IG: biteorbye (Nisa & Nadya)

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Why you will love it ❤
1. So many branches everywhere!
2. Taste differ from one branch to another but the one in Bintaro Plaza is great!
3. Chocolate hazelnut drink has a nice chocolatey taste that tastes a bit bitter but instantly balanced by the sweet hazelnut. YUMMY.

What could be improved 🙏
1. Hopefully they can have consistent taste in all branches. If all branches taste like the one in Bintaro Plaza, then that would be awesome.
2. Place is a bit hidden, in Hero Supermarket

Place: Dum Dum, Bintaro Plaza
Menu: Chocolate Hazelnut 9.1/10

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Why you will love it ❤
1. Milk tea has a nice balance between milk and tea. The milk was more dominant in the best way possible. Not too sweet even though I did not order less sugar/less ice. I would definitely come back and try their other flavours!
2. Lots of promo with fintech payment option.

What could be improved 🙏
1. I wish they put the menu on the screen in the PP branch, instead of simply pictures. This way people know what they want to order and the options they have when they order instead of thinking what they want to order when they are in front of the cashier.
2. I personally do not like the small sago, they offered to exchange that since the boba was out of stock. I would either order with boba or no boba at all. The sago might be great for some people, not for me though. With that being said, that just means I need to come back to try their boba then. Haha. #alasan #emangsukaaja

Place: Coco, PP
Menu: Milk tea with sago (25K with fintech discount only 15K) 7.8/10

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Why you will love it ❤
1. The spicy miso is the reason I come back. That sauce is a must when you visit here. Goes perfectly with the meat. Though the garlic sauce goes well with shrimp. It just tastes more beautiful and buttery.
2. The meat is just a tad bit thicker in this branch which is great so it does not burn easily. But as a consequence, you would order less amount of meat because it is a bit thicker. Which is a good tradeoff considering the meat would not be too burnt.
3. They have a nice selection of buffet menu, my favourite is the carbonara udon.
4. The calamari is usually not too fresh in other branches, but the one here is actually quite good.
5. Good selection of vegetables which is important especially since you will be eating lots of meat.
6. Fast service, friendly and attentive. Awesome!
7. Also in this branch you can pay a bit more and have the option to choose both Shaburi and Kintan in one table. It's not love. Choose both (I did opt for Kintan only though because I do prefer barbeque better).

What could be improved 🙏
1. Would be great if there were plain soda, some branches have this which I usually combine with the peach mango.
2. I think each branch of Kintan has a slightly different buffet menu, would be great if they have vegetable tempura and wedges but they were not available here (not sure if this is a change in menu available for buffet because it has been a while since I dine in the Gandaria City branch). Gyoza is not the best and fries were not too fresh, I recommend ordering the Kintan rice if you that carbs action.

Place: Kintan, Pacific Place
Menu: Regular Buffet 9.0/10

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Why you will love it ❤
1. Very well-mannered waiters and great crisis handling skills from the manager
2. Great ambience, perfect place to bring family gathering or friend meetup

What could be improved 🙏
1. My salad was very, very salty. I usually really enjoy the salad but this was beyond salty for my taste. The smoked salmon was already salty, yet they added extra saltiness on the Caesar sauce
2. The portion is reduced but the price isn't, also there weren't any varying salad, they only served one variety of lettuce and caesar sauce, sad.
3. Fish and Chips and the dory wasn't fresh, it had a muddy taste. The manager was quick to respond and replace it with another dish. But it still had the mud taste. The manager later gave us ice cream as a form of apology. We appreciate the great customer service nonetheless.

Place: Fish and co Pacific Place
Menu: Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad (5.6/10)

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Why you will love it ❤
1. Nasi kuning is almost always a winner. It comes with a generous amount and plenty of protein options.
2. You know how you have not gone to Jordan if you have not visited Dead Sea or you have not gone to Finland if you have not visited Lapland? Tahu telur is an iconic dish you cannot and should not miss. Must order indeed!
3. Place was quite crowded but service was still good and friendly.

What could be improved 🙏
The nasi kuning is not as fragrant as usual. Still a winner in my book, usually excellent but during my visit it was just very good. The kripik balado was not like the usual, it was too sweet and it seems there is like flour (?) surrounding it. Too much liver compared to potatoes in the sambal goreng hati. With that being said, still a lovely nasi kuning!

