Tummy Prosperity: Reuni Coffee and Eatery, Get Re-united while Spoiling the Palate

What a concept carried out here; an amusing idea which might not come up in others' mind, but creatively invented and realized by the owner of Reuni Coffee & Eatery. Yes, they literally wanted to make the place a space for meeting-up, gathering with your 'long-lost ones', a stop for the long-awaited REUNION.

Spotting the classic and elegant white theme featured by the venue's first floor, Lady M outlet in Singapore suddenly came across my mind. They somehow had similar characteristic with that bright clean walls and furniture. Reunion nonetheless made its own uniqueness by having the artificial grasses and plants at some corners, making the overall design looking more gorgeous and somehow 'girly yet lovely' in my own impression. My most favorite spot was the front space, the area guests would firstly meet when entering the venue. It's indoor and full air-conditioned, yet delivering the ambiance of open-air space with the surrounding glass windows.

While I was busy taking pictures of the key corners, I was offered a 'tour' to the second floor by both the friendly owner and the waiter. I really appreciated their high excitement in showing what they offered as well as trying to entertain the customers. Responding with positive feedback, I went upstairs, getting myself exposed to the 'different tone' of the cafe. This time it's more to dark color, featuring brown and black. Great mixture of theme there as they could offer two distinctive concepts in their single venue. Here there's the real outdoor spot occupying the balcony area.

When they mentioned reunion, they did take it seriously, not only offering the place but also trying to facilitate those who did utilize the space for this particular purpose. They provided photogenic spots for crafting memories in pictures - walls with beautiful decoration as well as paintings. Furthermore, they even provided photo props which were all bringing the main theme of reunion. What a great consistency!

Looking at the selections of dishes offered, it was more like a bistro with various types of menu from the light to heavy ones, local to international coming from various countries including Asian and Western. As they didn't specialize in any particular cuisines, I did put my finger crossed in the beginning, hoping the taste would all turn-out satisfying. Being a new place, I still had quite limited recommendations on which dishes to try so I just picked my orders following my random guesstimate upon reading each menu's descriptions.

Hot Piccolo (IDR 32k)

Waking up quite early in the morning to have my routine Sunday cardio. I felt extremely sleepy at that critical hours, the moment I was waiting for lunch time. Getting rid of the sleepiness, well probably honestly just making excuses for having this morning favorite cup of mine, I ordered the Hot Piccolo as my friend who reached there earlier and had had their cap mentioned that it's too milky. Trusting his coffee sense, this tinier cup landed on my table. Having a sip of it, in my perception it's slightly too sour leaving not-that-smooth after taste. I guessed it's the bean itself, which wasn't that bold yet having bitter flavor.

As the waiter overheard our convo about the coffee and right away told the barista, he then came and offered us another cup of cappuccino with double ristretto. It's true that the coffee wasn't milky anymore and having stronger kick of coffee scent and flavor in it, yet my palate still demanded cleaner after taste from this cup of addiction.

Mango Green (IDR 32k)

Coming with first-class hospitality, they offered us another signature drink from the house as the complimentary one, and actually it's a smart alternative as the offer wasn't coffee anymore but tea instead. Served by Seventea and named as Mango Green, this cute transparent hot cup presented the blend of green tea, with mango and pineapple. It's not that you got fruit chunks in the cup, but you would get the flavor of the fruits infused in the tea, together with the mallow petals. A decent one to warm up yourself while having light talks.

3 Cheese Parmigiana (IDR 65k)

Initially wanted to go for the grilled cheese, I unfortunately had to replace my order with this Parmigiana as the desired one was sold out. Yes this was offered as the alternative perhaps because they both came from the same group on the menu, the dishes for sharing. Landed on the table, I clearly understood why it's to be had by groups looking at the huge portion. My pick was surely the poultry version though it's also available in veggie version, serving eggplant as the substitute to the chicken fillet.

Serving chicken schnitzel, it's basically bread-crumbed chicken fillet topped with smoked beef, and napoli sauce. It's quite nice that the chicken was juicy though I preferred it to come at slightly thinner layer as this was a bit too much. Nonetheless, luckily they balanced it with thin batter, avoiding the eaters from getting nauseated. The 3 types melted cheese overflowing on top was doubtlessly the key highlight especially for a cheese craze like me. Having it served warm would be best as the cheese was still perfectly molten. Not to forget, the side dishes which shouldn't be underestimated. The fresh house salad that gave the healthy yet yummy element, as well as the golden brown potato wedges which were surely da bomb, being scrumptiously seasoned and super crispy. Again to remind you, I would once again mention this's for sharing. Trust me, it's something beyond fulfilling!

Teriyaki Rice Bowl (IDR 42k)

OK rice eaters, now we started moving to your kind of dining table as the other dishes I tried were those featuring rice. It's a bit funny as it's indeed not our intention yet turned out become the reality that the dishes came from various origin country. The first was Japanese, serving tender grilled chicken in sweet and flavorful teriyaki sauce. Put aside the slightly overcooked parts, it's smart choice made by the chef there by picking chicken's thigh since it indeed had more suitable texture for this type of dishes. Stirring it together with the runny yolk from the sunny side up and then having the miso soup as well, you could find the 'party' of flavors on the palate.

Kalbi Pork Belly Bowl

Well, the presentation did surprise me as it's not as 'WOW' as in my imagination. Especially, when I spotted the long slice of fat layer, because I could take pork belly as long as it's not purely containing the chewy fat parts since my taste bud always had automatic resistance towards the texture. Trying to ignore those pieces and just enjoyed the other slices, actually the dish was overall delectable. The seasoning was lovely being well-infused to each of these protein cuts.

As the owner asked for our inputs on the meal, we did call this out and she was really sorry for the coincidence as it didn't suppose to be the case that those whole fat layers came together in the bowl. Another thumbs up from us for the team's responsiveness there ;)

Reuni's Balinese Fish Bongkot (IDR 69k)

Finally, the last dish on the table, with another different protein as well as different cuisine. It's now gindara fish cooked in signature Balinese style! The dish somehow proved that something coming from our own home was indeed something's closest to the heart. All my friends and I awarded this one the best among all we tried at this particular day. The picture might not look that marvelous as the presentation was indeed pretty common in my view, yet that sambal matah taste couldn't lie, being so spicy yet succulent, making me enjoy that tongue-burnt sensation. The main component itself, the gindara, being so fresh and smooth that it would literally melt once touching your palate. The delicacy didn't end there, since you got another one to pamper your taste bud, the chicken bongkot, which said in common language was chicken cooked with torch ginger or more well-known as kecombrang, one of Bali's signature herbs. All the elements on the plate weren't only give more colors to the presentation, but also to the party of flavors on your palate. Awesome combi!

Having tasted some of the selections from the house, I guessed this place was a nice option to have meet-ups, noting it's lovely ambiance and generally fair foods. The distinctive one like the Balinese Fish Bongkot was doubtlessly must-have when you're being a first-timer.