Fairyland in a Corner of Purwakarta

It was 12:50 PM when we got back to the car to find lunch. It took about 40 minutes from the Jatiluhur Reservoir to reach Castle Cafe. Yes, you read that right. They call it Castle because its shape resembles a fairytale palace. It's located on the left side of the road from Purwakarta towards Subang. From the main road, you have to go about 700 meters. The area around the cafe was quiet and barren. Parking was ample, accommodating both cars and motorcycles. After parking, we hurried inside through the back door. At the front door, a ticket attendant collected an entrance fee of IDR 20,000 per person. Yes, entry to the cafe requires a fee. However, this ticket can be exchanged for a choice of drinks: coffee with milk, green tea latte, and lemon tea. All were quite tasty, except the coffee was lacking in flavor. Upon entering, we were greeted by an air-conditioned room with four billiard tables. There are restrooms and a comfortable prayer room in this area. The cafe has a total of seven floors, each with its own distinct area. The billiards area is on the third floor, while the second and first floors are directly below where we parked. We went straight up to the fourth floor, which is arguably the main area of the Castle. Tickets for drinks were exchanged on this floor. Unfortunately, there's no air conditioning on the fourth floor. The area is open, allowing for a breeze. The weather was pleasant enough, so it wasn't too hot. If it had been, the fourth floor wouldn't have been very comfortable. For food, we ordered the beef matah rice bowl, chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu, and kebab. We were pleasantly surprised when the food was served; the portions were quite large for a rice bowl. Each rice bowl came with a side of cucumber and lettuce, and a fried egg. Our favorite was the beef matah. The meat was tender and the spices were strong. The food was served quickly and still warm. We found everything delicious, and the portions were filling. After eating, we didn't forget to take photos in the castle area. We also had a picnic in front of the castle. Full stomachs, happy hearts, calm minds. #foodie #cafe #awesomepic