Ramen Seirock- Ya, Pondok Indah Mall 1 Jakarta

I am just so glad that finally after almost 1.5 year of not going out to any mall at all since the Covid19 pandemic. I finally had the courage to go to the mall again last Saturday with my friends. We went to Pondok Indah mall and dined at Ramen Seirok-Ya which got a long queue when we arrived there. There's a time restriction to dine-in which customers are only allowed to eat for 20 minutes after the meal is served on the table. 

Toripaitan Ekstrim Original - Rp. 73.700

Green Tea cold - Rp. 14.300 (free-refill)

I was quite impressed that he creamy broth is made from only chicken, tasted very delicious. It's also not too salty, even though I ordered the original broth; there's an option to choose the less salty one. Love the texture of the thick ramen. 

All prices are subjected to Government tax.

Current rate:

1 USD = Rp. 14.339

Location:

Ramen Sirock-Ya

Pondok Indah Mall 1

Jl. Metro Pondok Indah

South Jakarta

Phone: 7513837

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.

Pesto - Basil Leaves

One of my favorite pasta sauces is Pesto. I just love the aroma from the Basil leaves mixed with fresh garlic. It's so difficult for me to find fresh Basil leaves here in Jakarta and since the Covid-19 pandemic, I cannot visit any restaurants serving pasta with Pesto sauce. Thus, at the end, I decided to find Basil seeds, so I could plant it by myself. 

So, about a month ago, I bought Basil seeds at an online shop in East Java. I was so excited and directly plant the Basil seeds in a small pot on my roof garden.

The Basil plants.

Age: about 1.5 week.

Age: about 2.5 weeks

Age: about 3.5 weeks.

The color of the leaves is not as dark as the usual Basil leaves that I know. I have no idea why it is so light, but anyway, the aroma of the Basil leaves is like the normal Basil leaves. I'm just so happy that finally, I can have fresh Basil leaves from my garden and make my own Pesto sauce. Yay! 

Imperial La Mian

There is a discount for lamian dishes Rp. 18.000++ on the 18th every month at Imperial La Mian. My colleagues and I went to the Imperial La Mian at Neo Soho. There was definitely a long line and it took sometime to be served by the waiter and we had to wait quite long until the la mians were served to us.

Mie Cha Chiang - Rp. 54.900 (original price)

Noodle with minced pork and bone broth 

Mie dengan daging cincang babi - Rp. 55.900 (original price)

Noodle with minced pork

All prices are subjected to 15% Government tax and 10% Service Charge

Currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.648

Location:
Imperial La Mian
Neo Soho Mall,
Lower Ground 120-121,
Jl. Letjen. S. Parman No. 28,
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.

Ippudo, Central Park Jakarta

I'm so glad that finally Ippodu has opened a branch at Central Park Mall because I can easily go to visit my favorite place for ramen.

Shiromaru Motoaji - Rp. 68.000 (regular), Rp. 55.000 (small)

Ippudo's original tonkotsu broth served with ultra-thin noodle, pork loin, cabbage, kikurage and spring onion. Classic Hakata style ramen. I really love the delicious broth.

All prices subjected to 10% tax and 7% service charge.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.309

Location:
Ippudo
Central Park, Lantai Lower Ground,
Jl. Letjen S. Parman,
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.

Lomie "Amen" Pinangsia

I hardly go to Pinangsia area but then my ex-colleague  recommended a small restaurant which is famous for Lo Mie - Chinese noodle originally from Fujian, China, named Lomie "Amen" Pinangsia. According to my ex-colleague, this place has been selling Lomie for more than 40 years.

This man is the owner which I believe his name is "Amen" is already in his 80s.

It's amazing that he still works and takes care of his restaurant.

I arrived around 1 pm and guess what? The pork meat was almost sold out. If I'm not mistaken, they are preparing 20 kg pork (meat, liver and gizzard)  per day for the Lomie.

Lomie "Amen" Pinangsia - Rp. 58.000

served with Calamondin orange, green bird chili and cucumber pickles

A sweet savory dish.

Noodles topped with water morning glory, sweet soy sauce pork, sweet thick sauce and fried shallot.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.300

Location:
Lomie "Amen" Pinangsia
Jl. Pinangsia Timur No. 12A
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.

Bakmi Lili, Tanjung Duren

 It has been such a long time since I had eaten Bakmi Lili. Well, they have moved to this new place, still on the same street but just diagonal about 200 meters from their previous place.

Bakmi Lili with Pork and Chicken - Rp. 27.000

It still delicious like in the old days although after eating it, I got so thirsty. Maybe it's because of the MSG? ;)

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp.13.075

Location:
Bakmi Lili
Jl. Tanjung Duren Barat 1 No. 17
West Jakarta
Phone: 98891138

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.

Bakmi Aloy at Jalan Mangga

 

A friend of mine has been eating and trying at many noodle places around Central Jakarta and West Jakarta lately. Almost everyday, she will eat noodle for her lunch or dinner.  Bakmi Aloy has become one of her favorite noodle places. 

1.5 portion Noodle - Rp. 30.000

1 portion Noodle - Rp. 26.000

The noodles were well-cooked with still a texture of chewy and firm. On the top of the noodles were sweet red pork and chopped scallion. Calamondin oranges and green chili plus shallot were provided to add fresh taste to the noodles.

