Taiwan Dian Xin

After reading the review on Anak Jajan, I was very eager to try as I love Taiwan snack and can never get enough of bubble tea. As Pluit Village was not far from my home, I went there with my best friend on a weekday afternoon. The joy of not having to work 9-6. ;) 

My friend was not that excited as she said she had passed that place several times and the menu on display wasn't even looked interesting, but stubborn drooling me insisted! I ordered the Taipei 101 combo (45k) for sharing where we can picked 1 main dish + 1 side dish + 1 drink. We chose Mushroom combo as the main dish, crispy corn for the side and bubble milk tea for the drink. For me, I added a Taiwan winter melon tea (12k). 

Just like Shilin, I think the seasoning powder was way too many MSG, the kind of snacks that are not good to be eaten too many times. The mushroom was covered with too many flour, while I found the corn was quite ok. I was not crazy about them, but overall it was not bad. Couple days later, I went to Pluit Village for another purpose and stop by for their Osmantheus Tea (12k) and Crispy chicken popcorn (22k). Comparing between Taiwan winter melon tea and Osmantheus tea, I like the second one better as it was more refreshing, winter melon was too sweet for my taste. From my 2 visits, I think their beverages were better than the snacks.

Taiwan Dian Xin 

Pluit Village Level 4

North Jakarta 

Revisited: Pesto

Saturday night, we went to Pesto for dinner. It surprised me when we reached there and they were not as full as they always do, although I did saw many reserved signs on the tables. Pesto had 2 dining sessions, 7 - 9pm and 9 - 11pm. I was glad that it was not too full, in the hoping that the service will be faster.

Here's what we ordered.

Pizza Rustica (59k) - Tomato sauce, mozarella, cooked ham and mushroom. To me, it was standard and a bit too dry.

Spaghetti Farmeti (65k). Generous condiments, the pasta was cooked well, but I don't like the wine sauce. But it's only because of my taste, I prefer dry spaghetti aglio type.

Spiedini di carne (85k) - Grilled sirloin skewered with onion and fresh salad. The beef was tender and juicy, the only minus point was too small portions. ;)

I actually ordered a Panacotta for my dessert, but it didn't show up. We had asked 3 times for it until I lost my patience and decided to ask for the bill. After paying, I asked for a comment card as I was very disappointed on the service that Pesto served that night, when the waiter saw me writing on comment card, he asked me whether my panacotta had been served, I said not yet, and right after I finished writings, my panacotta was served, but I was to pissed to eat it, so I didn't even bother to touch it and just leave without putting any tips, something that I rarely did. So you can judge how pissed I am that night, especially before the waiter also mistakenly forgot to write down our Risotto.

I do hope it was only a bad night as I had great time in Pesto before, and I am still curious to try the killer Tiramisu. I'll be back, don't disappoint me again dear. =)

Pesto

Thamrin Nine, UG floor

Jl. MH Thamrin No. 10

Ph. +6221 29937230

http://www.pesto.co.id/

Nasi Pedes Little Ubud

Heard so many friends of mine talking about this spicy rice which according to them, more or less like the famous Nasi Pedas Ibu Andika in Bali. I didn't really like Ibu Andika's spicy rice, to me it was very standard and cannot understand why it can be such a big hit. Anyway, one day I went there and try the spicy rice. It was located along the famous Ruko Cordoba right beside Papa Ron's. They have a stall outside the restaurant where trays of dishes were displayed, so we can choose directly and after than we were given a piece of paper written the value of food we chose. Very similar with Nasi Pedas Ibu Andika. 

I chose bitter melon, shredded chicken and crunchy chicken skin to paired with my rice (14k). My friends were right, it was good. It actually same like those ordinary mixed rice can be found anywhere, but I like this one. The chili was good and HOT, and they cooked all the dishes well. I like the crunchy chicken skin. 

To my taste buds, I prefer this one way more than Andika's, plus I don't need to fly to Bali.

Will be back shortly. =)

Nasi Pedes Little Ubud

Ruko Cordoba Blok G No. 2

Pantai Indah Kapuk

North Jakarta

Lemon on DRESSCODE Magz: November

Busy busy busy! Endure Ivy... Busy is good... busy is good. 

I am finally home today. This week I had been very tied up. Even I have tons of things I wanted to write, I don't have the time yet put it simple I am so tired that I can't even type anything out from my mind. All I know I am sleepy and missing my bed. My mission today... Sleep all day until the time for MasterChef 7pm tonight. So adios... I will be writing soon. Just not today. 

Lemon's ad for this month. I haven't saw the one on the magz, but I hope you all like it. New listing will be out soon. Love! =)

Sinar Pagi

My mom's Sunday morning ritual is always waking up early to go to morning market and have breakfast with my dad. Even I never understood why on earth does anyone has to wake up that early on a Sunday, but I always thought it was sweet that my dad always accompanied my mom to the market, helping her carrying all the groceries, my mom loves to cook. You should see her refrigerator. 

Anyway, one of my folks' favorite breakfast was at Sinar Pagi in Muara Karang area. My mom said that the place developed from a small hawker in Muara Karang market into a Ruko near the area and always filled up with loyal eaters. One morning, mom told me that she wanted to have Lontong Sayur for her breakfast, so we went to Sinar Pagi. My mom ordered Lontong Sayur (18k) and I went for their Nasi Sayur with beef rendang (22k). And yes, both were deliciously yumm. I liked it how the Lontong's broth was not oily and seasoned well, and they were being generous on the condiments for both lontong and the rice. 

When you happen to be in the neighborhood, this place was a recommended breakfast place, not everyday though if you want to live a healthy life. ;)

Sinar Pagi 

Jl. Muara Karang Raya 

Enter from Toyota Showroom

North Jakarta