Belly Culinary

Setiap kali ke Ezo, aku pasti ngunjungin lokasi PIK karena lokasinya yg dket rumah dan tidak di mall, jadi lebih nyaman buat hang out. Lokasi cafenya ada di Elang Laut. Tempatnya lucu gitu, tersedia beberapa seat dan dekornya dihiasi warna pastel. Yg aku coba dr Ezo itu kreasi terbarunya, yaitu Martabak Cheesebomb. Martabak Cheesebomb ini rasanya cukup enak. Pie crustnya agak tebal dan manisnya jg pas. Di atas cream cheese fillingnya ada taburan keju parut, meses cokelat, kacang, dan wijen. Tapi aku pribadi lebih suka Nutella Cheesebombnya, soalnya rasa Martabak ini terlalu rame.

Finally tried this restaurant after listening to countless people saying how great the ambiance is and how consistantly amazing the food is.
Ambiance

The restaurant was dark and calming, as you can see the light coming from the streets of Jakarta from the 12th floor of the the MD Place Penthouse. The decor is pretty simple yet luxurious. Perfect for almost every  date night to business dinner.
Service

The service was excellent. All of the staffs were prompt and attentive, as expected from award winning restaurant.
Food

1. Appetizers :

Tuna Pizza

This signature appetizer of Akira Back was simply amazing. The thin and pizza crust was the perfect vessel to slices of raw tuna and the microgreens. Addition of truffle oil elevates the dish further. A must order.
Eringi Pizza

A personal favorite of mine. The vegetarian version of the pizza was using umami mushrooms. I can't really explain the combination of flavor as you need to experience it for yourself. I personally couldn't stop eating this dish.
AB Tacos

Wagyu Kalbi with spicy tomato ponzu inside crunchy taco skin were the food combination that I never knew I needed in my life. The beef were succulent and the spices were pefect.
Popcorn Shrimp

The sauce that coated the fresh bite-size fried shrimp was excellent. The spiciness, sweetness and sourness of the sauce was really unique and balanced.
Crispy Rice

The crispy rice was a bit tangy. Perfect to be combined with the peppery cajun tuna, spicy ponzu aioli, and nori paste. The flavors exploded in my mouth (in a good way). Spices/chili-lover must order.
2. Mains:

Porterhouse

Their 600 grams USDA Prime steak with coffee crust and Korean Black Garlic bordelaise served with parmesan grilled baby corn could be considered expensive, but I can assure you that it's worth the price. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the seasonings was to die for. The charred corn made a perfect pair with the steak.
Perfect Storm

Another excellent main dish. This sushi roll had everything, from shrimp, salmon belly, to tuna. The sauce was a bit spicy. It's delicious.
Jidori Chicken

Not what you expected when you think about a chicken dish. Normally, chicken meat could be a bit tough, rubbery, and fiber-y. However, this chicken was incredibly moist and tender. I was quite blown away when I tasted this dish. The sweet and salty teriyaki sauce and truffled potato puree tied the dish together.
Wagyu Fried Rice

Never had fried rice this flavorful before. It is very different from the dry-fried-rice that you normally get. They are using good quality rice, cubed veggies such as carrots and cucumbers, and most importantly, wagyu. To spice it up, you can eat them with provided bird's eye chili.
Brother from Another Mother

This roll consisted of anago and unagi. Both of the fishes provide succulent texture and unique taste to the sushi. The sauce used was sweet.
3. Desserts:

Yuzu Granita

This dessert is incredibly fresh due to the sour taste of yuzu shaved ice and popping bubble. The coconut foam provided the needed sweetness to the dish. Writing this review makes me crave the dessert even more. Another must order.
Malibu Ganache

A delicious ending. Initially, this dessert tasted sweet from the outer white chocolate casing. Then my mouth was covered with rich coconut and slightly bitter flavor from Malibu liquor.
To sum it up shortly : Undoubtedly an excellent dining experience.

To sum up, Blueprint Bites & Brew is a nicely decorated cafe with delicious Australian-Japanese food. The place is so comfy yet simplistic. I could imagine myself hanging out with my friends for hours there. I tried some of their dishes, and all of them tasted really good:
Gyutan Aglio Olio (IDR 65k)

This menu consisted of Italian pasta with garlic, dried chili, olive oil, parsley, and Japanese marinated gyutan (cow's tongue). They also presented the dish with microgreens and pickled red ginger. Overall I would say that the dish was really good, and the price was affordable. The sweet and umami melt-in-your-mouth gyutan blended nicely with the pasta. The flavor of garlic and chili wasn't as strong as I expected. Overall, really nice.
Gindara Croquette (IDR 85k)

This dish consisted of deep fried Panko Gindara Croquette, wilted baby spinach, poached egg with hollandaise and tobiko. The dish was also really good, as the fish wasn't smelly at all. However, I can feel that the breading was a bit thick and the fresh fish flavor was masked by the egg and hollandaise. The taste was really good, though.
Mac & Cheese Bites (IDR 50k)

This deep fried goodness was presented with grated parmesan and chili garlic sauce. I wish that they put a lot more cheese in this dish! Since I could only tasted the fried macaroni and some sort of cream. The sauce was good, though lacking in quantity.
The Galaxy (IDR 35k)

This is a clear-white-transparent drink that were supposed to be poured with another purplish syrup. The taste was really good, a bit sour from the lemon, and balanced with the right amount of sugar. The color was really pretty as well. The drink was also affordable.
I am glad that I found this place. As I could hang out with my friends in this pretty space, and not have to worry about spending too much money for amazing food.

Rappoki (Ramyeon Toppoki) yg aku coba rasanya cukup enak, lebih dominan ke pedas sih dengan sedikit gurih dr seaweed. Utk harga 50rb porsinya besar dan mengenyangkan, tp isinya banyakan karbo gitu. Level pedasnya juga bisa pilih dari level 1 sampai 5.