Makan-Makan di Jakarta 2.0

With less than a year, here I am again... back to Jakarta, Indonesia.

Because I was craving for Indonesian Cuisine... and looking forward to try other hype restaurants in Jakarta. This time around (we went to Jakarta 2 weeks before Ramadhan), we filled up our tummies at Pagi Sore (again), Sate Khas Senayan, Kampung Kecil Abdul Muis, Amanaia Menteng, Sop Jondo Kawanua, Artirasa (twice) and Bakoel Koffie. 

Let's start with Amanaia Menteng (highly recommended!)

Obviously this is a place for rich people in Indonesia. We, B40 people with T20 tastebud can only dine here once in a lifetime. We spent IDR 955K for 2 person. That price covered Steamed Rice, Gurame Goreng Kipas 👍, Iga Bakar Parape 👍, Udang Bakar Madu, Gulai Daun Ubi 👍, Sambal Pete, Tahu Isi, Es Jeruk Kelapa, Es Cendul, and Es Pisang Ijo (desserts).

The taste 👍
The ambience 👍
The service 👍
The cleanliness 👍

10/10 

literally "Calm before the Storm"

Plus, you can enjoy the sampan ride (with a boatman services) on the man-made lake if you want. But during my visit, we experienced a sudden, very bad weather with heavy and downpour rain while having our lunch there, that made us to move our table from the lakeside to the centre area. Although our food later contains some raindrops, but it never demotivate us to finish our meals, because it was damn too good (and too pricey).  

Can you spot the sampan ride?

Next, let's go to Kampung Kecil Abdul Muis (also highly recommended!)

Actually last year, we planned to have our lunch here at Kampung Kecil but, there was a road closure near to the restaurant due to some kind of parade for the Labour Day. So this time around, let's try their signature dish.

We ordered their family package for IDR 404K only (can feed up to 4 person). The package includes Steamed rice, Ayam Cobek Mertua 👍, Gurame Asem Manis 👍, Teri Pete Balado, Kangkong Cah Seafood 👍, Lalapan (Ulam), Es Jeruk and mineral water. We added Tauhu Sumedang with Sambal Kicap at IDR 24K and Es Kelapa Jeruk at IDR 31K. 

The taste - scrumptious! 👍
The ambience, service and cleanliness - OK, but maybe because when we were arrived, the place are too crowded and we got a table next to few groups who smoking a lot (outdoor). So that area was quite noisy, smelly and a bit stuffy. The staff really took their time to clean up the table and dirty plates. In future, I would rather to dine indoor with air-condition even if I need to wait a bit longer. 

Overall, I give 8/10 and I definitely will come again. 

Oh ya, Surau is provided but not Muslimah friendly. 

Next destination... Pagi Sore, Pantai Indah Kapuk

A-must-place-to-go. But this time, we spent IDR 416K only; compared to last year, where we spent more than IDR 1M for 6 pax. This time, we tried their Sambal Terong 👍, Tunjang 👎, Ayam Pop 👍, Dendeng Balado 👍 (I got it right this time), and usual dishes every time I went to Nasi Padang like Ayam Goreng 👍, Sayur Ubi Tumbuk 👍, Sambal Teri Hijau, Sambal Hijau 👍, and Alpokat Juice 👍. 

Managed to get similar spot like last time 😍

The taste 👍
The ambience 👍
The service - A bit slow this time. Calling the staff so many time. 

The cleanliness 👍

9/10 

Near to Pagi Sore, there is Sop Jondo Kawanua

Wanna try Sop Bontot Bakar? This is the place. 

However, since we are not craving for that, we just ordered their specialty which is Sop Jando Kawanua. Here, at this restaurant, besides Sop Jando Kawanua 👍, we also ordered Tumis Lidah (tongue) Cabe Ijo 👍, Cumi Cabe Ijo Pete 👍, Tumis Kembang Pepaya Kangkung 👎, Es Kelapa Gula Aren and Alpokat Juice. Total IDR 474K.

To those who are a spicy-intolerance person like me, please tell the server that you request for less spicy and put aside the sambal because all meals are too damn hot & spicy!!!! No, I won't come again. 

The taste - too spicy. and the Es Kelapa Gula Aren is below expectation. 
The ambience - too small/ cramped. outdoor seating was too hot. they said the first floor is not open for guest.
The service - quite slow. and the cashier machine also got some issue that time.
The cleanliness 👍

6/10 

From the Social Media like TikTok and Threads, I saw a lot of travellers suggesting Sate Khas Senayan. So, let's try!

We tried the one at Plaza Indonesia Mall. Since we are not too hungry, so we just ordered Sate Kambing Campur 👍, Sate Jamur (oyster mushroom), Sop Buntut 👍, Tahu Kipas 👍, Es Lime Tea and Alpokat Juice 👎. 

The taste 👍 except for Avocado Juice, the coffee (I expecting chocolate) is overpowering.
The ambience 👍
The service 👍
The cleanliness 👍

9/10 

For simple dish like this, we paid for IDR 610K. So damn expensive 👎!! In fact, they are over-charging us for gratuity and taxes. Definitely I won't support their business no more. 

Noticed what similar in every meals we had?

The local Tahu! Tahu Isi at Amanaia, Tahu Sumedang at Kampung Kecil, and Tahu Kipas at Sate Senayan. All Tahu(s) are delicious and worth having for. Definitely will go to Jakarta again just for Tahu.