Crispy Duck at Santi Mandala, Bali

On the 2nd day in Bali, my colleagues and I had dinner at Santi Mandala Villa & Spa in Sukawati - Gianyar area.

The view from the restaurant to the little river.

I am not so sure whether Santi Mandala is famous for their Crispy Duck but for sure, the tour agency  that we were using, had ordered this menu for our dinner. I have no idea about the price because it's a special package menu.

Crispy Duck
It's delicious! The duck was crispy on the outside but tender in the inside.

For those who don't want or like to eat then they can order Fried Chicken.

Condiments:

White rice, 3 types of Balinese chili sauce, fried soy bean cake, tropical fruits.

Balinese Soup

Savory  with some spices.

Balinese Salad

I didn't really like the dressing of this salad. Not so sure what it was.

Location:
Santi Mandala Villa & Spa
Bucuan, Batuan, Sukawati, Batuan,
Gianyar,  Bali
Phone: (0361) 297800

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.

Ayam Betutu Gilimanuk Men Tempeh, Bali

During a visit to Krisna Gallery & Resto where tourist can buy Balinese souvenirs and snacks, my colleagues and I had lunch Ayam Betutu Gilimanuk. It is a popular Balinese dish of seasoned steamed or deep fried chicken with Balinese spices.

Paket Betutu 1/2 ekor - Rp. 55.000

Although this dish is very recommended butI didn't dare to order it because I heard it's very spicy hot.

Paket Betutu 1/2 ekor Goreng - Rp. 57.500

Deep fried chicken with spices. It's crispy and tasted quite spicy for me.

Condiments

 fried peanuts, morning glory, bean sprout, chili shallots and chili sauce.

Current currency: 

1 USD = Rp. 13.566

Location:
Ayam Betutu  Gilimanuk Men Tempeh
Krisna Gallery & Resto
Jalan Diponegoro No.146, Dauh Puri Klod, Denpasar Barat,
Denpasar
Bali
Hours: Open today · 11AM–10PM
Phone: (0361) 251273

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.

Wahaha Pork Ribs, Bali

A week ago, I was in Bali for a 4 days and 3 nights outing with my colleagues. We arrived in Bali in the evening and then headed to one of the most famous places in Bali for pork ribs named Wahaha Pork Ribs in Seminyak Kuta area for our first dinner in Bali.

The restaurant is nice and cozy. The cute pig panting on the main restaurant wall definitely catched people's attention.

Wahaha Pork Ribs

Full portion - Rp. 150.000

Half portion - Rp. 95.000

The signature pork ribs is tender, lean, sweet and juicy. It is marinated with Balinese spices and glazed with BBQ sauce then fire grilled. The dinner at Wahaha Pork ribs was the most satisfying meal during this Bali trip :)

Ice Tea

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.554

Location:
Wahaha Pork Ribs
Jl. Sunset Road Barat No. 1689,
Seminyak, Kuta, Seminyak, Kuta,
Bali
Phone: (0361) 8475655
Opening hours· 11AM–10PM

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.

Seorae Korean Grill, PIK

Established in South Korea in 2007 by Chef Chul Park and already has more than 260 outlets around South Korea and other countries such as Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Jakarta.  Besides providing a unique and authentic dining experience, one of the outlets in South Korea became a shooting scene for "Descendant of the Sun".

Here in Jakarta, the location of the Seorae Korean Grill is in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area.  I really love the decor of Seorae restaurant, it's so cozy.

Free-flow Banchan side dishes. I always ask for extra Kimchi :)

Tteokbokki - Rp. 42.800

Boiled rice cake cooked in hot sauce served with fried fish cakes and 1/2 boiled egg.

Sundubu Jjigae - Rp. 58.800

Spicy soft tofu stew, vegetables, clams

We chose the seafood instead pork for this stew.

The Korean hot pan for charcoal grill. 

Egg, garlic cloves, kimchi and cheese plus corn.

Galbisal - Rp. 158.800

Beef rib meat, well seasoned and perfectly grilled to achieve the perfect tenderness.

Sam Gyeob Sal - Rp. 78.000

The original pork belly grilled to order.

Maeun Dakgalbi - Rp. 54.800

Overnight marinated chicken thigh with spicy sauce then grilled to perfection.

All prices subjected to tax and service charge.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.528

Location:
Seorae Korean Grill
Ruko Garden House, Blok, B No. 19,
Bukit Golf Mediterania,
Jl. Raya Pantai Indah Kapuk,
Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta

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.

Kantin Noja - Masakan Khas NTT

I was not aware that there is a canteen serving East Nusa Tenggara food (Nusa Tenggara Timur is the southernmost province of Indonesia) near my working place, until my colleagues asked me to join them to have lunch there.

