Kareueus

Still from my past archive, now we are heading to the rainy city, Bogor =).. So, it was a lunch on our way to Puncak from Jakarta. My friend that live in Bogor brought us to Sundanese restaurant called "Kareueus". Kareueus is sundanese language means "proud".

The main entrance

Wilujeng Sumping, another sundanese language, means "Welcome"

The menu book. Simple yet extensive. As you can see, the price is not too high or overpriced.

They gave us compliment, yeay!! It's rare for sundanese restaurant giving such compliment like this. It was fried taro with Bangkok style sambal. Unique!

 

Cumi Goreng Kareueus (Kareueus Fried Squid) (30k++). Nothing special about the dish. Standard taste but not bad and standard presentation. However, the squid was so tender.

Rating: 7.0/10 




Sop Ikan Gurame - Large (Carp Soup) (75k++). I always prefer the fish to be fried or grill but the soup here is a must a try! The soup was clear yet fragrant and fresh. Thanks to tomatoes and basil leaves there =). We can choose either the fish to be fried first or not. Believe me, opt the fried one, so it gave us texture and richer flavour. Top notch!!

Rating: 8.5/10


 

Tahu Isi (Fried Stuffed Tofu) (15k++). Just an ordinary battered fried tofu stuffed with vegetables, such as carrot, cabbage, and bean sprout. Not bad though.

Rating: 7.0/10




Tempe Goreng (Fried Soybean Cake) (8.5k++). Four pieces fried tempe and some kremesan (the crunchy battered) on top of it. Nothing special, but rich of protein =)

Rating: 7.0/10



To be honest I really surprise with the fish soup. I never expect the soup was so rich and savoury. Try it readers!! =D


Kareueus
JL. Siliwangi No. 127
Bogor 16142
(0251) 8315865

Otel Lobby

What is the best thing after we had almost-crazy overtime work for a month..? Of course, EATING something DELICIOUS..!!

Fortunately, the Boss has decided to treat us some delicate dinner to appreciate our hard work..Yeayy..!!

So, I was appointed to make a shortlist of restaurant and it finally came up with Otel Lobby (ssstt, I made the shortlist of restaurant that I had never visited..so it's a good deal for me.. *grin* )

 


Located near Epicentrum Walk, Kuningan, we can directly see the neon-glowing written Otel Lobby. You won't miss the sign, it's big.

  

They separate the menu books between food and drinks. Please see their website ( http://otellobby.com/inside.php?m=menu&p=menu ) for the complete list of the menu.

   

Tenderloin something (175k++)..Sorry I forgot the name, since this is not my order. I asked my friend whether it's good or not..and they said it's really good..Hmm, I should've a bit  >_<

 

Beef Wellington (140k++). I have read many review about Otel Lobby and they always included Beef Wellington in it..maybe because there is not many restaurants offer this menu. Plus, I also read some articles about the diffulties to prepare it. Plus, my friend told me about Hell's Kitchen and Gordon Ramsay when made this dish. Plus, I also never tried this before..hehehe..so many plus plus yaa.. The beef came up with a plate of mashed potato. The mashed potato was so smooth and fragrant. I ordered the meat to be cooked medium and it came nice. The meat was juicy, but too bland for my liking.

Rating : 7.3/10

 

After we finished the dinner, a foreigner (maybe one of their chef) came to our table. He brought something smoky and some rice crispy snacks. I'm not sure if it was after service or something, but it was very interesting. He dipped the rice snacks into the smoky water (liquid dry ice) and gave us one by one. Very unique. Cold and sweet. He told us the
snack's name, it called "Dragon's Breath". 




So that's why he called it Dragon's Breath. Blow it after we ate and woosshh..smoke came out of our mouth. Pretty cool ya? =D
(Picture explanation : my friend, Aldi, (quite) fat and (quite) funny guy..hahahah..)

 
I think Otel Lobby offered us a semi-fine dining style. So do not expect a big and a lot portion meal. As I saw that night, my friends' orders also came up with medium portion size.

However, the ambience quite cozy and cool. Must be another dashing place to meet some friends, chit-chat, and dating of course.


