Who Owned Holywings In Kemang, Which Went Viral Because It Caused A Crowd And Was Finally Frozen: Used To Only Sell Fried Rice To Study In China

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JAKARTA - Holywings Bar and Restaurant, located in Kemang, South Jakarta, is in the public spotlight after being caught operating until midnight and causing a crowd. As a result, the restaurant was sanctioned by being banned from operating or closing for three days.

As is known, South Jakarta itself is currently still in PPKM Level 3. Where entertainment venues and bars are not actually allowed to operate.

Then, who owns Holywings?

Based on the VOI summary, Holywings was founded in 2014. The company houses a beer house, lounge, and nightclub. The services provided by Holywings include daily live music performances, a menu with cuisine styles from around the world, and a wide drink menu.

Besides Holywings, this company also houses Holyduck, Old Temple Bar, and Pentagon Surabaya.

Based on information from the Linkedin Holywings Indonesia account, this company has a vision to be a one-stop destination for all lifestyle recreational needs. This restaurant is located in Jakarta and other areas in Indonesia. Currently, the company is also working to develop the brand in cities throughout Indonesia.

However, who would have thought that the sparkling nightlife at Holywings started from a shop that sells fried rice called Kedai Opa in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.

Holywings Co-Founder Ivan Tanjaya said that he started the business together with Eka Setia Wijaya. His first business was fried rice, before arriving at Holywings.

"Not directly at Holywings. But when it wasn't immediately Holywings that I tried F&B, it was called Kedai Opa. That's me and Eka (a business partner). Together with Eka, in Kelapa Gading (the road) three months (the concept is) fried rice," he said. quoted from the Holywings YouTube Channel, Monday, September 6.

Furthermore, said Ivan, his first business was in a shophouse. But unfortunately, the business only lasted for three months. He admitted that the business was difficult to develop. In fact, the turnover continues to decline.

"Three months failed. So in a real sense it didn't really fail in terms of results. But it failed to develop. So the first month, for example, IDR 100 million, the second month IDR 70 million, the third month IDR 50 million," he said.

Seeing the business conditions that finally collapsed, Ivan and his business partner, Eka, took steps to start the business again. They decided to change the business concept. The two of them also invited three colleagues to build the Holywings business.

Furthermore, said Ivan, the establishment of Holywings was inspired by the food business in China. Where, he said, restaurants not only provide food but also serve live music as an attraction.

"At that time I thought, I geber (Kedai Opa) died, I can't stand I die too. After that, I and Eka thought that we should change the total concept. Change the total concept according to what I learned from China, drink while eating with live music," he said.

Apparently, Ivan's decision to change the business concept was the right move. The business concept is successful and successful. Even today, the business has grown and is established in several areas in the country.

Not only that, the famous lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea was attracted to invest in Holywings. In May, he announced that he would become a shareholder of Holywings with celebrity Nikita Mirzani. Hotman said that Holywings' biggest project at the moment is building a club in Bali.

Hotman also said that Holywings will continue to expand by seeking more land throughout Indonesia. Currently there are 30 branches, all full. This year, it is targeted to build 50 outlets.

"The deed of sale and purchase of shares has been signed in which Hotman Paris and Nikita are officially shareholders of Holywings, never stop flying," said Hotman at The Breeze BSD City, Tangerang, Banten, May 7.