Ramadhan Iftar Celebration at Cafe One, The Wyndham Casablanca Hotel

Hi Eaters,

We're entering the fasting month again, the holy month of Ramadhan. As you might experience throughout the years, in this particular month a lot of people gathered around together for breakfasting. Politics might be hot this month, but don't let it ruin your quest for a good place to have breakfasting.
So I was invited to another breakfasting event, this time at The Wyndham Casablanca Hotel. I've went there twice for their Halloween event, so I'm pretty curious about their Iftar event.

Kira Kira Ginza, Blok M Square

Hi Eaters.

Who doesn't like Japanese food? Please put your hands up. None? Well, it's a no wonder since Japanese food is just so lovable. You can mention many things to be loved from Japanese food, well, let's say its fresh ingredients, its taste, or sometimes its simplicity.

There is just a vast number of Japanese restaurants in this capital city that one can choose from, but certainly if you're looking for an authentic one then I can recommend one place for you to go. Just head up to Kira Kira Ginza at Blok M Square.

The New Face of Asia Restaurant, Ritz-Carlton Mega Kuningan Jakarta

Hi Eaters.

It's a new fresh look of Asia Restaurant at Ritz-Carlton Mega Kuningan Jakarta. If you've never seen its previous look, well lucky you, just check it out here.

It's always great to come back to a restaurant that has impeccable service and also good food. This is my second time to come to Asia Restaurant and certainly a rapid change had occured. Curious enough? Keep on scrolling!

[HOTEL REVIEW] Restaurants at Resinda Hotel Karawang

Hi Eaters.

Continuing my previous post about Resinda Hotel Karawang, in this post I am going to talk about the hotel's restaurants. Of course in any staycation it won't be complete without having to try the food at the hotel's restaurants. I always think that food is something that completes the whole package. And so for this staycation in particular, I got to try 3 restaurants located at Resinda Hotel Karawang. They are Tenkai Japanese Restaurant, The Oryza Restaurant, and Hai Wang Chinese Delight.

French Food Festival : Collage at Pullman Jakarta Central Park Hotel

Hi Eaters.

Last Sunday I was invited to Collage, the all-day dining restaurant located at Pullman Jakarta Central Park Hotel.
As two days before a terrible riot had happened, I wasn't so sure of the capitol's state of security so I was thinking of postponing this visit.
But nevertheless, yet still I came to this Instagramable place.

Chocolate Gallery at Arts Cafe by Raffles Hotel Jakarta

Hi Eaters.

It's my second time coming for a Sunday brunch at this restaurant. Just in case you missed my first review, well you can click here. I mostly talked about the interior, and also the food, and don't forget the Show Kitchen also.
So what's new about Arts Cafe by Raffles? Well, just scroll down. I don't want spoiler it all out here.

Rasa Restaurant, InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza Hotel Jakarta

Hi Eaters,

This wasn't my first time in this restaurant. It was my second time. Yet the first time still quite lingers in my mind. It was a mind blowing seafood night back then. And for this second time, I got to try their Sunday Brunch. 
So mind your eyes, because you could be drooling once you start scrolling down on this review about my Sunday Brunch at Rasa Restaurant.

Sperta, Grandkemang Hotel

Hi Eaters.

It's another hotel buffet review. This time I was invited to another brunch session at Sperta, Grandkemang Hotel, Jakarta. It is called Brunch It Up.
It's always nice to be invited to these kinds of events so I have a lot of hotel buffet listed on the blog as a reference if someday I would want to have an occasion in one of them.

Supreme Brunch at SATOO & Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel

Hi Eaters.

It's another hotel buffet review. But unlike any other, this one is extra special. 
I was invited to try the Supreme Brunch at SATOO & Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel. It was a nice sunny Sunday and the offer of trying out Shangri-La's buffet is not something to be missed out.
SATOO itself has already been my favourite hotel buffet since quite a while and coming there again was so exciting. Well, it's been a while since my last visit.

OKU, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski

Hi Eaters.

Say hello to the newest addition to the Jakarta culinary destination.

OKU, a premium Japanese restaurant has opened its doors for Japanese food lovers since the 1st of April, 2016.

Located strategically in the heart of Jakarta, it stood firmly side by side with other premium restaurants at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski.

