The U Coffee

It was already late around 10 pm, but my friends and I still wanted to hang out at a place to catch up some stories thus we decided to try out this place called "The U Coffee", which got our attention as a coffee bar with a bistro and a library.

When I stepped in, I could feel the nice ambiance of semi classic/semi modern with a touch of vintage.

The U Coffee Bar on the 1st floor

I didn't manage to take a picture of The U Bistro on the 2nd floor.

The U library on the 3rd floor

It's quite impressive to see a pretty range collection of imported and also local books, plus some games such as checkers, monopoly, scrabbles, etc

My friends and I decided to sit in the U library and tried their beverages plus a snack.

The U Coffee Latte - Rp. 12.000

For hot latte, customers could request for art latte.

The rabbit is so cute, isn't it? ;)

Left pic: Chocolate ice blended - Rp. 23.000

Right pic: The U Special Volcano - Rp. 23.000

The U Potato Wedges - Rp. 12.000

Currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.000

Location:

The U Coffee

Jl. Tanjung Duren Barat 1 No. 12

Jakarta Barat

Tel: 5664031

Opening hours: 10 am - 12 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.

Ya-Udah Bistro

Last Friday, I went together with my colleagues for a dinner. One of them suggested "Ya Udah Bistro" which located in Central of Jakarta.

When we arrived around 5.30 pm, there were already several customers having their meals and most of them were expatriates. I was quite surprised that with the hot climate in Jakarta this Bistro has no air-conditioner at all.

The Roast Chicken is my favorite dish here, but we had to wait for 1 1/2 hours until the Roast Chicken was ready out of the grill. Anyway, it was worth it ;) Later on, I was informed that in case, we don't want to wait for the Roast Chicken, we can pre-order it by phone first.

Garlic Bread - Rp. 19.500

Seriously this garlic bread tasted so delicious! It's crispy but also fluffy and moist from the garlic butter. I really enjoyed every bite of it.

Streaky Bacon - Rp. 31.500

Another great appetizer but for sure, we all had to totally ignore the cholesterol from each layer bacon that we indulged! The 6 rashers of the fried streaky bacon were so yummy - crispy and as for the fat, I could feel it melted nicely in my mouth.

Potato Wedges - Rp. 16.000

The fried spicy potato wedges were quite decent. Nothing really to shout about but yes, the plate got empty fast :)

Chefs Salad - Rp. 25.500

A large bowl of salad consisted of tomato, radish, carrots, cucumber, sweet corn (but lack of lettuce because the restaurant was out of lettuce) sprinkled with smoked chicken strips and cheddar cheese, plus Italian dressing.

Chicken Cordon Bleu - Rp. 41.500

My colleague love this tender boneless chicken breast filled inside with cheese and ham.

Chicken Curry - Rp. 41.500

Another colleague ordered this chicken curry. According to him, the taste was a bit bland compared to Indian curry.

Black Pepper Beef - Rp. 48.500

Beef cooked with onion and paprika in Chinese black pepper gravy, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

served with rice.

Roast Chicken - Rp. 59.500

As I can remember, this Roast Chicken is one of the most succulent Roast Chickens that I've eaten. The meat was so tender, juicy and really well flavored.

Red Wine Rp. 46.000/glass

Hot Tea - bottomless Rp. 8.500/cup

Ice Tea Rp. 7.500/glass

(currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.000)

No desserts at all because we were all so stuffed with the food. Each of us were delightful satisfied with the food especially the Roast Chicken. Well, I definitely will come again to this bistro and I think it will be very soon! ;)

Location:

Ya-Udah Bistro

Jl. Johar No. 15

Gondangdia, Menteng

Jakarta Pusat

Tel: 314-0343

Opening hours:

Sunday - Thursday = 08.00 - 24.00

Friday - Saturday & holidays = 08.00 - 02.00

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.

Incredible "Rabbit" Pineapple tarts/ rolls

Tomorrow is Chinese New Year. In order to celebrate Chinese New Year, I made pineapple tarts/ rolls which is one of a definite cookies being served during Chinese New Year. But then, I made it with a shape of a rabbit face since according to the Chinese zodiac, this year will be the year of the Rabbit :)

Recipe:

Ingredients:
200 gram flour
150 gram butter
75 gram sugar powder
20 gram milk powder

50 gram corn flour
2 egg yolks
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

Filling: pineapple jam

Egg wash: 1 egg yolk

Directions:
Pre-heat oven 375 F
Cream the butter with sugar.
Add egg yolks and vanilla extract.
Mix with flour, corn flour and milk powder.
Roll out the dough

Cut the dough with a cookie cutter

On the first dough, place the pineapple jam filling then cover with the second dough to enclose the filling.

Then press the cookie molder on the dough.

Put the molded dough on the baking tray.

Brush with egg wash.
Bake cookies about 15 minutes.
Leave it cool

Happy Chinese New Year!

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Wabito Ramen (Wabitoya)

My ex-colleague invited me for lunch to a quite small Ramen place named Wabito. It's also called by the Japanese as Wabito-Ya. I found out that "Ya" means restaurant.

Most of the customers in this restaurants are Japanese expatriates.

My friend's favorite ramen is

Tonkotsu Ramen - Rp. 50.000

Special Tonkotsu soup Ramen topped with Kikurage (edible fungus that grow on dead trees), Wakegi (scallion), Chashu (Japanese simmered pork) and Nori (seaweed).

I like my choice of ramen which is

Shoyu Ramen - Rp. 48.000

Pork soup + special Shoyu sauce Ramen topped with Hourenso (steamed spinach), Chashu (Japanese simmered pork), Menma, Negi (Japanese green onion) and Nori (seaweed).

Gyoza (6pcs) - Rp. 25.000

thin-skinned dumplings filled with pork and vegetables

Karaage - Rp 28.000

Fried soy flavored chicken

Konnyaku Jelly - complimentary

All prices are subjected to 10% tax and 5.5% service charge

(currency 1 USD = Rp. 9.000)

Well, overall the food was delicious and I think I would love to come back to Wabito again for another ramen.

Wabito

Wisma Haka 1st Floor

Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim No. 71

Jakarta, Indonesia

Tel: (021) 392 3810

Operational hours
Mon - Fri : 11.00 - 14.00, 18.00 - 22.00
Sat : 11.00 - 18.00
Sun/Holidays: Closed

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.

Hanamasa - Yakiniku & syabu - syabu

In order to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2011, I had lunch together with my colleagues and bosses at one of Hanamasa restaurants. It's nice to eat at Hanamasa again but then I wasn't feeling very well that day thus I couldn't really eat nor enjoy the food, too bad.

Hanamasa is the first Japanese franchise restaurant in Indonesia using the self-service (buffet) concept. Yakiniku ( grilled meat) and Syabu-syabu (hot pot) - also known as Shabu-Shabu are the main menu. The price for Yakiniku or Syabu-syabu is Rp. 98.500/person plus 10% tax. (currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.000)

"Robayataki" is also included in the buffet menu.

Drinks (hot and cold) and desserts (fruits and pudding). I love the cold Thai tea here.

Location:

Hanamasa
Mall Puri Indah 2nd Fl.
Jl. Puri Agung Puri Indah No. 232 B
West Jakarta
Tel. (62-21) 582 2464

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.