Note : the price might be different, since I visit the place last year


Otel Lobby
The Annex Building of Bakrie Tower Southgate Entrance
JL. Epicentrum Tengah, Kuningan
Jakarta 12940
(021) 29941324

Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang Puas Hati

Aarggh..it's been a long time since I wrote the last posting. Of course, I'm still doing my culinary journey and I hope I can post my experiences periodically.

And here is the posting abut Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang which I tried maybe around 2 years ago =P  

Nasi uduk (uduk rice) is Indonesian traditional food, made by rice which cooked with spices and coconut milk. So it's fragrant and savoury. There're a lot of nasi uduk sellers in Jakarta and the famous Kebon Kacang is really one stop place for nasi uduk lovers =D

The place we're came called "Puas Hati". A friend treated us to celebrate her birthday..yeay!

  

 

They served a small piece of nasi uduk wrapped with banana leaf. Must take a lot pieces for those with big appetite ya :p ..The rice is tasty and fragrant. A well-made Jakarta style nasi uduk.



Look at the yellowy fried chicken =9 *drooling*




Shrimp satay and tripe (babat) to make your nasi uduk complete

 

*Woopss..a fast hand*  Fried tofu, tempe (soybean cake) and sambal kacang (peanut chili sauce) are never failing us


A nice nasi uduk experience..yumm!! So sorry I didn't know the price, but I think it won't make you take a loan =P

*Overall rating : 7.9/10*

Nasi Uduk Puas Hati

Jl. Kebon Kacang I No. 63

Tanah Abang

Central Jakarta

Ikkudo Ichi

It was an after rain afternoon on Saturday, 15 December 2012 and because of I have to attend my friend's wedding in Bogor, I stranded in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area...ehh?? So long story, so just cut the crap and here we go Ikkudo Ichi..!!

Another family brought us delicious ramen and heat up the ramen war in Jakarta..Ikkudo Ichi it is..

What a luck, since the two branches are far from my place, I could try the ramen in their first shop in PIK (they have the second branch in Pesanggrahan area)..More luckier, I was treated by my ex-manager..Yippiee!!

 

This is my first time playing around PIK, so I don't really know the direction of the place..hehe..They have a big banner and wooden exterior at the outside of the shop. Seems cozy.

  

The ambience inside. We came around 5.00 p.m., so there's not too crowded. The place quite spacious and we can see the kitchen through the glass. They also have space on second floor.



They also have a space near the outside and the place turned more packed in the evening.



The menu book. Simple yet informative.

 

Gyoza. Sorry that I don't really know the exact price. The gyoza tasted well and savory. The filling is pork (I think) and perfectly cooked. Just nice for me.

Rating: 7/10



Again, sorry I don't know the exact name and price, because those are not ordered by me. I too busy with ramen choosing..haha.. I think this grilled pork with garlic sauce and minced scallion. Look so tempting, right..? Yess..they are so tasty.. I love the garlic hint and the meat are so tender. Yumm!!

Rating: 8.5/10



Buta Signature (37.5k++). The main actor of the evening. A pork ramen with original soup. The broth was so tasty. I add crushed garlic to strengthen the taste and it became wonderful.
I have to say (or type =P) that I must compare the taste with Ikkousha since they have same genre of taste (Hakata or Fukuoka style, I think). For me, Ikkudo's ramen is less-oily and more mild than Hakata (strong yet mild taste, as refer to cigarette advertisement =P) and the cha-su (pork meat) more tasty than Hakata..my friend agree with this..hehe..

Rating: 8.6/10

Until now, I still can't choose which is the best between my best 4 ramen shop (please refer to this link: http://the-erlicious.blogspot.com/2012/12/hakata-ikkousha-one-who-beats-drum-of.html ) because they are so delicious..hahahaha...

Again, I have to compare Ikkudo and Ikkousha since they have similar taste-stream and price range and I can't wait for their face-to-face battle, since Ikkousha will open their shop in PIK, exactly opposite of Ikkudo..wooowww!!!


