Going for Something Bold? Try MIE ACEH LOBSTER.
You know the phrase ‘A picture’s worth a thousand words’ right? Tell me how much you see from this pic on the right:
Read More…The Chinese Congee Battle: Bubur Angke vs. Bubur Mangga Besar I
There are lots of Chinese congee restaurant in Jakarta, from the ones we see regularly at the shopping malls, to the ones located hidden and renowned only if you ask the elder locals. The only places I've been to up until now are: Bubur Angke, Bubur Mabes (Mangga Besar), Bubur Sanki and Bubur Kwang Tung Pecenongan (for the latter two I don’t have the material yet so let’s save it for another round).
Read More…Imperial Lamian Grand Indonesia: Finally, Something Worth Eating at Malls.
How often do you go to the mall (in this case one of the largest mall in Jakarta: Grand Indonesia) and find yourself wasting time by being so indecisive over choosing just where to eat?
Read More…HolyGyu Opening Night: Ready to Ko(BE) Indulged?
Start small, start right now.
That phrase coming out from Chef Afit and his wife Lucy Wiryono, is probably the best applicable mantra if you’re thinking to start your own food startup.
Read More…Poke Grill: Japanese Grill All The Way.
Poke Grill is the 5th establishment under Poke Group, the company that owns all-Poke brands including Poke Sushi & Poke Express. Located at Rukan Permata Senayan, it occupies quite a small space to accommodate only 30-40ish guests. It has this typical Japanese ambiance hinted with wooden décor and an indoor open-kitchen concept, so you can see the whole grilling process.
Read More…Sulaiman Restaurant: A Peek of Xinjiang Cuisine from the Chinese Muslims in Jakarta
The name sounds ordinary. “Sulaiman Restaurant. Chinese Muslim.” I mean, in Indonesia it’s not that uncommon to have halal Chinese cuisine, right? But this time it surprises me. This was no ordinary Chinese cuisine and it was actually my first time experiencing Xinjiang cuisine. I remembered how excited I was, when I saw their neon bright signage along with both Chinese and Arabian font:
Read More…Eating Korean Chickens Never Been This Fun. Have You Tried "JEANS CHILLI CHICKEN" in Gandaria City?
This is a long pending event coverage but I feel like I should share about this particular restaurant. It started when RMJ (RumahMakanJakarta.com) invited me to their first gathering few months ago – that was when I found out about Jeans Chilli Chicken ..
Read More…Another Noodle Craze: Mee Kepang at The Foundry 8
.... Anyway, so I’ve heard about this new noodle joint close by SCBD (Sudirman Central Business District) area, named ‘Mee Kepang’. Curiosity brought me, again, through Twitter, so I decided to give it a try. They claimed to serve fresh homemade noodles, a typical noodle called ‘Bakmi Karet’, literally means ‘rubber noodle’ because of its chewiness.
E&O: Will Meyrick's Latest Venture in Jakarta.
Rule #1: When Chef Will Meyrick invites you to a private dinner, saying 'No' means that you're going to miss one hell of an awesome night.
Rule #2: There is no such thing as rule #2, dear. It's an inescapable statement.
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Travelicious 1st Anniversary: Gathering at Suka Suki FX
When I first heard about Travelicious, I immediately thought that it’s definitely a travel-related website. So when a friend of mine gave me the invitation to their gathering, I really thought I would meet travelers’ community. Well no, I was wrong. Owned by Panorama Group, one of the leading company on tours & traveling industry, Travelicious is a daily-deals website covering travel & leisure, hotel, F&B, even beauty, entertainment and relaxation activities. Much similar to other ‘big players’, the flow is pretty much simple: First you have to become a member, choose the deal you would like to purchase, and finally print to redeem it. Boom. Cheap and easy.
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