Saturday, August 27, 2011

Yoshinoya Jakarta

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

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.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

OMO! Chicken

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.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Nasi Tumpeng

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.