Ikkudo Ichi Ramen, PIK

Having a bowl ramen at Ikkudo Ichi, was not in our plan at all when we visited Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK). But then, since someone in our group was so hungry thus we decided to go there.

Beside soy sauce, chili sauce, chili powder, they provide also fresh garlic.

All the ramens here are served with chicken or pork chasiu, spring onions, mushrooms, sesame seed, and soft-boiled egg.

Ikkudo's Buta Kara - Rp. 41.800

Pork ramen with Ikkudo's special secret red sauce (spicy)

Buta Signature - Rp. 37.800

My choice was this signature pork ramen. Love the fine and tender pork chasiu with the thick savory garlicky broth. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish the entire bowl because I was still full of bubble tea from the Lab.

Buta Curry - Rp. 43.800

Pork ramen with special homemade curry.

All price subjected to 10% government tax and 3% service charge.

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.700

Location:
Ikkudo Ichi Ramen
Ruko Crown Golf, Blok D No.2 - 3,
Jl. Pantai Indah Kapuk
North Jakarta
Tel: 9666789

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.

Paradise Inn - Puri Indah Mall

Last month, Paradise Inn just opened a new branch in Puri Indah Mall. The contemporary orient Chinese decor of the restaurant is exactly the same as their restaurant in Plaza Indonesia. And again, as my previous food tasting experienced at their other restaurant, I surely enjoyed the delicious food in this new restaurant.

Jasmine Osmanthus, Dried Longan & Chrysanthemum - Rp. 25.000

Benefits: Nourishes heart and spleen, strengthens eyesight and improve immune system.

Left picture

Double-boiled Black Chicken with Spare Ribs and Ginseng. - Rp. 38.000/portion.

Functions: Nourishes 'yang, restores 'qi', stimulates physical   vigor  and  strengthens  internal organs.

Right picture

Double-boiled Spare Ribs with Winter Melon and Dried Compoy - Rp. 38.000/portion.

Functions: Helps to lower blood pressure, nourishes 'yin' and improves  functionalists  of stomach and kidney

Sliced Tea-smoked Duck Teochew Style - Rp. 68.000

Stewed "Dong Po' Pork - Rp. 78.000

Very high cholesterol? That's for sure! But it's so delicious that I couldn't resist to eat it.

Imperial Pork Ribs - Rp. 48.000 (small portion)

Chinese Style Pan-fried Beef Fillet - Rp. 118.000 (small portion)

Crisp-fried Crystal Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk - Rp. 78.000 (small portion)

Stewed 'Ling Zhi' Mushroom with Sauteed Young Cabbage - Rp. 88.000

Double-boiled Hashima with Red Dates and Dried Longan - Rp. 58.000

Do you know that Hashima or also known as Hasma is dried fatty tissue from frog? Chinese people believe it gives health benefits such as replenishing vital essence in the lungs, kidneys, and improving skin complexion.

Prices are subjected to service charge and government tax. 

Current currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.700

Location:
Paradise Inn 
Puri Indah Mall Lt.1 Unit #102
Jl. Puri Agung Puri Indah
West Jakarta

Related post:
Paradise Inn - Plaza Indonesia

DapuRaya, Pasaraya Blok M

Dapuraya is a food court in the basement of Pasaraya Blok M, in South Jakarta. There are more than 50 food vendors serving wide variety of  Indonesian food - from Sumatra to Papua. 

From 23 January until 31 January 2013, Dapuraya is having a "Makanan Enak-Enak" festival (note: it means "Delicious Food") bringing favorite food from six cities in Indonesia.

Here below are some of the favorite food and drinks:

Loenpia Mataram from Semarang, Central Java.
Indonesian spring rolls.

Burung Dara Goreng SBTB from Malioboro, Yogyakarta.

Fried quail with rice and chili. It's delicious! 

Tahu Petis Prasojo from Semarang, Central Java.

Tofu with fermented sweet prawn paste and chili bird.

Laksa Bogor Kampung Cingcaw from Bogor, West Java.

A soup made with tofu, egg, tofu, vermicelli, turmeric, coconut milk, etc.

Es Mangga Aming from Bogor, West Java.

Mangoes ice.

Es Pala Aming from Bogor, West Java

Nutmeg ice. A refreshing drink!

Beside the above, there are more but I don't have the pictures.

