Italian Week Fair at Scusa, InterContinenal Jakarta MidPlaza

Scusa is celebrating Italian independence day in the month of June by hosting a week full from 1 June to 9 June 2013, of delightful culinary evenings Italian style. There are three regions of Italy (Sicily, Tuscany, and Veneziea), each region will be featured on the set menu along with favorite menu options for the ultimate dining experience.

Last Tuesday, I tried the Sicily set menu.

PRIMI PIATTI

Scampi Giganti Salad

with orange, red onion, mesclun and an Italian herb dressing.

Insalata Vegetariana

with rocket leaves, olives, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, green beans and lemon dressing.

ZUPPA (SOUP)

Zuppa Polpetta

Sicilian meatball soup with cabbage

SECONDO PIATTI

Beef Involtini

Beef Involtini with pumpkin tortellini, stuffed eggplant and porcini sauce.

Scottato Branzino

Seared Sea Bass with stuffed calamari, caponata of vegetables and anchovy-dressing.

DOLCE

Sicilian Cassata

Neapolitan Ice Cream with candied fruit and nuts.

Pistachio Tart

with chocolate custard.

All prices are subjected to 21% of Government tax and Service Charge

Currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.780

Price starts from Rp. 399.000++ per person

Note:
Table reservations are recommended.

Location:
Scusa Restaurant 
InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza Hotel
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11
Jakarta 10220
Tel.: (62-21) 251 4188

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Soto Padang Bunda

As I mentioned on my last week "Soto H. St. Mangkuto" post, I went to another famous place for  Soto Padang named Bunda. It is located in Bendungan Hilir or more known as Benhil area. 

Cindy, Jenz and I had to wait until 1 pm before we could have our lunch because it was on a Friday. On Fridays, this restaurant only opens after 1 pm because of Sholat Jumat (Friday Prayers).

As soon as I entered into this restaurant, I could smell the aroma of cloves. Hmmm.... Nice! 

Soto Padang Daging - Rp. 23.000

Compared to Soto Padang Mangunkuto, this soto wasn't so oily and tasted rather bland for me.

The ingredients of the beef broth is the same. It got small pieces of fried beef, vermicelli, and also fried potato dumpling.

I asked for a bowl of the beef broth only. Interestingly, it tasted different than the complete Soto Padang bowl. From this broth, I could taste the herbs like the cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. It was really tasty! 

Rice  with pink rice crackers - Rp. 5.000

Teh Telor/ Teh Talua - Rp. 12.000

Sweet and a bit creamy, made from egg yolk, sugar, hot tea and lime. 

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 9.805

Location:
Soto Padang Bunda 
Jl Bendungan Hilir Raya no 19A
Jakarta Pusat
Telp: 5704513

Opening hours: 8 am - 9 pm (except for Friday)

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.

Mexican Food Extravaganza Sizzles at Bengawan - Keraton The Plaza

From 18 May to 2 June 2013, the Mexican Chef Lamberto Valdez Lara is cooking authentic Mexican food at Bengawan at Keraton The Plaza.

Last Saturday, I had a chance to try the Mexican food:  Nachos - corn tortilla chips topped with cheese tomatoes, beans and beef; Green Rice -  green Mexican jalapeno chili, Chiles Rellenos - stuffed bell pepper with Alaskan king Crab, fresh corn, goat cheese, chipotle sauce; Carne Asada - achiote marinate, perfectly cooked medium, roasted guajillo salsa, wild mushrooms. Organic grown cherry tomatoes; Chicken Flautas - stuffed flour tortilla with chicken and cheese.

Caldo Tlalpeno

Chicken broth with avocado, onions.

My Mexican lunch :)

Bengawan's signature drinks.

Price is subjected to 21% government tax and service charge.
Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.805

The Mexican Food Extravaganza Sizzles is available for:
- Lunch Buffet Package - Rp. 288.000 per person
Inclusive appetizer, main course (Asian + Western), dessert, live hot cooking selection, pass around foeigrass and carving selections, fresh brewed coffee and tea.
- Dinner - a la carte menu.

Location:
Bengawan Restaurant 
Keraton at The Plaza A luxury Collection Hotel
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 15
Jakarta 10350
Tel: 5068 0000

Opening hours:
Breakfast: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM;
Lunch: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM;
Dinner 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Gandy Steak House

Gandy Steak House used to be my favorite restaurant when I was a little girl. I can't remember when was the last time I ate at any Gandy Steak House. For sure, it'd been more than two decades until a couple weeks ago, I visited again a Gandy Steak House in Kelapa Gading area.

 Salad Bar

Not so much choices at the Salad Bar.

Salad - Rp. 39.000

Each of us shared this plate of salad.

The uniform of the waiter is still the same like in the old days. Male waiters are wearing black butterfly tie and  red vest.

The food are brought to the table by a trolley.

Bread (complimentary)

Grilled Pepper Chicken - Rp. 57.000

Chicken Steak - Rp. 57.000
Tasted similar to KFC!

Country Beef Steak - Rp. 51.000

Gandy's authentic shallot and bird chilies pickles.

We finished all the shallots!!! Good thing, we didn't smell any bad breath :P

Lychee Iced Tea - Rp. 25.000

Lemon Squash - Rp. 19.000

All prices subjected to Government tax and service charge.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 9.800

It felt good to visit again this steak restaurant for bringing back childhood memory. Too bad, I couldn't feel the oomph factor from the dishes like what I remembered, except for the shallot pickles! ;)

Location:
Gandy Steak House 
Jl. Boulevard Kelapa Gading Blok LA 6 No. 1-3
Kelapa Gading
North Jakarta
Tel: 453 0771

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.

Sushi Tengoku

Cindy and I just had a buffet lunch at a 5 star hotel but we still went for an early light dinner together with Ana and Cindy's husband at Sushi Tengoku in Radio Dalam area, South Jakarta. 

Sushi Bar

Tatami area

A fish aquarium in the middle of the restaurant.

For our light dinner, we only had

Agedasi Tofu - Rp. 17.500

Hana Maki - Rp. 53.000

Salmon Maki - Rp. 40.000

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 9.775

All prices are subjected to 10% government tax and 5.5% service charge

I enjoyed these two fusion sushi and the Agedasi tofu was also very good but I think I will give a try to order the authentic sushi next time whenever I visit this place again :)

Location:
Sushi Tengoku
Jl. Radio Dalam Raya F11 - 11A
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan
Phone: 7396940, 7233973
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri: 4 pm - 11 pm
Sat - sun: 11 am - 11 pm

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.