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5.0Momozen [ Thamrin, Jepang ]
Master of Truffle ❤️
Here I am, for the fourth times because I love truffle somuch. If you think it’s expensive, yes it is but I gonna tell you that it’s WORTH IT! It’s truffle, uni, caviar and even angel hair. From the ingredients - cooking preparations - sauce - services and how they elevate the combination flavors — they totally deserve it! Again, momozen never failed me in terms of truffle! (sorry for the long posting)
First of all, my appetizer goes to:
1. ANGEL EGG “VERSION 2” (65K) - foie gras mousse, truffle pudding, wakegi (Japanese scallion/onion). What a great appetizer! The mousse is really smooth and melt into my mouth. The truffle pudding is genius and unique. Great presentation as well! (10/10)
2. TRUFFLE SOMEN WITH CAVIAR (95K) - Chilled japanese somen, dashi infused black truffle, truffle kombu, caviar, 24K Gold: The taste was incredible, they cooked that somen perfectly and served it beautifully with a little touch of caviar and 24k gold on top! (9/10)
3. FOIE GRAS GYOZA (120K) - foie gras, shiitake duxelle, yuzu ponzu. A good dish but compare with other tapas, gonna say it’s the simple one, not that massive combination flavor I imagine before (7/10)
4. TORO PIZZA (165K) - Chopped toro, crispy dough, caviar, garlic cream, micro herbs. This is my number 2 best toro pizza I ever eat — super thin and crispy. How could I resist the combination of tuna and caviar in one mouthful lol !? I ordered it twice btw, because it’s that good!! (9/10)
Second, the amazing main course:
5. EBI JAGA (155K) - jumbo tiger prawn, crispy jagaimo potato ring, mango chili. I’m sceptical at first that it gonna be a small portion like other dish but I’m wrong. Super jumbo & crunchy crispy prawn served in a plate. It’s great by eating itself with or without sauce. But that mango chili really gives extra kick and I love that sauce somuch. Really fresh and tangy, suits really well with the ebi! (10/10)
6. UNI UNI PASTA (195K) - spaghetti, uni cream, crispy black uni cracker, shrimp wonton. This is totally different from any uni I ever taste. They elevate the uni cream into something great! Super delicious and heavenly uni! And I thought the perfect unique combination gonna be that shrimp wonton with uni cream (10/10)
7. MISO SALMON (260K) - ocean salmon, caviar, baked onion, dill cream, shiro miso. OMG that 4 little ocean salmon is incredibly delicious. And I should appreciate the process of making that shiro miso and dill cream which is mind blowing (10/10)35 degree
8. ATLANTIC SALMON (240K) - peas ecrase truffle dressings, crispy salmon skin, sauce Vin Blanc. Still great but with that kind of other dish I eat, this one would be my least favorite haha.. I didn’t think that peas and truffle is a perfect combination. But that vin blanc sauce is super fit with the salmon. And I should admit that their salmon skin is superb crisp and great! (8/10)
9. ‘BEST’ TRUFFLE DONABE GOHAN - Momozen signature fresh truffle rice (380K): Can’t explain how delicious it is! That truffle is massive, the Japanese chef shredded lots of truffle into that cooked rice in claypot and it’s really satisfying just by seeing it. And the taste - umami, crazily delicous and superb ‘truffly’. One word - PERFECT!!! Btw it’s vegetarian approved :) (10/10)
10. I ordered 2 mocktails: LES FLOTS (55K) MOCKTAIL (fresh lemon, blue curacao, mint monin, grenadine monin, sprite) and BLUE LAGOON (55K) MOCKTAIL (mojito monin, lechy monin, blue lagon, fresh lemon, sprite). There are two similarities - beautiful presentation and taste great! Both have similar elements and refreshing as well. If you like more sweet they go for blue lagoon. (9/10)
And when it comes to the end, I’m totally full but I’m curious about their dessert (as the appetizer and main taste incredibly amazing).
So, I choose YUZU CREME BRULEE (65K) - creamy yuzu custard, caramelised pineapple, ricotta and ohba leaf ice cream. With all that truflly taste in my mouth, I just want something more refreshing and sour - omg it’s a wise and perfect decision. Everything in this plate is amazing and suits my palate well! (10/10)
And I’m gonna admit that their services are amazing! They did the surprise part very well and they change our plate everytime we finish one dish and the other dish come (so I ordered 9 dishes and they change our plate 8 times). The christmas tree is great as well, christmas vibes oh yasss absolutely!! One of the best fine dining restaurant with perfect food and services!Menu yang dipesan: Foie Gras Gyoza, toro pizza, 35 Degree Atlantic Salmon, Angel Egg Version 2, Blue Lagoon Mocktail, ebi jaga, Les Flots, truffle somen with caviar, ?BEST? Truffle Donabe Gohan, Yuzu Creme Brulee, Uni Uni Pasta, Miso salmon
Harga per orang: > Rp. 200.000Makasih Infonya!Kamu belum login, klik di sini.
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3.8Ban Ban [ Pluit, Kafe ]
A little bit off
Another new store at Empo, compare to GI store - this one is more spacious and cozy. Biasanya antriannya panjang super tapi hoki banget karena weekday jadi ga terlalu rame yeiyy. Dan menurutku dari semua outlet banban, disini yang paling ramah dan cepat pelayanannya which is very good. Karena yang di GI dan lippo, meskipun mereka terkenal dan rasa tapi yaampun pelayanannya super slow, so this is a plus point.
