Warung Kopi Alun Alun Indonesia

Someone asked me for a meeting at Warung Kopi located in a corner of the Alun Alun Indonesia, Grand Indonesia Mall. Warung Kopi is a café serving Indonesian food and drinks from regions across the country. Frankly speaking, me as a local, I prefer not to have Indonesian food and drink at the fancy malls because of the overly charge prices and the taste usually can not be compared with the authentic homemade, being sold at the traditional markets or on the streets.

This place is good for tourists or expatriates who want to experience the Indonesian food with Indonesian decoration and traditional music as the background sound.

An area for sitting on the floor.

Black Coffee

Indonesian Sweet Platter - Rp. 28.000

Gerontol Jagung (steamed corn with grated coconut), Sawut (steamed cassava with palm sugar and grated coconut), Ongol-ongol (sticky rice flour and Java almond with palm sugar), Lupis (sticky rice with palm sugar), Cenil (shaved, steamed strips of rice flour with grated coconut)

Tamarind Punch - Rp. 20.000

Tamarind juice with soda, passion fruit seeds and a lemongrass.

All prices subjected to service charge and PB1

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.200

Location:
Warung Kopi 
Alun Alun Indonesia
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, West Mall – Level 3
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta 10310
Tel: 23580890
Opening hours:10.00 am – 10.00 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.

Momi & Toy's

Today, Momi & Toy's has its soft-opening at Plaza Senayan. It is the first outlet in Southeast Asia. So far,  there are already 80 outlets in Japan, 3 outlets in Shanghai and 6 outlets in Taipei. 

The crepes in Momi & Toy's are known as Torokeru crepes and freshly made. By the way, Torokeru in Japanese means creamy with superb melting texture while eating it.

Kuromitsu Kinako Cream with Ice cream - Rp. 39.000

The crepe is good, soft and flimsy but I'm not a fan of whipped cream, so actually the ice cream  and the drizzle of the syrup are already sufficient for me.

Cheese Egg Rice Roll - Rp. 34.000

A unique type of  soft crepe filled with rice, boiled egg with chili sauce.

Mix Berry Frutte - Rp. 24.000

Tea with berry flavor syrup at the bottom.

Location:
M & T Crêperie 
presented by Momi & Toy's
Plaza Senayan Level 3 Unit 320 C (4)
Jakarta

Go! Curry

A couple weeks ago, Jenz Corner and I had a nice lunch at Pacific Place mall. Without any hesitation, I just directly agreed to Jenz's suggeston when she mentioned Go!Curry. The location is secluded in a corner and the restaurant is pretty small but it's quite cozy.

Interestingly that Go!Curry is serving 5 types of curry - eating countries (England, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and India). We ordered the Indian curry. Of course, you can mix and match everything that is offered on the menu ;) But we decided to have the Indian version.

So, this is how we ordered and chose our lunch curry:

Step 1: Choose the curry
Rogan Josh - Go! Curry version of the Kashmiri classic

Step 2: Choose the spiciness
Medium

Step 3: Choose the rice
Cilantro Rice - rice added butter, chopped Cilantro and mild seasoning

Step 4: Choose the topping
Tandoor Chicken Tikka - Chicken cubes, marinated in traditional Indian spices, then grilled in a traditional clay oven.

 MS Chicken Tika - Rp. 56.000
Good! Not too spicy... Not too hot.. 

Garlic Naan - Rp. 19.000

Traditional Wheat flat bread made with roasted chopped garlic.

It tasted nice when we dipped it to the Tandoor Chicken Tikka sauce. 

Red Velvet - Rp. 45.000

since Jenz knows the owner and it's new on the menu, it's a complimentary for us. Thank you, Go! Curry.  Personally, I like this Red Velvet although the chocolate taste a bit dominated it. Plus point, it's not as sweet as the other Red Velvet that I've eaten.

All prices subjected to 5.5% service charge and 10% PB1

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 9.100

Location:
Go!Curry
Pacific Place Mall Fl. 4 Unit 4-01
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52 - 53
Jakarta Selatan

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.

Seafood Kalimati - 94 Mulyono

It's been such a long for me to eat seafood on the street. I can't describe how happy I was to have the feeling of eating on the street again 2 week ago :)

This place is always crowded and the customers have to share their table with others.

The men are preparing and cooking the food inside the tent where the customers are also sitting. Although this is not a fast food place but they serve the food very fast. 

Boiled Shellfish - Rp. 8.000

It's very good especially when dipped into the nice homemade sweet chili sauce, so fragrant with the strong garlic aroma. 

Fried batter Squid - Rp. 22.000

The deep fried squid pieces were tender and nicely tasty coated in a light crispy batter.

Saute Morning Glory- Rp. 7.000

It's tasty and spicy. 

Butter Prawn with sweet soy sauce- Rp. 23.000
The sauce of the butter Prawn was so good.

Actually, my colleagues and I wanted to order some crabs but our stomach were already so full. Next time, we will come again for the crabs! We were so satisfied. Well, nothing can beat the delicious seafood and cheap price ;)

Currency rate:

1 USD = Rp. 9.100

Location:
Seafood Kalimati - 94 Mulyono
Jl. Hidup Baru (Kalimati) Pademangan
Jakarta Utara

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.