- Ronde Jahe Gardujati from Bandung, West Java.

- Kupat Tahu Cibuntu from Bandung, West Java.

- Tengkleng from Solo, Central Java

- Lontong Balap Bioskop Ria from Surabaya, East Java.

- Rujak Cingur Suroboyo H. Hadi from Surabaya, East Java.

Other events in Dapuraya:
1. Food Photo session, Dapuraya tour, Blog and Photo contest, Games and Quiz.
2. Cooking / Demo Class: Minang Culinary (date: 26 Jan 2013, time: 3 pm - 5 pm), Indonesian Molecular Food (28 Jan 2013, 3 pm - 5 pm)  Sushi Class (30 Jan 2013, 3 pm - 5 pm).

Location:
DapuRaya 
Pasaraya Blok M. Lt. LG
Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2 Blok M
Jakarta
Tel: 7260170

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DapuRaya
Twitter: @dapuraya 

Indah Jaya Minang

I had a lunch together with Cindy, Jenz and Sopi at Indah Jaya Minang. The location of this restaurant that served Padang Food is in Alam Sutera. It was pretty crowded during the lunch time. I like the food here because it is mild spicy.

Nothing quite beats the array of food on a Padang restaurant's table, right? ;)

Sambal Goreng Ati Ampla.

Chicken gizzards and stinky beans with chili.

Anyang Sampelo

papaya leaves with chili.

Curry Squid.

Semur Jengkol.

Jengkol is a strong smell bean.

Skewered spicy squid.

Cown's Brains cooked in curry.

The bill.

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.625

Location:
Indah Jaya Minang
Komplek ruko Imperial Walk
Jalur Tol Alam sutra 29C No. 46 - 48
Alam Sutra
Tangerang
Tel: 5314 0796, 53140797

Seven Seas - Traditional Jamu

Jenz, Cindy and I went to a store that sells Jamu - Indonesian herbal drinks. It is located exactly beside Ichi no Hachi Fusion Resto in Alam Sutera.

Well, I didn't order anything but Cindy ordered

Wedang Jahe - Rp. 10.000
made with ginger, sugar and hot water.

and Jenz ordered

Jamu  Puting Beliung - Rp. 10.000

to prevent herself from catching cold because of the rainy season.

Besides Jamu drinks, there are also other forms of Jamu like herbs, powder, capsules and pills.

Jamu Herbal.

In the corner of the store, I saw a traditional music instrument from Java.

Siter Cemplung - Rp. 3.700.000

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9650

Location:
Seven Seas - Tradisional Jamu
Ruko Alam Sutera Town Center (ASTC)
Jl. Alam Sutera Boulevard Blok 10 E No. 10
Serpong
Tangerang Selatan
Tel: 40921304

Sushi Class at Ichi no Hachi Fusion Resto

Do you know that Umaku Japanese Resto in Alam Sutera already closed down and just changed to 108 Ichi no Hachi Fusion Resto?

Last Saturday, I was invited together with several bloggers to join their "Fusion Sushi Making Class with Chef Mulyana".

Chef Mulyana.

The ingredients.

Nigiri Salmon Sushi
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2 pcs.
Ingredients: Fresh salmon 10 gr, sushi rice 17 gr and wasabi.

To make the Nigiri Salmon sushi into fusion:  add mayonnaise and tobiko on the top of salmon then torch it with a cooking torch.

 

The Fusion Torched Nigiri Salmon Sushi.

Fried Kappa Maki
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Makes: 8 pcs.
Ingredients: Japanese cucumber 10 gr, sushi rice 60 gr, nori 1/2 layer, frying batter.

Original Kappa Maki.

The fusion version of Kappa Maki is deep frying with batter.

Fusion Fried Kappa Maki.

Mango Salmon Roll
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 8 pcs.
Ingredients: Nori 1/2 layer, sushi rice 90 gr, fresh salmon 5 gr, mango 30 gr, cheese 5 gr.

Mango Salmon Rolls.

If you are interested to join a sushi class at Ichi no Hachi, just give them a call. A minimum of four people required per class. You will learn three types of sushi and the fee is Rp. 200.000 per person.

Location:
108 Ichi no Hachi Fusion Resto
Ruko Alam Sutera Town Center
Blok 10 No. E 9
Alam Sutera
Tangerang Selatan
Tel: (021) 9438 1163