Selby's Food Corner

Yee Shang at Collage Pullman Jakarta Central Park

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:28:00 +0000

Chinese New Year is just around the corner. The most important tradition of Chinese New Year celebration is family gather to have annual reunion dinner. Yee Shang also known as Yusheng is a dish being served during the Chinese New Year's dinner especially among the Cantonese and Teowchew etnics. Yee Shang is considered as a symbol of prosperity, abundance and good health.

When I received an invitation from Pullman Jakarta Central Park hotel for a Yee Shang tossing, I was so excited and contented. Why? Because it would be my first experience of Yee Shang since I hardly celebrate Chinese New Year.

Sauces and condiments:

Above right: cracker, salmon and scallop

Bottom right: oil, plum sauce, red pickle ginger, lime

The shredded ingredients:

White = white radish

Orange = carrot

Broken white = pomelo

Green = watermelon

Dark red = coloring cucumber

Yellow = peach

The step by step and the saying for tossing the Yee Shang::

Put the Yee Shang in the middle of the table - "Prosperity Yee Shang."

1. Squeeze the lime on top of the fish - "May you & your family be blessed with harmony and joy."

2. Put the spices on the top of the fish then stir - "May you have wishful thinking and smooth as silk."

3. Put the fish on top of the Yee Shang - "May your fortune continue to pur in the year after year."

4. Pour oil on top of the Yee Shang - "May your wealth continue to increase time after time."

5. Pour plum sauce of the Yee Shang - "May peace and happiness surround you always."

Put the Crackers of the Yee Shang - "May your life filled with all the goodness."

6. Pu the ginger in the midle top of the Yee Shang - "May luck be by your side forever."

then follow with standing up and mixing the Yee Shang all together.

Tossing the Yee Shang.

Toss the Yee Shang high. It's believed the higher you toss it, the higher your prosperity you will gain :)

It tasted unique and I quite like it although it's actually very sweet for my taste-bud. Nice texture of the mixed crunchiness, softness and a bit chewiness..

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.100

The Yee Shang platter is Rp. 128.000++/platter

For Chinese New Year brunch, it starts from Rp. 298.000++/person and there will be Gu Zheng live performance.

All prices are subjected to 21% of Government tax and Service Charge

Location:
COLLAGE Pullman Jakarta Central Park Hotel
Podomoro City
Jl. Let. Jend S Parman Kav 28
Jakarta Barat , Indonesia
Tel: (+62 21)29200088

Related post: Collage at Pullman Jakarta Central Park

Mr. Puff

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:18:00 +0000

The Cheese Roll's poster in front of Mr. Puff store really got my attention.

It says, "Cheese filled pastry with flaky crust and sweet buttery cheese that melts in your mouth"

Look at those Cheese Rolls in the hot pastry showcase....

Oh my... Can't wait to eat it! *drooling*

Ordered a bottle of soy bean - Rp. 9.000, a large puff with rum custard filling - Rp. 8.000 and of course, a Cheese Roll - Rp. 9.000.

First bite.. Second bite... Third bite... Fourth bite of the Cheese Roll....

Uhmm... Where's the melting cheese?
Is there even cheese inside it? *wondering*

Argh.. It's totally so different than what it shows and says on the poster :(

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.200

Location:
Mr. Puff
Central Park Mall Lower Ground #202
Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28
Jakarta Barat
Phone: (021) 5698 5316

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Kiyadon Sushi

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:15:00 +0000

Kiyadon Sushi in Central Park mall has become one of my favorite places for Japanese food. For sure, I've been eating at this restaurant so many times that I have lost count but not so sure what's holding me back from blogging it. Hmmm...

Anyway, it's not just the food that I enjoy in this Kiyadon Central Park (note: there are a lot of Kiyadon branches around Jakarta) but also the particular interior of this restaurant which gives me a feeling of being in a serenity forest.

Gyoza (5 pcs.) - Rp. 38.000

Chicken fried dumplings

Tossa Tofu (3 pcs) - Rp. 28.000

Deep fried Japanese tofu with wrapped bonito shaved and sauce.

Spider Cheese Roll - Rp. 58.000

Fried soft shell crab, cheese, tobiko

Left: Salmon maki - Rp. 18.000

Right: Tuna salad roll - Rp. 18.000

Left: Tempura Maki Tobiko - Rp. 25.000

Right: Unagi Roll - Rp. 25.000

Kiya Udon - Rp. 65.000

Hot noodle soup with vegetable, sweet beancurd, prawn tempura and egg cake.

Salmon Belly Soup - Rp. 68.000

Salmon belly, tofu, shitake, enoki and vegetables

Yaki Onigiri - 18.000

Grilled rice ball with bonito shave.

Prices are subjected to 10% tax & 6% service charge

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.200

Location:
Kiyadon Sushi Central Park
UG Floor #120-125
Central Park Mall
Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 28
Jakarta Barat
Phone: 021 - 56985268

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Kwetiau Akang (Akang's Rice Noodles)

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:50:00 +0000

A couple of months ago, the Little Hungry Heart was in town. And yes, we finally had a chance to meet up :) After a long nice day, lunch with a non-stop 5 hours of interesting and fun conversation at a Manadonese restaurant in the Central of Jakarta, then continued for another almost 3 hours conversation in a coffee shop; we decided to have our late dinner at Kwetiau Akang in the North of Jakarta. A quite famous place for fried rice noodles and has 4 branches around Jakarta.

Badak - Rp. 8.000

An old school sarsparilla root beer soft-drink.
It tasted sweeter than A&W root beer and less soda.

Kuo Tie (5 pcs.) - Rp. 20.000

Delicious fried dumplings.

Kwetiau Goreng Kepiting - Rp. 29.500

Fried Crab Rice Noodles.

The portion was hearty. Unlike most common fried kwetiau, this kwetiau was not too oily.

Little Hungry Heart's enjoying his fried rice noodles :)

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.100

Location:
Kwetiaw Akang
Jl. Boulevard Raya TN 2/36
Kelapa Gading
Jakarta. Utara
Phone: 450-8888

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Koiki Japanese restaurant & Tea house

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:15:00 +0000

My ex-colleagues and I were heading to Sushi Tei for our dinner but we couldn't believe how crowded it was with a long line. We asked the waiters and they said it would take probably more than 30 minutes to get a table for us. Thus we decided to move to another Japanese restaurant. Koiki Japanese restaurant became our choice.

Well, I had a pleasant dinner in this restaurant.We sat in the standard dining area although there's traditional Tatami sitting area. I like the natural elements of wood and stone of interior inside this Koiki restaurant. Koiki is proud of their authentic Soba that they produce themselves. They claimed their Soba is made by using only best quality ingredients and no preservatives, in order to promote health, longevity and well-being.

Koiki Sashimi (6 pcs.)

Raw salmon served uniquely in ice bowl.

Sashimi Salad - Rp. 45.000

Assorted raw fish and vegetables salad served soyu dressing

Rock N' Roll - Rp. 80.000

Salmon, melted cheese, green beans, spicy mayonnaise and tobiko.

Shake Alburi Soba - Rp. 60.000

Cold Soba noodle with slightly grilled salmon topping.

Niku Soba - Rp. 78.000

Hot Soba noodle with sliced Aus. Black Angus Beef.

Spicy Soba - Rp. 75.000

Soba noodle with hot and spicy broth filled with mixed seafood, chicken and vegetables

Prices are subjected to 10% tax & 5% service charge

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.200

Location:
Koiki Japanese restaurant & Tea house
Plaza Indonesia
Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28 - 30 Jakarta
Phone: (021) 2992-3552

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Bawean Bakery Restaurant, Bandung

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:45:00 +0000

On Christmas day, I attended a family gathering for celebrating Christmas and a birthday at Bawean Restaurant in Bandung.

Bawean bakery, restaurant, gelato & cafe is formerly known as Sweetheart bakery. It's established in 1946 and very famous for the cakes with rum and also custard rum, i.e: Mocha cake (Mokka Taart), Nougat roll, and Roll cake with mocha (Mokka Boomstam). Unfortunately, none of the famous cakes were ordered for this gathering. I only had the moderate taste of the buffet lunch.

Buffet Menu

Price: Rp. 145.000 plus tax/ pax

Beef black pepper, Saute broccoli & carrot, Fried noodle, Penyet chicken, Fried fish, Thai chicken mango, Chicken satay, Fried shrimp balls.

Zuppa soup.
Creamy soup covered with puff pastry.
Too bad, it was served cold if not it definitely would tasted much better.

Dessert
Fruit fondue, slice cakes and gelato.

Tea, Coffee, soft drinks, fruits (papaya, pineapple, melon and water melon).

Currency rate:
1 USD = Rp. 9.200

Location:
Bawean Bakery | Gelato | Resto | Cafe
formerly Toko Kue Sweetheart
Jl. R.E. Martadinata 138-140
Bandung - West Java
Phone: (022) 7204131

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Ramen 38 Sanpachi

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:30:00 +0000

It was already late. My colleagues and I were still at Central Park mall. We agreed that we need to have something warm for our dinner; we walked around in the lower ground floor where many restaurants can be found there. Then at last, we decided to give a try Ramen 38 Sanpachi.

