before tax & service
Fish & Chips
IDR 40.000
Taste: normal-good, crisp enough, disappears well with chit-chat.
Infused Water
IDR 20.000
We went “healthy” on drinks to fund the carbs.
Balance.
Spaghetti Bolognese
IDR 32.000
Comfort pasta; sauce leans friendly, not loud.
Total for 2: ~Rp 155.000 (before tax/service).
My calculator cried but my stomach signed.
Vibes & Playtime
Decor:
Vintage bits everywhere.
Photo traps on every wall.
My friends became art directors
(so did I, obviously).
DIY touch:
The owner said we could try a little “creation”
(arranging/ plating, don’t ask for Picasso).
We tried to make it biutipuli.
we made it documented.
Close enough.
Service
(A+)
Truly the highlight. Warm, attentive, patient.
the kind of service that makes you tiptoe back the next week just to feel nice again.
I hope they keep this energy forever.
Pros & Cons (Quick Scan)
Pros
🅿️ Huge parking area
😀 Friendly, enthusiastic staff
🖼️ Cute decor for photos
💸 Cafe-standard pricing (with budget picks)
Cons
🧾 Tax & service not included in menu prices
🍽️ Food is solid, not “write-home explosive” (the service is the star)
Bring a friend who can take 47 photos of the same latte angle. I’ll be back after my bank account and I finish couples therapy.
360 Vintage Cafe
Jl. HR Muhammad 360
Surabaya, Jawa Timur
Indonesia
Monday-Sunday : 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
I had one week free for Ramadhan and crafted a vision board:
1. Sleep with bacon
2. Eat bacon
3. Dream of bacon
4. Hang out with bacon
5. Break up with bacon (for character development)
6. Talk to a llama (don’t ask)
Ambitious. Cinematic. Delusional.
Reality looked me in the eye and said
Assignment.
KAN SEDIH
I still went to a hotel with friends, where they slept peacefully like sponsored angels while I typed my essay like a Victorian orphan. Love that for me.
WHAT A LIFE
Meanwhile, a full Eric Nam relapse
I’m blogging to Eric Nam, because if I must suffer, I will do it to a polite tenor.
He has English versions of his songs (which means I can cry with comprehension).
I made a Spotify playlist with only Eric Nam tracks. Minimalism.
His laugh is so sweet I needed insulin.
He hosts/MCs shows but I’m lazy, so I only listen. The imagination budget is high.
Follow him for your own spiral:
(You know how to find him, I believe in your thumbs.)
Lessons From a Week That Didn’t Go to Plan
- Friends can nap. you can still pass. Both can be true.
- Bacon is not a coping mechanism. It is a personality test.
- Llamas are cheaper than therapy if you don’t get kicked.
- If the assignment wins, put it in your gratitude jar and lie about the journey.
good night! back to the grind,
ikkel yolioliolio
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