Omakase at Umaku Sushi Resto, Duren Tiga

On a shiny Saturday during the rainy season, Food Escape and I had an amazing and impressive Omakase lunch together at the Umaku branch in Duren Tiga, Pejaten area.

I noticed that many sushi lovers are praising about Umaku Sushi Resto. It is not only about the high quality of the freshness fish for the sashimi and sushi but also the affordable price for their famous Omakase.

Frankly speaking, this was my first time Omakase experience. Thus, sitting at the Omakase counter is an educational and fun experience for me. I must admit that the fresh and high quality of the ingredients with a twist at Umaku Sushi Resto totally impressed me.

Chef Syaiful

Talking to and learning from Chef Syaiful, definitely gives a personal and intimate experience. 

The Omakase comes first with salad, followed by sashimi (4 servings), sushi (7-8 servings), yakimono (1 serving), nimono (1 soup), ginzaro (1 handroll), and dessert.

Salmon Salad with sesame dressing

Undoubtedly this salad was a good appetizer to start with. 

Scallop Hokaido

Salmon Nuzu Miso

Toro

This Tuna's belly was truly amazing delicious.

Tako Utsuzukuri Konsumi 

Thin slices octopus with ponzu sauce, tangy and spicy.

Toro Yakimono

Tempura Akake - silomi

White grouper with grated daikon sauce.

Ebi sushi

Fresh and crunchy

Saba sushi 

Mackarel fish

Saki Aburi sushi sweet teriyaki sauce

The best salmon that ever melted in my mouth

Ikura Gunkan (battle ship)

Love how these oil fish popped inside my mouth.

Mekajiki sushi 

Sword fish

Toro Aburi sushi 

Ika sushi
Squid

Unagi sushi
Eel with teriyaki sauce.

Handroll ginza style 

Similar to what usually being served in Japanese restaurants, only not in cone shape 

Miso soup Katsubusi 

Matcha ice cream (green tea)
 it definitely gave a good closure after a great lunch.

Current currency:

1 USD - Rp. 13.335

To experience this wonderful Omakase - Rp. 325.000/person, it would be better to make a booking first a day before.

Location:
Umaku Sushi Resto
Duren Tiga
Jl.Duren Tiga Raya No. 32
Duren Tiga, Jakarta Selatan
Telp: 791 70337/ 716 50299

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.

Sop Ayam Pak Min Klaten in Bekasi

A couple days ago, I was in Bekasi area (suburb of Jakarta) together with my colleagues for a survey. At lunch time, we were confused where to have our lunch. We went first to Tsamar Resto but it was closed because of the fasting month. So, we decided to try to find a fast food chain around that area, but good thing, we passed this famous "Sop Ayam Pak Min Klaten" before we reached the fast food chain and luckily, this restaurant which is famous for the chicken soup and green color for its restaurant was opened.

"Sop Ayam Pak Min Klaten" was established for about 50 years in a small city called Klaten, Central Java. The most branches are located in Yogyakarta, Central Java. It is famous for the chicken soup. Customers can order the 

On the table, quail eggs on skewers, intestine on skewers, fried tofu, fried soy bean cake and potato fritters were available on each table.

For the chicken soup, customers can choose which part of chicken they would like to have in their soup, i.e: breast, thigh, neck, wings, feet, head, skin, intestine, gizzard and heart.

Nasi Sop Pisah Paha - Rp. 13.000

Rice with chicken (thigh part) soup.

It's so affordable and the chicken soup was tasty. 

Chicken thight.

Es Jeruk - Rp. 4.000

Orange juice with sugar.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.335

Location:
Sop Ayam Pak Min Klaten
Jl. Raya Raya Hankam Pondok Gede
Bekasi, West Java

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.

Hoshino Tea Time at UOB Plaza Thamrin Nine

Hoshino Tea Time just opened at the Food Bare in the basement of UOB Plaza Thamrin Nine for about two weeks. Hoshino Tea Time is selling tea from Ten Ren Tea Company and also some snacks. Ten Ren Tea Company is the largest and best known manufacturer in Taiwan for over 40 years and the branches are not only in Taiwan and Indonesia but also in the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. 

Customers also can buy the premium Ten Ren's Tea products:

Ten Li Oolong Tea Wooden Box (12 bags)  - Rp. 3.800.000

 Jasmine Green Tea - Rp. 60.000

I tried the Ice Green Tea - Rp. 23.000 (Medium size) 

with Aloe vera and Boba toppings - @ Rp. 4.000.

The Green tea is actually Jasmine tea, famous tea made from Green or Pouchong (Chinese Green) tea leaves that are scented with jasmine flowers. Very fragrant and tasted strong.

Snacks:

Boiled Tea Egg 

Toasted Bread.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.330

Location:

Hoshino Tea Time 

Food Pare, B1

UOB Plaza Thamrin Nine

Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1

Central Jakarta

Depot Es Durian Nan Salero

My colleague mentioned to me about a place, selling really good Soto Padang and Durian ice in Grogol area. We finally went to this small restaurant named Depot Es Durian Nan Salero last Thursday. Oh my... I couldn't be more happy when I tried the Soto Padang and Durian ice, so good! I definitely will come back again to this place for more! :)

 Soto Padang - Rp. 26.000
The aroma of cinnamon in the beef broth was so lovely.
The fried beef accompanying the soto Padang was so crunchy.

Gado-gado Padang - Rp. 19.000

Es Durian - Rp. 23.000

If you love durian, this Durian ice is a MUST to order! :)

Es Campur - Rp. 16.000

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.322

Location:
Depot Es Durian Nan Salero
Jl. Dr. Muwardi I No.18F
West Jakarta
Open hours: 8 am - 9 pm
Closed every Monday.

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.

New Signature Dish Menu at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta

Last Saturday, I had a chance to try the new signature dish menu at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta. 

I was introduced to Chef Christopher Chai - Executive Chinese Chef who created the 10 new signature dish menu. Chef Christopher Chai from Ipoh, Malaysia and has been with Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta in 2008 as Chinese banquet chef then promoted an the Executive Chinese Chef in Edsa Shangri-La, Manila before he joined back again Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta in late 2014.

Here are the four out of ten new signature dishes presented by Chef Christoper Chai that I tried and enjoyed all of the taste.

Deep-fried Prawn Coated with Corn Flakes

- Rp. 128.000 (R), Rp. 192.000 (M), Rp. 256.000 (L)

Baked Scallop stuffed with Shrimp Paste and Home-Made Bean Curd in BBQ Sauce - Rp. 148.000 (R), Rp. 222.000 (M), Rp. 296.000 (L)

Steamed US Beef Short Ribs with Vegetables - Rp. 78.000

Beautiful and so tender.

Braised Lohan Vegetables Stuffed in Bean Curd Skin Money Bag - Rp. 58.000

the filling.

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

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.232

Location:
Shang Palace Restaurant 
Shangri-La Hotel,
Jakarta Kota BNI
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1
Central Jakarta
Tel: 2922 9999