Frankly speaking, not just because of the ramen that attracted us but also the red color of the design interior.

The ramens were quite full filling though we ordered all in small bowl sizes and the grilled gyoza (dumplings) were pretty tasty.

Jigoku Ramen (small bowl) - Rp. 38.000

Super hot and spicy ramen noodle (level of spiciness from 1 to 10) with a sliece of pork.My colleague who's crazy of hot spicy food, tried the level 5 spiciness of Jigoku Ramen. At the end, she was completely sweaty because of the chili's pungency.

Tonkotsu Ramen (small bowl) - Rp. 37.000

Ramen noodle with Tonkotsu soup, seaweed and slice of pork

Shio Ramen (small bowl)- Rp. 32.000

Salt taste ramen noodle with pork and egg.

Teishoku - Rp. 25.000

Ramen + 3 pcs gyoza + rice + zasai.

Gyoza (6 pcs.) - Rp. 28.000

thin-skinned dumpling filled with pork and vegetables

Konnyaku Jelly - complimentary

All prices are subjected to 10% tax and 10% service charge.

Currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.100

Location:

Ramen 38 Sanpachi

Central Park Mall LG. 105

Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28

Podomoro City

West Jakarta

Tel: 29200 103

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Collage at the Pullman Jakarta Central Park

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:08:00 +0000

Last week, I was invited by Pullman Central Park Hotel to have a pleasant dining experience at their restaurant "Collage". It's an all day international dining serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Open Kitchen

I think it's nice that Collage has an open kitchen so the guests can discover the talent and savoir-faire of the chefs.

Dining area

I'm quite impress with the concept and interior of Collage restaurant.

Cocktail and Mocktail Drinks:

Top row (from left to right):

Creme pie: Banana fruit, banana syrup, vanilla yogurt, coconut syrup.

Balasis: Lyche syrup, lime juice, mint syrup, peach syrup, guava juice, fruit candy.

Bridgespoon & Cherry: Honeydew, cherry, yogurt, grenadine, gummy melon skewer.

Bottom row (from left to right):

Favarica: Apple syrup, green apple slice, brown sugar topped with soda.

Axell: Vodka infused bubble gum, creme de banana, triple sec, lemon juice, cranberry juice, cotton candy.

Potrait: Vodka infused blackcurrant, cream de cassis, blackcurrant syrup, lime juice, blackcurrant pop rock.

Popular dishes via a la carte

Nasi Bakar Majapahit

Grilled steam rice with vegetables, braised beef in shrimp paste, wrapped in banana leaves.

Tomato Terrine

Micro cress salad, black olive puree, tomato, goat cheese.

Lamb a la Provencale

Rack of lamb, polenta, comte cheese, thyme scented lamb jus.

Praline Mouse

Hazelnut & almond ground, gelatine, praline paste.

Below are some of the buffet's dishes that I managed to capture. There are much more dishes being served at Collage restaurant.

Cold Appetizer

Indian cuisine

Chicken Malabar Curry, Masala Briyani, Mutton Vindalo, Aloo Dum.

Japanese cuisine

Sashimi, Sushi, Soba and Somen

Seafood Teriyaki and Squid Tempura

Chinese cuisine

Peking Duck, Roasted Chicken, Spring rolls, Chinese Pancake.

Italian cuisine

Collage makes their own pasta.

Western cuisine

Cheese quiche, Slow cook beef, Fried small bites.

Dessert

Opening hours:

6 am until 10.30 pm

Prices:

Weekdays: Rp. 190.000 excluded beverage.

Weekend Brunch: Rp. 228.000 includes juices, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

All prices are subjected to 21% of Government tax and Service Charge

Currency per 20 Dec 2011:

1 USD = Rp. 9.100

Location:

COLLAGE

Pullman Jakarta Central Park Hotel

Podomoro City
Jl. Let. Jend S Parman Kav 28
Jakarta Barat
Tel: (+62 21)29200088

Amigos Tex-Mex Restaurant

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:13:00 +0000

Amigos is quite famous as a Texas-Mexico restaurant in Jakarta. It's established in 1979 and so far, Amigos is consider as one of the favorite places for the American expatriates. The reason is not just for the delicious Mexican food and drink but also for the live music in the evening. Someone even mentioned to me that their Margarita is the best in town. Too bad, I didn't get the chance to try the Margarita or watch the live music since I had an early dinner in this restaurant. Hopefully next time :)

Chips and Dips:

Nachos Fiesta - Rp. 55.000

Salsa Fresca - Rp. 40.000

Tex-Mex Favorites:

Tacos - Rp. 76.000

Fried corn tortillas filled with chicken, bean, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Served with Mexican Rice, fresh guacamole, salsa fresca

Enchiladas - Rp. 83.000

Corn tortillas filled with sheddered beef and red chilli beans. Covered with home made chilli sauce Served with refried beans and Mexican rice.