Ikkudo Ichi
Ruko Crown Golf, Blok D No.2 - 3
Jl. Pantai Indah Kapuk
North Jakarta
(021) 96628677

Hakata Ikkousha - The One Who Beats the Drum of Ramen War

Ramen war is in the air, guys..!! And I think this place is the first who beats the drum...
I believe people see this opportunity and ramen becomes a hype now..Yeayy!!

Their first shop at Muara Karang is always full and packed with customer..
We came around 11.30 a.m. and fortunately we have our seats immediately. What a luck, because 15 minutes late means long queue outside.

So, let's slurpp..!!

The ambience inside. Packed with customers (and waiters). Simple Japanese design with red and black influence. Look at the Japanese there. I wonder whether he is the executive chef..haha..

Pork Special Ramen (+/- 38k++)

Ikkousha serves Hakata ramen style. I search on Wikipedia and got an info that the ramen originates from Hakata district of Fukuoka city in Kyushu. It has a rich, milky, pork-bone (tonkotsu) broth, non-curly and resilient noodles. Yeah, they have them all. The soup is rich and fully-flavoured. I wonder if they cooked the soup over the night. The pork (cha-su) topping quite nice and half boiled tamago (egg) will never fail me.

Rating: 8.6/10

Shin-men, Marutama, Ikkousha and Ikkudo (which I will post later) are the best 4 ramen shop I have tried. In my last posting, I said that Marutama is the best and now I confused..hahaha...But if we consider for the price, Ikkousha and Ikkudo will receive point higher. However, Marutama's noodle is still the best for me..

So let's enjoy the war and being satisfied..!! =)


Hakata Ikkousha
Jl. Muara Karang 85
North Jakarta
(021)66670588

Siomay Pink @ Jakarta Car Free Day

Jakarta is really a heavy-polluted city. Maybe there are tons of CO2 spread in the air everyday. Fortunately, Jakarta's local government has started Jakarta Car Free Day (JCFD) campaign and now it held every Sunday, every week..Yeayy..!!

So, what is good about JCFD beside the sport or jogging thing..? Of course their street food..!

After being prohibited for several times (maybe because the trash), they could sell the food again and everyone happy I think =)

It was a beautiful morning when I jogged and noticed somethink pink near Tosari busway stop.

"Aha..!! Is that the famous 'Siomay Pink'?" So I just stopped by and try my curiousity..

As I saw in the TV, I'm not sure if this is the right Siomay Pink, although the 'abang' dressed very well in pink and so many pink accessoris on his bike..[sorry, I didn't take any picture =( ]

What makes me unsure is there was no crowded around and people prefer to eat at other places..It's weird for such a big name..

So, I still bought it and ordered 2 siomay and 1 otak-otak..

"How much?" I said.. "Rp27,000", he replied...Oh motherrr God!! Now I know why there is no crowded around..

I tried them at my place and my expectation really really high..

So...to be honest the taste was good..not that really good..but good  *____*

For Rp9,000/each, the siomay is a good example of overpriced thing..

I regret I will buy again this Siomay Pink and I don't think this is the original and famous one..

The 2 Siomay and 1 Otak-otak



Kedai Sate Babi Krekot

Another satay posting.. This time is for pork satay at Pecenongan area.. And we've got one of the famous : Krekot...



It located across from Alila Hotel.. Very easy to find..



We ordered three kinds of satay: meat (@4k-4.5k), skin (@2.5k-3k), and liver (@4k-4.5k) [sorry, I don't really remember the exact price].. They tasted okay for me.. But I much prefer the liver.. It soft and delicate..
*Rating: 7.0/10*

The condiment is only sweet soy sauce, cucumber cuts, and serundeng.. I'd prefer peanut for the sauce.. I don't really keen on this type.. 

We ordered Bakut Sayur Asin (I'm not sure about the english).. @20k/half portion.. Can't complain.. Just another okay..
*Rating: 7.0/10*

Honestly, I expect more from them.. They should improve the taste..


Kedai Sate Babi Krekot
Jl. Pecenongan (across from Alila Hotel)
Central Jakarta