D4ED - Yamagoya Ramen

Yamagoya Miso Mukashi Special Ramen


Yamagoya Chahan (Fried Rice)

A taste of authentic Japanese Noodle (Ramen) flavors, right here in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Just can't forget the rich, herbal-like flavor that's savory and a bit bitter at the same time. Testify, testify!

BJ Vadis the D4ER sampled some stuff in: (18/05/13)

Yamagoya Ramen
Mall of Indonesia 1st Floor Unit 617
Jl. Boulevard Barat - Kelapa Gading - Jakarta

For more information, visit:
http://www.yamagoya.co.jp

D4ED - The Japanese Odyssey

Sushis, sashimis, ramens... all the Japanese delights we can find in our beloved hometown of Jakarta.
Of course, taste and unique combos count! - BJ Vadis

Special Sushi Roll @ Sushi Joobu Kelapa Gading, Jakarta

Salmon Rice Bowl @ Sushi Joobu Kelapa Gading, Jakarta

Buta Kakuni Tonkotsu Ramen (Pork) @ Ramen Sanpachi (Ramen 38)

Mini Buta Kakuni Ramen @ Ramen 38 Grand Indonesia, Jakarta

Spider vs Dragon Sushi Roll @ Sushi Joobu, Jakarta

Volcano Sushi Roll @ Sushi Noobu Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta

D4ED - The Second Helpings

Kahlua Mocha @ Coffee Tree Mall of Indonesia, Jakarta (Near Angke Restaurant)

Delicacies @ HaiLam Kopitiam, West Boulevard Rd, Kelapa Gading

Complete Bali Rice Mix (Nasi Campur Bali Komplit) - Nasi Bali Grand Indonesia Food Court

Sausage & Salami Pancake @ Pancious, Jakarta

 These are the delicacies I've sampled on the second or more visit. Always seeking new combinations, and maybe, always craving for more of the same thing. BJ Vadis documenting on D4ED - Devoured Delicacies!

D4ED Oriental Original Taste!

D4ED in the Orients! A Culinary Adventure


Source
D4ED in the Orients!

Featuring the dishes we D4ED in Hong Kong, Macau and China.
Cities we visited: Guangzhou, Wuhan, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Period: Aug 24 - Sept 13, 2011

Special note:
In each city we sampled authentic Oriental Cuisine from the famed to house specialities. Especially in Wuhan, each city has its culinary taste speciality.

As I always say: If only there's a way to digitalize taste, I'll tell the world how delicious these dishes were. Just go, see and D4 them all!

D4ED! Singapore Street Food - Culinary Adventure (Slideshow)

Well, sometimes the best way to get the best of the culinary part of our travel is to try street hawker food and foodcourts, especially when visiting Singapore.
Note also that the places we chose to eat were part of our travel plan, making the most of our four days in Singapore with our budget, time and all, trying our best to heed the recommendations from websites and friends. And, we're happy to say that it's 95% full of excitement.

These photos are the samples of Singapore Street Food we "snapped and devoured" during our trip in Singapore, February 2011.

With a special note of following stalls serving exceptional food:
Hokkien Mee & Carrot Cake - Hup Kee Prawn Mee - Vivo City
Lu Mien (Deer Noodle) - Balestier Market
Herbal & Pork Noodles - Kopitiam Food Court, Lucky Plaza

Price range S$2.5-$6

To visit this album, just click:
Singapore Culinary Tour

Also check this blog for a further reference of culinary adventure in Singapore:
http://ieatishootipost.sg/

And your reference for traveling (and having great fun) in Singapore:
http://singasik.com/
http://www.yoursingapore.com

BUMBU DESA - A Culinary Review

BUMBU DESA
Jl. Boulevard Artha Gading, Jakarta
Tel. (62-21) 71499771
http://www.bumbudesa.com/

Country Culinary with a Sophisticated Display

Want a taste of the REAL Indonesian delicacy during your visit, dear tourists?
BUMBU DESA (Country Spice) is definitely a must-try.