Burrito - Rp. 81.000

Soft flour tortillas rolled and stuffed with shredded beef, bean & cheese. Served with Mexican rice, fresh guacamole and salsa fresca.

Arroz Con Pollo - Rp. 80.000

1/2 of a boneless BBQ spring chicken served with Mexican rice.

Salsa Fresca - free condiment

Lime Squash (normal size) - Rp.40.000

Prices are subject to tax and service charge.

Currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.000

Location:

Amigos Tex-Mex Restaurant
Kemang Club Villas,

Jl. Kemang Selatan I
South Jakarta
Tel: 021 719 2584

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

The Apartment Jakarta

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:03:00 +0000

I was invited for a farewell lunch by my students at The Apartment last Sunday. It's interesting to be in a restaurant, with a concept of an apartment that gives a warm and homey dining experience. As for the food, I wasn't impressed too much but yes, I quite enjoyed my lunch :)

The Bar

The "dining" Bedroom

The "dining" Library

The "dining" Bathroom

The Dining room

Lunch Set Menu

Rp. 150.000 plus 10% tax/pax

the drink is not included

Starter:

Mushroom Soup

Mushroom and potato soup with homemade garlic bread

Ceasar Salad

Cos lettuce tossed with homemade dressing, garlic bread and shaved parmesan cheese

Main Course:

Chicken Fricasse

Sauted chicken and mushroom in creamy white wine sauce served with vol-au-vent and seasonal vegetable.

Dory Fillet

Pan - seared pacific dory fillet served with seasonal vegetables and lemon butter sauce.

Dessert:

Creme Brulee

Drink:

Ice lemon tea

Currency rate:

1 USD = Rp. 9.000

Location:

The Apartment
Menara Gracia GF
Jl. HR. Rasuna Said KAV C-17
South Jakarta 12940
Reservations: +62 21 5200 380

Hours:
Sun - Thurs: 08.30am - 12.00am
Fri - Sat: 08.30am - 02.00am

Starbucks Holiday Gathering 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:38:00 +0000

This afternoon, I was invited by Starbucks Indonesia for their Holiday Gathering at their newest branch in Tomang, West Jakarta.

For this holiday season, Starbucks Indonesia introduced Christmas Handcrafted Espresso Beverages, Holiday Whole Bean and Holiday food 2011. Available at Starbucks stores until the 2nd of January 2012.

Starbucks Christmas Handcrafted Espresso Beverages, served hot or cold:

Cranberry White chocolate Mocha (New): Rich, full-bodied Starbucks signature espresso with white chocolate flavored sauce and steamed milk. Topped with sweetened whipped cream, cranberry drizzle and cranberry sugar sprinkle.

Toffee Nut Latte: Espresso in steamed milk combined with toasted toffee nuts syrup, topped with whipped cream and toffee-flavored sprinkles.

Peppermint Mocha: Espresso in steamed milk, bittersweet chocolate, mocha sauce and peppermint flavored syrup, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.

I tried all these 3 Holiday Beverages. I really love the Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha.

Holiday Whole Bean:

Starbucks Christmas Blend (the red packaging) and Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast (the purple packaging)

I also tried to taste the Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast in a small cup. Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast is a deeper and darker version of Starbucks Christmas Blend with the touch of aged Sumatran coffee beans, combined with Bella Vista F.W. Tres Rio coffee beans from Costa Rica. It tasted intense deep, bitter, sweet and spicy.

Starbucks Holiday Food 2011:

Cranberry Scone - Rp. 22.500

Cranberry scone with walnut and whitle chocolate coating on the top.

Raspberry Temptation - Rp. 28.000

Vanilla sponge cake with raspberry jelly on the top plus white chocolate drizzle, layered with cheese butter cream.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake - Rp. 25.000

Sweet butter cake with cream cheese mousse and blueberry filling. On the top, whipped blueberry cream and blueberry sauce.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake - Rp. 25.000

Sweet butter cake with cream cheese mousse and strawberry filling. On the top, whipped strawberry cream and blueberry sauce.

Holiday Beef & Egg Bagel - Rp. 30.000

This is my favorite one! A bagel with a slice of smoked beef and scrambled egg, mayonnaise, lettuce, cheese and caramelized onion.

Currency rate:

1 USD = Rp. 9.000

Thank you for inviting me, Starbucks Indonesia!

