TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - An ease of mind caught our heads once we entered SNCTRY Cafe that evening. A narrow path full of pebbles, eccentric mural entitled ‘Pineapple Land’, and several tiny plantation pots brought shades to the front yard of the newly-opened cafe on Jl Dharmawangsa Raya, South Jakarta.
Extending around six square meters, the terrace is designed in shabby chic style. We will find soft pastel colors and vintage touches on the doors and windows. Truly a refreshment to the eyes.
It’s 7-seated indoor space was not less sweet. Pink and light tosca dominated the cafe’s interior combined with wooded furniture and appliances. All the little things were like giving a clue to the guests that the cafe serves organic foods. Starting from juice, smoothies, infused water, salad, and tea are all formulated from organic ingredients which is good for detoxification or cleansing of our our body.
SNCTRY’s boss, Qonita, says she is confident to come with “healthy cafe” concept as more and more Jakarta people becoming aware to eat only healthy foods.
“I am a healthy-food eater and I have always looked for places like SNCRTY in Jakarta, and I am sure there are lot more who think like me,” Qonita said as reported by Koran Tempo on Friday, September 25.
Qonita gets most of her supplies from her own organic farm in Cisarua, Bogor and a bit from a mini farm at SNCRTY. Guests may even purchase organic plantations here.
The menu book lists series of foods having interesting composition ranging from fruits, chocolate, coffee, almond milk, and chia seeds--seeds of mint flower that is rich or energy and omega 3. If we are unfamiliar with the lists of healthy foods, Qonita and Dewi would happily explain everything to us.
After a recommendation from Dewi, we ordered Granola (Rp60,000.-), a drink that is suitable for dinner because of its filling nature. It is consisting of slices of apples, strawberry, bananas, cinnamon sprinkles, and bunch of beans and nuts. All with a pour of almond milk. So refreshing!. Better yet, there is a row of juices available for grab in clear bottle packages.
Many are worth trying in SNCTRY. However we had to end our journey that evening because we were full already. Next time, we would come back to the cafe to have a detoxification a la SNCTRY.
ISMA SAVITRI
