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Saung Grenvil: As Yummy as Those Offered by Street Vendors
The most delicious Indonesian seafood is actually those offered by street vendors such as those along Jalan Pecenongan and Gunung Sahari in Jakarta. If you don’t mind the dust, the fumes, the humidity and the smell, along-the-street food-courts can be a fun place to hang out. But if you prefer a clean, air-conditioned room, go to Saung Grenvil at Jl. Wahid Hasyim instead.
Categories:
Indonesian, Seafood
Address:
Jl. Wahid Hasyim 87
Jakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 3920333
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp. 175.000,- /person
Date of Visit:
July 27, 2011, dinner with Maga and Junior
Our Orders and the Prices:
Es Kelapa Muda Rp. 12.000,-
Es Jeruk Rp. 12.000-
Nasi Uduk Pak Jhon: the Best-selling Food Stall in Bintaro 9 Walk
Most of the food stalls in ‘Bintaro 9 Walk’ sell well only on the week-end nights. Only few can attract many patrons during week nights. Nasi Uduk Pak Jhon is among the few. Every night is a busy night for Pak Jhon (this is the correct spelling of his name) and his batik uniformed servers.
Categories:
Rice, Chicken
Address:
Bintaro 9 Walk
Bintaro Jaya, Sektor 9
Tangerang
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 73883142
Opening Hours:
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Ambience:
Typical “Warung Tenda” (open air or under canopy food stall)
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 20.000 – Rp 30,000 per person
Date of Visit:
July 27, 2011, dinner with Maga, Meina, Zae, Alfrini, Sobari, Heru, Karel, Ngat and Bardi
Our Orders and the Prices:
Nasi Uduk + Ayam + Lalap Rp. 16.000,-
Ayam Potong Rp 11.000,-
Ati Ampela Rp. 5.000,-
Tahu Rp. 1.000,-
Planet Hollywood Jakarta: Goodbye, Terminator
After more than 2 years, we finally went back to Planet Hollywood Jakarta and expected to be greeted by the “Terminator”. But we were in for surprise. Not only that the Terminator and the movie stars stage had gone, the glamour, the dashing and the Hollywood atmosphere were also gone. Replace by a dull warehouse-cum-movie studio interior design. Fortunately, the foods were still, even more tasteful, than before.
Categories:
American Food
Address:
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav 16
Jakarta 12930
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 526 7827
Ambience:
Black and Gloomy.
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 150.000,- – Rp 250.000,- / person
Date of Visit:
June 11, 2011 dinner with Maga, Ina Noe, Yanto, Rina, Andy, Sasya and Nanda
Our Orders and the Prices:
Classic Nachos Rp. 75.000,-
Fried Calamari Rp. 55.000,-
Lasagna Rp. 79.000,-
BBQ Beef Short Ribs Rp. 199.000,-
Australian Beef Tenderloin Rp. 175.000,-
Australian Beef Rib Eye Rp. 175.000,-
Lamb Chop Rp. 145.000,-
Fajita Beef Rp. 115.000,-
Iced Tea Rp. 21.500,-
Home Alone Rp. 45.000,-
Apple Berry Crush Rp. 35.000,-
Ace Ventura Rp. 35.000,-
Urban Kitchen: When Everybody Has Her/His Own Preference
Deciding where to eat can sometime be tiresome in our big family. Everybody has her or his own preference and nobody is willing to give in. When this happen, I, the beloved dictator of the family have the last say. And I say … Urban Kitchen. Everybody can sit around the same table, and doesn’t have to share the food.
Categories:
International, Asian, Indonesian, Food Court
Address:
Pacific Place, 5th Floor
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 57973160
Ambience:
Food Court. Crowded most of the time
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp 100.000,- / person
Date of Visit:
July 20, 2011, Mega’s birthday with Maga, Junior, Opa Habel, Maxin, Yanto, Mega, Rina, Andy, Ari, Stef and Karel.
