Getting Lost IS Good! RM Pagi Sore Kalimalang Proved It.
Fun Fact: The last three posts – Keuken Food Festival, Gudeg Yu Nap, and including this – they all happened only in 1 day. True story.
Read More…Where to Find the Best Gudeg in Bandung. Like, the BEST.
Disclaimer: My ‘best’ might be different from your ‘best’. But if you’re curious with mine, read on.
Having lived in Bandung for 4 years during college, I never really looked up for Gudeg. True story. Because it’s not really the staple food for Sundanese, in here we would prefer Chicken Noodles (Yamin) or Siomay or Batagor instead. But when that substantial craving kicked in, usually I’d go to popular Gudeg places in Jalan Riau (R.E. Martadinata).
Read More…A Hidden Japanese Gem Called "Sumiya"
Who would have thought that in STC (Senayan Trade Center) there is an actual Japanese restaurant worth eating? Hidden among the bustle of electronics & air soft-gun shops at the Ground Floor, this is exactly where Sumiya is located. Sumiya is said to be an authentic Japanese restaurant and I’ve heard some really good praises on it in social media. But just how ‘authentic’ is authentic? I went there on some dinner time to find out.
Read More…A Thing or Two About SUPER STEAK.
I was looking at some old photos collection on my hard-drive and realized that I need to post about this favorite steak place of mine. It’s not a fancy steak restaurant, you can dress up as casual as you want and just bring your appetite, and they will take care of your meat craving. Meet SUPER STEAK.
Read More…Omakase at UMAKU, My Best Sushi Dining Experience
Omakase (お任せ) is a phrase that literally means "to entrust". Means, when you order Omakase at a Japanese restaurant, you are entrusting the chef to prepare your meal at his whim; from appetizer to dessert. He will then select the freshest local/seasonal ingredients-of-the-day and arrange them into sequence, giving you a special dining experience, featuring both hot and cold dishes that demonstrates the diversity and originality of authentic Japanese cuisine.
Read More…LOOBIE LOBSTER. They Just Know How Indonesians Prefer Their Lobsters.
Yes, to be eaten with steam rice. And something deep-fried on the side. And some addictive dipping, something like Balinese sambal matah. All in one plate. Imagine that. Now hold your saliva. And read through.
Read More…Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki, The Spiritual Food of Osaka
My series of #JapanTrip blog posts would be incomplete without mentioning Osaka, which is also known as The Gastronomics' City or The City of "Kuidaore". Kuidaore literally means "eat until you drop" or "stuff yourself until you can't eat anymore," which explains Osaka's food loving culture. (...I knew it! I see we have the same interest, Osaka.. :). Read more..
Read More…MUST EAT List When Visiting South Korea (PART 1)
I went to Seoul last year, exactly on mid April, without knowing anything about its local food except for what I used to see in Korean dramas: Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Jjajangmyeon and Tteokbokki. So when I actually came there, honestly it was like a total blast; you keep getting surprised of 'accidental food discovery', especially the things we found on the streets late at night. ...
Read More…The Most Awesome Omurice Ever
Omurice (オムライス, Omu-raisu) is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of oval-shaped fried rice, usually served with ketchup or demi-glace sauce. I've been watching this wicked omurice video since 2010 and promised myself that someday when I visit Japan I HAVE to go and try this kind of omurice.
Read More…The BEST Rack of Lamb I Ever Tasted.
Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby declare my biggest (+ most expensive) meal achievement on my previous trip to Sydney: HURRICANE'S FULL RACK OF LAMB. With chips.
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