Koiki Japanese restaurant & Tea house

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

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. Gandapura 43
Bandung - West Java
Phone: (022) 4212229

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

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 Hotel

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

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Amigos Tex-Mex Restaurant

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

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

or

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.

or

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

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.