Well, talking about my experience, I’ve tasted a very juicy and tender fried “gurami” fish, big fried cuttlefish and cuttlefish wing satay (kebab). The dried meat “gepuk” originated in Bandung was tender and tasty in every bite. The crispy lung, “bacem” tofu and “babat” didn’t quite agree with my tongue, nonetheless many like it.
The good thing is you don’t have to go all the way to the country and villages to taste the real flavor. One thing to note is the food is way too nice and clean, choicest, and nothing like found in traditional markets (imported, maybe?).
Well, you better believe it. We still can find first-grade meal from Indonesian agriculture. It’s much healthier than trying them out in villages yourself, believe me.
One thing, if your stomach doesn’t agree with spicy food, don’t try the sambal (jambalaya/chili sauce). It’s famously extra-hot from the first lick.

The atmosphere is more sophisticated than natural, and better still, it’s quite comfortable compared to dining in the open, hot night with all the CO2 in the air. If you prefer outdoor dining, you should try the Bandung branch, though.
Prices? For that kind of comfort, I’d say it’s reasonable. What do you say to Rp 40.000,- worth fried gurami and Rp 15.000,- for fried cuttlefish? It’s your call.
The service is quite unique. You select the meal you want from the stalls as you go in from the door. Some are well-done, and some must be cooked in the way you prefer. The waitress there will help you pick the food and take it to your table, giving you information as necessary (I didn’t try to ask them to explain in English, though).

Well, in short, BUMBU DESA is worth a visit. Your culinary adventure in Indonesia won’t be complete without sampling the original Indonesian delicacies here. Come!

Ratings:
Price: $ $ $ (Reasonable, value meal)
Food: * * * (Plusses and neutrals – according to my taste)
Atmosphere: * * * * (Comfy, but do try the Bandung branches)
Service: * * * (Unique, you choose the food; they’ll serve it for you)
Noise: * * * * (So spacious, you barely hear the conversations of your neighbors if they don’t talk too loud. Indonesian country music adds to the serenity of the countryside atmosphere)
Overall: * * * * (A must-visit place. A visit to Indonesia won’t be complete without sampling some of the original culinary here)

Also visit the other branches:
BANDUNG: Jl. Laswi No. 1 Tel. 022-7100539, Jl. Pasirkaliki No. 160 Tel. 022-4234330, Jl. Setiabudhi No. 41 Tel. 022-91147980, Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No. 61-63 Tel. 022-4222740.
SURABAYA: Jl. R. A. Kartini No. 59, Tel. 031-5612977
JAKARTA: Jl. Surya No. 38 Blok-S – Kebayoran Baru Tel. 021-7201244, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 72 (Coming Soon)
BOGOR: Jl. Pajajaran No. 18, Tel. 0251 - 324581

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Citrus Cafe

Fillet Mignon Steak Spaghetti (Australian Tenderloin)

Thai BBQ Beef

Seafood Platter

Citrus Cafe
TIS Square, Jl. M.T. Haryono, Kav. 8, Tebet, Jakarta Selatan
Tel. (62-21) 8319401

To Create Something New, Just Combine!

Well known among food lovers and medium-fine diners in Jakarta, Citrus Cafe is indeed an excellent place to gather, party or having a romantic dinner.

Almost all dishes in the menu are general delicacies – which most people surely like (Chicken Cordon Bleu, Oxtail Soup, Caesar Salad, etc). The special thing is, when two general flavors are combined, they form a new, unique taste, just like Remy said in “Ratatouille”.

For instance, I tried Filled Mignon Steak Spaghetti (Australian Tenderloin). It’s just like ordering two menus, cut the unwanted off and eat them together, creating a new sensation. They also offer steak-egg and steak-shrimp combo, chicken parmigiana-spaghetti, etc. These fascinating combos are of course, comes with reasonable pricing, especially for Australian Beef and Norwegian Salmon. And perhaps Citrus might want to improve on the side veggies on the steaks, though.

For beverage, feel the extra special sensation through Jamocha Shake, Kahlua/Bailey’s Jamocha and Bahamas Breeze.

No service charge here, so you might want to thank the waiters for their very helpful service the usual or the Indonesian (tipping) way, though I don’t want to say the latter out loud here. In short, if you want to enjoy a good time, a special occasion, great food combos and generally liked food, Citrus Cafe is definitely your first choice. Just drop by and find out for yourself.