Our Orders and the Prices:
Salmon Grill Rp. 47.500,-
Ayam Kung Pao Rp 48.000,-
Ayam Panggang Rp 54.000,-
Buntut Keremes Rp 64.500,-
Mie Ayam Alliong Rp. 30.000,-
Prime Ribs Rp. 147.000,-
Iga Penyet Rp. 45.000,-
Hot Pepper Steak Rp. 108.000,-
Salmon Sashimi Rp. 40.000,-
Roasted Duck Rp. 56.000,-
Soto Madura Rp. 40.000,-
Shin Men Special Rp. 42.000,-
Sayur Asem Rp. 15.000,-
Avocado Coffee Rp. 40.000,-
Cafe Late Rp. 30.000,-
Es Teh Lychee Rp. 20.000,-
Thai Iced Tea Rp. 17.500,-
Han Gang: Korean Food Art
Han Gang Monginsidi is located on the second floor of a building not far from “Pasar Santa”. The restaurant does not have its own entrance, so to get there you have to go through a pre-owned (antique …?) car showroom. If you have claustrophobia like me, you better climb the stairs, the lift is so small.
Categories:
Korean, Grill and Shabu
Address:
Jl. Walter Monginsidi No 99
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 72787802, +62 21 72787789
Ambience:
Hang Gang Walter Monginsidi
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 100,000,- – Rp 200.000,- per person
Date of Visit:
July 24, 2011, dinner with Maga, Junior, Opa Habel, Ari and Andy
Our Orders and the Prices:
Modem Gogi (various beef package) Rp. 460.000,-
Usol Gui (ox tongue) Rp. 120.000,-
Wang Kalbi (short ribs) Rp 165.000,-
Sundubu Cige - Rp 55.000,-
Steamed rice Rp. 15.000,- / bowl
Thai Iced tea Rp. 25.000,-
Tea, coke, mineral water Rp. 15.000
Pelem Golek: Pondok Makan di Yogya Utara
Pada waktu memesan Sapi Mongolia, saya pikir yang akan disajikan adalah sapi ala Mongolian grill yang kering. Ternyata yang keluar adalah Sapi Mongolia khas Pelem Golek yang sedikit berkuah dan disajikan di atas pepaya matang yang manis. Rasa yang tercipta adalah rasa nano-nano … asam, manis dan pedas. Sapi Mongolia merupakan salah satu signature dish nya Pelem Golek, restauran yang sebenarnya lebih mengkhususkan pada ikan.
Categories:
Fish, Seafood, Indonesian
Address:
Jl. Palagan Km 7 No. 99
Yogyakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 274 867676
Ambience:
Natural by the river. Javanese “juglo” and “lesehan”.
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 50.000,- – Rp 75.000,- per person
Date of Visit:
July 18, 2011, dinner with Maga, Junior, Mas Ade, Mbak Ully and Wenang
Our Orders and the Prices:
Teh Daun Jati Belanda Rp. 6.500,-
Es Leci Rp. 13.500,-
Es Singapore Rp. 13.500,-
Es Kopyor Rp. 25.000,-
Jus Sirsat Rp. 25.000,-
Air Mineral Rp. 6.000,-
Bakmi Kadin: Untuk Nilai Kenangannya
Bakmi Istimewa Godok Telor - Rp 20.000,-
Sambil nongkrong menikmati Bakmi Godok yang dihidangkan di atas piring yang sudah gempil di sana-sini, kami membahas mengapa setiap kali kami ke Yogya, “Bakmi Kadin” merupakan salah satu restoran yang wajib dikunjungi. Dari rasa memang enak, tapi rasa-rasanya banyak tempat lain yang membuat bakmi lebih enak. Dari sisi tempat, penuh, panas, remang-remang dan sulit cari parkir — walaupun orkes kroncongnya, termasuk unik. Dari sisi harga, termasuk mahal untuk ukuran Yogya. Yang tidak bisa dipungkiri adalah rasa pulang kampung setiap kali berkunjung ke warung ini. Ada kenangan tersendiri yang tidak ditemukan di tempat lain …
Categories:
Noodle, Javanese
Address:
Jl. Bintaran Kulon no 3 & 6
Yogyakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 274 373 396
Ambience:
Typical Central Java Warung, withour air conditioner
Attire:
Very Casual
Price Range:
Rp 11.000 – Rp 25.000,- per person
Date of Visit:
July 17, 2011, dinner with Maga, Junior, Mas Ade, Mbak Ully and Wenang
Our Orders and the Prices:
Bakmi Godog Telor Rp. 17.000,-
Bakmi Goreng Telor Rp. 17.000,-
Bakmi Istimewa Telor Rp. 20.000,-
Bajigur Rp. 3.500,-
Bajigur - Rp 3.500,-
Shabu Nobu: Peach Iced Tea-nya nomer satu
Shabu
Bukan yang paling enak… Namun kalau lagi pingin makan shabu tapi tidak mau jauh-jauh dari rumah, ya inilah salah satu pilihannya. Sebelum lupa, Peach Iced Tea-nya paling enak dari semua restaurant yang pernah saya kunjungi.
