Showing posts with label Indonesia - Jakarta To Eat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indonesia - Jakarta To Eat. Show all posts

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Jakarta - To Eat 06Sep25 (The Chinese National)

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The Chinese National
(Buffet)

*Special price of IDR295,000net*


Finally getting to try this famed buffet in a really elegant and beautiful setting. Everything was spot on less the dessert which surprsingly missed the mark. Caveat: Apparently the spread is much better on the weekends but its still a hell of a deal. 
*They offer some great of the menu selections which keeps the buffet dining experience exciting and fresh!*
*Dim Sum were all excellent*

*The smoked beef is amazing.*
*Nice sides with local Indonesian salad to enjoy.*
*Roast duck was excellent with the hoisin sauce. Crispy skin and you choose the pieces you want.*
*Looks pretty but fails to deliver in flavor*.
*Interesting but the ice was not finely shaved enough*
Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Ambience 4/5

Value 4.5/5 with crew discount
Super worth it and did not disappoint. All the dishes, less the desserts were pretty much home runs and what was most enjoyable were the periodical specials. Small individual portions which were all fantastic to enjoy and great to keep things interesting. 

Don't miss out on giving this place a shot for what you pay would be almost the same as dining in the restaurant at the mall next door. 
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Jakarta - To Eat (ABBA Contribution by Frankie Tan 05Aug2014 The Duck King)

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The Duck King
located at Senyan City

ABBA Contribution by Frankie Tan 05Aug2014 The Duck King

 

Much raves about on then Internet. Located at Senayan City which is near our hotel (10000IDR approx SGD1.20) away. Restaurant is at 04-12. Very nicely done roast duck. Crispy skin without being over oily under the skin with the right amount of fats. Meat is soft and juicy with fragrance of roasting. Order of 1/4, 1/2 or whole duck avail.

Approx 70000IDR per 1/4. The Chinese cooking is good too. Vegetables are stir fried with "wok hei". Strongly recommended!!!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Jakarta - To Eat 03Jan2014 (The Cafe International Buffett)

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The Cafe
03Jan2014
(Located at Hotel Mulia)
Its got to be the most value for money spread. Rated the most popular amongst all the Buffet restaurant in Hotel Mulia. Comparing by price point for a dinner buffet, the honors goes to the Japanese restaurant at Aprox IDR370,000++, followed by The Cafe's International Aprox IDR300,000++ and the Chinese Buffet at IDR290,000++.

By popularity and largest range, The Cafe's International Buffet takes the cake, followed by the chinese food and lastly Japanese. There is an Italian thai fusion buffet spread which is a non-contender and not worth the mention.

The spread which can be found here, can more or less be found in the other two restaurants. A single dine in meal would cost approximately half the Buffet dining costs, hence this international Buffet is really value for money!
 A sampling of the SPREAD at The Cafe
Free to Look and compare the spread to make your choice.

 *pictured from left, Basic Shashimi spread but with seared Tuna. Amazing flavor, but the coating of the black pepper was a little heavy handed. Picture Center are the jems of prawn roe. Pictured right, giant boiled calms in a semi spicy soup. Great flavor and very sweet flesh*

 
 *The tower of amazing cold seafood. From the bottom up, Oysters, though they do have a smell that suggest frozen oysters. Middle tier is where the good stuff are. Steamed prawns, Alaskan King Crab already cut in half for easy access, and crabs around back. This tower alone justifies the entire cost of the international buffet.*

 *The Korean section is no way lacking. Really good bulgogi meats. Pick what you want and they do cook 'em over a flat top grill. Fresh, steaming and served to you, with fancy plating to boot. Went two rounds on this great Korean section.*
 *Desserts aren't just limited to the usual fanfare displayed top side. Those beautiful creations and pastries in the glass fridges are also available in the buffet spread. Guaranteed to satisfy one's sweet tooth.*
Not pictured in the spread are the Indonesian section, Chinese and Indian section. They have some BBQ stations which served up steak, chicken, beef, salmon, salmon head, prawns and more. Roast duck and chicken are also avaialble, as are the Indian curries, fresh Naans, pratas, fresh wood oven pizzas and much more. Even their Cheese spread is impressive. However, some meats like their lamb do have a strong gamey flavor to them.
 
