Nov, 09 2009
Fat Burger
Posted by jeny at 12:41 PM
A new burger joint called Fat Burger has just opened in Plaza Indonesia Extension. It's a franchise from the US. We went there several weeks ago and ordered their smallest set menu which includes burger (without additional egg/beef bacon), fries and soft drink. It costs us close to 60K. The taste was actually not bad as they claimed to use high quality beef for its patties. However, as it's quite pricey, I think I still prefer the good old Burger King :)

Fat Burger

Fat Burger
Plaza Indonesia Extension Level 5 Unit 03-04A
Jakarta
ph. +62(21) 310 7540
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Rating: 1.8/5 (5 votes cast)
Nov, 04 2009
Ayam Taliwang Rinjani
Posted by jeny at 11:15 AM
This seller was formerly known as Ayam Taliwang Rosidi and used to be located at Pesanggrahan street near Nasi Gandul restaurant. However, they've moved to a building next to Pesanggarahan flyover. The place is quite hard to find. The easiest way to go there is by following the road to the new food hall (it was a ranch market before) and then turning left to Pesanggrahan. One day, during Lebaran holiday week, we went there for lunch, and luckily they had just opened. I ordered the set menu which consists of rice plus grilled Lomboknese spicy chicken complete with it chili sauce and plecing kangkung and teh botol. It was still as good as I remembered. The service is a bit slow, but it was understandable since it was still in Lebaran mode. :)

Ayam Taliwang Rinjani

Ayam Bakar Taliwang Rinjani
Jl. Pesanggrahan No.20
Meruya Utara - West Jakarta
ph. 08176760586
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Rating: 3.2/5 (4 votes cast)
Oct, 15 2009
Mandarin Chicken Rice
Posted by jeny at 3:30 PM
Our next stop is a small restaurant perched at the front of PX Pavillion's restaurant alley. It's so tiny that 20 people would be enough to crowd the place. As the name suggests, Mandarin Chicken Rice only sells chicken rice. So we ordered a portion of Hainam chicken rice 28K. At first, I underestimated this place since good hainanese chicken rice is not easy to find, but it was surprisingly good. The steamed chicken was delicious with generous portion. The Hainam rice also tasted good. I think we'll be back to this place whenever I crave good chicken rice but to lazy too cook :)

Mandarin Chicken Rice

Mandarin Chicken Rice
PX Pavilion @ The St. Moritz
Puri Indah
West jakarta
ph. +62(21) 5835 8587
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Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)
Sep, 29 2009
Lenggok Betawi
Posted by jeny at 8:24 AM
Right after Bu Kris, we drove to PIK area in order to sample sup buntut (oxtail soup) in a restaurant that is highly recommended by one of our friends. Lenggok Betawi is located near the famous Leko & Tekko restaurants, but the situation was much less hectic. So we went inside and ordered: nasi uduk 5K, nasi gurih 5.5K, buntut balado 27.5K, sup buntut 27.5K and sate urat 15.5K. Overall, the dishes were quite good, I like their nasi uduk & sop buntut. Their buntut bakar was also not bad. We'll be back to try their other menus.

Lenggok Betawi

Lenggok Betawi
Rukan Cordoba Blok b no.8
jl.Marina Indah,Bukit Golf Mediterania,Pantai Indah Kapuk
North Jakarta
ph.56983673
lenggokbetawi@yahoo.com
  • Currently 4/5
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Rating: 4/5 (3 votes cast)
Sep, 26 2009
Warung Bu Kris
Posted by jeny at 5:38 PM
For the past several weeks, we've been going to a number of restaurants that seem to have invaded Jakarta with their penyet menus. This one is also one of the well-known names from Surabaya. I've heard several friends raving about the restaurant, so one weekend, we decided to try Warung Bu Kris for lunch. The restaurant is quite spacious and they offer many variations on penyet menus. Besides ayam penyet, they also have iga penyet. So we ordered: iga penyet 22.5K, ayam penyet paha 13K, 1 penyet komplit kecil (ayam penyet, tahu & tempe penyet + bakwan) 31K, with es cao 5K, es lemon soda jumbo 9K. The service was quite good and we didn't have to wait too long for our orders. SC's iga penyet was delicious, tender and the sambal is not spicy at all as he requested. My penyet komplit was also satifying. The sambal was spicy, but not as spicy as the ones at Tekko or Leko. I was also quite surprised to find that bakwan is actually what I know as bakso (meat ball), not some meat/prawn/vegetables fritter. Overall, it was a delightful meal and we're looking foward to visit this place again :)

Warung Bu Kris

Warung Bu Kris
Special Penyet
Jl. Pluit Permai Raya No.10 North Jakarta
ph. +62(21) 6693926, 0817767163

Jl. Fatmawati Raya No.37D South Jakarta
ph. +62(21) 75900802, 7509123, 0817767153
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Rating: 4.6/5 (5 votes cast)
Sep, 11 2009
Warung Leko
Posted by jeny at 7:29 AM
The next day, we returned to the same row of shophouses in PIK, wanting to try other restaurants in the area. Our first stop was Bakmi Tan, which wasn't successful (23K for a bowl of so so wonton noodle) :( After that, I insisted to go to Warung Leko. As the weather wasn't too hot, we chose to sit outside and ordered a portion of Iga Penyet (spicy) 25K with es cincao 5K and es susu tarik 5.5K. It didn't take too long for our orders to arrive. From the looks of it, Leko's portion size is more generous than Tekko's. The meat was also tender, but Leko uses less spice so we can still taste the meat's flavor. The chili was bearable this time, but that's because I don't have enough courage to order the super hot chili sauce :D. Overall, we liked this place better than Warung Tekko.

Warung Leko

Warung Leko
Spesialis : Iga Sapi Penyet
Pantai Indah Kapuk
Ruko Cordoba F-19 (pindahan dari F-11)
ph. +62(21) 97797707
  • Currently 4.4/5
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Rating: 4.4/5 (9 votes cast)
Sep, 09 2009
Warung Tekko
Posted by jeny at 4:35 AM
2 weeks ago, we went to Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) to try the famous iga penyet. We arrived at the row of shophouses across PIK's Waterboom just around lunch time. There are two restaurants specializing in Iga Penyet at the area: Warung Tekko and Warung Leko. Both have the same outdoor and indoor seating, both have the same typeface & style on their logo, and both were crowded. So we decided to try Warung Tekko first.

Warung Tekko

We chose the indoor seating as it's still hot outside. The waitress who took the order called me tante :(( Anyway, We ordered a portion of Iga Penyet (super pedas) 25K, Lidah Sapi Penyet (tidak pedas) 15K, Terong Penyet with two portions of rice. The meal came not long after we ordered. They looked appetizing and the portions were moderate. My super hot and spicy ribs, tasted heavenly. The meat was tender and the "super pedas" moniker was not kidding. It tasted so hot that I actually had tears in my eyes. SC's ox tounge was also satisfying. Next, we will try the Iga Penyet next door. :)

Warung Tekko
Ruko Cordoba Blok F No.11
Bukit Golf Mediterania
Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta
ph. +62(21) 92232621, 56983499
  • Currently 3.2/5
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Rating: 3.2/5 (13 votes cast)
Aug, 21 2009
Sate Jaya Agung
Posted by jeny at 8:54 AM
2 weeks ago, we tried this restaurant at the junction of Wahid Hasyim and Sabang street. Jaya Agung seems to be quite popular because everytime we passed the area, it was jammed with people. Actually, we've dined here early last year and came away unimpressed. But so many people couldn't be all wrong, could they? So we decided to give it a second try. We ordered 1/2 portion of mutton satay 14K, 1/2 portion of chicken satay 7K and a bowl of gulai kambing (mutton cooked in coconut milk soup and spices) 13K. The verdict? We're still unimpressed and this time, it's even worse than our previous experience. The satay meat felt cold and tough, some were even undercooked, while the bland peanut sauce added nothing to the overall taste. The gule kambing was no better. It was thin and watery with too much fat. I guess this is the last time we go to this place. :(

Sate Jaya Agung

Jaya Agung
Masakan Khas Jawa Timur
Jl. Wahid Hasyim No.56C
Sabang - Central Jakarta
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Rating: 2/5 (4 votes cast)
Mar, 21 2009
Tabona
Posted by jeny at 6:28 PM
Tabona is one of our must visit places whenever we went to Medan. This time, my family and I have lunch there before we went to Parapat for a two-day trip. The place was crowded when we arrived as it was lunch time. I've spotted some changes since our last visit. They are now placing chairs and parasols on the sidewalks outside the restaurant. We chose to sit outside and ordered our meals. I ordered a portion of bihun kari ayam. The taste is as delicious as it has always been. I've tried in vain to find a place in Jakarta serving bihun kari ayam that tasted this good. The chicken was tender, the soup was rich and tasty. I also liked the addition of chicken blood in the meal. You can count on me returning here again on my next trip to Medan.

