My husband and I had breakfast at Warung this morning. I was a bit surprised to see the number of people. Almost all the seats were taken. Is it because it’s the weekend that people want to go out just for breakfast?

Breakfast at a small stall or Warung is increasingly popular in my city. The development of stalls like this is so rapid that it has surpassed the number of luxury and mid-range restaurants. Some famous restaurants have even closed and turned into stalls because it is easier to attract customers.

Why do people prefer to have breakfast there than restaurants? I think it’s because stalls are friendlier to people with thin pockets.

The menu at stalls is more limited than that of restaurants. There are Gado-gado, Nasi Gemuk, Lontong, and Soto, as well as boiled and fried noodles. The prices also vary, mostly cheaper. The interior is simple and open. There are no glass doors or air conditioning. The simplicity of the place makes many people interested in coming without worrying about price traps.

The difference between stalls and luxury and mid-range restaurants is probably the price of the food. Food at restaurants can be more expensive since restaurant owners must pay taxes, while stalls do not.

They only serve you for 1 hour or 2 hours. If you sit too long, the owner or restaurant staff will walk around you as if asking to leave immediately.

Warung can be a fun place to spend time together, as I did this morning with my husband. He wrote something on his phone while I read a book. There was a joy that we could spend time together, sitting at the same table. We can’t do it on weekdays.

I told my husband that the custom of having breakfast at the Warung will continue growing. This is a business opportunity for those who can cook but have not reached the level of a master chef.

The presence of Warung makes it easier for those who do not have time to cook in the morning. Family members can eat their favorite breakfast while chatting with friends.