Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Shabu Shabu Express!

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.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Nanny's Pavillon Terrace

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.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew


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

Related posts:
- Starbucks Autumn Blend
- Starbucks Holiday Gathering 2011