IG: biteorbye (Nisa & Nadya)

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Why you will love it ❤
1. Their sushi is quite fresh, and what I really like is the cuts are neat and filling is generous especially the salmon. A pleasure to eat here.
2. I like the tamago, nice and sweet to end the meal.
3. Cozy interior interior. Has a very Japanese restaurant vibe which you will enjoy.
4. Fast and attentive service.
5. Love the strong ocha flavour. Always a plus when a sushi place has a strong ocha flavour.

What could be improved 🙏
1. Their waiting place is outside. It would be okay during cold weather or when it's not hot outside. But it was a bit uncomfortable waiting outside when I waited around noon.
2. Often has a waiting list and packed - so I highly recommend to either book your visit or come during non-peak hours. They limit your stay to 1.5 hours when the place is full.

Place: Kintaro Sushi, Senopati
Menu:
Salmon Maki (35K): 8.5/10
Chuka Wakame Gunkan (20K): 8.2/10
Tamago Mentaiko (20K): 7.9/10

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Why you will love it ❤
1. 50% off for their salmon menu! It's cheap but does not taste cheap.
2. Great service. Attentive and fast.
3. Lovely interior. Their floor is green and it's glass you can see the decorations underneath. On top, it's full of white flowers. Quite a sight for the eyes.
4. Overall their sushi are great and fresh, though I do prefer their semi-cooked/cooked salmon menus.
5. Large parking area available.
6. Also I like how they play classical music and the volume is just right.

What could be improved 🙏
1. They serve their ocha with straws. Would be better if they do not serve straws at all especially since it is ocha, it's better drunk directly from the glass.
2. The salmon maki is okay, but I have had fresher elsewhere but considering it's price it's a good deal.
3. Their ocha was a bit bland, could be great if they had a slight stronger ocha flavour.

Place: Okinawa Sushi, Senopati

Menu (all prices are 50% off, but discount has not been deducted):
Aburi Salmon Cheese (25K): 8.2/10
Aburi Salmon Mentai (25K): 8.0/10
Salmon Volcano Roll (40K): 8.1/10
Salmon Maki (35K): 7.6/10

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Why you will love it ❤
1. The first thing you notice is how homey it feels. The ambience feels very laid back to sit and chill to have long conversations which was fitting because I attended an alumni reconnecting gathering hence why the food was served prasmanan style.
2. They partner with small-scale producers across Indonesia for the main ingredients to maintain taste and authenticity. So you are not just eating well-cooked food, but also the ingredients showcase genuine heritage of Indonesian flavours.
3. Friendly and attentive service.
4. Love the sambal terasi. This is what made the whole experience special. Not on the crazy spicy side which I prefer. Elevates the whole experience and does not try to numb your tongue.
5. Tahu Gejrot has a nice balanced taste. Not too spicy. Not too sweet. Just the right flavours bursting in your mouth.
6. The batagor sambal kacang was served in small soupn spoons, which was a treat to enjoy. The peanut sauce (from cashews) complimented the star.
7. Gurame Bumbu Kencur has a nice flavour, with bumbu kuning. Reminds me of an elevated version of mom's cooking.
8. Empal Gepuk was not the best I had, but it does go extremely well with the sambal so yes, match made in sambal heaven.
9. Great that they have a whole private space for group dining, so you do not disturb other guests and the group can mingle together in one whole area.

What could be improved 🙏
1. Sayur Asem needs improvement. It was more on the bland side. Not sweet. Not sour. Not salty. Not my kind of Sayur Asem.
2. The fish in Gurame Bumbu Kencur was a tad too hard - wish they cooked the fish better next time I visit! It's unfortunate because the food tastes good :)
3. Lapis Jadul Selai Nanas Madu looks super appetizing, but in terms of taste honestly did not detect any difference with other lapis.
4. Pricey, compared to the taste I believe this is on the pricey end and not worth the price. However, if you are looking for a high end restaurant and consider that they partner with small-scale producers the experience becomes worth it. You are not just buying a plate of food, but the authenticity of the Indonesian taste, ingredients, well-executed interior design as well as friendly and attentive staff.

Place: Kaum, Menteng
Menu:
Batagor Sambal Kacang 7.2/10
Buncis Obrak Abrik 7.0/10
Tahu Gejrot 8.2/10
Gurame Bumbu Kencur 7.8/10
Empal Gepuk 7.8/10
Sambal Terasi 9.0/10
Sayur Asem 5.2/10
Lapis Jadul Selai Nanas Madu 6.8/10

MODERN TAKE ON LOCAL DISHES, I LIKE THE ES RUBI SHANGHAI.

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Why you will love it ❤
1. They have various traditional dishes with a modern take. Ismaya always pay attention to details when it comes to interesting concepts.
2. Lovely service, fast and attentive.
3. Plenty of seating and the layout is great so you are not squeezed in.
4. I like the Es Rubi Shanghai, it has more of a coconut dominant flavour and the sweetness is not too overpowering.
5. Cireng is great for snacking with friends, but the dipping I wish were more flavourful and a bit too thin but still an enjoyable dish.
6. The Nasi Goreng Gila is literally gila. Great for those who love a challenge, I chose local though (medium spiciness). Also, the Nasi Goreng Gila is generous in portion, better share this and order another menu for additional protein (this is just my excuse to eat more food tbh 😂).
7. Their eggs are nice and runny, but if you prefer your eggs fully cooked just let them know.

What could be improved 🙏
1. Salted Egg Chicken to rice ratio is great, but if they had a stronger salted egg taste this dish would be awesome. I like the crispiness and the rice was a too mushy, I prefer rice that is that rice balance between not too hard but not too soft and mushy. Overall, it is quite good, has the potential to be great with few adjustments.
2. . Nasi Goreng Gila is crazy spicy! I love spicy food, but this is quite something. There is already a warning on the menu, but it would be great if they warned us that their "medium" is more on the "spicy" side. Also wish they used rice that was a bit harder, mine was too soft. Perhaps because it just finished cooking so most likely this is a one time occurence. Overall, enjoyable visit in The People's Cafe with an nice concept and great service.

Place: The People's Cafe, Kuningan City
Menu:
Nasi Goreng Gila 7.5/10
Salted Egg Chicken 7.7/10
Cireng 7.6/10
Crispy Mushroom & Chicken 7.3/10
Es Ruby Shanghai 8.3/10