Location:

Starbucks Tomang

Jl. Tomang Raya No. 25 (next to Apotik Tomang)

West Jakarta

Kitchenette Restaurant & Crêperie

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:02:00 +0000

Last Saturday, I had lunch together with my colleague and also some of my students. Since we just finished playing bowling and going to watch the action comedy "Johnny English Reborn" movie in eX - Plaza Indonesia, one of my students recommended the Kitchenette Restaurant & Crêperie.

Kitchenette is one of the restaurants owned by Ismaya Group. The main food being served is a large selection of galettes, crepes, salad and also pasta. There's also a variation range of coffee and tea. I like the decor of this restaurant especially with the autumn theme, it gives a cozy and heart-warming feeling.

Anyway, I guess my expectation for this restaurant was a bit too high because of the good recommendation, the name of Ismaya Group and the nice decorartion of the restaurant. I was not really feeling satisfied with my choice of order. It's the Sophie sweet crepes, there's nothing special to shout about it. Beside that, my American colleague had a bad experience with the Chicken Caesar Salad.

Savory Galettes

Guesteau - Rp. 59.000

Mozzarella cheese, rosemary, bacon and roast potatoes (choice of pork or turkey bacon)

Chicken Caesar Salad (Large) - Rp. 59.000

My American colleague ordered this salad. As soon as it was placed in front of him, he became pretty shocked when he looked at the chicken. As you can see in the pictures below, especially the one on the bottom left, the chicken was raw!!! We could even smell how raw it was! We called the waiter and told him about it. At first he hesitated to bring it back to the kitchen, but eventually he took the plate. A few minutes later, the waiter came back with the same plate and informed us that, according to the chef, that's how they prepared it, and the chicken had been baked in the oven. Then the waiter just left the plate on the table. We were stunned; they had to be kidding, right? We know that fish can be served raw (i.e. sashimi) or that beef (steak) can be served rare, but for chicken...to be served raw or rare? I started to take the picture of this raw chicken, and then suddenly another waiter came to us. He asked what the problem was and then gave the same explanation as the previous waiter. I asked him to change it. The waiter apologized and brought the plate back again to the kitchen.

Well, less than 10 minutes later, the waiter brought the same Caesar's salad, and still the chicken didn't look fit to be consumed. My colleague just gave up and didn't touch the salad at all. He had already lost his appetite and paid his bill for nothing.

The Cesar's Salad after the 2nd time went back to the kitchen.

Spaghetti Aglio Olio - Rp. 49.000

Sweet Crepes

Sophie - Rp. 45.000

Illy espresso and mascarpone creme with valrhona dark chocolate powder

Claudette - Rp. 39.000

Roasted bananas, vanilla pods, butter caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream

Price subjected to 5% service charge plus 10% tax

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.000

Location:

Kitchenette Restaurant & Crêperie
Plaza Indonesia

Extension 1st Floor

Central Jakarta 10310
Tel: 2992 3580

Opening hours:
Mon - Thu: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sun: 10:00 am - 12:00 am

Kafe Betawi

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:03:00 +0000

Kafe Betawi is a restaurant serving Jakarta street food since 1992. It has more than 10 branches in big malls in Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan and Bali.

For sure, the taste and price can't be really compared with the authentic street food. It is decent but when you eat street food in a restaurant, you can not feel the real ambience and also the interesting part such as watching the food street sellers prepare and cook the food directly in front of you on their carts.

Nasi Goreng Kampung - Rp. 30.000

Vegetarian Traditional Fried Rice with scrambled egg and also shrimp crackers on the top.

White rice - Rp. 6.000

Soto Betawi Daging - Rp. 31.000

Traditional Betawi style soup in coconut milk with chunks of beef.

Lontong Cap Gomeh - Rp. 38.000

Chicken cooked in coconut milk. Seasoned boiled egg and vegetable on top of round rice cake.

Price subjected to 10% tax

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.000

Location:
Kafe Betawi
eX - Plaza Indonesia Entertainment
X`nter L.2 Unit A 15A
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 28 - 30
Central Jakarta
Tel: 319 09337

Disclaimer:
The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Café

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:58:00 +0000

Yesterday, I was invited by Krispy Kreme Indonesia for their launching and opening new doughnut café concept's press conference, in their tenth store located at Central Park mall.

The new decoration and interior element in the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Café.

The variations of Krispy Kreme doughnut.

Each = Rp. 7.800

Dozen = Rp. 69.500

20 Mini Dozen = Rp. 65.000

Krispy Kreme Indonesia is also rolling out a new line of Baked creations named "Pull Apart" and "Kruffins".

Pull Apart: hand-rolled balls of dough pulled apart and laid to form a doughnut like sweet bread - filled with savory ingredients. 4 variations: Double Cheese, Smoked Beef & Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza, Sausage & Cheese.