Try also:

- Supreme Omelette

- Chicken Maryland

- Lemon-Grilled Chicken

- Cheesy Chicken Marengo

Visit also:

Citrus Cafe – Ruko Dharmawangsa Square, Jl. Dharmawangsa 6 No. 40, South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan). Tel. (62-21) 7260312

Ratings:

Price: $ $ $ $

Typical and value-worthy for a cafe, except for some “Norwegians and Australians” with reasonable pricing. Please refer to my pricing ratios.

Atmosphere: * * * *

Hey, maybe I want to spend my Valentine’s Day here (If I got a partner).
Great for indoor and outdoor dining. Great view in outdoors.

Noise: * * * *

(Except, if the guests are making the noises. Otherwise, no disturbances).

Food: * * * *

Oh well, maybe that’s because I was longing for Australian Tenderloin for a long time. Tastes heavenly... Minor improvements here and there will be beneficial, too.

Overall: * * * *

Hey guys, want to invite me to your birthday here? Tee hee hee...

My Hanoi House - La Piazza

Food:
Well, although a little bit small in portion, the Sauteed Beef Basil was very tasty and fragrant. Mixed with rice... yum yum! Soo refreshing! I was yet to differ between Stewed Prawn with Honey & Tamarind Sauce and Chinese Prawn Dishes. The Fresh Spring Roll - Beef is indeed refreshing too (3pcs per portion).
The next time I dine there, I'll try the Pho Bo Noodle.

Ambience:
I'd say it's standard ambience, with tropical-vietnamese look in the interior and a view of La Piazza Kelapa Gading in the exterior. Not much of a romantic one, but the big screen LCD TV with cool selection of shows adds some fun with the dinner. A great place for friends and family to dine in.

Pricing:
Mind you, 135.000,- for 3 dishes, 1 Viet Milk Tea + 1 Iced Lemon Tea is somewhat reasonable for this kind of restaurant and taste. UOB Buana Platinum and MEGA Visa Card holders will get 20% discount, but mind you to ask for details first before ordering. For MEGA Visa, minimum order is Rp 150.000,-

Try also:
- Fried Stuffed Yam Beef/Chicken
- My Hanoi House Salad w/ Banana Flower
- Bo Luc Lac / Sauteed Beef Viet Style
- Grilled Lemongrass Beef / Chicken
- Grilled Sexy Chicken
- Deep Fried Crispy Chicken w/ 5 Herbs
- Sauteed Squid w/ Vietnamese Herbs
- Pho Bo (Viet Noodle) Complete (+tendon +beefball +chix)
- Bun Bo (Fresh Rice Noodle)
- Hanoi House Plum Drink

Ratings:
Food: * * * (Some are tasty, must taste 'em all!)
Noise: * * * * (Cool music, sometimes jazzy, plus the concert outside)
Service: * * * (The waiters know their stuff, nothing special)
Atmosphere: * * * (Viet, of course!)
Price: $ $ $ (Reasonable for Fine Dining Level)
Overall: * * * (Just wait for my next visit! Got stamps on my card to get member discount card)

Location:
La Piazza Sentra Kelapa Gading Lt 1/08, Jakarta. Telp. (021) 45864963
Grand Indonesia Blok A-LG-07, Jakarta. Telp. (021) 23580688
Jl. Sunda No.75, Bandung. Telp. (022) 4223688

Kenny Rogers' Roasters at Pacific Place

1/4 Chicken Meal With Garden PastaSalad, Mashed Potato & Fettuccini

Hey look at some happy customers here!

1/4 Chicken Meal with Savory Rice, Garden Pasta Salad, Coleslaw

Lunch in Kenny Roger's Roasters filled my day with superb taste sensation of chicken roasted with natural citrus, herbs and spices. The American Country Style culinary adventure indeed!

I tried 1/4 Chicken Original (with Mushroom Sauce) plus side dishes of Garden Pasta Salad, Coleslaw and Savoury Rice and Choco Raisin Muffin, and the taste is really something to remember, not just a stomach-filler. Truly, it's one of the best roasted chicken I've tasted so far. The warm-served muffins are also very tasty and refreshing.

