The short answer
Rasa Bakery and Cafe: what visitors should know first
Go for a sit-down with dessert or a rice dish in a place that keeps its classic recipes. Nasi goreng usually contains egg or meat, so a vegetarian should order ice cream or pastries and ask.
History and context
The story behind Rasa Bakery and Cafe
The What's New Indonesia guide gives 1931 as the year Rasa Bakery and Cafe began, and says the cafe has changed over the years. We found no further history.
Useful facts
Rasa Bakery and Cafe facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Tamblong No. 15, Bandung
- Dining style
- Bakery and cafe
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: house-made ice cream; nasi goreng only if acceptable
- Origins
- Guide gives 1931 as the start year
- Good for
- Mixed groups wanting dessert
Why it matters
Why Rasa Bakery and Cafe is worth your time
A bakery-cafe that guides date to 1931 offers continuity in a city that has built many new cafes. Keeping classic recipes while the room changed is what draws locals back.
For families, it works as a middle path: a menu with rice, bakery items and desserts, so each person can pick differently. It is a gentle introduction to Bandung's Dutch-influenced baking. Treat the date as the guide's claim rather than something we confirmed, and judge the place by what is on the plate today. The ice cream and pastries are the lowest-risk way to try it if you avoid meat.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Nasi Goreng Rasa
The house fried rice named in the guide; check for egg and meat.
- 02
Ice cream
House-made, per the guide.
- 03
Classic pastries
Recipes kept over the years, the guide says.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The What's New Indonesia guide lists Nasi Goreng Rasa, a house-style fried rice, along with house-made ice cream and classic pastries and desserts. It says the cafe has changed over the years but kept its classic recipes.
For vegetarians, the ice cream or a plain pastry is the easier choice. Indonesian fried rice commonly comes with egg and sometimes meat or shrimp paste, so ask how the dish is made and whether a meat-free version is possible before ordering it.
Use it as a mid-afternoon stop between city sights. The central location suits older travellers who want a seat and a dessert without a long taxi ride, but confirm hours first.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask about egg and meat in the rice
- Order ice cream if unsure
- Go mid-afternoon
- Check current opening hours before you go; sources we read do not give reliable hours.
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jl. Tamblong No. 15, central Bandung
- Time needed
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Best time
- Afternoon
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A cafe seat is a comfortable rest in the city centre; we did not verify steps or toilets, so ask at the door.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in; booking is not mentioned in our source. No diet tag: fried rice and pastries may contain egg or meat.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A cafe seat is a comfortable rest in the city centre; we did not verify steps or toilets, so ask at the door.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is the fried rice vegetarian?
Not confirmed; ask about egg, meat and shrimp paste.
What else is there?
House-made ice cream and pastries, per the guide.
When did it open?
The guide gives 1931.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