Categories:
Japanese, shabu dan sushi
Address:
Dharmawangsa Square
Jl. Dharmawangsa
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 7278 6650
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 50.000 – Rp 120,000 per person
Date of Visit:
July 15, 2011, dinner with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
New Zealand Rib Eye Set - Rp 99.000,-
Spider Roll - Rp 45.000,-
Philly Roll - Rp 45.000,-
Japanese Green Tea Rp 10.000,-
Peach Iced Tea Rp 19.000,-
Hayam Wuruk: Ayam Tulang Lunak
Ayam Goreng Telor Asin
Kalau makan ayam, saya senang bagian yang banyak tulangnya, sehingga bisa digerogoti ujung-ujung tulangnya. Nah, di Hayam Wuruk ini kalau makan ayam, bisa dengan tulang-tulangnya. Bukan cuma ujung-ujungnya saja.
Enggak enaknya, jalan di depannya terlalu padat dan sering macet. Jadi untuk parkir dibutuhkan keahlian tersendiri.
Categories:
Chicken
Address:
Jl. Gunawarman No. 47
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 7234 112
Opening Hours:
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Ambience:
Typical Indonesian Restaurant
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 25.000 – Rp 50,000 per person
They provide lunch packages priced @ Rp 25.000 to Rp 35.000,-
Date of Visit:
July 12, 2011, lunch with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Ayam Telor Asin Rp. 18.000,-/piece
Plencing Kangkung Rp. 12.500
Plencing Kangkung - Rp 12.500,-
Tahu Telor Rp 14.500,-
Tahu Telor - Rp 14.500,-
Sambel Goreng Teri Rp 14.500,-
Sambel Goreng Teri - Rp 14.500,-
Ta Wan: Breakfast In The Afternoon
Bubur Tiga Rasa - Rp 19.500,-
Dari segi lokasi, tempat ini OK sekali. Kalau tidak sempat sarapan di rumah, dalam perjalanan ke kantor bisa mampir dulu sebentar untuk menikmati bubur. Dari segi rasa – walau pun tidak istimewa – enggak ada keluhan lah. Dari segi penyajian… Waduh … masak di tempat yang terbilang mewah ini bubur disajikan di dalam mangkuk yang sudah gempil. Ah, mungkin kebetulan dan hanya satu saja!!! Ternyata cah caimeonya juga disajikan di dalam piring gempil juga.
Categories:
Chinese food, Porridge
Address:
FX Lifestyle X’enter
Jl. Jend Sudirman
Jakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 25554140
Ambience:
Open and warm
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 25.000 – Rp 70,000 per person
Date of Visit:
June 27, 2011, lunch with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Bubur Tiga Rasa Rp. 15.500,-
Roast Duck Rp. 65.000,-
Caimeo in Garlic Sauce Rp. 19.500,-
Roast Duck - Rp. 65.000,-
Caimeo Bumbu Bawang Putih on chipped serving plate - Rp 19.500,-
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