Ramen Crave Promotion at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, 15 - 30 May 2013

From 15 to 30 May 2013, there is a Ramen Promotion at Nishimura, Japanese Restaurant at Shangri-La Jakarta. Nishimura Japanese Chef, Hideki Chomei has prepared a range of his ramen creations for the guests. 

Last Thursday, I was invited together with other food bloggers to try three types of ramen and also other Japanese dishes.

We had our food tasting at one of the three Teppanyaki rooms

Green tea with warm towel.

Complimentary Trio Appetizer

I enjoyed eating the fresh salad :)

Salmon Skin Cracker – Rp. 48.000 

Fried Crispy Salmon Skin which was quite addictive.

Here are the three ramen. The prices are starting from Rp. 98.000 per bowl.

Tomato Chicken Ramen 

Chicken and noodles in tomato soup which reminded me to an Italian pasta dish.

Piri Kara Tori Soboro Ramen 

This chopped spicy chicken and boiled egg in chicken soup is my favorite among all.

Ebi Chile Ramen 

Spaghetti Prawns with noodles in spicy sauce.  Not a spicy eater, thus it's hard for me to enjoy this ramen.

After tasting the ramens, we were served with other Japanese dishes:

Hotate Butter yaki – Rp. 148.000

Grilled Scallop with Butter Sauce

Iyo Sashimi Moriawase – Rp. 490.000

My most favorite five kinds of Sashimi. Really fresh and succulent! Served on crushed ice. The cuts were not too tick nor too thin. The fresh fatty salmon was very delicious. 

Dragon Roll – Rp. 120.000

Shrimp Cucumber, Avocado, Lettuce, Flying Fish Roe and Mayonnaise

Spider Roll – Rp. 120.000

Soft Shell Crab, Cucumber, Flying Fish Roe and Mayonnaise

Teppanyaki a la carte: 

Misoshiru – Rp. 58.000 

A heartwarming Miso soup.

I asked the US beef sirloin to be medium rare but it came medium, Well, still good to my liking. The king salmon was decent. As for the Yasaiitamesa (sauteed beansprout), got a peppery kick and perfect crunchiness. 

Yakimeshi 

I always like Japanese Fried Rice. It's tasty with the beef, scrambled egg, diced carrot, and a dash of soya.

Dessert:

Matcha Ice cream – Rp. 48.000

 Matcha Pudding – Rp. 72.000

I guess I wont become a fan of the green tea pudding with red beans, melon and papaya because the green tea pudding tasted too bitter for me.

All prices subjected to 21% (Tax and Service Charge)

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.765

Location:
Nishimura Restaurant
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta
Kota BNI
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1
Central Jakarta
Tel: 2922 9999, Direct line: 2939 9580

Operating Hours:
Lunch 11.30am - 2pm
Dinner 6pm - 10.30pm

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True Thai Flavours at Cinnamon, Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, 13 - 18 May 2013

There is always a place about Thai in my heart since I was a little girl. I almost love everything about Thai :) So, you can imagine how happy I was when I received an invitation from Mandarin Oriental Jakarta to experience the True Thai Flavours event at Cinnamon (Asian-inspired) Restaurant last night. This event is held from 13 - 18 May 2013.

Chef Sumet Sumpachanyanont,

Thai celebrity chef and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok's Executive Thai Sous Chef and Consultant is bringing the delicious and diverse Thai dishes.

The salad station

Laab Plamueg 

Spicy calamari salad with dried chili flake, ground roasted rice and mint 

Yaam Nuea Yang A-Ngoon 

Spicy grilled beef salad with grape and mint. 
I like it although it's a bit spicy for me.

Som Tam Thai

Shredded unripe papaya, cherry tomato, long beans, lime, chili, fish sauce, palm sugar. crushed peanuts then pounded in a mortar.

Khow Hom Mali 

Steamed Hom Mali rice.

Gaeng Khiew Waan Gai

Green chicken curry with eggplant and Thai sweet basil.

Nuea Phad Prig Thai Dum 
This fried beef tenderloin with black pepper sauce becomes my favorite one.

Poo Nim Phad Prig Gluea 
Stir fried soft shell crab with salt, chili, crispy garlic and shallot.

