Frankfurter Hotdog and Steak

My friend brought me to Frankfurter Hotdog and Steak to try the steak and spaghetti which according to my friend, it tasted pretty good and worth with the price. The restaurant is pretty small but cozy. I like the cute mural on the wall.

Aglio Spaghetti with Mushroom - Rp. 45.000

This spaghetti was tasty and spicy.

US Choice Tenderloin - Rp. 230.000/ 250 gram

with Spaghetti BBQ sauce.

The steak was quite tough for medium well and the spaghetti sauce was a bit too sweet for me.

All prices subjected to tax & service charge.

Currency:

1 USD = Rp. 13.728

Location:
Frankfurter Hotdog and Steak
Jl. Pluit Karang Timur Blok A5 No. 2A
North Jakarta
Tel: 22661168

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.

Popolamama at Taman Anggrek Mall

I went for lunch with a friend at Popolamama in Taman Anggrek Mall. When we arrived, most of the tables were empty but not too long, all the tables got full with customers.

We ordered:

Hawaian Style - Rp. 49.000

Smoked beef, pineapple, mixed cheese and tomato sauce on thin crispy pizza.

Yokubari Aglio Olio - Rp. 92.000

Chicken sausage, smoked beef, Japanese mushroom, nasu (eggplant) and broccoli.

All prices are subjected to tax and service charge

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp.13.415

Location:
Popolamama
Taman Anggrek Mall
Jl. 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.

Bruschetta Italian Restaurant - Hotel Borobudur

Last week, I was invited to the elegant Bruschetta Italian Restaurant in Hotel Borobudur to try their Venison promotion menu and new menu. All of the menu is created by Italian Resident Chef Marco Matteucci.

The restaurant has a very cozy atmosphere with a nice view to a garden. (Left)

There is also a private room with 8 seats. (Right)

Complimentary bread.

Bruschetta and Pumpkin soup in a cup - complimentary.

Insalata Caprese con Pomodori, Mozzarella E Basilico - Rp. 82.000

Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. Olive oil - lime dressing.

Ravioli di Spinaci - Rp. 158.000

Stuffed Ravioli pasta with ricotta cheese and spinach in butter sauce and tomato fondue.

Involtino di Filetto di Barramundi su Melanzane Arrosta, Patate Allo Saferano, Salsa Al Pepperone Rosso - Rp. 158.000

Baked roll filet of barramundi on top of roasted eggplant, potato saffron and red bell pepper sauce.

Red Wine Braised Venison Stew - Rp. 258.000

Topped with sauteed mushrooms, croutons, bresaola, red cabbage and poached fruits. Choice of fresh pasta or troffe.

Liguine Al Astice con Pomodoro Fresci, Aglio E Pepperoncino - Rp. 850.000

Lobster linguine with fresh tomato, garlic and chopped Italian parsley.

Pizza Roll - Rp. 98.000

Shrimps, avocado, spicy sauce, baby spinach, mozzarella, tomato.

Bruschetta Quartet - Rp. 98.000

Strawberry macaron with lime sorbet, praline panna cotta, amaretto cheesecake and red fruit compote.

Carpaccio di Ananas con Sorbeto E Amaretti - Rp. 58.000

Pineapple carpaccio with sorbet and amaretti.

Orange juice and Sparkling water.

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

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 12.480

Location:
Bruschetta
Hotel Borobudur 3rd Floor.
Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan,
Central Jakarta.
Tel: 3805555

Opening hours:
Lunch 11:30 am – 2:30 pm,
Dinner 6:30 – 10:30 pm

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Shirayuki Japanese Desserts & Bistro, PIK

Shirayuki is a new place  serving Japanese dessert and fusion food. It has just opened for less than a month. This bistro was known as Kabocha before, but the owner changed the name and decoration but still serving some of the Kabocha's menu.

When I was there last weekend, I was pretty amazed that so many people were willing to be on the waiting list to get a table.

Hamburg Steak with Ebi Furai - Rp. 72.000

Salmon Cream Soup Spaghetti - Rp. 55.000 

I really like it! Not too creamy but really tasty.

Bolognese Gratin - Rp. 38.000

Nice baked cheese with tomato sauce served with minced beef and chicken.

Cabe Ijo Bianco - Rp. 41.000

Ultimate interpretation of modern Indonesian-style spaghetti. 

Spicy food lover would love this dish.

Crab Spaghetti in Tomato Cream Sauce - Rp. 65.000
Can't get enough with the tomato cream sauce and also the crab on the top.