Asia Restaurant at Ritz Carlton Hotel Jakarta

Hi Eaters,

Saturday and Sunday are leisure days. After a full 5 days of work from Monday til Friday, certainly Saturday and Sunday are days I long await. Days when I can do my hobby or fun things I loved to do, such as eating. Yeayy!
Around 2 weeks ago, at Saturday I got the chance to do that hobby of mine, brutally. Yes, it's a hotel buffet restaurant, which means it's all I can eat!! I always loved this kind of opportunity. And that Saturday I had the chance to be brutal at Asia Restaurant.

Itacho Sushi

Hi Eaters.

A surprising email came up to my account inviting me to an opening party of a new sushi restaurant in town. It was kind of a dilemma for me since that day I was invited to another restaurant's grand opening. But clearly since I have to choose one, then I decided to take the offer and immediately booked my place to come to Itacho Sushi. 

[Openrice Gathering] Markas i-Eat

Hi Eaters.

It was a rainy Friday afternoon when I went to this place. Markas i-Eat was the name. And I went here being invited by Openrice Indonesia for another gathering.
Well every Fridays like this is always something I am looking forward to, besides the fact that it is also the last day of the week to work.

Sushi Miya8i

Hi Eaters.

Sushi is definitely one of my most favourite Japanese cuisines. As I would say, sushi is a small bite of heaven. Just to describe how much I am loving the dish.
Some renowned sushi restaurants have already been in my visiting list. But one particular one hasn't. It offers affordable sushi with price tags that are easy on your pocket.
This is my culinary diary at Sushi Miya8i.

Ikuze Japanese Food Bazaar

Helo Eaters,

This is my second visit to Ikuze Japanese Food Bazaar. My first one, as I recall, ended up with a happy tummy. So yesterday I went back to this restaurant for another dining experience.

Sushi Kiosk! By Sushi Tei

Hi Eaters,

I'm a big fan of sushi. Well, actually I loved Japanese cuisine but sushi seems to hold a special place in my heart. The reason would be because of its small one bite size, and also the many varieties it has.
And as a sushi lover, it was a joyful moment when I knew that there was a sushi restaurant who held an All You Can Eat promo. So this was my culinary journey at Sushi! Kiosk by Sushi Tei.

Kimochi Sushi

Halo foodies. Apakah kalian penggemar sushi?
Well, makanan Jepang yang satu ini memang banyak penggemarnya. Tapi harganya yang lumayan pricey di beberapa resto sushi memang jadi kendala untuk sering-sering menikmati kuliner lezat ini. Setuju?

Beberapa stand sushi pun kini mulai bermunculan menawarkan sushi yang bisa kita nikmati dengan harga yang terjangkau. Salah satunya adalah stand sushi yang saya kunjungi kemarin ini. Namanya adalah Kimochi Sushi.

Berlokasi di Plaza Semanggi, lantai 3A persis depan foodcourt. Konsepnya memang sushi stand, jadi tidak ada bangku dan meja. Saya pun menikmati sushinya harus duduk di area foodcourt. Outlet Kimochi Sushi ini memang baru hanya ada di Plaza Semanggi ini, foodies.

Interior stand ini didominasi putih. Pelayannya pun hanya ada 2 orang. Sushi yang ditawarkan disini kebanyakan adalah yang berjenis hand roll, dan kebanyakan sudah diroll sebelumnya dan didisplay di etalase stand. Jadi customer tinggal pesan dan nanti akan dipotong menjadi beberapa bagian oleh pelayannya.

Menu

Untuk harga sushi di Kimochi Sushi, well it's surprisingly cheap. Benar-benar terjangkau. Yang paling mahal disini hanya Rp. 30.000 saja! Wow, what a deal right? Dengan harga terjangkau seperti ini tentu bisa pesan banyak. But what about the taste? Let's check the review.

 Crunchy Sushi Roll

 Detail View of Crunchy Sushi Roll

Crunchy Sushi Roll Rp. 10.000 adalah yang pertama saya coba. 1 sushi roll ini dipotong jadi 4 bagian. Jangan kaget dengan harganya, memang terbilang murah, dan ukuran sushinya sendiri besar lho. Isinya adalah tepung goreng crispy, seperti kremes dan telur digulung dengan nasi dan dibalut nori (rumput laut yang dikeringkan) di luar. Rasanya lumayan lho. Nasi yang digunakan di sushi ini cukanya tidak terlalu strong, dan nasinya sendiri lembut. Really worth the price!