Goong Phad Med Mamuang 

Stir fried prawn with cashew nut and spring onion.

Pla Raad Prig 

Deep fried fish with chili sauce with sweet salty and tamarind flavor.

Tom Yaam Goong 
Spicy prawn soup with lemongrass and straw mushroom.

Phad Thai Goong

Stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, chives, bean sprouts, shrimp.

The fried food station

Prathad Lom 

Golden crispy prawn rolls

Peek Gai Thod Khamin Naam Pla 

Deep fried chicken wing marinated with yellow turmeric and fish sauce

Puu Ja 

Deep fried herbed crab meat and minced chicken with cucumber relish

The Thai desserts station:

Gluay Buad Chee 

Stewed banana in warm coconut milk

Khow Niew Mamuang 

Coconut sticky rice with mango. So yummy! 

Khanom Fug Thong 
Steamed pumpkin cake topped with shredded coconut meat.

Tub Tim Grob 

Water chestnut rubies and jack fruit  in chilled coconut syrup with crushed ice.

The Thai drinks

Lemongrass ginger ale and Thai iced tea.

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.750 

The buffet is available for lunch and dinner and priced at IDR 264,000 net.

Location:
Cinnamon
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Jalan MH Thamrin,
Central Jakarta 10310
Telephone: 2993 8888

Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran

Last weekend, I stayed for two nights at Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran. It's a very nice tranquil and peaceful hotel where I could hide from the hectic life. I really had a wonderful time and totally enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Not only the comfortable Lagoon Access room with direct private lagoon pool that made me happy but also the very friendly, attentive and helpful hotel staff.

The lobby

Reception desk. 

There are beautiful pictures of liquid art made by Markus Reugels on the above reception desks' wall and also within each room.

To get to the lobby which is located on the 3rd floor, guests need to ride a resort car.

Welcome drink

 made with turmeric, tamarind, pandan and honey. Refreshing!

The view from the lobby.

The hotel has 118 guests rooms, suites, penthouses and villas. The decor of all the rooms are designed with contemporary style infused with Balinese culture.

The Lagoon Access room 

I really had a good sleep on this comfortable king size bed with fluffy hypoallergenic pillows and enjoyed to snuggle under the warm duvet. 

I like the oceanic batik signature art which is hang from behind the bed to the ceiling and also the two lights with blue fishing nets beside the bed, give me a calm and relaxing feeling.

Welcome cupcakes with a welcome note from the GM on the desk.

So glad to find the free wi-fi/ high speed internet and also a 42 inch Flat screen SMART 3D LED TV inside the room.

Comfy sofa.

The view from the room to the balcony and also the private lagoon pool.

It's so cool to have a direct access to the private lagoon pool from the room's balcony. I just had to jump to the pool without worrying of anything :)

It's a salt water lagoon pool with no chlorine. Great, isn't it?

The depth of the pool is 1.2 meters.

The size of the pool is 1,300 square meter.

Pool bar.

Spacious spa-inspired bathroom.

The size is almost as big as the bedroom.

I really like the large wide mirrors and also marble walls.

Deep soaker bathtub.

Rainforest Shower Stall  and Toilet are separated by glass wall.

Basic amenities.

Cozy chair.

Pool chairs.

Sunset tapas at Smoqee Bar & Sky Lounge on the rooftop.

I had my breakfast, lunch and dinner at Bamboo Chic.

Illy coffee and gelato at WaLa.

I experienced the signature Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran massage named "Meridian Stress Release"  at one of the resort room because the Serinity Spa was not ready yet.

An hour thumb rolling pressures with organic massage butter was soothing.

The Balle Banjar ballroom is on the top of the lobby.  It can accommodate up to 120 guests.

Across from the Balle Banjar ballroom is the Celebration Pavilion where couples can say their wedding vows.

Celebration Pavilion is built by elegance glass that gives a clearness view to Jimbaran Ocean. It surrounded by shallow pond.

White fine sands covering the floor in the Celebration Pavilion.

Beautiful sunset view from Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran.

For more information about this hotel, you can check out the official website: http://www.lemeridienbalijimbaran.com/

Location:
Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran
Jalan Bukit Permai
Jimbaran, Bali 80361
Phone: (62)(361) 8466888