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Jalan Sudirman, Jakarta
Every day, over the years, I passed this Jakarta main street, Jalan Sudirman, to get to my office. I knew by heart the conditions of this street: the buildings on both sides of the street, every entry and exit point from fast lane to slow lane and vice versa and places where traffic jams occurred frequently. However, I rarely took time to admire how beautiful Jalan Sudirman was. This afternoon I had the opportunity to take some photos of Jalan Sudirman on my way back to the office after lunch.
The Grill: Never Fail
The Grill had been one of our favorite restaurants for several years. Since its location only two minutes walk from our office, it had been the venue for many celebrations, such as friends birthdays, our team’s special achievements or accomplishment, and reunions. Sometimes, it was just a place to eat a really good food. The food never failed us. If it wasn’t a bit pricey, maybe I would have gone there every week.
Categories:
Japanese, Grill
Address:
Midplaza 2, Lower Ground Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 10
Jakarta 10220
Telp: +62 21 570 6210, 570 6200
Ambience:
Attire:
Semi Formal
Price Range:
Rp 250.000,- – Rp 500.000,- + Service and Tax/person
Date of Visit:
August 17, 2012 with Maga and Junior
Our Orders and the Prices:
Green Tea Rp. 30.000,-
Mineral Water Rp. 18.000,-
Wakame (Seaweed) Soup Rp 52.000,-
Gohan (Rice) Rp 17.000,-
Talaga Sampireun: A Culinary Experience By The Lake
Salah satu alasan mengapa Talaga Sampireun menjadi salah satu restoran favoritku adalah pelayanannya yang cepat. Tidak peduli seberapa banyak pesanan kita dan tidak peduli seberapa ramai pengunjugnya, pesanan kita akan siap santap dalam waktu kurang dari 15 menit.
Sebagai catatan, however, pada kunjungan kami yang terakhir, rasa masakannya tidaklah seenak saat kunjungan-kunjungan kami yang lalu. Apakah Chef-nya ganti atau suatu kebetulan saja.
Categories:
Indonesian, Sundanese
Address:
Bintaro Jaya
Tangerang
Telp: +62 21
Ambience:
Outdoor. Minimal Consumption of Rp 700.00 ++ if you want a Saung
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp 100.000,-
Date of Visit:
November 5, 2011, lunch with Maga, Meina, Widya and Ipunk
Our Orders and the Prices:
Gurami Goreng Kering Rp.
Cumi Bakar Madu Rp.
Cumi Goreng Asam Manis Rp.
Kangkung Balacan Rp.
Tumis Bunga Papaya Rp.
Sate Udang Rp.
Es Kopyor Rp.
Ebaya: For a Special Occasion
To celebrate our 22nd anniversary on 11-11-11, I and my husband – just the two of us – had dinner at Ebaya at the Ritz Carlton, Pacific Place. As recommended by our waitress, we chose Cattleya Dinner Set, consisted of many beautiful dishes cooked directly in front of us. Watching our cook’s performance, I understood why cooking was considered as art.
Categories:
Japanese, Teppanyaki
Address:
The Ritz Carlton Hotel – Pacific Place
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 5797 3661
Ambience:
Attire:
Semi Formal
Price Range:
Dinner Sets: Rp 1.500.00,- – Rp 2.000.000,- + Service and Tax
Date of Visit:
November 11, 2011, Anniversary dinner with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Cattleya Dinner Set Rp 1.440.000,-
Consisted of the following dishes
Bengawan Solo: Kala Rindu Masakan Tradisional
Kala rindu makanan tradisioanal – apalagi masakan Jawa Tengah – Bengawan Solo di Hotel Grand Sahid Jaya ini bisa dijadikan salah satu pilihan. Walaupun menurut lidahku yang sudah terlatih masakan jawa, tongseng di restoran ini terlalu manis. Kalah jauh dibanding dengan tongsengnya Mas Edi di emperan jalan antara Mid Plaza dan Nugra Santana.
Categories:
Indonesian, Javanese
Address:
Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 86
Jakarta 10220
Telp: +62 21 570 4444
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp 150.000,-
Date of Visit:
October 19, 2011, lunch with Maga, Samsju, Kris, Andy and Dipha
Our Orders and the Prices:
Sop Buntut Rp. 90.000,-
Iga Asem Pedas Rp. 60.000,-
Tongseng Rp. 65.000,-
Fruit Juices Rp. 45.000,-
Iced Tea Rp. 34.000,-
Pisang Bakar Rp. 35.000,-
Air Mineral Rp. 28.000,-
Lan Na Thai: On Jakarta’s Busiest Street
You may have passed this restaurant many times and yet you don’t notice its existence. Occupaying a regular house, without parking lot and on one of the busiest street in Jakarta – behind Mandarin Hotel and German Embassy – you bound to miss this place. Fortunately, the restaurant provides valet parking service. Once you were inside the restaurant, you would be transformed to another world. Classy, Antique and tranquil. Not to mention that the food is excellent.
Categories:
Thai Cuisine
Address:
Jl. DR. Kusuma Atmaja 85
Menteng
Jakarta 10310
Indonesia
Telp: +62 21 3192 5037
Ambience:
Attire:
Formal
Price Range:
Rp 150.000,- – Rp 300.000,- / person
Date of Visit:
July 31, 2011, dinner with Maga, Junior and Stef
Our Orders and the Prices:
Mango Salad with Fish
Duck Curry
Sea Bass Chiang Mai Style
Fried Rice on Pineapple Rp. 75.000,-
Steamed Rice Rp. 10.000,-
Tom Yang Goong Rp. 60.000,- / bowl
Beef Kailan Rp. 110.000,-
Thai Iced Tea/Coffee Rp. 30.000,-
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,-
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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