Cin Yen - Chinese Restaurant, PIK

Last Saturday night, I actually had two food tasting invitations from two 5 star hotel to attend but I cancelled them. Instead, I joined my friend's family dinner at Cin Yen - Chinese restaurant. This restaurant is located in Pondok Indah Kapuk area.

Ayam Tangkap (1/2 ekor) - Rp. 60.000

The fried chicken with dried chili was delicious. It was quite spicy but bearable for me.

Kwetiau Polos (Large portion) - Rp. 48.000

This stir-fried rice cake definitely looks plain but totally tasty. 

Kim Chun Tahu - Rp. 50.000

Nice soft tofu with sweet sauce and fried shallot drizzled on the top. 

Khau Bak - Rp. 70.000

The sweet pork belly was good.

Sam Can Goreng Kering - Rp. 50.000
Crunchy and tender pork belly with aromatic bird chili sauce.

Ikan Goreng ala Thailand - Rp. 20.000/ons

This fried fish with sweet, hot and tangy sauce topped with chopped peanut, potato chips and mango slices was everyone's favorite during that night.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 11.350

Location:

Cin Yen Steamboat & Chinese Food Restaurant

Rukan Exclusive, Blok C10, 

Bukit Golf Mediterania, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)
Jakarta
Telp: 56945930

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.

Bobabits - Bubble Tea, PIK

I tried Bobabits last night! All this time, I had been wondering how it tasted compare to the other bubble teas.

I would love to try their milk tea but I was already to full from dinner and dessert thus my choice was:

 Green Apple Mint with Jasmine Tea and big Boba - Rp. 23.000

It tasted nice, fresh and fruity. As for the Boba, it's OK. Next time, I will give a try for the pudding. 

Current currency: 

1 USD = Rp. 11.350

Location:
Bobabits
Ruko crown golf B2
Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)
Jakarta Utara
Tel: 91260337

Disclaimer: The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the drink 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.

Starbucks Holiday Gathering 2013

The iconic Red Cup will be back in Starbucks Indonesia from 6 November 2013 until 5 January 2014.

My two Starbucks Holiday 2013 food favorites are:

Left: Smoked Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich - Rp. 40.000

Smoked turkey combined with cranberry mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Perfectly served cold.

Right: Cinnamon Chocolate Marble Cake - Rp. 15.000

This freshly baked marble chocolate cake, topped with fragrant cinnamon sugar will definitely accompany my coffee time for the next two months.

 Holiday Almond Garland Bread - Rp. 32.000

Moist spice bread with marzipan filling topped with dry fruits, almond and glazed with apricot.

Left: Mandarin Orange Bar - Rp. 20.000

Sweet vanilla cake mix with poppy seeds, orange candy, topped with mandarin orange segment and crumble.

Right: Chocolate Stripes Mousse with Orange Confit - Rp. 25.000

Moist chocolate cake, layered with chocolate mousse and folded with orange confit.

 Red Velvet Cookies Jar - Rp. 115.000

Crunchy Red Velvet cookies combine with white chocolate chip.

The Starbucks Indonesia is introducing this year holiday beverage:

Gingerbread Latte

The flavor of freshly baked gingerbread combined with roasted espresso and steamed milk definitely brings out the Christmas season sense :)

Starbucks holiday tumblers collection.

Current currency: 

1 USD = Rp. 11.400

Location:
Starbucks Kuningan City
Ground Floor #38
Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 8
Jakarta Selatan

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Washoku Sato, Central Park Mall

I just had a dinner with a friend to catch up stories about our lives. When we had to pick the meeting place, Washoku Sato in Central Park mall became our choice. This Japanese restaurant is the first branch in Indonesia and just opened last month. 

The menu has a wide selection but it does not look so attractive because of the background colors. I was already pessimistic about the taste of the food although this restaurant already established since 50 years ago in Japan with branches in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and India. I was so glad that the food tasted much better than the pictures in the menu.

Agedashi Tofu - Rp. 28.800

This deep fried tofu with dipping sauce for tempura was really good.

Caterpillar Roll - Rp. 58.800

A fusion sushi with avocado on top.

Sato Roll - Rp. 78.000

My friend and I really enjoyed this sushi roll filled with cucumber, rolled egg, cooking prawn, eel, inari. It is recommended.

All prices are subjected to 10% government taxt and 7.5% service charge.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 11.300

Location:
Washoku Sato
Central Park Mall 1st Floor L 118 - 119
Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav.28
Jakarta Barat, Indonesia

Tel: 29200232

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.

Royal Weekend Indulgence - Brunch at Bengawan, Keraton The Plaza

Starting this October, brunch at Bengawan, at Keraton The Plaza, is not only available on Sunday but also every Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm.

As the popular Sunday brunch, the Saturday Brunch menu features Indonesian and Asian entrées and Chef's specialties:

Seafood station

Fresh Oysters from French

Jumbo Prawns

Sashimi

Fish Crab

Mussel from Japan

King Prawn

Blinis

Parsley, olive, pickles, sour cream, onion, white egg, yellow egg and tobiko.

An endless flow of non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks including

Billecart-Salmon Champagne, wines and cocktails.

Live Grill Station

Seafood: Lobsters, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, White Pompfret.

Meat: Lamb Rack, Beef Tenderloin, Baby Chicken, Kobe Beef.

 Pan Fried Foei Grass

It's so delicious and rich. 

I really enjoyed the fresh oysters.

I must say that the Kobe beef was the highlight of this brunch. So tender!

A cup of cappuccino ended my delicious brunch at Bengawan.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 11.600

Royal Weekend Indulgence
Every Saturday & Sunday, from 12 pm to 3 pm.
Price:
Rp. 995.000++ per adult, inclusive of an endless pour of Billecart-Salmon Champagne, winde & cocktails.
Rp. 495.00++ per adult, inclusive of free-flowing mocktails, sparkling water, iced teas, fresh juices and soft drinks.
Rp. 248.000++ per child (4-12 years old)
Prices are subject to 21% applicable service charge and government tax.

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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