 Soft Shell Sushi Roll

 Detail View of Soft Shell Sushi Roll

Berikutnya yang saya coba adalah Soft Shell Sushi Roll Rp. 26.000. Yang ini isinya adalah kepiting soka goreng, daun selada segar, dan tobiko (telur ikan). Yup, yang ini pun porsinya besar lho. Rasanya juga enak pula. Kepiting sokanya garing saat digigit, dan gurih. I love this menu.

 Unagi Kabyakawa Sushi Roll

 Detail View of Unagi Kabyakawa Sushi Roll

 Detail View of Unagi Kabyakawa Sushi Roll

Unagi Kabyakawa Sushi Roll Rp. 28.000 ini pun juga enak. Isinya adalah unagi (belut), mentimun, tobiko, dan telur. Unaginya sendiri dibumbui dengan baik dan gurih di lidah. Tapi sayangnya semakin ke potongan terakhir, unaginya semakin sedikit.

 Salmon Sushi Roll

 Detail View of Salmon Sushi Roll

Makan sushi tentu tidak lengkap kalau tidak ada menu salmonnya. Setuju?
Salmon Sushi Roll Rp. 30.000 ini adalah menu paling mahal di Kimochi Sushi ini. Tapi bila dibandingkan dengan harga sushi serupa di resto sushi tentu bisa dibilang ini harga yang amat bersahabat dengan kantong. Isi dari sushi ini adalah salmon tentunya, dengan tobiko dan mentimun. Rasanya boleh dibilang enak, terutama karena salmonnya segar. Cuma sayangnya daging salmonnya tidak terlalu banyak. Well mengingat harga yang terjangkau, what you pay is what you get. But worth it kok. You should try, foodies!

 Plain Inari

 Detail View of Plain Inari

Ternyata selain hand-roll sushi, di Kimochi sushi pun ada jenis Inari sushi lho, foodies. Bagi yang kurang familiar, Inari adalah jenis sushi yang basicnya adalah nasi sushi dibungkus dengan aburage. Apa itu aburage? Aburage adalah lembaran tahu tipis yang digoreng sampai keemasan. Rasanya biasanya cenderung manis karena ditambahkan gula, walaupun juga ada campuran kecap asin.
Nah, Plain Inari Rp. 16.000 ini isinya adalah nasi sushi dengan tobiko dan saus mayonaise. Rasanya benar-benar enak, dan ukurannya besar. Isian tobiko dan mayonaisenya sayangnya hanya di permukaan dan tidak sampai bagian dalam sushinya. But overall enak, karena nasi sushinya pun ada rasa manis gurihnya.

 Chukawakame Inari

 Detail View of Chukawakame Inari

Pesanan terakhir adalah Chukawakame Inari Rp. 20.000. Yang ini adalah Inari dengan isiannya wakame. Wakame sendiri adalah rumput laut yang rasanya manis. Jadi menu ini memang lebih strong di rasa manis, tapi ada sedikit gurih juga. Wajib coba, foodies.

Semua menu sushi yang saya pesan di Kimochi Sushi ini dilengkapi dengan wasabi, soya sauce, dan chili flakes terpisah. Wasabi dan chili flakesnya lumayan strong pedasnya, foodies.
Untuk minuman bisa pesan antara 2 pilihan, Aqua (330 ml) seharga Rp. 4.000, atau Ocha seharga Rp. 4.000. Lebih pas sih kalau habis menikmati sushi ya minum ocha. Tapi ingat ya foodies, ochanya tidak free flow, hehe.

Kesimpulannya, harga terjangkau dan enak. Sungguh melebihi ekspektasi saya lho. Pertama saya lihat pricelist di menu saya agak pesimis dengan rasanya, tapi saya dibuktikan salah. Rasanya lumayan, bahkan cenderung mengarah ke enak. Dengan harga yang sangat terjangkau seperti ini, tentu tidak perlu ditanyakan apakah saya akan datang kembali ke Kimochi Sushi atau tidak. It's a definitely yes!
Jadi apakah foodies penggemar sushi? Wajib coba datangi stand sushi yang satu ini. Dompet aman, perut dijamin kenyang, lidah pasti puas.