Bengawan - Keraton at The Plaza, Jakarta

Keraton at The Plaza is a new luxury collection hotel in Jakarta. The hotel is connected directly to the Plaza Indonesia shopping mall. It has a signature restaurant named  Bengawan which provides five-star Indonesian dining experience and featuring a customized menu of Indonesian local flavors.

The Bengawan restaurant is located on the seventh floor with views of Jakarta.

DRINKS

SALAD BAR

JAPANESE FOOD

Sushi

The filling of the sushi was good but too bad, some of the sushi had mushy rice. My guess the hands of the chef were too wet while preparing the sushi.

INDONESIAN FOOD

Buntut Balado

Cumi goreng mentega

The fried squid was tasty. I like it!

Opor Ayam

Tumis Kacang Panjang

Nasi Keraton wrapped in banana leaf.

The specialty of the Bengawan. It's a must to try. 

 Inside the banana leaf.

Ox tail soup

The ox tail was nicely soft.

NOODLES

Vermicelli with shrimps

WESTERN FOOD
Potato Leek Soup

Baked potatoes and steamed vegetables

Left: Chicken in soy sauce

Right: Seared Seabass with Dill cream sauce 

Beef Grape Juice

Left: Bok Choy with Hioko mushroom

Right: Fried Fish with Thai Chili Sauce

Beef Wellington
The beef was tender.

PASTA

Left: Aglio e olio

Right: Pesto

I ordered the Pesto. For me, it was a bit bland. The pesto sauce need stronger flavors especially the basil and fresh garlic.

DESSERT

Try the sorbet, it tasted really good!

COCKTAILS
(not incld. in the buffet. Rp. 135.000)

These are cocktails with Indonesian local ingredients. They all tasted unique. My favorite is the refreshing  Jamu Sour.

Left: Gado-gado Margarita - A Margarita of tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime with cucumber, and peanut

Right:  Jamu Sour - Premium vodka with a local Indonesian elixir, fresh lemon, palm sugar, and egg protein.

Middle: Es Cendol - Vodka mixed sugar cendol and coconut milk

Price list:
Breakfast Buffet Package - Rp. 225.000
Inclusive appetizer, main course (Western + Asian) in buffet and a la carte menu, dessert, live cooking selection, pass around smoothies and croissant, egg selections, soft drink, fresh juices, fresh brewed coffee and tea.
Lunch Buffet Package - Rp. 288.000
Inclusive appetizer, main course (Asian + Western), dessert, live hot cooking selection, pass around foeigrass and carving selections, fresh brewed coffee and tea.
Dinner Buffet Package - Rp. 188.000 
Inclusive buffet appetizer, dessert, fresh brewed coffee & tea.
Brunch Package - Rp. 388.000
Inclusive all non-alcohol Beverage, appetizer, main course (Western + Asian) in buffet and menu, live cooking pasta, unlimited pass around, pass around (mie goreng, nasi goreng, foeigrass, carving selections), noodle Selection, dessert, pass around beverage, fresh brewed coffee and tea, welcoming bubble.
Beverage Package - Rp. 288.000
Free flow red wine, white wine, champagne, cocktail, martini.

All prices are subjected to 21% government tax and service charge.

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.500

Location:
Bengawan Restaurant
Keraton at The Plaza
A luxury Collection Hotel
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 15
Jakarta 10350
Tel: 5068 0000
Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM