Paradise Inn, Plaza Indonesia

There is a new Chinese restaurant "Paradise Inn" at Plaza Indonesia. 

 I like the warm ambiance of contemporary Orient Chinese decor.

Paradise Inn serves herbal and floral teas as well as fruit tisanes.

Lavender, Rosemary, Dried Longan & Chrysanthemum - Rp. 25.000 per person

Lychee Mojito Ice Tea - Rp. 23.000, Rosy Vanili Ice Tea - Rp. 23.000

So nice to smell the fragrant aroma of each tea.

Marinated Kelly Fish with Vnaigrette - Rp. 48.000

It's pretty crunchy, sweet, salty and tangy 

 Century Egg served with Pickled Ginger - Rp. 28.000

the pickled ginger was too strong for my liking.

 Sliced Tea-smoked Duck Teochew Style - Rp. 68.000

Lovely slices of smoked duck.

 Crisp-fried Seafood Roll in Wasabi Mayo Sauce - Rp. 48.000

The cherry on the top added the sweetness of the seafood roll.

Teochew Style Crisp-fried Prawn Roll - Rp. 48.000

Another tasty appetizer.

 Double-boiled Pig Stomach w/ spare Ribs & White Pepper - Rp. 108.000 per pot

Love the tender pork belly and the broth was so delicious. Really!!! 

Imperial pork ribs - Rp. 48.000 (S), Rp. 68.000 (M)

Crisply fried with right balance of the sweet and salty flavors. 

 Coffee Pork Ribs  - Rp. 48.000 (S), Rp. 68.000 (M)

It tasted almost the same as the Imperial pork ribs except the sweetness was quite overwhelmed.

 Poached Chinese Spinach with Egg trio and Minced Pork in superior stock - Rp.58.000

Tasted alright but I think it's too watery.

Sautéed Scallops and Asparagus with Spicy Homemade Sauce - Rp. 88.000

 Fresh crunchy asparagus but the sauce was a bit spicy for me.

 Sautéed Venison with Ginger and Spring Onions - Rp. 88.000 (S), Rp. 108.000 (M)

The meat was moist with perfect seasoning.

Steamed Pomfret Fish with Black Bean and Garlic Sauce - Rp. 108.000

Garlic sauce for steamed fish, never failed! Like the adding of black bean.

Chinese style Pan-fried Beef Fillet - Rp. 118.000 (S), Rp. 138.000 (M)

I totally enjoyed eating this soft tender beef fillet.

 Stewed pork belly served with lotus bun - Rp. 15.000 per piece

The pork belly in the lotus bun was really good.

Dessert

Top row (L-R): Chilled Mango Sago - Rp. 25.000, Chilled Lemongrass jelly with Lemonade - Rp. 22.000, Double-boiled Hashima with Red Dates and Dried Longan - Rp. 58.000
Bottom row (L-R): Mango pudding - Rp. 22.000, Ah Bailing (3pcs) with Red Bean Sago - Rp. 25.000.

My favorite among the 5 cold desserts is the Chilled Mango Sago. I couldn't really enjoy the Chilled lemongrass jelly with lemonade because of the pungent flavor of lemongrass.

Durian pancake - Rp. 35.000

Never enough with only one piece of it.

Overall, I enjoyed almost all the food being served that made each mouthful satisfied and also the friendly service.

Prices are subject to service charge and government tax.

Current currency rate: 1 USD = Rp.  9.500

Location:
Paradise Inn
Tea House, Classic Signatures, Desserts
Plaza Indonesia
Basement Level, Unit 25 - 27A
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 28-30
Jakarta Pusat
Phone: 29923848
Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm (Mon - Sun & Public holidays)

Related post: Paradise Inn, Puri Indah Mall

Tioti Sweets

I just received a box of macarons from Tioti Sweets. Tioti Sweets was created by three Indonesian foodies and the name Tioti came up from the phrase "Trick or treat".

A box contains of 6 macarons - Rp. 45.000 

Additional delivery cost (for Jabodetabek) - Rp. 20.000

Customers can create their own mix of flavor in one box. The current available flavors so far are chocolate, green tea, strawberry, vanilla cookies, mango and tiramisu. There will be still more flavors to come. The macarons' texture is like crust on the outside and soft on the inside, easily melted in my mouth :)

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.500

To order:
Tioti Sweets 
Website: http://www.tiotisweets.web.id
Email: tiotisweets@gmail.com
Phone: +62817853714 (Greace)
BB Pin: 20F2C2AD

Updated: August 2012

New flavors: Choco Mint, Blueberry & Red Velvet.

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