Gahyo Restaurant (SCBD)

My friend has been telling me how delicious is the Korean food at Gahyo restaurant in the SCBD Jakarta area but I'd never a chance to try it. Thus, you can imagine, how enthusiastic I was when a few food bloggers and I received an invitation directly from Gahyo to have a food tasting last Monday :)

No doubt that my friend was telling me the truth! I really enjoyed the overwhelm delicious authentic Korean food being served at Gahyo. Gahyo has been established since 2005 in SCBD Jakarta and so far, it has received three awards as "The Best Korean Restaurant in Jakarta" from Jakarta Java Kini Magazine in three consecutive years (2005, 2007 and 2008). Besides, Gahyo has opened another branch since 2008 in Kelapa Gading area. 

Banchan (Korean small side dishes) - free flow 

including Steam Rice, Soup, and Korean tea.

 Haemul Pajeon - Rp. 95.000

Korean Seafood Pancake

Jabchae - Rp. 95.000

Fried Korean Glass Noodle with Beef and Vegetables

Sundubu Chigae - Rp. 68.000

Soy Bean Paste Soup with Bean Curd, Squash and Onion.

Samgaetang - Rp. 95.000
Chicken, Ginger, Ginseng, Garlic, Sticky Rice and Red Dates.

Although it's a bit tasteless for Indonesian taste buds, but I really enjoyed this warm and refreshing soup except when I accidentally bite the ginseng root that tasted a bit sour and bitter.

Dolsot Bibim Bab - Rp. 68.000

Various kind of assorted Vegetable, Minced meat, Egg on the top of Rice in a Hot Pot.

A great tasting and spicy Korean mixed rice.

Yukkejang - Rp. 68.000

Spicy Vegetable and Meat Soup

Grilled:

Teuk Yangyeum Galbi - Rp. 198.000

Prime Beef Short Rib Boneless Marinated in Sauce

L.A Galbi - Rp. 198.000

Choice Short Rib Bone in Marinated Sauce

Bul Galbi - Rp. 198.000

Choice Short Rib Bone in Marinated Sauce

Wooseol - Rp. 128.000

Special Sliced Beef Tongue

The meat are very well marinated. Totally scrumptious!

The grilled meat dipped into bean paste sauce then wrapped with grilled garlic and sesame leaf .

My first time  experience of eating Yukhoe which is Korean style beef tartar. 

Wagyu Yukhoe - Rp. 178.000

Seasoned raw ground beef

The raw ground beef is mixed with sesame oil, raw egg yolk, sliced of garlic, cucumber and bae (Korean pear).

Yukhoe served on a sesame leaf. 

Seriously, I love it! A unique tasty dish with soft and crunchy texture.

Dessert - complimentary

Puddings - Mango, coconut, coffee

Sojungga - a mixed drink of ginger, cinnamon, ginseng and red dates

Fruit - sliced watermelon

All prices are subjected to 5% service charge and 10% PB1

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 9.100

If you are craving for delicious Korean food, do drop by at Gahyo restaurant! And don't forget to make a reservation first, in order to make sure you will get a table :)

감사합니다 

Thank you so much, Gahyo!  I can't wait to come back again soon!

Location:
Gahyo Restaurant (SCBD)
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 52 - 53 Lot 6
Jakarta
Tel: 5289 7044
Opening hours:
Mon - Sun, 11.00 am - 11.00 pm

For those who would like to dine at Gahyo Kelapa Gading (note: it's non-halal), below is the address:
Sport Mall Kelapa Gading Blok A 26 - 27
Jakarta Utara
Tel: 4587 6626

Q Smokehouse Senopati

The Q Smokehouse Senopati branch is celebrating its first anniversary. One of the celebration programs is inviting several food bloggers to try the new dishes on the menu including the Mexican food. Besides, Q Smokehouse is giving 30% discount on Monday, the 9th of April 2012, plus free salad and soup for every main course order.

The Q Smokehouse chef showed how to prepare tacos.

Entre:

Tortilla Soup - Rp. 35.000

Three beans and tortilla

Fajitas Delight - Rp.135.000

Trio: Prawn, Chicken, Beef served with fresh salad and soft Tortilla.

Pasta

Crispy Prawn Bistro Pasta - Rp. 85.000

Spaghetti and crispy prawn in lemon cream sauce

Barbecue 

The specialties of the Q Smokehouse is the barbecue. They imported Ole Hickory Pit barbecue smokers from the US directly to Jakarta. It took up to 16 hours to prepare the Pit Master, using only Rambutan (tropical fruits, translated as "Hairy fruit") firewood as the smoke source. The signature of their barbecue is dark in the outside, pink smoke rink in the inside and the taste is juicy plus smoky in the same time.

Texas Style Barbecue Brisket Platter

Beef brisket smoked Texas style.

Regular (200 gr) - Rp. 99.000

Ligt (150 gr) - Rp. 79.000

Dessert:

Agave Salsa Sorbet 

A very unique refreshing taste of lime sorbet topped with sliced olive, chopped tomato and avocado, raisin mixed with cinnamon and clove flavor.

All prices are subjected to 5% Service Charge and 10% PB1 Tax

Current currency: 

1 USD = Rp. 9.100

Thank you for inviting me, Q Smokehouse! I enjoyed the nice evening with the tasteful food :)

Location:
Q Smokehouse
Jl. Suryo No. 20 (Terusan Senopati)
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan
Tel: 723 5728, 722 9202