tabona

Tabona
Jl. Mangkubumi simpang Jl. Wajir (In front of Brastagi Fruit Market)
Medan
North Sumatra

  • Currently 4.5/5
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Rating: 4.5/5 (4 votes cast)
Mar, 09 2009
Sop Kambing Kumango
Posted by jeny at 5:33 PM
One of the food places we wanted to visit during our time in Medan is Sop Kambing Kumango, so on the first night we're in Medan, we asked Sisca to take us there. The place is located in Jl. Kumango. It was very crowded when we arrived. The patrons were ethnically diverse as we saw chinese, indonesian & indians sitting there enjoying their dishes and I thought this must be good. We ordered a portion of sop kambing to share. The sop kambing (mutton soup) tasted very rich & delicious. There was no hint of that distinct mutton smell in the meat & soup. The meat was very tender, I thought it must be cooked several hours in spices to reach this kind of taste & texture. The price was not cheap, but it was worth my every cent :)
Sop Kambing Kumango

Sop Kambing Kumango
Jl. Kumango
Medan
Operating hours : 07.00PM - 10.00PM (closed on Monday)
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Rating: 4/5 (3 votes cast)
Mar, 06 2009
Gyu-Kaku
Posted by jeny at 10:52 AM
Written by Venny Ng from The Sanctuary
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On our last night in Jakarta, I managed to persuade my parents to treat us out at Gyu-kaku, the odd Japanese/Korean barbecue place serving grilled parts of wagyu beef. We picked their Pacific Place outlet. We entered the dark foyer to rows of booth and opted for one of them for privacy although the main dining room looks airier and brighter.

I love the intimate décor, which plays with spot lighting and dark wood. The restaurant was smoke-free too despite boasting an authentic charcoal barbecue on each table because their machine sucked the air from beneath the charcoal bucket instead of from the above. It worked. I didn't smell like smoked beef after dinner.
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Rating: 4/5 (3 votes cast)
Nov, 30 2008
Ketupat Gorengan Bang Alex
Posted by jeny at 5:33 AM
This gorengan is my newest favorite dish. It's located on jalan Panjang near Bumbu Desa restaurant. Its appearance is nothing like the gorengan we usualy eat as afternoon snack. This dish consists of beef offal (daging, babat, iso, paru, urat, torpedo, etc.) cooked in coconut milk in a huge wok. It is very tasty and usually served with Betawi style ketupat sayur or nasi uduk. I prefer the ketupat sayur more since it's quite sweet and nicely balanced the savory gorengan. If you want it to be more spicy, try adding some of their peanut chilli sauce. To me it tasted perfect. :)

Gorengan Betawi

Ketupat Gorengan Bang Alex
Jalan Panjang (near Honda showroom & Bumbu Desa)
Kebon Jeruk - West Jakarta
Opening Hours : 06:00PM- 24:00PM
  • Currently 5/5
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Jun, 28 2008
Sate Pak Rebing
Posted by jeny at 8:57 AM
Last Month, after reading the third edition of Kuliner 'Ke Bogor Yuk!' series, I went to Bogor to try several dishes mentioned in the book. We arrived at Bogor around lunch time, so we decided to have lunch first. Our destination is Sate Pak Rebing near Empang area. The place is impossible to find if you're not familiar with the location as there's no signboard and it's hidden in a small alley. Luckily, we had some of the book writers to guide us. When we arrived, they've already ordered several portions of mutton satay and clear mutton soup. The gule was already sold out, so we only ordered the soup. The satay looks different from the mutton satays I've eaten before. It is cut in cubes and there's no visible grill marks or hints of sweet soy sauce on the satay. Although it looked undercooked, my friend explained that it is a cicurug style satay. Surprisingly, the taste was amazing, the meat was very tender, no prengus smell. It's accompanied by a plate of simple peanut sauce with sweet soy sauce. Add some chilli sauce and acar to the mix, it tasted very delicious. The soup was also not bad, although SC complained that they've put too much pepper in it. Overall, it was a very fullfilling lunch, and we still have so many meal to sample. oh no!

