Hoping to update the concept of a collaborative social space is Senopati’s newest, and coolest, canteen-style hangout: Ruci’s Joint. Technically located on the corner of Jalan Suryo, this just-opened cafe is a great new spot where you can get pretty much get anything you’re craving for, be it an amazing cup of a coffee, a healthy dose of juice, or one of the best cheesecakes in town.
If the name sounds familiar it’s because the cafe is an extension of must-visit gallery RUCI Art Space. Now occupying the first floor of the art gallery’s building, Ruci’s Joint is a cozy open space where visitors can take their pick of eats. Designed as a food hall, Ruci’s Joint has all the bases covered with some of Jakarta’s already established F&B pop-ups.
The inaugural and current occupiers of Ruci’s Joint’s stalls are UmaBo, Lachlan, Trim Eats, Health&Co, Gglato, Chizukek, and Bali’s very own Nebula Seni. There’s no alcohol served here (yet!) but you are more than welcome to BYOB for a small corkage fee.
While we were there, we were lucky to be invited to sample bits of everything on their diverse menu of treats. We started with a lovely dose of Nebula Seni’s appropriately named Bowl of Heaven – a bowl filled to the brim with fresh tropical fruit, granola and coconut shreds. Gooey lasagna from Lachlan was served in a small cup, the perfect size for a mid-day nosh. Next up, we dug into local burger hero Umabo’s delectable mushroom burger. And because we always have room for dessert, we indulged in Chizukek’s cloud soft Japanese cheesecake – something that we’ll definitely be coming back for seconds of – and a deliciously refreshing affogato from Gglato (yes, we had two desserts).
But food isn’t the only thing cooking at Ruci’s Joint, awesome as it is. The folks behind the collaborative cafe sees the space as a diverse venue that can be used to host scheduled activities, musical jam sessions, and fun eclectic workshops. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for future sessions.
Ruci’s Joint. Jl. Suryo 49, Jakarta. +62 21 7279 9802. Follow @rucisjoint on Instagram.