[Review] The Stacks Burger

Was wondering around Kemang and we found a pretty cozy place for lunch. They just opened their doors not too long ago, and is right next to our favourite ice cream shop! You could order your favourite ice cream through them as well, or just scoot over next door.

The ramen/noodle burger have been the "IT food" last summer in the US, now we can easily have them here, for The Stacks Burger claims to be the first noodle burger place in Indonesia!

Grilled Beef with BBQ Sauce - 54thousand

Upon the first bite, we found it to be intriguing. The 'bun' were so soft that it resembles an actual burger bun, it tastes nothing like noodles. Though however we found the beef patty wasn't fragrant enough and wished that it had more textures to it. Otherwise, it felt and tastes like how a normal burger would.

Though, we have to point out that on the brochure they described the bun as "crispy on the outside yet succulent on the inside noodle bun". The bun we had definitely wasn't crispy and tasted just fine the way it was, but it made us wonder how it was actually meant to be served.

All in all we felt that it's an interesting new food to try, but we won't particularly look for it again. The only reason you might spot us there was probably because we were craving next door's ice cream ;)

The Stacks Burger

Jalan Taman Kemang 1 No. 6

Jakarta Selatan

Telephone : (021) 7179 3774

Operation Hours :

Monday - Sunday : 11AM - 11PM

[Review] Hide Yamamoto

Hide Yamamoto, a renowned Japanese Chef, has cooked for 3 generations of US president, Reagen, Clinton and Bush. He has finally set sail and opened his sixth restaurant here in Lotte Shopping Avenue, less than a month ago. We were more than excited when we saw his name show up on the screen while browsing through the restaurant index.

The restaurant is divided in sections where patrons can chose where they would like to sit, namely Sushi, Robata, Teppanyaki and a dining area. Where you sit does not limit the food that you are allowed to order, it just gives a different vibe as they have chefs stationed at each section side for the dining area. 

The have 3 lunch set menu which they serve everyday, ranging from 200-350thousand; and a teppan set menu that they serve all day everyday at 300thousand. They also have an extensive a la carte menu for more choices. 

We went for 2 sets of the lunch set menu, where we selected different items for more variety.

 

First Course, salad and sesame paste tofu. Between the 2, we recommend going for the Tofu, the texture is denser than the regular tofu but it has a distinct taste that would make us come back for more.

Second Course, assorted sashimi & roll, and vegetable and tiger prawn tempura. Air flown sashimi from Japan's very own Tsujiki Market, with fresh wasabi; and a plate of good ol' tempura. Though choice, but personally we'd go for the tempura, their dipping sauce is different from the ones we get from anything we've ever had. It's light but still has that kick in it.

Third Course, mini soy based ramen and mini kaisen don. Hands down the kaisen don win this round, however the ramen is not to be missed as well. The ramen broth is made with chicken stock, yet it's milky thick which made us thought it was pork based. The ramen itself is the problem, so a little improvement on the noodle would made it much more delightful.

The perfect dessert to end the meal, raspberry and lemon sorbet.

Overall, we had a good hearty lunch. Though the price might seem a little steep, but given the reputation and quality it was definitely worth every cent. Their service is also one to take note off, which we totally appreciate.There will most definitely be second visit. Do stop by earlier to get the prime middle seat of each station.

Hide Yamamoto

Lotte Shopping Avenue

5th floor - 02

Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav 3-5

South Jakarta

Telephone : (021) 298 89500

Operating Hours :

Monday - Saturday : Lunch 11AM - 3PM // Dinner 6PM - 11PM

Sunday & Public Holiday : Lunch 11Am - 3PM // Dinner 5PM - 10PM 

(Last order is 30minutes before closing time)

[Review] School Food Bloomingmari

A new place in Central Park serving Korean 'school food' - Mari, Ramyeon, and Tteokpokki. It is located just outside Gramedia. The place is nice and cozy, with ceiling to floor glass  window overlooking the Tribeca park, and Korean pop songs blasting on their speakers.

Blooming Mari - 65thousand

Mozzarella cheese, teriyaki bulgogi and rice rolled together with seaweed and egg.

We think it is expensive, even though you could get full. They tasted ok, but nothing beats the typical Kimbab you could get at any convenience store in Korea for a quarter of it's price.

Jigae Ramyeon - 45thousand

Spicy stew ramen with kimchi and School Food's special seasoning. We asked if it was instant noodle(Shin Ramyeon), and the server said no, they make their own noodle, so Le Brother went ahead with it. Alas, it was instant, with kimchi added to it. Both of us could easily cook up a gourmet Shin Ramyeon with eggs, veggies and spam, and it would still cost less than their 45thousand.

Calamary - 35thousand

 Fried squid rings served with Tartar sauce. They were good! And the salad greens did made us feel less sinful about eating fried foods. :p 

(L-R) Cotton Strawberry Athie (25thousand) and Fine Blue Athie (30thousand)

It's hard to mess up a strawberry drink, put some syrup and soda together they'd taste good. Not sure where they went wrong with this. The Blue Athie, which is actually pineapple, tasted good!

We didn't try their Tteokpokki, which is the house special, as we weren't fans of rice cake. We can't justfy the 55thousand for a plate of something that we weren't going to enjoy. The price could go up to a whopping 120thousand for the Spicy Chicken Cutlet with Cheese. So, it's your call if you want to try it out; it is a nice place to chill with friends.

School Food Bloomingmari 

Central Park Mall 3rd Floor

Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 28

Jakarta Barat 11430

[Review] Tokyo Belly

Getting this post out first, since it is relatively new and still under soft opening at Grand Indonesia. Tokyo Belly is the newest venture from Ismaya Dining. Serving Japanese food, it is similar to Mr. Curry, under the same group.

The layout did not change much, just with some tweaks here and there. However, Le Sister personally likes this layout better, as it is more open, unlike previously where it it covered by their glass display.

We're not sure if this is a temporary menu, or it'll still be the same after it's grand opening, but some of the dishes on the menu wasn't available yet when we tried it.

Le Brother had the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice (58thousand), which came out really quick, but cold. We'd rather have the dish take some time to come out, but hot. It tasted okay though, and you can choose the level of spiciness for the curry dish, he had normal spicy.

Le Sister had the Tokyo Belly Classic, for 48thousand, ramen served in chicken broth with chicken chasiew, black fungus, egg and seaweed. This dish came out relatively fast too, and wasn't piping hot. If you look closely, the egg was rather disintegrated, it didn't came in a perfect half. Which disappoint Le Sister greatly, since it was her favourite part of any ramen. The chicken chasiew came burnt as well, and it actually taste burnt too! The only good thing about this dish, was that it was well seasoned.

Overall, the food was good but not great. They tasted okay, but nothing special. Not one where we could see ourselves coming back for more. Especially in Grand Indonesia where you are spoilt for food choices.

Tokyo Belly

Grand Indonesia Shopping Town

West Mall - Level 3A

Jln. M.H. Thamrin No. 1

Jakarta Pusat 10310

Indonesia

Telephone : (021) 23581090

Business Hour :

Monday - Sunday 

10AM - 10PM