Place: Sate Khas Senayan, SQ
Menu:
Nasi Kuning 8.5/10
Tahu Telur 9.1/10

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AFFORDABLE, FINGER-LICKING, AND LIPS SMACKING MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD IN JAKARTA

Why you will love it ❤
1. I am so grateful for passing by Kemang and found this hidden gem offering Middle Eastern food that is not only delicious, it is very affordable. I don't usually find affordable Middle Eastern food in Jakarta, what a great and rare find! Definitely will come back every time I am craving for Middle Eastern food!
2. I ordered Falafel Roll,the falafel is crunchy on the outside, soft and highly seasoned on the inside. Delight in every bite.

What could be improved 🙏
1. Not so much of a fan of the bread, a bit oily for my taste, but we were told by a friend that it's how Palestinian/Afghanistan bread is. I think it'd be more enjoyable if were a bit thinner.
2. Wishing the white sauce would be a lot tangier and sweeter, but really, it's a preference. Every Middle Eastern country has their own way of cooking their Shawarma, so I am just really grateful there's actually a genuine authentic one in Jakarta!
3. Pro-tip: there's no parking space for cars, you can park your cars across the street or better yet order it online or use public transportation to reach here. Definitely coming back for more, really love that there's a Shawarma joint I can crash for shawarma cravings.

Place: Emado's Shawarma
Menu:
Falafel Roll (9.7/10)

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TOKUSEN WAGYU SUMIBIYAKI IS MY FAVE.

Why you will love it ❤
1. Uro offers an authentic Japanese restaurant area in Serpong. It’s subtle and highlights the taste of the ingredients with the right seasoning.
2. The star of the show is the Tokusen Wagyu Sumibiyaki, premium Japanese wagyu beef with ponzu citrus dressing. If Tokusen Wagyu Sumibiyaki were a person, it would be the kind of boy you would bring to your mama. Not dating material, but marriage material. A feast for the eyes and the tummy as you see the wagyu beef sizzling in front of you.
3. Shiitake mushroom from the Yakitori Mix is perfectly-seasoned without hiding the taste of the mushroom itself.
4. Salmon Teppanyaki took us by surprise! It looked perfectly normal, compared to the other dishes not the prettiest. But the taste, one of the memorable ones for sure!
5. Katsu Don, albeit being too crispy for a typical katsu, I actually enjoyed it!
6. Friendly and attentive service.
7. Beautiful interior, perfect for that OOTD pic.

What could be improved 🙏
1. This is located in Serpong area, so not the nearest for all people. Though great if you live/work around Serpong area. This is a proper place to bring your clients for a lunch or dinner meeting to get that business deal.
2. Not really an improvement, but just a note if you would visit here. Prices are quite steep compared to other restaurants.
3. Personally thought the sushi was just okay, nothing too special about it. The yakitori mix for the chicken was a little too chewy to be enjoyable unfortunately. Udon was good, but I thought could use some extra kick of flavour. Tonkatsu chicken was not too memorable, not the highlight of my visit. Please note that this is an authentic Japanese restaurant restaurant, so do not expect the taste that has already been adjusted to the Indonesian taste with super bold flavour. While some dishes could use improvement, if you order the highlights (Tonkatsu Wagyu Sumibiyaki, Salmon Teppanyaki, Tonkatsu Chicken, Yakitori go for the shiitake!) you will definitely enjoy your dining experience here.

Place: Uro, Serpong
Menu:
Yakitori Mix 8.0/10
Tori Kinoko Udon Matawa Soba 7.2/10
Tokusen Wagyu Sumibiyaki 8.9/10
Tonkatsu Chicken 8.5/10
Spicy Salmon Roll 7.1/10
Katsu Don 7.1/10
Salmon Teppanyaki 8.2/10
Fruit Shiratama Anmitsu 6.5/10

#UROVibes #UROJapaneseCuisine

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Why you will love it ❤
1. The smokiness of the se'i is just out of this world perfection in every bite.
2. You can choose your sambal, my favourite is the matah and rica-rica.
3. Generous portion for a cheap price.
4. The broth and the cassava leaves are a great combination. You would think it is a typical broth or cassava, but no they are rich in flavour complimenting the se'i beautifully.
5. Friendly service.

What could be improved 🙏
Hopefully all the menu are in stock when we visit next time. Would love to try the lu'at and the nasi jeruk!

Place: Daging Asap Sambal
Menu: Se'i Sapi Short Plate Platter (88K) 9.2/10