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July 13, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Bibigo, Korean Cuisine, Pacific Place, South Jakarta, Korean Chain

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Bibigo's 1st Store in Indonesia Now Opens @Pacific Place

Filling in as replacement for Y&Y restaurant at Pacific Place Mall 4th floor, Bibigo finally opened in Jakarta in early May 2013. I was excited ever since I saw their ads in Pacific Place back in late 2012 (yes, since it's located in front of my office building so I happen to notice it almost every day). Bibigo is Korean food (K-Food) chain owned by CJ Foods, probably the biggest K-Food Company that comprises in food and food service industries for over 60 years.

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July 08, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Nasi Padang, Bekasi, Indonesian, Die Die Must Try

Category: Restaurant

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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.

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June 23, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Japanese, Sumiya, Sushi, Yakitori, South Jakarta, Die Die Must Try

Category: Restaurant

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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.

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June 23, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Steak, Super Steak, South Jakarta, Die Die Must Try

Category: Restaurant

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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.

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May 27, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Ayam Tangkap, Atjeh Rayeuk, Blang Bintang, Acehnese cuisine, South Jakarta, Indonesian

Category: Restaurant

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The Battle of "Ayam Tangkap" in Jakarta

Have you tried Acehnese cuisine? Aceh is a special region located at the northern end of Sumatra, which also denotes the westernmost province of Indonesia. Culinary-wise, Aceh is highly influenced by peranakan Malay / Arab / Indian cuisine, which translated into lots of herb & spices usage in cooking and it's mostly curry heavy like other Sumatra regions e.g. Padang. Few samples of Aceh cuisine that I could think of: Ayam Tangkap, Sambal Ganja, Mie Kepiting Aceh, Kuah Pli'u, Timphan, etc.

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May 25, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Marugame, Udon, Tempura, Japanese, Babacucu

Category: Restaurant, New Hype

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Finally, A Dedicated Udon Place in Jakarta.

Some bits of history first:

Have you heard of Babacucu.com? If you happen to be a freebie hunter you should really check them out (this is not a sponsored statement :p). It stands for "Bagi bagi cuma cuma", which literally means that this is a giveaway portal that accommodates people who wants to give something for FREE & vice versa, people who wants to look for freebies without much effort. It chooses the winner randomly (I think ~ can't figure out if they're using special philanthropy algorithm or not). It's super random, I know, haha, but think of it as testing your luck.

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May 20, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Italian cuisine, Kemang, South Jakarta

Category: Restaurant, New Hype

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Mamma Rosy, The Place to Taste Homemade Cooking of A Genuine Italian Family

We found another Italian restaurant in town! This time, it's rather interesting because it's run by Italian family along with some Indonesian partners, and based on its website, I believe the recipes that they use are hereditary since three generations. Mamma Rosy is owned by Daniel Vigone, and in case you're wondering, yes, he named the restaurant after his mom's name, Rosy, who now also acts as the house's main chef.

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May 19, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Modernist Cuisine, Molecular Gastronomy, Gastro Alley, Pantai Indah Kapuk

Category: Restaurant

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Experiencing Modernist Cuisine at Gastro Alley PIK

I rarely go to Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area because it's incredibly far, >30 kilometers away from where I live. I know it's a food paradise with dozens of restaurants trying to outshine each other along the main boulevard itself, which becomes the main thing that attracts people to come. One of the hidden gems is Gastro Alley. So when Ruby from Wanderbites who happens to know the Head Chef personally, arranged a private tasting for us to taste the newest Chef's take on modernist cuisine, I nearly jumped with joy!

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May 17, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Spanish cuisine, Tapas Movida, South Jakarta, Cipete, Pinchos, Paella

Category: Restaurant

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Tapas Movida Revisited: Another Day to Remember

It's been quite some time since my last memorable visit to Tapas Movida, an authentic Spanish restaurant in Cipete, South Jakarta. This time, few weeks ago I was contacted by its owner, Riz Bastian, to have a friendly gathering along with other bloggers as well. It was such an honor for me and I get to meet their head Chef again, Chef Manuel (whose last time I recall, he gave us a whole jug of Sangria on the house! What a great guy.)

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May 13, 2013 By: Umi Syam

Tags: Japanese, Sushi, Omakase, Umaku Duren Tiga, Die Die Must Try

Category: Restaurant

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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.