Inside Omakafé: A Fine Beverage Bar on the Road to World of Coffee Jakarta Event

Founded in 2023 by Mikael Jasin, who later earned the title of World Barista Champion in 2024, Omakafé is a fine beverage bar that redefines the way coffee is experienced. Established even before his global recognition, Mikael envisioned Omakafé as a platform to elevate coffee beyond consumption—into a cultural and immersive journey. Inspired by the Japanese omakase dining tradition, Omakafé offers curated, multi-course beverage experiences that blend tradition, innovation, and warm hospitality. Through this thoughtful approach, Omakafé transforms coffee into a narrative of craftsmanship and connection.

Inside Omakafé: A Fine Beverage Bar on the Road to World of Coffee Jakarta Event

Indonesia is one of the world's largest coffee producers, yet it is often viewed primarily as a commodity origin. Omakafé seeks to change that narrative by shifting the focus from what we grow to how we live with coffee. Founded as a celebration of Indonesia’s rich coffee rituals, values, and stories, Omakafé champions coffee culture over commodity, using seasonal menus to tell meaningful stories rooted in tradition and innovation. Positioned as a cultural ambassador, Omakafé goes beyond flavor—embracing ritual, sustainability, and creative intention to present coffee as an immersive, identity-rich experience. As it prepares for the World of Coffee (WOC) 2025, Omakafé will embody the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika—Unity in Diversity—by highlighting not just origin or varietal, but the cultural depth of Indonesian coffee: from village warungs and ceremonial brews in Toraja, to the boldness of kopi jos and the warmth of bandrek and wedang. In every cup, Omakafé brings coffee to life as identity, ceremony, and storytelling.

Omakafé is not a café or a cocktail bar—it is a fine beverage bar where the focus lies not on ordering, but on experiencing. Here, guests are invited to embark on a curated journey guided by a skilled beverage expert, who crafts each service to evoke emotional, sensory, and cultural resonance.

Omakafé aims to redefine Indonesia’s role in the global coffee landscape—not merely as a source of beans, but as a powerful cultural storyteller. The vision extends far beyond borders, with aspirations for Omakafé to be present in cities like Tokyo, Melbourne, and Copenhagen—not as a franchise, but as a cultural ambassador that shares Indonesia’s rich coffee heritage with the world. Inspired by how restaurants like Noma have expanded globally while preserving their identity, Mikael Jasin envisions Omakafé as more than a beverage bar; he is creating cultural ecosystems. With each carefully crafted experience, Omakafé builds a bridge between tradition and innovation, introducing the soul of Indonesian coffee to a global audience, one cup at a time.

“Indonesia has long contributed to the world’s coffee supply chain—now it’s time we shape how the world experiences coffee. With our debut at World of Coffee Jakarta, Omakafé isn’t just presenting a menu; we’re introducing a movement,” stated Mikael Jasin, Founder of Omakafé.

The selection of Indonesia as the host of World of Coffee 2025 by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) marks a historic validation of the country's rising prominence in the global specialty coffee scene. As the premier international authority on specialty coffee, the SCA’s decision affirms Indonesia’s credibility—not only for its volume and quality of production, but also for its cultural and innovative potential. This milestone is a powerful signal to the global industry: Indonesia is no longer just a coffee origin—it is a serious and influential player. For Omakafé, this moment is especially significant. As a pioneering fine beverage bar rooted in Indonesian culture, Omakafé has a rare opportunity to shine on a world stage. The event promises to draw influential roasters, importers, educators, and media who may be experiencing Indonesian coffee culture in depth for the first time. Through immersive, omakase-style beverage journeys, Omakafé will showcase the country’s diverse coffee rituals, forge connections with global stakeholders, and solidify its position as a thought leader in narrative-driven, culturally rich coffee experiences. World of Coffee 2025 in Jakarta is more than an event—it’s a defining chapter for Indonesia and a launchpad for Omakafé’s global cultural mission.