Current Currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.198

Location:

Bakmi Aloy

Jl. Mangga 2 No. 42 (near Green Ville)

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.

Tokyo Ramen Tabushi at Fonzu Restaurant

Tabushi Ramen is a humble ramen shop originated from Koenji in Suginami District. The first store is named 'Mendokoro Tabushi Koenji Store' in July 2003. 

In September 2012, Tabushi Ramen opened its first overseas restaurant chain in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is the first Tabushi Ramen in Asia Pacific that serves their authentic signature dishes.

Today, Tabushi Ramen has 3 outlets, located at Wisma Kota BNI 46, Jl. Kartini Raya, and also at Ramen Village AEON Mall.

Tsukemen Ramen - Rp. 68.000

This is dry cold ramen served with dipping sauce according to the customer's choice.  

The sauces are Katsuo, Syouyu and Miso.

Black Tantanmen - Rp. 78.000

This ramen with black broth is one of the best selling ramen at Tokyo Ramen Tabushi.

Akafuji Ramen - Rp. 78.000

The huge favorite spicy ramen among Indonesian customers.

Customers can choose the level of spiciness from hot to extra hot.

Yakigyoza - Rp. 30.000

Chicken gyoza.

Torino Karaage - Rp. 40.000

Chicken Kaarage with mayonnaise dipping and salad.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.620

All prices are subjected to government tax and service charge.

Location: 

Tokyo Ramen Tabushi 

FONZU Restaurant, 

Wisma Kota BNI 46. 

Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 1. 

Central Jakarta 10220

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.

Golden Century La Mian, Puri Indah Mall

At the food court in Puri Indah Mall, I found a place for La Mian named Golden Century. I was curious to try it especially when I saw the man was making the noodle in front of the customers.

The price of the food is included with a free glass of tea:

La Mian with Dumpling - Rp. 25.454

The taste was quite good.

Dumpling

Hainan Rice with fried chicken fillet - Rp. 25.454

The Hainan rice was a bit dry but still OK.

 All prices are subjected to 10% tax.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.538

Location:

Golden Century

Puri Indah Mall FL2/FC 210

Jalan Puri Agung,

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.

Menya Sakura at Lotte Shopping Avenue

Last week, I tried another place for Ramen called Menya Sakura, located in Lotte Shopping Avenue. Menya Sakura opened its first restaurant in Nagoya City, Japan in year 2010 and then expanded to Jakarta in mid 2013. 

Tonkotsu Ramen - Rp. 49.800

The broth had a nice flavor but somehow I was not really excited when I had it.

Pork Gyoza - Rp. 35.000
Quite good with pungent garlic taste.

Green Tea - Rp. 10.000 (refill)

The pork filling with garlic and chives.

All prices are subjected to tax and service charge.
Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.354

Location:
Menya Sakura
Lotte Shopping Avenue 2nd Fl.
Ciputra World 1.
Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio No.28
South Jakarta
Phone:29889256
Opening hours: 10 am - 10 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.

Bariuma Ramen, CityWalk Mall Sudirman Jakarta

Today, I was invited to the pre-opening Food Tasting event for Bariuma Ramen's first outlet in Indonesia.

Bariuma Ramen is one of the most widely known Ramen in Japan and currently already have branches in Singapore, Malaysia. Established in Hiroshima, Bariuma is re-known for its thick broth of soup and tasty home-made noodle, garnish with the most delicious toppings. 

A brief introduction about Bariuma Ramen. Bariuma means Bari (Super) Uma (Tasty) Bariuma Ramen has been successfully developed in Hiroshima – Japan and it is one of the most successful business models ever developed among Japanese restaurants in the world. The founder of Bariuma Ramen believes that a tasty bowl of ramen has to have super rich and thick soup suit to the modern style. Bariuma Ramen found out the solution for this, and developed the Rich Tonkotsu soysauce based with the finest soya and cooked with authentic Tonkotsu Flavor. Now, after opening more than 50 outlets in Japan, Bariuma Ramen is ready to be offered and expanded to other countries including Indonesia. 

Customers can choose the hardness of the homemade ramen (noodle) from soft - original - firm. Interestingly to know that Bariuma Ramen differentiated the bowl color. For pork soup, the bowl, chopsticks and spoon are in red color and for chicken soup, the color is black.

Ajitama-Uma - Rp. 68.000 

I really enjoy the rich tasty pork flavored shoyu soup (tonkotsu) with grilled thick-cut chashu and flavored egg. The soup was thicker compared to other tonkotsu that I have tried at other ramen restaurants.

The grilled tick-out chasu was really good and tender!

Seriously, I was very disappointed when I found that the flavored boiled egg (ajitama) was hard boiled. I asked one of the partners whether the ajitama supposedly to be like that. I was glad when he said that they will try to improve it.

Chicken Gyoza - Rp. 35.000

The thin layer from this gyoza is made of mixing flour, potato starch with specific blended ratio so it becomes very crispy

The inside filling was so juicy. Best to eat  it with the gyoza (soyu) sauce.

Green tea  (ocha) - Rp. 15.000 (free re-fill)

All prices subjected to tax.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 12.840

Location :
Bariuma Ramen
City Walk Mall Sudirman Level 1 Unit 5
Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kavling 121
Central Jakarta
Phone: 29704018
Opening hours: 10.00-22.00