Tukang Cilok Telor

There was a man selling Cilok Telor every afternoon in front of the gate of the complex where I work. Many people especially children love to buy this snack. 

Cilok (aci dicolok) is a west Java snack, made from tapioca flour and shape into little balls to become tapioca balls that put through skewer. 

Cilok

The Cilok are deep into whisked egg then deep fried in hot oil.

Fried Cilok with eggs.

Many kind of seasonings powder (BBQ, cheese, salt, and red chili) for Cilok.

1 skewer Cilok = Rp. 1.000

It tasted savory and got chewy texture.

Tukang Kue Pancong (Bandros)

Before the Working From Home was implemented because of the Covid-19 pandemic, I usually would see this Tukang Kue Pancong with his cart on the street every morning on the way to my working place. He started to make and sell the kue Pancong from 6.00 am until the latest 10.00 am. Most of the time, at 9.30 am, he would stop to make it because the batter already gone.

Kue Pancong (some people also known it as Bandros) is an Indonesian traditional snack from West Java that is made of  rice flour and coconut milk.

The special mold pan to make the Kue Pancong.

The very simple ingredients which are only rice flour, coconut, water and salt.

Besides the special mold pan, it also needs a special hook.

This is how the tukang kue pancong used the hook.

Drizzle with some sugar on the top of warm Kue Pancong. 

It tasted yummy!

Tukang Tahu Bulat (Round Tofu)

"Tahu Bulat... Tahu Bulat... Digoreng dadakan... Lima ratusan... Gurih gurih nyoi...." This is the advertisement played by a tape-recorder on the pick-up car which means Round Tofu, fried on the spot, five hundred (the price of one tofu), tasty tasty nyoi...

The round tofu being fried.

Beside the round tofu, there's also otak-otak (similar to fish cake).

1 piece = Rp. 500.

This is the pick-up car for selling the round tofu and fish cake.

Nasi Uduk Jl. Buni, Tanjung Duren branch.

This Nasi Uduk place in Tanjung Duren area is the branch from the original place at Jl. Buni, in Mangga Besar area which was opened since 1958. 

Nasi Uduk - Rp. 8.000

Aromatic from the coconut milk and fried shallot.

Fried Chicken - Rp. 19.000 (1 pc.)

I like this crunchy fried chicken with the crumbles of the grated coconut flakes. Too bad the size of the chicken is small.

Jengkol (similar to stinky beans)

The texture is similar to potato but a bit chewy.
It is cooked with Sweet soy sauce.

Ketupat Sayur - Rp. 13.000 (1/2 portion) 

Rice cake with tofu, squash, and coconut milk.

 1 USD = Rp. 14.240

Location.

Nasi Uduk Jl. Buni

Jalan Tanjung Duren Barat 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.

Hidangan Baru Restaurant

My friend invited me to eat at his favorite Padang food at Hidangan Baru restaurant which located in Gajah Mada street, Central Jakarta. I have never heard about this restaurant before so I was quite excited to try it.

The array of Padang food.

Not as much as in the other Padang restaurants.

We chose what we want to eat and it was delivered to our table:

Jengkol - Rp. 25.000

Bilis - Rp. 35.000

Keripik Kentang - Rp. 25.000

Rendang - Rp. 22.000/ piece

Fried chicken - Rp. 23.000/ piece

White rice - Rp. 8.000

Vegetable - Rp. 15.000

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 15.100

Overall, the food tasted very good but the spices was pretty mild. As for the prices, it's more expensive compared to the Padang restaurants that I usually go.

Location:
Hidangan Baru
Jl. Gajah Mada No. 80
Central Jakarta
Tel: 6336821

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.

Tukang Kue Rangi (Sago cake)

I was passing this small alley on my way home and saw this man selling Kue Rangi. I seldom see this Kue Rangi seller so I couldn't resist to buy it.

Kue Rangi is made from tapioca starch or sago starch mixed with grated coconut.

Drizzled with brown sugar on the top.

It's crunchy but also chewy. Better to be eaten while it's warm because it becomes hard when it's cold.

Waroeng SS, Tanjung Duren

A "treat" lunch together with some colleagues at Waroeng SS in Tanjung Duren area. Waroenng SS served affordable Javanese dishes and is quite famous for the 33 variant of hot chili sauces (sambal).

Sambal Bawang - Rp. 1.500

Sambal Terasi Matang - Rp. 2.500

Sambal Bajak - Rp. 2.500

Tahu Goreng - Rp. 3.500

Tempe Goreng - Rp. 4.500

Bebek Goreng (paha) - Rp. 17.000

Tumis Kangkung - Rp. 5.000

Telur Dadar - Rp. 4.500

Ikan Gurame Bakar - Rp. 35.000

Sayur Asem - Rp. 4.000

Plencing Jawa - Rp. 3.500

Belut Goreng - Rp. 8.000

Ayam Goreng (paha) - Rp. 11.000

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.320

Location:
Waroeng SS
Jl. Tanjung Duren Utara 4 no.224
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.

Bakso Akiaw 99 Mangga Besar

I just had an early dinner at Super Suikiaw in Mangga Besar area when my friend mentioned a famous place for meatballs (bakso), which located across from the Super Suikiaw.

I got curious and wanted to try it so I went there directly although I was still feeling full.

The place was totally packed! No Air-conditioner!

It was hard to find an empty table so we had to share our table and seat together with other people.

We ordered the meatballs, sliced beef with rice vermicelli - Rp. 42.000

The beef meatballs were springy and pretty tasty but the sliced beef was so sweet. 

The beef broth was good, not too salty nor too oily.

Love the coriander leaves and fried shallot but not that hard and dry rice vermicelli.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.475

Location:
Bakso Akiaw 99
Jalan Mangga Besar Raya No. 2B,
West Jakarta
Tel: 6291419

Opening hours: 3 pm - 11.30 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.

5 Island in 5 Weeks at Signature, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, 5 August - 8 September 2015

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is presenting a selection of authentic Indonesian cuisines from five different regions of Indonesia over a five-week period at its celebrated Signatures Restaurant from 5 August to 8 September 2015. The promotion coincides with the 70th anniversary of independence for Indonesia, as well as the hotel's 53rd birthday.

Traditional Dance from Borneo Island.

Sumatra: 5 – 11 August
Java: 12 – 18 August
Bali-Lombok: 19 – 25 August
Kalimantan: 26 August –1 September
Sulawesi–Maluku: 2 – 8 September

Kalimantan Station.

Ayam Cincane

Grilled Spicy Chicken - Samarinda, East Kalimantan

Tumis Mentimun

Sauteed Cucumber & Eggs - West Kalimantan.

Bebek Masak Habang

Caramelized Duck Cooked with Habang Chili

- Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.

Telur Dadar Pare

Bitter Gourd Omelet - West Kalimantan.

Iga Sapi Masak Habang

Caramelized Beef Ribs in Habang Chili Sauce - Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan

Tengiri Asam Pedas dengan Terung Asam Rimbang

Spicy & Sour Fish Soup - West Kalimantan

Kalimantan Grilled Station.

Iwak Baubar

Grilled Fish - Banjarmasin Style, South Kalimantan

Bebek Masak Lo

Aromatic Duck Stew - Peranakan Pontianak

All prices subjected to 21% of Government tax and service charge. 

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 14.110

Prices:
Weekday lunch: Rp. 265.000++/pax
Weekend brunch: Rp. 360.000++/pax
All week dinner: Rp. 285.000++/pax

Reservation: 021 2358 3898

Opening hours:
Lunch: 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Dinner: 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm

Location:
Signature Restaurant 
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
Jakarta 10310
Tel: 2358 3800

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