Dapur Iron Chef

Have you ever seen a TV program called Iron Chef? It is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. I like watching it; the battle between a Guest Chef against the Iron Chef. The chefs must prepare and present their meal of choice using specific ingredients and theme in an hour. Then, the  regular commentators and also guest commentator will comment about the ingredients, history of the chefs  and also other information related to what is happening in the kitchen during the battle. Very interesting! Trans TV (Indonesian national television station) is going to air the new Iron Chef starting from February 2013. 

There will be a new restaurant named after this "Iron Chef"  TV Program - Dapur Iron Chef, in Plaza Senayan, This restaurant is operated as a part of Cool Japan Strategy Promotion Program initiated by METI in order to help Japanese restaurants enter and expand their business in Indonesia. Five restaurants are participating in Dapur Iron Chef during the 9th February until 31st March 2013.

Here are some sample of food in the menus during the food tasting session that will be served at Dapur Iron Chef :  

DAI TOKYO SAKABA

Operating Period: 9 February – 25 February 2013

Menu in Dapur Iron Chef:

Fried Chicken Wing (Spicy)

Fried Chicken Wing (Soy Sauce)

Yakitori

Kara-age (Japanese style fried chicken)

Stewed Egg

Menu introduced in food tasting:

Fried Chicken Wings (Tebasaki)

Fried Chicken (Tori Kara Age)

Fried Chicken Kurupuk (Tori Kawa Sembei)

Operating Period: 9 February – 25 February 2013

Menu in Dapur Iron Chef:

Toyama Black Soy Sauce Ramen

 Iron Chef Chen’s Spicy Black Ramen

A collaboration menu of Iron Chef Chen and Menya Iroha

Menu introduced in food tasting

Iron Chef Chen’s Spicy Black Ramen

Operating Period: 26 February – 31 February 2013

Menu in Dapur Iron Chef:
Basic Zaru Soba
Curry Duck Soba
Mt. Fuji Beef Soba
Tebasaki (Fried Chicken Wing)
Duck Soup soba
shrimp Oroshi Soba
Tempura Chicken Oroshi soba
Kara-Age (Japanese style fried chicken)
Chawan Mushi
Yuzu Honey Juice

Menu introduced in food tasting:
Curry Duck Soba
Yuzu Honey Lemonada

Operating Period : 26 February – 14 March 2013

Menu in Dapur Iron Chef:

Ahi Poke

Lomi lomi Avocado Salmon

Loco Moco

Buffalo chicken wing

Mochiko chicken

Menu introduced in food tasting:

Loco Moco

Lomi lomi Avocado Salmon

Hawaiian Kona Coffee: One of the most expensive coffees in the world.

Location:
Food Gallery, The Food Hall, 
LG Floor, Plaza Senayan
Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8
Jakarta

Revisit Cafe Batavia

It has been quite awhile since the last time I went to Cafe Batavia. It's so nice to be back again to this classy colonial building restaurant. 

The downstairs.

The 2nd level of Cafe Batavia

The non-smoking dining area

The bar

Since I didn't have my breakfast, thus I had breakfast first then continued with lunch. As in the old days, the food in Cafe Batavia has not disappointed me :)

The breakfast: 

Eggs Benedict - Rp. 89.000

Two poached eggs, a thick slice of ham and asparagus on English muffins and covered with Hollandaise sauce.

The lunch:

Escargots a la Bourguignon - Rp. 79.000

Snails simmered in red wine and seared with garlic butter sauce and seasoned with crushed black pepper and herbs and served with baguette.

The Ridiculous Reuben Sandwich - Rp. 89.000

Corn beef with melted brie cheese and dressing. Served on rye bread with warm German potato salad, coleslaw and pickle.

  

Steak & Eggs - Rp. 99.000

Two eggs any style, with 120 gram tenderloin steak, served with baked beans, home fries and choices of toast 

Chinese Tea Pu-Erh - Rp. 30.000

All prices subject to 21% of service charge and government tax

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp.9.720

Btw, I managed to see the unique male restroom in this Cafe Batavia ;) Why is it unique? Well... Guess what? There is no wall hung urinals nor dividers! In fact, there's only a really big mirror on the wall where men can directly urinated in front of the big mirror (left picture).  