Sate Pak Rebing

Sate Pak Rebing
Jl. Ariawinata (d/h Jl. Mesjid) No. 17
RT.02/02, Empang - South Bogor
ph. +62(251) 382104
hp. +62(817)900 8998
  • Currently 3.5/5
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Rating: 3.5/5 (2 votes cast)
Jan, 19 2008
Kenny Roger's Roaster
Posted by jeny at 6:18 PM
Kenny Rogers Roaster

Two weeks ago, we visited Kenny Roger's Roaster. Apparently, this restaurant once operated in Jakarta during the early 90s but then closed down. So when it opened again next to Kem Chick in Pacific Place, we went there to try their 1/4 Chicken Meal with original/black pepper sauce 39.9K. The chicken comes with 3 choices of side dishes (I chose the savoury rice, potato with garlic & parsley and mixed fruit) and home-made muffin (3 choices : chocolate raisin, banana raisin & vanilla) with ice lemon tea (refill) 14.9K. The service was quite speedy (can this place be categorized as a fast food restaurant?). Overall the meal was not bad, although SC said that he'd prefer Q than this one. The portion is big. I can hardly finish my muffin so we had to ask the waiter to provide a doggy bag. :)
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Rating: 2.8/5 (4 votes cast)
Oct, 20 2007
Bihun Bebek Beijing
Posted by jeny at 12:23 PM
Last Friday, we're planning to have dimsum with some friends at Ah Yat, but when we arrive at the Golden Boutique Hotel around lunch time, it was filled with people, and the waiter outside the restaurant informed us that the Dimsum menus were already sold out. We decided to go to ITC Mangga Dua and have our lunch there instead. Since it was 2 days before Eid-ul Fitri, some of the eateries there were closed. Fortunately, we found a place called Bihun Bebek Beijing that was still open. We got a table and started to eat everything put in front of us as we were very hungry. There were bakso ikan & talas goreng, 4 packs of tape singkong @3K, 6 portions of bihun bebek @26K, 2 portions of nasi kari, 1 roti cane + kari kambing 20K, 2 portions of rujak @15K, 10 glasses of liang teh. Overall, the meal was delicious, but we were quite shocked when we paid as it was quite pricey. I don't know whether this was because the coming Eid-ul Fitri made the raw materials expensive or because this place does have a higher price tags.

Bihun Bebek Beijing

Bihun Bebek Beijing
ITC Mangga Dua Lt.1 A No.10-11
Jakarta
ph. +62(21) 6016441
  • Currently 4/5
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Jun, 04 2007
Liyen
Posted by jeny at 5:00 PM
Visited this restaurant for dinner several weeks ago, This place was an Old Chinese Restaurant located at Kota served authentic Chinese Cuisine especially Hakka Cuisine. Their 'Udang telor Asin' is one of my all time favorite dishes, but since it was too expensive, this time we didn't order that. We order one of Liyen's signature dishes besides 'udang telor asin' is 'Ayam Garam' (salted chicken), 'Babi Hong' (kiu nyuk), sapo seafood, fish soup and noodles. Overall the meal was good, Their 'ayam garam' was so delicious, their 'babi hong' was delicious but still not as good as the one from Angke Restaurant, and if you didn't order 'udang telor asin', you'll be surprised to find that this place was indeed quite affordable :)

Li Yen

Liyen Restaurant
Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Jl. Asemka Raya no. 168A
Jakarta Kota 11110

ph. +62(21) 693 0108 - 693 0208
fx. +62(21) 693 0189
  • Currently 5/5
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Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)
May, 10 2006
Ayam Goreng Single Borobudur
Posted by jeny at 1:13 PM
This place was very recommended by SC, he took me there last weekend for dinner :) its located on "Kaki Lima" not far from Sunter Mall, there's lots of interesting food stall there. I notice that most of it were from Pontianak food. Ayam Goreng Single Borobudur offer their delicious and crispy fried chicken, plus other gorengan like : tempe goreng, tempe bacem, tahu goreng, usus goreng (one of their speciality) served with a plate of kremesan ayam, nasi uduk plus a very hot sambal terasi.
Ayam Goreng Single Borobudur

Ayam Goreng / Bakar
Single Borobudur (SB)
 Cabang Pademangan
Jl. Sunter Agung Utara Blok F.20 No.12
Jakarta

ph. (021) 682873
hp. (0816) 1673573
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Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)
Dec, 14 2005
Ayam Bakar Ganthari
Posted by jeny at 7:36 PM
I went to "Ayam Bakar Ganthari" near sarinah after the movies, at first SC want to had "nasi uduk" for lunch but we couldn't found the the one he has been looking for, so we gave up and go to "Ayam Bakar Ganthari", a popular & affordable restaurant served a delicious ayam bakar. this place have so many outlet in Jakarta (see HERE).

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