Kruffins: hand-made muffin filled with rich, delicious chocolate and fruits. It's a muffin with a hole! 4 variations: Triple Chocolate, Chocolate Banana, Blueberry and Apple Streusel.

Each: Rp. 15.000

6 Pack = Rp. 90.000

I had a chance to enter the doughnut theater to see the processing of doughnut production and also to get one piece of Glazed Doughnut :)

The Original Glazed Doughnut - Krispy Kreme's signature item.

Each = Rp. 6.000

Dozen = Rp. 53.000

As for the drink, I tried the Krispy Kreme's Signature Coffee - Mocha Marshmallow (Rp. 30.000) and the new Chillers - Strawberry ice blended (Rp. 27.500).

At the end of the press conference, each of us received a box of doughnut. Thank you, Krispy Kreme Indonesia!

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.900

Location:

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Café

Central Park mall - Podomoro City
Ground Floor (Access from Tribeca Park)
Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28
Jakarta

Shabu Shabu Express!

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:30:00 +0000

I think the rainy season has started yet in Jakarta. The weather can be still hot but sometimes also cloudy and in fact, the rain's already showered several times since last week. There's nothing more comforting than eating Shabu-shabu or Japanese hot pot during the rainy season, right?

2 types of sauce: Thai style Suki (sweet sour) and House sauce (spicy).

From left to right: chopped daikon, garlic, scallion

Chicken broth - free

1 bowl rice - Rp. 5.000

1 plate of prawns - Rp. 21.000

1 plate salmon - Rp. 35.000

1 plate of Napa Cabbage - Rp. 8.000

1 plate of Bok Choy - Rp. 8.000

1 plate of Beef Ball

1 plate of Seaweed Fish Ball - Rp. 17.500

1 Seafood set - Rp. 85.000

Drizzled with fried garlic.

Waiting... waiting.. waiting... until the food is cooked.

Finally... Ah... so satisfying! :)

Price subjected to 10% tax & 5.5% service charge

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.700

Location:

Shabu Shabu Express!

Central Park LG Floor Unit 204B

Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 28

Jakarta

Phone: 5698-5638

Disclaimer:

The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Nanny's Pavillon Terrace

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:56:00 +0000

Last weekend, I had a delicious dinner at Nanny's Pavillon Terrace with my Filipino colleague. I like the unique traditional French America culture atmosphere that the restaurant tries to bring. The green apple and white colors that dominated in the restaurant, give a homey feeling to me.

Hot Tea Camomille - Rp. 12.000

Chicken Baked Rice - Rp. 34.000

Baked rice served Chicken, brown sauce and melted cheese.

Uncle Harold's Steak Pasta - Rp. 45.000

Spaghetti with grilled beef steak and brown sauce plus white creme.

Gordon's Lamb Chop with Maple Glaze - Rp. 115.000

Grilled Maple glazed Australian Lamb chop served with sweet corn, fresh salad, and mashed potato.

A few glimpses of me at Nanny's Pavillon taken by my Filipino colleague.

Thank you.. Salamat po, MS!

Look at the waitresses, they wear short "nanny" outfit in pastel green and the waiters have suspenders and fedora hats. Cute...!

Prices subjected to 10% Tax and 5.5% service charge

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.700

Location:
Nanny's Pavillon Terrace
Sogo Central Park Ground Floor
Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28
Jakarta
Telp: 5698-5758

Mon -Thurs : 10am - 10pm
Fri - Sun & Public Holiday's eve : 10am - 12 am (midnight)

Disclaimer:
The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:52:00 +0000

Starbucks Indonesia will launch the VIA Ready Brew product on September 13, 2011 in their stores in Indonesia. Before the launching of it, some of food bloggers in Jakarta were invited to have the Starbucks VIA Taste Experience at the new store located in Cideng - Central Jakarta.
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is a transformational instant coffee that replicates the body and flavor of Starbucks coffee in an instant form. It took 20 years for Starbucks Coffee to develop this premium instant and microground coffee - 100% natural roasted Arabica coffee, highest quality coffee beans and made without preservatives.

The product is pre-portioned into single-serve packets, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is sold in packs of three (Rp. 25.000) or twelve (Rp. 88.000). Available in two flavors: Colombia Medium tasted smooth and has nutty flavor, and Italian Roasts Extra Bold tasted rich plus roasty sweet flavor.

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is made by adding hot water to a cup, which brews the coffee in an instant.

Starbucks Indonesia also launched new cookies and cake, categorized as a "grab and go" food, very suitable to drink with the VIA Ready Brew.

Hollander Cake - Rp. 20.000

Almond butter tart with raspberry jam filling.