 Kushikatsu

A Japanese style of skewered, deep fried cutlet of meat or seasonal vegetables.

Chicken - Rp. 8.000, Prawn - Rp. 12.000, Spicy Lotus Root - Rp. 8.000, Spicy Shitake Chicken - Rp. 8.000, Tomato Cheese - Rp. 8.000, Beef - Rp. 8.000, Sweet Potato - Rp. 5.000, Quail Egg - Rp. 5.000

Cold Ocha - Rp. 14.000
The ocha powder is directly imported from Japan.

Honey Cheese Toast - Rp. 39.500

With Chocolate/Vanila Ice Cream

Milky Matcha Ice Cream - Rp. 38.000

Stuffed Mochi, Jelly, Mixed Nuts, Almond

Bailey's Kanten - Rp. 36.000 

Shredded Jelly then poured with Baileys Irish Cream (Irish Whiskey).

Watanoki Matsuri - Rp. 37.000

Cotton Candy tree, Warabi Mochi and ice cream.

4 flavors of cotton candy: original, blueberry, mango and strawberry.

 

Yukidaruma Matsuri - Rp. 58.000

Really cute snowman made from shaved ice then added with

Jelly Mixed Nuts, Stuffed Mochi almond, 1/2 Ice Mochi 

Matcha & Kashoku combination  ice cream - Rp. 15.000

At the moment, I don't think there is any place that sell Kashoku ice cream in Jakarta. It's a must to give a try of this ice cream, so good!!!

All prices subjected to service charge & tax.

Current currency:

1 USD = Rp. 12.274

Location:

SHIRAYUKI Japanese Desserts & Bistro 

Rukan Emerald no 10 - Pantai Indah Kapuk

Jakarta 

Tel:24080570 

Opening hours: 

Mon-Wed : 12.00-22.00 

Thursday : CLOSED 

Fri - Sun : 12.00-23.00

Pancious, Central Park Mall

Last Friday evening, I was invited by Pancious for the pre-launching new menu tasting at their new restaurant in Central Park Mall Jakarta. 

After more than 7 years in the market, Pancious has changed the logo and concept of their casual dining restaurant to "Market Place" theme to give a new whole appearance and ambience to the customers. 

Hand-drawings on the wall

Below are the 7 new menu that will be launched on 10 November 2014:

Crab & Tomato Salad - Rp. 72.000
Lovely fresh salad and crab with light dressing.


Wagyu 5+ Ribeye Steak - Rp. 325.000

This is an absolutely delicious dish. Everything tasted so perfect. The steak was so amazingly tender and juicy, the mashed potato was nicely creamy and the salad was beautiful.

Crab Pasta - Rp. 76.000

I really enjoyed this perfect al dante pasta.

New York Burger - Rp. 98.000

A good burger with double burger patties inside the bun but it was not my favorite dish during that evening because I prefer juicier burger.

Beef & Caramelized Onion - Rp. 62.500
The beef and caramelized onion with the waffle was pleasant-tasting.

 Crème Brulee Crepes Cake - Rp. 49.500 

(if choose pancake or waffle only Rp. 39.500)

I seriously recommend this  Crème Brulee Crepes Cake for dessert. It's totally awesome crepes!

 

Earl Grey Ice Milk Tea - Rp. 52.000
If you love Earl Grey tea then most probably you will love this drink like I did.

All prices subjected to tax and service charge.
Current currency:
1 USD = Rp. 12.115

Location:

Pancious Central Park

Tribeca Park

Jl. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28

West Jakarta

Macaroni House, Pesanggrahan

Curious of the famous Macaroni House that started first by selling it online in 2012 and finally opened its restaurant in 2013 in the West Jakarta area, some food bloggers and I gave it a try.

Grandma Mac and Cheese - Rp. 40.000

Tasted good but I guess my expectation was too high because of so many great reviews that I heard and read.

Vesuvius Fries - Rp. 35.000

I wish for more toppings because it felt that I ended up eating apparently the french fries.

Strawberry Yakult Shake - Rp. 20.000

Dalmation Shake - Rp. 20.000

The Strawberry yakult tasted plainly sweet. The dalmation shake was just chocolate milk with oreo topping on it.

Banana Burn - Rp. 20.000

Grilled sweet banana drizzled with caramel sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. 

 There are cute cartoons about Super Macaroni House. 

The history of this Macaroni House.

Location:
Macaroni House
Jl Raya Pesanggrahan No. 168 B
Puri Indah
Jakarta Barat
Telp: 5809171

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.