Showing posts with label Steak. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steak. Show all posts

Thursday, 12 June 2014

[Review] Sesto senso



Sesto Senso by Hide Yamamoto, is a casual Italian restaurant that first opened their doors in Tokyo, Japan in 2010. 3 year later, they finally reached Jakarta. Lotte Shopping Avenue to be exact, which is where his self-named  Hide Yamamoto restaurant resides.

The cozy restaurant has a open kitchen concept, and a baby grand piano where guests are more than welcomed to play some tunes. We love visiting during the day, where it's nice and warm, as the sun shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows. We could just sit there all day and chat over a cup of tea and some cakes.


Pizza Prosciuto e Insalata Herbe - 115thousand

We've had their pizzas before on prior visits, and it definitely a must order on every visit! This time we ordered prosciutto and some greens which is served on a thin, crispy dough, which tastes heavenly.You know a pizza is really good when you see Le Sister munching on their crust, every other time it's just not worth the extra carbs.

Agnello alla Griglia - 199thousand

Grilled lamb chops served with balsamic and green sauces. If you're a fan of lamb, you would drool over this dish. The meat was tender and fragrant, simply made with finesse. We're aware it is on the pricier side, but treat yourself to a good lamb chop once in a while!

Parmigiano Risotto - 120thousand

Basic cream based risotto with some shrooms and parmigiano. Even though they were delectable, the ones at Bistro Garcon, Plaza Senayan were more suited to our taste.


Manzo Controfiletto alla Griglia - 189thousand

Saving this for the last, grilled US prime beef sirloin served with balsamic sauce. We requested for medium well, but it came medium; yet despite being on the thinner side, it was still really tough. We mentioned this to the server, and his replied was that it was because we ordered it medium well, which made it tough, whereas in fact it wasn't true, we was served medium.

The Japanese server came up to us if we were enjoying our food, so we relayed him the same message. His reply was just as disappointing, he said that shouldn't be a problem, and the texture was right as they use US beef. As if implying we aren't familiar with our food. We weren't expecting for a change, yet their response was really a disappointment, a simple apology would do the trick.

However, despite the minor setback, we would probably still be back for their pizzas and pastas. They've also worked together with Chef Kenji Kawasaki to bring in pastries and cakes. There are some hits and misses, mostly hits though, so do give them a try :)


Sesto Senso
Lotte Shopping Avenue 1-01
Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav 3-5
Jakarta Selatan

Telephone : 021 - 2988 9153

Operation Hour :
Monday - Sunday : 10AM - 10PM

Saturday, 16 March 2013

Convivium Take 2




We've blogged about it previously, and we're back! (Read it here.) We happened to be around the area, so we stopped by for late lunch. Although it looks prettier during night, it's also cozy during the day. 


Calzone - 85thousand
A pizza wrap filled with mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, and mushroom. The crust is crispy and well seasoned, and this is coming from someone who'd usually toss away the crust.


Cannelloni al Salmone e Spinaci - 90thousand
Pasta rolls with smoked salmon, spinach and cheese sauce. It doesn't looked appetizing as the plating were tad lacking, but it was really good. The salmon was smoked really well, and matched really well with the cheese sauce. The only setback was that it was slightly too salty.


Tagliata su Insalata di Funghi Champignon - 150thousand
The last time we came, we named it The Best Steak; this time round, it didn't quite lived up to its title. We had it medium too, and it's cooked perfectly, just that it was slightly burnt on the outside. Otherwise, the meat was still very fragrant, not a single piece left behind, the mushrooms too.


Strawberry Lemonade - 32thousand
Albeit sour, it was really fresh and refreshing. Do try it! But don't forget to ask for some additional syrup. ;)

They stand by the motto of serving "homemade Italian cooking", and props to it. It's not an easy feat to maintain good quality dish, and they've been around for quite some time already. Definitely visiting back for an Italian fix.


Convivium Cafe Deli
Jl, Panglima Polim IX No. 1
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta 12160

Telephone: (021) 7269963

Business Hour :
Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00AM - 10:30PM

Thursday, 14 February 2013

[Review] Convivium




We're aware that this little gem has been around for quite some time now, we've been wanting to try this out for ages and we finally did, on a Saturday night with Le Cousins.

The place was just nice and cozy, with not that many tables set out, it feels somewhat homey. It is designed with mainly wooden panels, an open kitchen and little knick knacks filling the racks. It's probably the Christmas decorations though, we went last month after Christmas.




Complementary bread sticks to start the meal.


Cold Cut Platter - 160thousand
Had this as our appetizer, it came with salami, 2 types of prosciutto and parma ham if i'm not mistaken, served with bread. They were light and full of flavour,


Clams Mussels Soup - 45thousand


Mushroom Cream Soup - 35thousand

Both soups were disappointing, the Mushroom Cream Soup was too thick and filling. We'd recommend ordering a heavier main, and leave out the soup.


