Review Pelanggan untuk Gastromaquia Jakarta

I had the opportunity to come and taste the menus available in a Spanish-style restaurant located in Senopati area, South Jakarta. Thank you, Gastromaquia Jakarta! 

In Gastromaquia, the kind of food provided is Western and Spanish food. During the month of Ramadhan this year, Gastromaquia offers a special Ramadhan menu that can be an option to break the fast.   

I like the quiet environment and away from the highway noise. Yes, It Homey! Gastromaquia is in the middle of housing. 

The restaurant consists of two floors which of course both can be used. The decoration after the entrance there is a foyer with a large mirror on the wall and a table with lots of gorgeous ornaments on it.  

The first floor feels a bit full, probably because there is a bar. But not cramped at all. I love the clean white-walled walls with wooden benches and ornaments on this first floor. There is also a shelf containing books and can be read as long as we are there.  

Below the staircase is decorated with garden chairs, fairy lights, and foliage, perfect for romantic photos. 

2nd floor feels more spacious. This floor is perfect for making events like baby shower, bridal shower, social gathering, or birthday. In addition to more spacious, 2nd floor of Gastromaquia is brighter, so if you make a photo the result will be better. 

Its white walls make it modern, fitted with pastel colors like soft pink and soft blue for its chairs, some of its ornaments and interiors give the impression of vintage. 

White brick walls and full decoration of this dinnerware make Gastromaquia more homey and fun for quality time. The restaurant and lounge are combined between modern and vintage. 

SPECIAL RAMADHAN MENU (AVAILABLE on 5pm-7pm) 

This is perfect if you want to feel the Spanish-style fasting here, because Gastromaquia presents enough choices of typical Spanish cuisine for Ramadhan special menu in addition to some local specialties, such as : 
Seafood Fideua (seafood paella with spanish noodle, 95K) 
Acehnese Chicken Curry (chicken curry served with canai bread, 75K) 
Aglio Olio with Crispy Calamary (pasta, olive oil, chili flakes, beef bacon, calamary, 68K) 
Sate Maranggi (beef satay served with white rice, 75K) 
Arroz Negro (calamary, prawn, rice, green pepper, squid ink, 95K) 
Crispy Chicken with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce (chicken, salt egg yolk sauce served with white rice) 
Dory Fish with Sambal Matah (75K) 
Liwetan (must be pre order 5 hours before and minimum 6 pax) :
- Liwetan Set A (Nasi, Lalapan/Sayur, Sambal Goreng Hati, Tahu & Tempe Bacem, Ayam Goreng Kalasan, Sambal Terasi, Kerupuk, 65K/Pax) 
- Liwetan Set B (Nasi, Lalapan/Sayur, Sate Maranggi, Cumi Cabai Hijau, Ayam Goreng Kalasan, Sambal Terasi, Kerupuk, 85k/Pax) 

From the menus above I ordered Acehnese Chicken Curry,Arroz Negro and Dory Fish with Sambal Matah, the rest I order that is on the regular menu. 

Acehnese Chicken Curry (75K)
 
Who does not like this menu? Although I can say this menu is similar to chicken curry in "rumah makan padang", but this traditional menu, the spice taste really and super delicious. Served with canai bread, this menu is suitable for you who already gloomy after a day of fasting. 

Arroz Negro (95K)  
At first I was a little curious about this menu because the color of this rice is black, and it turns out the black color of this rice comes from squid ink. This rice is garnished with shellfish, squid and prawn, really the perfect mix for seafood lovers. 

Dory Fish with Sambal Matah (75K)   
You can find dory fish dish that is processed by frying flour and added with sambal matah. This dory fish is savory and crispy and the sambal matah is quite spicy. This menu is also perfect for breaking the fast, guaranteed to make you full because there is rice. 

Fardos De Calamares Con Bacony Mouse De Tinta De Calamares (85K)  
Beef bacon wrapped calamari with squid ink mousse. The Calamary was very tender on the inside, but very crispy on the outside. The combination of mayo and squid ink makes a very rich flavour perfect for the sauce. This is one of the must-try menu whenever you come here 😋😋😋 

Gambas Al Ajilo (95K) 
Garlic Butter Prawn is one of the signature menus of Madrid. I am a shrimp lover and as soon as I try garlic butter prawn ala Gastromaquia, I really love it. Really, really delicious! Spices fresh prawn, garlic, herbal oil, and butter is very fitting. They cooked it well with the most delicious addicting butter sauce! Suppose it comes with garlic bread.

Albondigas (55K)  
Meatballs in garlic tomato sauce is soft and flavorful. The contents of the meatballs are mozarella cheese. Not too tasty for cheese, but did not reduce the taste of this menu. This tomato sauce is fresh. Yummy! 

Tinto De Verano (85k)  
Tinto de verano, which translates to "red wine of summer" is a surprising combination of red wine and lemonnade and soda water. This is a perfect refreshment for hot summer days. 

Overall, I was quite satisfied eating at Gastromaquia. The menu is unique and quite different from other restaurants, so I can venture out to try new types of food. The place is also quite bright and the interior is beautiful, all instagenic corner really. Great photos and full stomachs!