Levain, 42 Bakeshop, Nudel Bar, and Toastea

SEMARANG – The rise of cafes and restaurant The new things that appear every day in the city of Semarang are clear evidence that the culinary business in this city is increasingly in demand. In the midst of intense competition among culinary business players who are competing to offer typical Indonesian dishes, there are several cafes and restaurants that dare to be different by serving unique and authentic menus. This is what two husband and wife couples, Surya-Patricia and Patrick-Nia, did. Joined by one family business management, they are the owners of Levain, 42 Bakeshop, Nudel Bar, and Toastea.

The four of them have had an interest in the culinary field for a long time, starting from their hobby of traveling and trying various kinds of culinary delights around the world. They decided to bring a new color to the culinary world of Semarang by presenting foreign food they had tasted. Patricia, for example, is a graduate of Hospitality Management and an Advanced Diploma in Patisserie, demonstrating her skills in the culinary world.

Levain and 42 Bakeshop: Typical Western Cuisine

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Levain and 42 Bakeshop carry a western food concept by offering a variety of authentic menu choices. In the pastry line, they provide various kinds of croissants, muffins, scones, and various cookies.

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Meanwhile, for the main menu, there is a Full English Breakfast, Croque Madame, various salad preparations and pasta which can pamper the taste buds of foreign cuisine lovers.

Nudel Bar and Toastea: Oriental Flavors

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After providing typical western food, Nudel Bar and Toastea present unique oriental dishes typical of mainland Asia. Nudel Bar has expertise in processed noodles, with mainstay menus such as Tori Paitan Ramen, Hokkien Prawn Noodles, Laksa, and Pho.

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For those who want to enjoy other alternatives, Nasi Lemak, Egg Chiffon and Congee are also available. Meanwhile, Toastea focuses more on Kopitiam menu variants with signature dishes such as Teh Tarik, Yuan Yang Hainan Rice, Kaya Toast, and various other toast variants.

Positive Impact for the Semarang Culinary Industry

The presence of ‘anti-mainstream’ cafés and restaurants such as Levain, 42 Bakeshop, Nudel Bar, and Toastea has certainly had a positive impact on the culinary industry in the city of Semarang. By maintaining the quality and authenticity of the taste to remain the same as the country of origin, people can now enjoy various world specialties without having to bother traveling abroad.

These culinary entrepreneurs not only add to the variety of culinary choices in Semarang, but also inspire other business people to continue to innovate and serve the best for culinary lovers. With the courage to be different and a commitment to quality, Surya, Patricia, Patrick and Nia have proven that they are pioneers in raising the standards of the culinary industry in this city.

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