Really value for money and what one can get The Cafe, is pretty much found in all of the other restaurants in the hotel. Highly recommended by crew and worth the try.
Aproximately IDR300,000 after discount.
Crew are entitled to an additional 20% off their total bill.
ABBAtip:
- Place does not serve water. Bottled water is quite pricey and it might be better of ordering a drink of the menu. Take a look. Small bottle went for IDR45,000.


Monday, February 18, 2013

Indonesia, Jakarta - To Eat

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 Bakso Lempangan Tembak Senayan
*Txt and Pictures Contributed By Denison
At the hotel main entrance, head to the right and out the guard post. Right goes towards the malls - head left instead and after the junction, cross to the opposite side of the road. There you will find a quaint little restaurant serving Indonesian food.
The menu displays the selections, but not the prices. On one occasion, a bowl of Bakso Spesial, Ayam Nasi Goreng, Mee Goreng Chicken Nugget, fried cumi, Satay Kambing, Avocado shake and 2 Tehs came to Rp185000. 

Always packed with locals providing credence to their authenticity (or perhaps the prices). The Bakso portions seemed a bit small and their fried stuff has a bit too much flour. Still, it is a convenient compromise between the hotel buffets or the more distant fare at the malls.
And for those who still partake, the restaurant allows smoking...

To Eat @ Hotel Mulia
The Cafe

Just taking a look at the breakfast spread, its more suited as a heavy brunch. Shashimi counters, dessert selections, hot stations and various cooked dishes overloads the senses. A strategy is definitely needed in sampling everything, especially for smaller eaters.

The decor and elegant ambiance, compliments and enhances the dining experiences in this large spaced diner. Art decor, a flowing mini-waterfall and coy pond frames this large dining space.

Breakfast Buffet till 1030hrs @ aproximately 180,000++rupiah. (aproxSGD24)
Lunch Buffet @ approximately 190,000++rupiah.(aproxSGD26)
Hotel Mulai - Table8
Table 8 cantonese (Szechuan chinese food) is reviewed by others to be the best amongst the other restaurants located in the basement of hotel Mulia.
Ambiance fantastic with high-end service. When asked for warm water, a heated glass bottled was served, and those who had ordered tea were treated to a show with traditional long spout Chinese tea pouring.
Ordered from A La Carte menu
- Peking duck, vegetarian substitute *pictured left
- Kung Pao fried Monkey head mushroom *pictured center - Good flavor, and texture.
- Foie Gras with crab meat fried rice *Pictured right*
 - Vegetarian Fried rice *not pictured*

Total: 300,000Rupiah with crew Discount. (Fed 2)
Also available at Table 8 is it's Buffet spread. Frying stations, fresh BBQ selections, various roasts and desserts, all for your pickings.
Pricing aproximately (210,000Rupiah ++per pax)
 
~behold the rotating ice-cream station~

To Eat @ Plaza Senayan
Remboelan
Ramboelan - Indonesian soul food was recommended by local staff for Arlarcarte dining.
Good soul food dining, however within their circular balcony dining, walkways are relatively tight. Try getting a booth for greater comfort. Remboelan located 4th Floor of Plaza Senayan 401A-401C
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Ordered:
*Pictured left to right.*
Tahu Telor Petis (Fried Bean Curd with bean sprouts,
carrots and sweet sauce) 35,000rupiah
*well fried and good balance of salt and sweet.
Nasi Goreng Kambing (lamb fried rice) 42,000rupiahGado Gado (Bean curd, peanut sauce and rice crispies) 28,000rupiah
ES Remboelan (Iced shaving dessert with avocado,
grass jelly, salsi seeds, condensed milk and sweet syrup) 27,000rupiah
Nasi Goreng Rambolean Vegetarian Fried Rice 42,000rupiah *not pictured*
Kelapa Degan (Coconut juice with rose syrup) 25,000rupiah *not pictured*
Kelapa Framboze (Coconut juice with brown sugar) 25,000rupiah *not pictured*
270,400rupiah Total. Served 2.