Mile cookies - Rp. 19.500

2 sticks of butter cookies layered with caramel sauce and almond nut on the top.

Bond Cookies - Rp. 19.500

Simple cinnamon cookies filled with chocolate and raspberry jam in the middle.

Toffee Cake - Rp. 14.500

Vanilla & Caramel cake with streusel topping.

I didn't go home empty handed.... A goodie bag of a cute teddy bear, a mug with a coaster and 4 VIA ready brew packets. Thank you, Starbucks Indonesia!
Location:

Starbucks Cideng

Jl. Tanah Abang II No. 76

Jakarta Pusat 10160

Yoshinoya Jakarta

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:15:00 +0000

It's been more than 15 years ago when I had my first beef bowl at Yoshinoya restaurant. It was when my Japanese friend visited me and she really missed Japanese food. It's interesting how the Japanese are so much into their food even when they are traveling outside their country. They are always looking for their food.

Yoshinoya is the largest chain of beef bowl restaurant first opened in 1899 in Tokyo. It's claimed as the Japan's No. 1 Beef Bowl. Their first branch in Jakarta was opened in 1994 but it closed due to the economic crisis in Indonesia then they have opened it again since 2010. So far, there are already 8 branches around Jakarta.

Drinks

Sparkling Lemonade

Green Tea (free flow)

Side Dish:

Egg Roll (3 pcs) - Rp. 10.000

Ebi Fry (3 pcs) - Rp. 20.000

Chicken Karaage (3 pcs) - Rp. 10.000

Original Beef Bowl

Regular size - Rp. 22.727

Large size - Rp. 27.273

Combo Bowl

Original /Yakiniku Beef + Teriyaki Chicken - Rp. 29.091

Price subject to 10% tax

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.500

Location:

Yoshinoya Japanese Restaurant

Mal Ciputra

LG 1 Unit B (in front of the elevator)

Jl. S. Parman

Jakarta Barat

Tel: 021-5695 4814

Delivery: 500 566 (limited coverage area)

Disclaimer: The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Red Bean Restaurant

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:16:00 +0000

My friend and I was wandering at Central Park Mall. I still felt full from our lunch but my friend need need to fill her stomach thus we went to this Red Bean restaurant.

I didn't order anything except for a glass of hot tea.

Hot Tea - Rp. 4.900

Sup Ayam Jamur (Chicken Mushroom Soup) - Rp. 32.900

Nasi Putih (White Rice) - Rp. 5.900

Clear soup with chunk of chicken breast, cauliflower, thin slices of carrot, Jelly ear mushroom and champignon mushroom.

Bihun Goreng - Rp. 24.900

Fried Vermicelli with sweet soy sauce.

Prices subjected to 10% Tax

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.500

Location:

Red Bean

Central Park - Podomoro City

Lower Ground Floor, L-209

Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28

Jakarta

Tel: 021 - 56985042

Disclaimer:
The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

OMO! Chicken

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:58:00 +0000

I'd already passed by at OMO! Chicken many times and the saying on their wall, "Korean Chicken Cooked with Canola Oil!" actually got my attention. Beside, they also claimed that no preservatives, no added MSG, no pork, no lard, no flavor enhancers and no artificial coloring in their food. Anyway, I didn't give it a try until a colleague recommend it to me last week.
Their decoration is quite cute; with all those little chicks toys plus a big one that sit on the sofas and in front of the restaurant. There's also a big screen TV showing Korean pop songs. I like the casual ambience in here.

Omo 's Drinks:

Korean Barley Tea - Rp. 7.272

Yuza Sensation (Citrus fruit juice) - Rp. 13.636

It's my first time to try Korean Barley Tea. It has a nice roasty taste and also refreshing.

Vegetable Salad - Rp. 18.181

tossed with mayonnaise and mustard.

The dressing tasted pretty tang and acid.

Popcorn Chicken - Rp. 18.182

Bite sized boneless fried chicken.

Rice Ball - Rp. 18.182

with anchovy and seaweed.

Chicken Curry Burger - Rp. 22.727

Burger with chicken, vege and Korean Curry sauce.

I really like this Chicken Curry Burger! The breast chicken tasted perfect with the curry inside the burger. It's so tasty that made me wanting for more.

Prices subjected to 10% Tax

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.500

Location:

Omo! Chicken

Central Park Level 3 - 121

Podomoro City

Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28

Jakarta Barat

Delivery: 021-56985776

Disclaimer:
The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Nasi Tumpeng

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:55:00 +0000

In order to celebrate the Indonesian Independence Day last Wednesday, there was a competition to make Nasi Tumpeng at my work place.