 Green and White Tagliatelle with Meatballs - 65thousand
The 'official' name on the menu was something else, but that is what it says on the receipt.
A tomato based pasta served with meatballs, the sauce itself was decent, but the meatballs were really good!


Tagliatelle al Porcini - 65thousand
Homemade tagliatelle served with sauteed porcini mushrooms.


Tortellini al Salmone con Burro e Salvia - 65thousand 
 A homemade pasta filled with salmon in butter and sage sauce. We were taken aback when this dish arrived on our table, thinking who would want to order this little one. Boy, were we wrong, this was really yummy and skillfully seasoned, just enough butter to taste but not too overpowering.
Definitely a recommended dish!


Pizza Carnivora - 80thousand
Tomato based with mozzarella and beef bolognaise


 Tagliata Mushroom with Truffle Oil - 180thousand
The star of the night!! Medium cooked steak served with mushrooms and truffle oil. When it came it didn't looked convincing like the Tortellini, we even let it sit on the table for quite awhile, not daring to try it. 

However, this is hands down one of The Best Steak, we've ever tried. It smells good, tastes good, textures good; it deserved an A++. This coming out from our foodie Cousin A, really is a feat, considering he lives in a country where steak is almost a staple.


Pannacotta - 30thousand
Being an Italian restaurant, Le Sister thought it'd be a good idea to order a pannacotta. Definitely a miss from us. The texture's all wrong and thick, and too milky. The only dish that we did not finish. Such a disappointment.

 

Gelato Sorbetto Sampler - 70thousand
Came with 9 flavours in shot glasses: 
Gelati - Risotto Mascarpone, Earl Grey, Bacon, Squid Ink, Red Velvet
Sorbetti -  Orange Basil, Lychee, Lime Rosemary, Strawberry Chilli

We didn't get to try the Bacon, they were out of it, so we had 2 servings of Red Velvet in exchange. Although the Gelato sounds tad gross, they tasted mostly creamy. They did not taste exactly like how it originally is. We all prefered the Sorbetti more, as they were light and fresh, especially the Orange Basil and Lychee. Strawberry Chilli was alright as well, you only get the chilli kick as an aftertaste.

Definitely a fun one to try when you're dining in a group.



Cold cuts and cheese for sale as well, if you find them addictive at the end of the meal.




It's definitely a place we'd stop by when we're feeling for a homey Italian or a good steak. :)

Convivium Cafe Deli
Jl, Panglima Polim IX No. 1
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta 12160

Telephone: (021) 7269963

Business Hour :
Tuesday -Sunday
11:00AM - 10:30PM

Monday, 21 January 2013

[Review] Ocha & Bella




Even though it has been around for quite some time now, it's the first time we had a meal here. Under the same management as Moovina, in Plaza Indonesia, Ocha & Bella is located at the Morrisey Hotel. We came on Sunday for lunch, and the place is decorated for a luaua - a Hawaiian party.


The entrance, with an open kitchen on the right.


The view of the open kitchen from the other side, with the traditional pizza oven.



Indoor dining area.


Al fresco area.







The Peach Blossom Ice Tea! Le Sister decided to try this out compared to her default Strawberry Ice Tea, and she loved it! You can taste the peach really well, and there's a hint of cucumber, thus the cucumber as garnish. On the other hand, Le Cousin T had the Raspberry Lemon Tea, and it didn't taste like raspberry at all!

A regular ice tea already costs 20thousand, whereas the Peach Blossom Ice tea is 35thousand. So if you're planning on trying something new but safe, we recommend the Peach Blossom!


The Rock and Roll Salad from their Japanese Menu. Asides from the typical greens, they added fish flakes (the ones you'd normally eat with takoyaki), peas, and walnuts, topped with teriyaki dressing, refreshing but not overwhelming, giving it the hint of Japanese food.


Quattro Formaggi Pizza - which is basically pizza topped with 4 different kinds of Italian cheeses. The pizza served were of thin crust, which Le Sister prefers compared to the regular ones you would normally get at Pizza Hut.



Pappardelle e Salsiccia - pasta tossed with pork sausage and broccoli with cream sauce. Pasta was decent, nothing out of the norm,but it's probably best to share this dish, as eating it all at once the cream could be a little bit overwhelming.



Bistecca alla Fiorentina - grilled T-Bone served with mushroom sauce and garlic spinach on the sides. The average size of this dish is around 1kg, and the chef personally showed us the meat first before he proceed on grilling it. Although it was tad too red to Le Sister's liking, she enjoyed this dish alot! It was juicy and aromatic, everything you would want of a good steak!

At around 750thousand per dish, it'll costs around 200thousand per person, which we think is well worth it for this dish!

Ocha & Bella
Morrissey Hotel
Jl. K.H. Wahid Hasyim No. 79
Menteng, Jakarta
Indonesia

Telephone : (021) 310 5777
Fax : (021) 315 6777

Business Hour :
Weekdays : 11AM - 11PM
Weekend : 11AM - 12AM