MOI Bistro Gunawarman Jakarta

It's not a common sight to find a rather petite humble eatery at Senopati area. Most of the diners there usually are big houses turned into a stylish pretty cafes or restaurants. I was having some things to do around the neighborhood when I realized I haven't had my lunch. Being not dressing up and not really into dining alone in that sort of hipster places, MOI Bistro caught my attention. 

Ivy's Guide: What To Eat at Pasar Santa

At the earlier stage, Pasar Santa might only has ABCD Coffee to thanks on bringing the humble market into a place to go for coffee lovers. But now, they have grown into a modern market and one of the destination to go for foodie with the variety of stalls selling not only F&B.
 

MOJO Kitchen & Bar Senopati

"Eating is a part of life, you should get the best". I feel the quote written in MOJO's menu book is absolutely well said. I have been wanting to go to MOJO since they opened, but during their soft opening days, they only open starts 6pm and it went on for several months. For some reasons, it's harder for me to arrange a visit to a place at Senopati in that kind of time range. By the time they start the operational hours from afternoon, I have quite frankly forgotten them due to so many other new restaurants. 

UMABO

It always funny how a restaurant seems to be less stand out from other more happening ones, especially when they seriously offer a great food. In this case, Umabo is the perfect example. My friends and I have the similar feelings towards the place when it was just opened on beginning of this year. It was a new place which we normally would be excited to try, but we just don't, until last month, 7 months after their opening and we finally decided to give it a shot.

Po Lim Cha Chaan Teng

It's funny how I am so in love with Hong Kong. The people are rude, and it's not really the prettiest city on earth, but there's just something about Hong Kong that captured my heart since I was a kid until now, and pretty sure, forever. I wouldn't say it's my favorite city in the world, but it's definitely one within Asia. So when I found out about Po Lim Cha Chaan Teng, I was so excited. The images of sweet crispy bun and thin crisp noodle popped up just like that and I hope so much that the place will somehow cure my never ends missing Hong Kong blues. 

Woodpecker Coffee Jakarta

The minimalist touch got me hooked within a heart beat. I love how the place is clean and sleek with homey feel. Personally, being a reserved person, I always enjoy a quiet place rather than those hipster crowded spot. That is also one of the reason of why I feel the need to visit a new place at early stage, to have that privilege of sitting wherever I want, for as long as it takes, and as silent as it can be.

Born Ga Jakarta

Born Ga is not something new. This Korean BBQ joint originated from Korea has four branches in town. During our trip to Seoul last year, we spotted several Born Ga there. I suppose they are quite popular in their hometown as they are in here. The restaurant headed by Chef Jong Won Paik who runs many well known restaurant in Korea.