Situated next to Kem Chicks Supermarket, KG Roasters is simply the next stop for shoppers for a great meal and good time with family and friends. Well, I expected something more: Live music or soothing country music from Kenny and friends. However, the hustle and bustle in the supermarket, the one-walled, open-for-all ambience only left the memory of food sensation in my mind. No point spending more than one and half hour or so chatting there. Just eat slowly, talk a bit, and just go and see what Pacific Place has in store next. (Hey, it was lunch anyway, not some romantic, country-style dinner).

The price is worth the food (and a bit of fun).

Try Kenny's specials:
Original / Black Pepper Roast Chicken, Caesar Salad, Round-Up Platter Salad, Country Style Soups.
Special drinks: Fruity Jelly Delight, Jelly Sundae, Fizzy Float (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)

Ratings:
Food: * * * *
Atmosphere: * * *
Service: * * *
Price: $ $ $
Noise: * *

Location: Pacific Place Mall LG-99Sudirman CBD Lot 3 & 5 Jl. Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Jakarta 12190 - IndonesiaPh/fax. +62 21 514 00 541E-mail info-at-krr-dot-co-dot-id

Harum Restaurant

Just opened! Branch of the well-known Chinese Food Restaurant Harum in Pangeran Jayakarta road now open in Sunter, North Jakarta!

With their specialities: Roast Duck and Red Roast Pig, discover a new sensation for your culinary adventure in Jakarta!

Address:Jl. Danau Agung 2 No. 5B - 5C
Gedung Graphic (Yayasan Pelita Kasih) Ground Floor
Sunter, North Jakarta
INDONESIA

Be sure to have a visit and a taste today! Hey, I did, a couple of times.

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Ratings:
Food: *** (Typical Chinese Food menu, Great Taste!)
Ambience: ** (You can see for yourself, but it's a great start!)
Price: $$ (You can go home with full stomach, (nearly) full wallet and full satisfaction!)
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AMIGOS Mexican Restaurant

Chimichanga















Chicken Quesadillas

Philly Cheese Stick

AMIGOS Mexican Restaurant
Jl. Pluit Lake Side 168 D-E, North Jakarta - Indonesia

Phone. (62-21) 66697385, Fax. (62-21) 66697386

Website: http://www.amigos-resto.com/

Cuisine: Mexican – Texan (Special), Asian, Italian Pasta (Side Dishes)

BJ Vadis’ Culinary Adventure

It’s my aspiration in life to have a taste of every kind of cuisine in the world, but why spending the whole lot of money going abroad? Almost all are here in Jakarta. For instance, we have Indian, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, German, Swiss, Mexican, Australian, Austrian, American, and practically almost from all cuisine capitals in the world.

So, my tour around the world can wait. I can have my satisfaction here.

The Mexican Taste Experience in AMIGOS

For Mexican cuisine, perhaps AMIGOS is the closest to home. All the dishes are prepared carefully and detailed in taste and presentation alike, and the ambience in the same manner. Though far from being like a Mexican Bar in the movies i.e. “Once Upon a Time in Mexico”, at least the ambience is clean, comfy and somewhat romantic like a seaside bistro near the beaches of Mexico (being next to Pluit Lake, I think it’s close to that).

As stated in a TV commercial, taste is the most important. As usual, I tried some of the specials there: Chicken Quesadillas (chicken flour tortilla), Chimichanga (fried flour tortilla with beef and red bean, served with avocado, sour cream and mexican rice), and Strawberry Margarita. BJ Cell tried Philly Cheese Steak (submarine sandwich with grilled beef, mushrooms, cheese and french fries).

Now here’s a thought. Some people may think that Mexican food are all served extra spicy and extra crispy like Nachos, but it’s different here. You can add up the extra jalapenos and spicy stuffs after the food is served. The tortillas are tender and you can eat the tortilla plus meat without having to worry about spilled sauces and meat that made your hands dirty.

The waiters are very helpful too. Actually, Chicken Quesadillas was the waiter’s recommendation, so we tried it and the taste... heavenly. Like Philly Cheese Steak, it gives you a feeling of tenderness, tastes just right, and a peace of mind at the same time. Because the sandwich in some other places tends to be greasy and fatty – typical junk food characteristics. Well, there’s no junk food in AMIGOS, all real food.

