[Review] Harum Manis Indonesian Restaurant

Visited Harum Manis a while ago for Sunday Brunch, and we were in for a surprise. All of us being first-timers, we didn't knew what we were in for, thinking it was just a typical Indonesian Restaurant. Who knew they were award winners for quite a while now, what a gem that we found.

Unlike the normal buffet, there wasn't that much spread, but each station serves really good food. Our favourites would be the Bubur Ayam and Ketoprak. Enough introduction and let the pictures speak a thousand words.

Highlight from the Nasi Station -  do try their Tongseng Kambing / Goat Curry, they most definitely have that goat smell, but if you're a fan of goat, then is what you should be looking out for!

 

 

 

The satay was definitely one of the best for restaurants, leaving out the street vendors aside. Each stick was soft and tender, and there is that charcoal smell to it which adds in to the yum factor.

For both the Ketoprak and Satay, you may ask them to leave out the Lontong / Rice Cake, then you'll have more space for the other yummy goodness.

 

Bubur Ayam! Such a simple dish, but had us rushing back for more, it was that good! Definitely the highlight of the meal, every last drop was savoured. One of the best in town! It's not in their a la carte menu; but the Bubur Ayam alone is enough to make us come back for their Sunday Brunch.

 

Overall, we had an enjoyable brunch, where we see ourselves coming back for more, and bringing guests to dine. We have dined here on another occasion for dinner, and is was however, rather disappointing.We find that the food weren't as delish and it was more expensive too! 

So, if you want to give it a try, do not give their Sunday Brunch a miss. It was only 135thousand++, for a buffet, it was such a steal!! They're available every Sunday from 11AM to 2.30PM.

Harum Manis Indonesian Restaurant

Apartment Pavilion GF

Jl. KH. Mas Mansyur No. 24

Jakarta Pusat 110220

Indonesia

 

Telephone : (021) 5794 1727

 

Operating Hours :

Lunch : 11.30AM - 3PM

Dinner : 5PM - 11PM

[Bali] Merah Putih

Bali! The most popular island in Indonesia. A frequent getaway destination by both locals and international tourists. We were over in the picturesque island few weeks ago, and this little gem is definitely a memorable meal. Both it's interior and exterior is exquisite! The only word that could come out of our mouth the moment we stepped in was "wow". It resembled the inside of a cathedral, it's worth a visit just for the interior design itself.

Their menu is divided into small dish and big dish, and further segmented into traditional and modern. Small dish for appetizers and big dish as main. All their dishes are recommended for sharing as opposed to individual dish, to bring together the people having the meal together. 

Complimentary starter - fish soup. Even though it is small, it doesn't fall short in its flavours. Drank it 'til its last drop.

Perkedel Jagung (4pieces)

Corn fritters, tiger prawns and tomato sambal. This was swept away almost instantly, either it was really that good and we were just hungry. I would say it was a little bit of both. But nothing could've beaten a good ol' bakwan jagung from Manado. ;)

Bebek Goreng Sambal Mangga

Crispy boneless duck served with mango salad. It tastes like chicken actually, soft boned chicken to be specific, but it was really good! Can't stop ourselves from making the plate sparkling clean, soft duck meat with bursts of sour and spicy dancing around in our mouths.
 

Jangkang

Fried soft shell crab with salted egg. Just eating the crab as it is, is just alright. Dipping it in the salsa, and you're in it for a treat! Le Sister couldn't help but grab a second serving before it was quickly whipped away.

Balinese Suckling Pig - Babi Guling

Pushing the boundaries of traditional Balinese cuisine, the Babi Guling served with a modern interpretation, all eyes fixed on it the moment it was set on the table. Its flavours doesn't fall short as well.

Ikan Bakar

Char-grilled whole fish served with green tomato and ginger flower; it was soft and tasted superb, but nothing could win over the Ikan Bakar at Jimbaran we had the next day.

Gulai Kambing

Surabayan spiced lamb curry served with satay and potato fritters. Simple, typical Indonesian dish, which the guests enjoyed.

Slow Roast Pork

Soy glazed belly and loin, the meat really did 'melt in your mouth', so soft and tender. Le Cousin W preferred this, but Le Sister stuck with the Babi Guling as the winner of the pork dish that night.

Es Puter, Kolak and Markisa

Their dessert wasn't as intriguing as the apps and mains, but they did made the meal complete. Out of the 3 we would probably recommend you guys to try the kolak, as the other 2 just tasted okay.

Overall, we really do recommend this new gem! We had guests from Germany, Canada and Philippines, and they enjoyed it just as much as we had, probably more. Price wasn't that bad as well, we paid 250thousand per person. Considering the quality, taste, ambiance and service; it was money well spent. We would most definitely come back during our next visit.

A bit of reminder, for us and for you readers as well, is to dress well. The other patrons were well-dressed, while we looked like we just jumped out of the sea, which was actually what happened after a surf lesson at Kuta.

Merah Putih
Jl. Petitenget No. 100x
Kerobokan, Denpasar
Bali, Indonesia 80361

Telephone : (0361) 8465950

Operating Hours :
Monday - Sunday : 12PM - 3PM // 5.30PM-12PM