Sweet Nostalgia in Ria Coffee Shops

What fun things do you expect beside having good food and drink for your breakfast? One of them might be a good talk. Many people use the breakfast time to have a simple chat with others just to say hi or even to discuss about many serious things. In Indonesia breakfast moment is usually used as the chance to discuss things with familiy members, friends, or business partners. Lately this habit may not be as common as before because people are busy with their own activities, they mostly rush to go to their working or studying place.

In the heart of Jambi, there is one interesting  spot hidden behind old buildings in Jambi central market area. These old bulidings were built more than 50 years ago. It is right beside a movie theatre called ‘RIA’ which  is not functioned anymore. Each coffee shop offers its own typical menu. You will find nasi gemuk, rice cooked with coconut milk and served with fried chicken, traditional chili sauce, and chips. The legendary gado-gado, vegetables served with sweet peanut sauce can also be found here. We can also enjoy other traditional kinds of food like soto, rice porridge, and varieties of menus with noodles as the main ingredients. Hot tea, tea mixed with milk and raw eggs, and black coffee will accompany the delicious meal.

Usually, before visiting this place, people make appointments with their colleagues so they can meet up and spend sometimes together before they start their own activities. Another interesting thing in this spot is that we will see older people coming and enjoying their breakfast with their friends sharing the beautiful memories in the past.  So, If you want to have good breakfast and enjoy the nostalgia of Jambi in the past, come to this place.