Location: 

Cafe Batavia

Jl. Taman Fatahilla

Pintu Besar Utara No. 14

Jakarta Barat

Jakarta - Kota

Tel: 691 5531

Related post:
Cafe Batavia

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.

Bubble Tea at Fook Yew

Fook Yew is a Shanghai bistro and Bubble Tea Lab. The interior is old-fashioned Shanghai pop-style canteen. It is unique, isn't it?

I didn't try the food, instead I only tried the bubble tea. Why not try the food? Next time, maybe?

There are non-alcoholic and alcoholic bubble teas. Yup... there's alcoholic bubble tea! Interesting, right?

The Return of the Condor Heroes - Rp. 35.000

It's tea with strawberry syrup, added with strawberry jelly, seaweed, tapioca balls that tasted just "OK". Overly priced? Yeah.. I guess so.

The price subjects to 5% service charge and 10% government tax.

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.720

Location:
Fook Yew 
Gandaria City,
Mainstreet Ground Floor, Unit MG-25.
Jl. Iskandar Muda 5, No. 8,
Jakarta Selatan.
Tel: 29007897

Operation Hours:
Monday - Thursday (11.00am - 11.00 pm)
Friday - Sunday (11 am - LATE NIGHT)

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.

Ikkudo Ichi Ramen, PIK

Having a bowl ramen at Ikkudo Ichi, was not in our plan at all when we visited Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK). But then, since someone in our group was so hungry thus we decided to go there.

Beside soy sauce, chili sauce, chili powder, they provide also fresh garlic.

All the ramens here are served with chicken or pork chasiu, spring onions, mushrooms, sesame seed, and soft-boiled egg.

Ikkudo's Buta Kara - Rp. 41.800

Pork ramen with Ikkudo's special secret red sauce (spicy)

Buta Signature - Rp. 37.800

My choice was this signature pork ramen. Love the fine and tender pork chasiu with the thick savory garlicky broth. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish the entire bowl because I was still full of bubble tea from the Lab.

Buta Curry - Rp. 43.800

Pork ramen with special homemade curry.

All price subjected to 10% government tax and 3% service charge.

Current currency: 1 USD = Rp. 9.700

Location:
Ikkudo Ichi Ramen
Ruko Crown Golf, Blok D No.2 - 3,
Jl. Pantai Indah Kapuk
North Jakarta
Tel: 9666789

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.

Paradise Inn - Puri Indah Mall

Last month, Paradise Inn just opened a new branch in Puri Indah Mall. The contemporary orient Chinese decor of the restaurant is exactly the same as their restaurant in Plaza Indonesia. And again, as my previous food tasting experienced at their other restaurant, I surely enjoyed the delicious food in this new restaurant.

Jasmine Osmanthus, Dried Longan & Chrysanthemum - Rp. 25.000

Benefits: Nourishes heart and spleen, strengthens eyesight and improve immune system.

Left picture

Double-boiled Black Chicken with Spare Ribs and Ginseng. - Rp. 38.000/portion.

Functions: Nourishes 'yang, restores 'qi', stimulates physical   vigor  and  strengthens  internal organs.

Right picture

Double-boiled Spare Ribs with Winter Melon and Dried Compoy - Rp. 38.000/portion.

Functions: Helps to lower blood pressure, nourishes 'yin' and improves  functionalists  of stomach and kidney

Sliced Tea-smoked Duck Teochew Style - Rp. 68.000

Stewed "Dong Po' Pork - Rp. 78.000

Very high cholesterol? That's for sure! But it's so delicious that I couldn't resist to eat it.

Imperial Pork Ribs - Rp. 48.000 (small portion)

Chinese Style Pan-fried Beef Fillet - Rp. 118.000 (small portion)

Crisp-fried Crystal Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk - Rp. 78.000 (small portion)

Stewed 'Ling Zhi' Mushroom with Sauteed Young Cabbage - Rp. 88.000

Double-boiled Hashima with Red Dates and Dried Longan - Rp. 58.000

Do you know that Hashima or also known as Hasma is dried fatty tissue from frog? Chinese people believe it gives health benefits such as replenishing vital essence in the lungs, kidneys, and improving skin complexion.

Prices are subjected to service charge and government tax. 

Current currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.700

Location:
Paradise Inn 
Puri Indah Mall Lt.1 Unit #102
Jl. Puri Agung Puri Indah
West Jakarta

Related post:
Paradise Inn - Plaza Indonesia