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Bale Raos: Royal Cuisine ala Kraton Yogyakarta
A few times I had dinner with my family in Bale Raos Yogyakarta, which was located inside the Kraton (Palace). I really loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Very Javanese and very royal. As for the dishes, not so much that I could remember.
Bale Raos had opened its branch in Jakarta in Kebayoran Baru area. The atmosphere was different than that in Yogya. Very ordinary. And still, there was nothing special about the main dishes, although it was written in the menu, that this dish was the favorite of this Sultan and that dish was the favorite of other Sultan. However, the traditional desserts were very very very good. Will be back for the desserts.
Categories:
Javanese, Traditional
Address:
Jl. Suryo No. 15
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan
Telp: +62 739 5785
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Our Order and Price Range:
Date of Visit:
April 19, 2014. Dinner with Maga and Andy Jamie
Ketoprak Ciragil
Karena tempatnya yang relatif sempit dan susah untuk mencari tempat parkir, saya belum pernah makan di warung Ketoprak Ciragil ini. Biasanya saya meminta sopir saya untuk membelinya dan makan di rumah. Ketoprak paling enak yang pernah saya makan hingga hari ini.
Categories:
Betawi food, Street Hawker.
Address:
Jl. Ciragil II No 24
Blok Q. Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Price Range:
Rp 13.000,- – Rp 15.000,-
Date of Visit:
Never, only bought for to go
Eid al-Fitri Dinner at Le Gran
Lontong (rice cake). opor ayam (Javanese chicken curry), dendeng balado (crispy sliced meat), sambal goreng ati (liver in spicy coconut milk), egg and chayote
Idul Fitri was not complete without a dish of “Lontong and Opor Ayam” (rice cake and Javanese chicken curry). As long as I could remember, my mom and my sisters in Yogya always prepared this dish to celebrate the holiday. Since my mom had passed away earlier this year, and I had travelled to Yogya so many times within the last three months, I decided to celebrate the holiday in Jakarta. Without forsaking Lontong and Opor, of course.
After calling several hotels and asking them if they had lontong and opor ayam in their restaurants’ menu, finally I, Maga, Junior, Meina, and Widya went to Hotel Gran Mahakam’s coffee shop, known as Le Gran. The Lontong Mahakam that we had, although it was different from what we normally had in our big family’s home in Yogya, was excellent. In addition, we also had a chance to taste other dishes too, such as seafood steamboat, sushi, prata and curry and the delicious melted chocolate cake. I would like also to mention here, that the waitress who served us was really helpful. Seldom we met such a dedicated buffet restaurant attendant who would go a long way to offer you a dish and get it for you. Good Job.
Categories:
Indonesian, International Food
Address:
Le Gran
Hotel Gran Mahakam
Jl. Mahakam I No. 6.
Blok M
Jakarta – 12130
Telp: +62 21 720 9966
E-mail: info@granmahakam.com
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 250.000,- – Rp 400.000,-/person
Date of Visit:
August 19, 2012. Dinner with Maga, Junior, Meina and Widya.
Our Orders and the Prices:
Dinner Eid al-Fitri Buffet Rp. 258.000,-/person
Lychee Ice Tea Rp. 45.000,-
Fresh Orange Juice Rp. 65.000,-
Fresh Lime Juice Rp. 55.000,-
Aqua Rp 25.000,-
Jun Njan: Always Remember The Roots
To break the last day of fasting, I, Maga, Junior, Meina & Widya went to Jun Njan Seafood Restaurant at Gandaria City. The place was rather packed with families missing their maids who had gone home to their villages for “Lebaran”. In spite of the long wait for the food to be served, and the absent of garnishes, the food remained delicious as usual. The oyster sauced crab was still the best. So was the hot and salted fried squit. The third generation who managed several Jun Njan restaurants seemed doing very well in maintaining the old recipes and family’s value of Always Remember the Roots.
Categories:
Chinese, Seafood
Address:
Ambience:
Typical Chinese Indonesian Restaurant
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 100.000,- – Rp 150.000,- / person
Date of Visit:
August 18, 2012. Dinner with Maga, Junior, Meina and Widya
Our Orders and the Prices:
Iced Tea Rp. 10.000,-
Mineral Water Rp. 8.000,-
Stean Rice Rp. 6.000,-
Water Melon Juice Rp. 20.000,-
Oyster sauced crabs
Hot and salty fried calamary
Small fried mantao
Pocai with four kind of eggs
Prawn mayonaise
Fried pigeons
Kampoeng Bangka: Pas di Lidah
Pengalamanku tentang masakan Bangka sebenarnya hanya sebatas mie Bangka dan Martabak Bangka. Jadi kunjungan ke Kampoeng Bangka ini penting untuk pembelajaran mengenai kuliner Pulau Bangka. Tidak banyak yang kuharapkan saat masuk ke restoran ini. Eh, ternyata makanannya sangat khas dan sesuai dengan lidah. Lempah Iga Daun Dondongnya mampu untuk menggugah selera. Porsinya kecil, pas untuk bersantap 2 orang.
Categories:
Indonesian, Bangka, Seafood
Address:
Jl. Panglima Polim No. 102
Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 739 2344
Ambience:
Typical Indonesian Restaurant
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 50.000,- – Rp 150.000,-
Date of Visit:
November 10, 2011, lunch with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Es Kelapa Muda Rp. 17.900,-
Es Rumput Laut Rp. 17.900,-
Teri Campur Rp. 22.500,-
Wajik Rp. 14.000,-
Convivium: Home Made Italian Restaurant
Sudah setahun Convivium memanjakan masyarakat Jakarta dengan hidangan Italia-nya di sebuah rumah yang disulap menjadi sebuah bistro di kawasan Kebayoran Baru. Rasanya benar-benar rasa Italia klasik, dengan porsi yang pas untuk ukuran perut kita. Boun Appetito!!
Categories:
Italian
Address:
Jl. Panglima Polim IX No 1
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 726 9963
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp 150.000,-
Date of Visit:
November 8, 2011, lunch with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Iced Lychee Tea Rp. 25.000,-
Lasagna Rp. 60.000,-
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
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,-
Grand Central Bulungan: No Pork, No Lard
Ayam Goreng Hong Kong - Rp 120.000,-
Salah satu menu andalan Grand Central ini adalah Ayam Goreng Hong Kong. Sayang sekali, pada waktu kunjungan kami, ‘Ayam Goreng Hong Kong’-nya terlalu asin. Untung Sapi Lada Hitamnya begitu enak dan empuk.
Categories:
Chinese food, Dim Sum, Sea Food.
Address:
Jl. Bulungan Raya No. 22
Jakarta
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 726 0089
Ambience:
—
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 50.000 – Rp 100.000,- per person
Date of Visit:
July 7, 2011, dinner with P. Soehedi, Agung Soehedi, Iin Soehedi, Yoez Soehedi, Meina, Ipunk, Widya, Fira, Farras, Azmi, Wowo
Our Orders and the Prices:
Ayam Goreng Hong Kong Rp. 120.ooo,-
Udang Mayonais Rp. 86.250,-
Sapi Lada Hitam Rp. 135.000,-
Kepiting Lada Hitam RP. 180.000,-
Tomiau 3 Telor Rp. 105.000,-
Nasi Goreng Ayam Rp 35.000,-
Cumi ala Singapore Rp. 90.000,-
Udang Lapis Wijen Rp. 86.250,-
Ikan Malas Rp. 190.000,-
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