It's interesting to see the creativeness. Some used white rice and even brown rice to make the Nasi Tumpeng, where usually yellow rice (white rice cooked in lightly seasoned coconut milk and turmeric) is used. If you are interested to learn more about Nasi Tumpeng, you can read here.

Tukang Sari Tebu (Sugar Cane Juice man)

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:58:00 +0000

Sugar Cane Juice is called as Air Tebu or Sari Tebu in Indonesia. It's quite easy to find the vendors selling it on the streets or also in the big malls. I like to drink it. Cold and sweet... Ah, it's so refreshing on a hot day. Definitely, it will quince the thirst :)

This is how the vendor get the fresh sugar cane juice.

Using a press machine

The extract of sugar cane juice need to be strained

It's ready in the drink container.

Refreshing!!! *slurp*

1 small plastic bag of sugar cane juice cost Rp. 2.000

Currency: 1 USD = Rp. 8.500

Tukang Kue Cubit (Pinch cake man)

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:36:00 +0000

Kue cubit is one of the famous traditional snacks that easily to find on the street! Cubit means pinch in Indonesia. I think the reason why it's called as Kue Cubit (pinch cake) because of the small size and people have to pinch it while taking and eating it :)

Kue cubit with granulated chocolate (sprinkles) on the top.

To make kue cubit, you need the kue cubit's steel pan. It's available at the traditional markets in Indonesia.

The ingredients:

3 eggs

150 gram sugar

50 gram margarin

1/8 tsp vanilla powder

200 ml water

in a bowl:

1/2 tsp baking soda

300 gram flour

1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Beat the eggs and sugar until it becomes volume and thick, then pour the mixed flour gradually. Slowly add and stir the margarine, vanilla and water. Leave the batter for 60 minutes until it becomes frothy. Coat the steel pan with margarine. Pour the batter to the heated steel pan until 3/4 height of each mould. About 5 minutes, the kue cubit is ready :)

Another version of kue cubit is kue laba-laba which resemble to spiderweb (translation: laba-laba means spider).

Kue Cubit Laba-laba

Making the spiderweb pinch cake:

Kue Cubit

1 piece cost Rp.800

(currency 1 USD = Rp. 8.500)

Pioh Tim (Sea Turtle Soup)

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:20:00 +0000

My friend told me, "Make sure that you will not be late tomorrow! We have to be at 7 am sharp at this place or if not, the Pioh might already be sold out. Believe me, it's the best place in town that served Pioh." (note: Pioh means sea turtle)

Thus, this morning before 7 am, I was in the Chinatown Jakarta - also known as Glodok, to meet my friend.

My friend brought me to this small alley, then I saw a street vendor of Pioh. First, I thought we were going to buy the Pioh from this vendor but instead of ordering, my friend walked directly inside a small restaurant behind the Pioh's street vendor.

The place looks like an old school restaurant.

I heard that their ice coffee (Kopi Es) is delicious but I didn't give it a try.

There are 3 types of Pioh soup: Pioh Tim (Sea Turtle soup), Pioh Tauco (Sea turtle cooked with fermented soybean) and Pioh Obat (Sea turtle cooked with Chinese herbal medicine)

Preparing the sea turtle meat in the bowls.

Topped with generous of coriander leaves.

The soup is clear, light, briny with the nice aromatic of garlic oil. The sea turtle's meat tasted similar to tender pork and there are parts of the sea turtle that tasted like chewy jelly.

A bowl of Pioh Tim (Sea turtle soup) with a bowl of white rice and Chinese fried bread stick (cakwe/you tiao) plus chili sauce cost Rp. 42.000.

Currency: 1 USD = Rp. 8.500

Disclaimer:
The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

"Picnic Day 2011" Game

noreply@blogger.com (Selba) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Louise from Months of Edible Celebrations is inviting me again for the online picnic game :) (Note: 18th of June is the "International Picnic Day")

How to play the picnic game?

Each of the invitee food blogger need to bring food (read: recipe, picture and the post link) for the picnic according to an alphabet order from the letter A to Z (I got the letter "I"). Then, we start to recite:

"I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringing..."

A-Apricot Cobbler (Mae)

B- Banana Cream Pie (Marjie)

C-Cherry Bars in a Jar (Barbara)

D- Diva Doggie Bites (Channon)

E-Emeril's Strawberry Lemonade (Pattie)

F-Fingerling Potato Salad w/ Honey-Thyme Vinaigrette (Heather)

G-Gugelhopf Twister (Kristy)

H-Honey Graham Roll-ups (Glenda)

I- Incredible "Rabbit" Pineapple Tarts/Rolls (Selby)

Enjoy the picnic!!! :)