It has been a long while since I last visited Jakarta. As there was an attractive saver promo miles redemption offered by SQ at 11,900 miles for a return trip, it’s kind of a no-brainer to take advantage of this offer. This creates an opportunity to revisit this place to go on a food exploration journey.
Well, (as always) excitement can only start after the departure hall crossing. 😊
Starting the gastronomy journey at Terrace Chinese Kitchen enjoying their set meal.
All time favourite SilverKris Lounge next.
Time to board. See you Jakarta in a while!
Check-in to Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta thereafter.
My humble abode for the next 3 nights.
Spacious and clean room. Loved the size of this room.
Even the toilet space is huge too.
Next, pay a visit to Kota Kasablanka, a premiere one-stop shopping destination in South Jakarta within a Moroccan-themed mall.
Here, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options.
Slowing things down at Kopi Luwak.
It’s like breaded popiah with chicken pie filling.
A mild flavour and smooth texture from a nutrious avocado is simply a perfect treat as it is combined with coffee.
The goodness of cookies with coffee and a touch of rum flavour, a scrumptious pick-me-up, any time of day.
Enjoying a good sumptuous dinner at Pondok Laguna.
Morning view as seen from the hotel room.
Beautiful swimming pool at the hotel.
There is also a well equipped fitness centre in the hotel too.
Starting the day with a sumptuous morning brekkie at Monsiieur Spoon.
Comforting blend of caramelised onions and melted emmental cheese. Hearty and satisfying.
Two slices of sourdough with creamy became, smoked beef slice, emmental cheese, grana paranoid, egg yolk, parsley and salad.
Wagyu beef patty, French scrambled eggs, onion, lettuce, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce on home-made croger bun. Served with French fries.
Crispy buttermilk chicken with mozzarella cheese, caramelised onion, lettuce and aioli on home-made croger bun. Served with French Fries.
Soft brioche loaf topped with caramelised banana, beef bacon and served with maple syrup.
Pit stop at A&W after rounding up Transmart.
Snack attack at KyoChon for their fried chicken.
Lunch at Warung MJS for an authentic Javanese cuisine experience.
Loved the cozy interior.
They even have a nice outdoor seating area.
You may choose your preferred food items from the counter similar to our economy rice concept.
Enjoying dinner at Sate Khas Senayan at Citywalk Sudirman.
Fried bean curd stuffed with prawn and vegetables.
Crispy sweet corn fritters.
Hearty beef soup consisting of chunks of meat, tomatoes, carrots, spring onion, celeries and fried onion in coconut milk served with potato fritter, fried hard-boiled egg, twice-cooked potatoes, melinjo nuts crackers and sambal.
Beef oxtail, meat shanks, tomatoes, carrots, celeries and fried onion in clear soup served with potato fritter, fried hard-boiled egg, melinjo nuts crackers and sambal.
Juicy chicken meat satay served with a rich buttery peanut sauce.
Traditional Indonesian fried rice served with sunny side up egg.
Iced green noodle jelly with palm sugar syrup.
Iced green noodle jelly with durian.
Begin the day at Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters.
Soft fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh herb, bacon, on fresh croissant, drizzled with truffle oil.
Poached eggs, buttermilk fried chicken and chipotle hollandaise on toasted brioche.
Green chili fried rice, Norwegian salmon, fried egg.
Chocolate sponge, pistachio kunafe, dark chocolate ganache.
Moist sponge cake, dates, warm coffee sauce, vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry, kiwi, apple and pineapple juice.
Espresso and 65°C steamed milk.
Espresso, 65°C steamed milk, milk foam.
Was intrigued when I caught sight of this stand-alone Kenduri Coffee House. How I love this phrase “Coffee First, Every Thing Else Later”.
You will need to knock on the window if you want to place a coffee order. Strictly for takeaways as there is no seating available.
Spending the leisure afternoon at Kuningan City Mall, a contemporary mall with fashion outlets, eateries, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Grocery shopping at Lotte Mart.
There is also a Yorihada Kitchen within the Lotte Mart that you can get your fix on Korean food & snack.
Snacks buying at Renyah Koenyah.
Quick fix meal at 77 ES Teler Juara Indonesia Restaurant.
Another option for nasi goreng will be at Bakmi GM.
Power nasi goreng with a good “wok-hei”.
Another great option for Indonesian cuisine.
Crispy fried tempe served with special house chili sauce.
Char grilled gourami fish served with house special Parape sauce.
Fried biryani rice special lamb and raisin spices served with lamb satay and traditional sunny side up egg.
Ginger tea with combination stuffed glutinous rice ball, ginger, peanut.
Chilling out at Social Media Cafe with refreshing Mojito.
Soda water, blue curaco, lemon squash, mint.
Soda water, green apple syrup, lemon squash, mint.
Enjoying a nice relaxing foot reflexology at Halo.YST.
Cozy and comfortable interior atmosphere.
Adjourning to Lotte Shopping Avenue next, a shopping mall with high-end brands, gourmet supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and cinema.
Joining in the crowd fun with an ongoing event at the mall.
Display of a large chocolate-colored bear statue, holding a cloche, next to a large “CHOCO” sign and a cake-shaped display, likely part of a promotional event.
Snack bite at Doughzen Doughnuts & Coffee.
Statue collectors of superhero characters can visit Statue 4 Heros, a gallery style shop in Lotte Mall too.
One for the road dinner at Remboelan Indonesian Soulfood.
Deep fried bean curd with petis sauce.
Indonesian corn fritters served with sambal roa.
Stir fry beansprout cooked with chili and salted fish.
Sauteed fresh squid served with stink bean, lalapan and house special sambal penyet.
Gourami fish topped with spicy sambal Rica.
House special aromatic mixed lime leaves rice, topped with pandan chicken.
Sweet black glutinous rice porridge, served with pearl sago, savory coconut gravy, creamy coconut ice cream and jackfruit.
Freshly squeezed calamansi juice served with dried salted plum.
Morning starter at Bakerzin.
Sausage & Scrambled Egg with Americano.
Experiencing local authentic food at their local food court prior to hotel check-out.
Enjoying a nice Italian meal at Oma Elly Trattoria.
Homemade fresh bucatini, brown butter, parmigiano reggiano with shaved truffle.
Homemade fresh mafalde, slowly braised bolognese with San Marzano tomato.
You can also spend time shopping to your heart’s content at Grand Indonesia, one of the largest in Indonesia, an enormous mall with 2 buildings (East & West Mall) connected by a skybridge.
If that is not enough, you may cross over to the opposite end, Plaza Indonesia and I am certain that you can definitely spend an entire day just on these 2 huge malls alone.
A historic and famous landmark in Central Jakarta where the monument depicts a man and a woman in a welcoming gesture.
Chilling out at Saphire Plaza Premium Lounge prior to boarding.
Within the lounge, there is even a dedicated section crafted out specially for Singapore Airline passengers to enjoy the private space exclusivity.
Served with tofu, shrimp, egg and fish ball.
Served with egg.
Egg noodle, beef meat ball and beef broth.
Interesting and refreshing beverage.
Time to board for homecoming.
Overall, it has been a great gastronomy trip as expected, putting aside the traffic condition. Welcome to Jakarta! 😂
