GOOD NEWS! The newest establishment by Cacaoté group, Social Affair is definitely a newly perfect place for brunch located at PIK area. So if you've visited Cacaoté before, you will think about fancy and classy things, but here is totally different. Social Affair (what an unique name!) is a casual & cozy place to have breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner with homey ambience. ...

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I've been to Sate Khas Senayan many times and never get bored with their cuisine, especially the famous chicken satay. Few days ago, I had a chance to try their newest creation; 3 dishes of beef menu (Menu Sapi) : Asem-asem Sapi, Kerengsengan Sapi, and Semur Sapi. ...

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Miyagi is a fine Japanese restaurant concept managed by Arena Corps, a leading restaurant group in Indonesia who operates Penang Bistro, Seribu Rasa, Hongkong Café, etc. Miyagi itself has 2 outlets; located at Gandaria City & Lotte Shopping Avenue, and I just heard that they're going to open a new outlet at Lippo Mall Puri. "Classy" was my first impression as I walked into...

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Putien is a humble Chinese restaurant, which serves tasty, simple, yet heart-warming comfort food. No doubt they have many outlets in Asia, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Hongkong, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Guangzhou. Until now, they only have one outlet in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta at Sawah Besar area. Good news for you is they've just renovated their restaurant and changed their concept to be more...

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Portico Terrace Bistro by Opco is located at Senayan City Ground Floor, you can easily find it because its location which is near the front lobby, with extensive glass design. First impression is the place has a good ambience even though the non-smoking area isn't too big. The semi-outdoor and outdoor area are for the smoking one, and both area have more eye-catching terrace theme interior,...

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Karami Ontama Abura Soba (72k). Abura soba with spicy miso sauce, served with hald-boiled egg, chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, bamboo shoots, dried seaweed, and slices of tender roast pork or chicken (I totally recommended the roast pork). There's a rule how to eat abura soba: first add 2 rounds of vinegar and 2 rounds of chili oil, then mix the noodle in quick...

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Hard Rock Café isn't a new comer, it's famous for its unique restaurant theme, as a hard-rock music café. Honestly that was my first time visiting them at Pacific Place, since it used to be located at the closed shopping mall; EX Plaza Indonesia. My first impression was that the café is quite spacious with lots of rock music things and decoration, also...

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Few days ago, I had lunch at a well-known shabu-shabu restaurant located at 30th floor of Graha Mandiri Building, named Yakoya. Yakoya also has 2 other outlets; Kelapa Gading & Arteri Pondok Indah. As you can see from my photos above, the restaurant has an awesome view of Jakarta skyline that makes your lunch more enjoyable! ...

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Another hang-out place located at North Jakarta, De Ploeit Café. If you're passing by Pluit Selatan road, then you probably recognize a building named De Ploeit Centrale, just opposite Toyota showroom. There's a humble café with indoor and outdoor (for smoking) area on the 2nd floor of the building. Well, let's check it out! ...

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Birdcage isn't a new comer in café and restaurant areas. I've passed their café few times when I was in Wijaya area but never pay a visit before. Until few days ago, I visited them with my mom to give a try. FYI, it's located at Wijaya strategic street, opposite of SMPN 12. My first impression is that the place is surrounded by...

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Goodhood Coffee + Kitchen. I've been stalking their Instagram recently and finally got a chance to pay a visit few days ago. I love that their interior is mostly decorated with wood things. Located at Dipo Business Center, I think their main target is people who work around their neighbourhood. If you aren't familiar with the area, it's located exactly next to Jakarta...

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I haven't been visiting Bali in several years, and I do miss the Balinese food. Thank God, there's Ajengan Bali, the newly-opened humble Balinese restaurant which is located at strategic Cipete Raya Road. Ajengan means food/ meals in Balinese language, that's why Ajengan Bali serves only best traditional and authentic Balinese cuisine. Short story about them, Ajengan Bali is a family restaurant managed by the friendly...

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Paradise Inn which managed by the well-known Boga Group, is a classic Chinese restaurant, serving classic signatures, tea, and desserts. Having 3 outlets in Jakarta, no doubt, they are one of the popular Chinese restaurant among citizens. Great food with classic homey ambiance, suitable for having lunch/dinner with your lovely family, or friends, or even with your business clients. Enough talking, let's check...

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Häagen-Dazs. My visit to this famous ice-cream shop is countless! I've been here many times because their shops are easily to find at many shopping malls, and I never get bored. Here are some of my favs : Banana Split (72k). Scoops of Belgian Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla ice-cream with a brulee banana and wafer biscuits. Drizzled with coutis and served with whipped...

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A simple 'Lunner' at Monolog. If you're wondering what's the meaning of 'Lunner', if you know what 'Brunch' means, then you probably guess Lunner means between Lunch and Dinner. Yep, you got it right! After having lunch at shopping mall, I often walk around in hours only to do shopping, then when I feel a bit tired, I'll go for coffee, sometimes plus...

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