The food is ready on the display.

Nasi Campur Paket 1 - Rp. 25.000

Babi Sei - tiny sliced smoked pork which tasted like bacon

Daun Singkong bunga Pepaya - cassava leaves and papaya flower

Soup kacang Merah - red bean soup

Nasi Putih - white rice

Sambal Luat - Chili sauce

Nasi Campur Paket 2 - Rp. 30.000

Babi Sei, Babi Goreng Daun Singkong bunga Pepaya, Soup kacang Merah, Nasi Putih

Nasi Campur Paket 2 - Rp. 30.000

Babi Sei Pedas, Babi Goreng Daun Singkong bunga Pepaya, Soup kacang Merah, Nasi Putih

Soup Kacang Merah, Sambal Luat.

Red Bean soup.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.522

Location:
Kantin Najo
Masakan & Snack Khas NTT

Ruko Sentra Bisnis Tanjung Duren

Blok B/ 12B

West Jakarta

Opening time:

Monday - Saturday: 11.00 - 19.00

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.

King Mango Thai

Finally, I tried the hype King Mango Thai drink at Neo Soho Central Park, West Jakarta. It took me about 35 minutes to stand in queue. I heard that in the first months of opening, people would queue for 2 to 3 hours and  could only buy 3 cups per person.

While standing in the queue, I was observing how slow and inefficient the workers were preparing the drinks, even handing the drinks to the customers. I am not so sure whether they were already too tired or that is their way of preparing. For the inefficiency, I think they should implement the Kaizen methodology in preparing the juice so the customers don't have to wait and queue so long.

The King Mango Thai has 4 layers :
1. The bottom is the real Mango juice
2. Whipped Cream
3. Mango syrup shaved ice
4. Mango chunks.

It was over sweet for me especially the mango syrup shaved ice.  I could feel the sugar rush after I finished drinking it.

King Mango Thai - Rp. 50.000

 Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.495

Location:
King Mango Thai
Neo SOHO Mall,
Lower Ground,
Jl. Letjen S. Parman,
West Jakarta
Telp: 56985555

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.

Qatar Airways Meal

For my trip to Germany, I flew with Qatar Airways. Here are the meals that I had during my flights (Jakarta - Qatar - Berlin, Frankfurt - Qatar - Jakarta).

BRUNCH

Appetiser: Seasonal fresh fruit

Main: Mushroom and leek fritata with grilled chicken sausage

Dessert: fruit yogurt  

MAIN MEALS 

Appetiser: Seasonal salad

Main: Steamed fish fillet with ginger and soy bean sauce

carrot, green beans and jasmine rice.

Appetiser: Seasonal salad

Main: Slow cooked lamb in an apricot sauce

herb mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Dessert: Summer berry pudding.

Appetizer: Muffin

Main: Chicken sausage 

fried potato

Dessert: fruit yogurt  

The fried potatoes were warm at the outside, cold at the inside and very dry,. 

It was hard to swallow.

Appetizer: red cabbage and apple coleslaw.

Main:Braised beef  in green peppercorn sauce

potato gratin and roasted vegetables

Dessert: Sticky toffee pudding.

From all the Qatar meal that I had, this main meal tasted very bad.

The braised beef was very salty and dry. It seemed that it had been pre-heated several times. The potato gratin was also salty and dry. The sticky toffee pudding was too sweet. The red cabbage and apple coleslaw was the only thing eatable.

Appetizer: Seasonal salad

Main: Gulf style chicken Biryani

tomato sauce and fried onion.

Dessert: Summer berry pudding.

This "2048" game is a very addictive game. Seriously!

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.

Crab Paradise - Seafood Thai Restaurant

It has been awhile since the last time I had eaten Thai food. Thus, I was so happy when my friend asked me to have lunch at this Thai restaurant named Crab Paradise in Green Ville area,  This restaurant is actually specializing in serving Thai seafood but we ordered our favorite Thai dishes which are:

Tom Yum Api-Api - Rp. 89.800
A very heart warming spicy sour soup.

Shrimps and mushrooms in the soup.

Yam Mamoung (Mango Salad) - Rp. 29.800

Love this Mango Salad! It tasted so delicious. The combination between sweet, sour and spicy is perfect.

Pad Thai Khoong (Shrimp Pad Thai) - Rp. 59.800
I like this stir-rice noodles because of the lime and coriander leaves plus grated peanuts.

Steam Rice - Rp. 8.000

Thai Cassava - free of charge

Ice Thai Tea - Rp. 20.000

Thai Coffee - Rp. 20.000
Refreshing beverages!

All prices are subjected to 5% Service Charge & 10% Tax.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.290

Location:
Crab Paradise
Jl. Komplek Green Ville Blok BK No. 1
West Jakarta

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.