Chimichanga is the most complete Mexican taste experience I’ve sampled so far, and I think I’ll come back sometime for more variants in the menu, a good Mexican live music, and a good time. – BJ Vadis, for vadisworld

Try Also:

Tacos, Burritos, Tostadas, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Gonzalez BBQ, Calamari Fritos, Diablitos, Nachos Fiesta, Guacamole, Seviche, Pollos (Chicken), Carnes (US Beef), Margaritas, and Apple Empanadas a la Mode.

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Ratings:

Food: ***** (Close to home, so far! Among the best I’ve ever tasted)

Ambience: **** (Lakeside Bistro with good Mexican feel)

Price: $$$$ (Bistro-like, and I got twice the value for my money!)

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Also Visit:

AMIGOS Kemang Club Villas

Jl. Kemang Selatan I – Kemang, South Jakarta

Phone: (62-21) 7192584, 71791665

AMIGOS Cilegon

Bonakarta Complex – Ruko Festival

Jl. Raya Merak – Cilegon

Phone: (62-254) 395235/7

AMIGOS Bandung

Jl. Terusan Pasteur

Annex – Le’ Aries Garden Hotel

Phone: (62-22) 2005401/02, Fax. (62-22) 2007406

Coffee Tree

Hi guys! Come to the greatest Coffee experience in town - Coffee Tree
in Artha Gading Mall, Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Ratings:
Coffee & Food: ****
(A somewhat unique experience, served with glasses not plastic glasses like in Starbucks - mostly for drink-ins. Order the 'regulars', and you'll feel that the coffee seem bottomless)

Ambience: ***
(Wish I can sit on sofas there... but so far it's okay. Many foreign magazines and various board/card games. I had one of my best new year's eve ever there, with friends, sister and my cousin)

Price: $$$
(Why must we compare all cafes to Starbucks? Just face it, I like hanging out here, with friends or alone)
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Friendly ambience, good coffee, relaxation, what more can you ask for?

Coffee Tree Specials:
- Black Amaretto
- Black Rum
- Caramel Coffee
- Vanilla Latte
- Hazelnut Latte
- Pukkacino
- Kahlua Mocha
- Irish Mocha
- Rum Mocha

- California
- Choco Breeze
- Kahlua Chiller
- Blueberry Latte
- Mocha Slush

- Japanese Green Tea
- Chai Milk Tea
- Passion Tea
- Tiramisu Latte

Roasted Blends:
- Toraja Blend
- Papua New Guinea Blend
- Black House Blend / Espresso

Come to Mal Artha Gading Lt. 2 Blok B1 No. 30
Kelapa Gading - Jakarta 14240

See you there! - BJ Vadis

Pizza Marzano

Source: CBN Cybi Newsletter No. 2/VII/August/2007
http://www.cbn.net.id/newsletter

Want a taste of Italian Pizza? Come to Pizza Marzano which is located at Seibu Grand Indonesia, Debenhams Senayan City and Formula I Menteng, Jakarta - Indonesia.

All food are presented with best Italian spices, served with special tomato sauce made from Delicious Marzano tomato. For beverages, there are choices from Original Italian wine to the best of Italian Beer, Peroni. Internet users can enjoy CBN Hotspot connection at Pizza Marzano Senayan City, and CBN C-card holders also entitled to a free dessert for every pizza purchase of any size.

BJ Vadis' comment: Just a note to remind myself, I guess.

Cahaya Gading Restaurant

Cahaya Gading is a Chinese Restaurant in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Indonesia. The special menu in our restaurant, the only one in Kelapa Gading is Fish Soup, high in nourishments and no milk or coconut oil. Our fried saklon (stone frog) is also unique with additional saklon 'krupuk'.


Curious? Just come to our restaurant and find out yourself, in another stage of culinary adventure you'll never forget!



Address:
Boulevard Bukit Gading Raya
Kokan Permata Kelapa Gading
Blok A No. 6-8Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara 14240


Phone for Orders and Delivery Orders: 451 8489, 4533397, 4533398

Website: http://www.cahayagading.com/
email us at : cahayagading@gmail.com








Menu: (left to right, top to bottom)
Yam Ha, Sak Lon (Stone Frog)
Chicken Pak Cam Kee, Fish Soup
Pak Yap