But sorry to say that their snack and drink is my least favorite. Aku kecewa sih pas mereka bilang kuranchi boba pan sm hachi pan-nya belum ready to sold hingga sore hari ini jadi cuma ada signature hoka pan aja. Padahal selama ini aku liat para blogger sudah posting dan uda ngiler banget hiks.
So, I try their supa grape chizu (39K) - love their beri2 more, kayak rada ngambang gitu rasa minuman anggurnya but appreciate mereka kombinasiin potongan buah anggur jadi lebih ada teksturnya gitu. Untuk minumannya sendiri lumayan oke (8/10)
Untuk snacknya aku cobain signature hoka pan (33K) - brioche toast, melted cheese and egg, bacon with their signature sauce: beside the not-so-crunchy toast, I have no complaint! Overall great snack, super flavorful dan topping + filling gurih dan lembut, enak parah!!! I would give perfect score if they could make the toast crunchy!(9/10)
Dan kembali pada signature boba pan (25K) mereka yang biasanya super endulllls tapi kali ini a little bit off, tetep enak cuma kayak kurang garing dan cream cheesenya juga ga seenak biasanya + bobanya kurang berasa brown sugarnya. Aku gatau salah dimana tapi pas aku makan beda aja dibandingkan yang biasa aku makan di cabang GI or lippo (7/10)Menu yang dipesan: Supa grape chizu, Boba Pan, signature hoka pan
Harga per orang: Rp. 50.000 - Rp. 100.000Makasih Infonya!Kamu belum login, klik di sini.2 pembaca berterima kasih.
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2.8Zenbu [ Pluit, Jepang ]
Dikecewakan zenbu
I'm sorry Zenbu but I think you should train your staff more, in terms of food and service as well. Aku langganan zenbu tapi yang di empo bener2 kecewa banget, some food is taste incredible but that salmon head is a big no! And 4 stars are definitely exclude that failed salmon head!!!
Dari segi pelayanan, banyak banget yang harus diperbaiki and major menurutku: (1) masaknya lama banget padahal uda mulai sepi karena uda lewat jam makan malem; (2) minta refill lama banget diisinya; (3) pesen salmon head dan itu baunya masih amis banget + ga mateng masaknya dan setelah mereka ganti tetep amis - mereka masih mencoba membela diri dengan bilang emang biasanya begitu padahal aku pernah makan dan ga kayak gitu;
Akhirnya setelah kita minta dicancel dan minta bill (4) omg lama banget billnya dateng, like harus minta 4x baru dateng. Padahal meja kasirnya belakang kita persis dan meja samping kita dapet bill duluan (pdhl kita yang minta duluan) hmm.. (5) And please smile more! Jutek amat pelayannya!
For food, I ordered salmon teriyaki (85K): rice with salmon teri on top, a simple dish that taste great but not that WOW! (8/10)
Salmon mozaru large (109k) - always the best one! no complaint! semua gerai rasanya sama dan konsisten enaknya. Salmonnya banyak dan crunchy, cheesenya tumpah meleleh, butter rice nya wangi banget dan sausnya gurih manis jadi satu (10/10)
Salmon head (85K ?? i guess) - mengecewakan pake banget. As I said before, ga mateng dan masih amis banget, padahal biasa one of my fav tapi kali ini bener2 mengecewakan and I can't even eat that (2/10)
Original modanyaki (45K) - another fav of mine, entah knp mienya tidak sekenyal biasanya tapi tetep enak. Kombinasi telor, sauce and mayo nya bener2 enak sih! (8/10)
Salmon blaze (95K) - lumayan mahal sih sebenernya dan untuk sushi menurutku mereka kurang berhasil kayak somehow kurang nonjok gitu flavornya. Jadi rada nanggung (6/10)
Now, their positive side. Thankyou for that complimentary ice cream (coz of salmon head case) and please don't be rude next time!Menu yang dipesan: Salmon Teriyaki, salmon mozaru large, salmon head, original modanyaki regular, salmon blaze
Harga per orang: Rp. 100.000 - Rp. 200.000Makasih Infonya!Kamu belum login, klik di sini.2 pembaca berterima kasih.
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3.8Liang Sandwich Bar [ Pluit, Snack ]
Suka banget yang cheese and egg !!
Waktu awal buka aku pesen yang best seller mereka (liang chicken) menurutku enak tapi pas temen vegetarianku kasi coba yang cheese and egg, omg seketika fall in love! Enak banget menurutku, better than the chicken.
So, setelah makan zenbu, aku melipir ke foodcourt beli cheese and egg sandwich (26K) dan memang tidak diragukan, selalu konsisten enaknya, pratanya pun enak, liang's signature sandwich nya super enak dan cocok banget dengan filling cheese n egg(9/10)
Wah mereka rame banget sih dan aku jadi pembeli terakhir hari ini, karena setelahku mau beli katanya uda sold out, adonan prata mereka uda habis. Omg gila banget tapi memang seenak itu. Areanya di foodcourt jadi ya kalo mau makan ditempat mesti cari tempat duduk yang sepi dulu gitu.Menu yang dipesan: Cheese and egg sandwich
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3.8Tiger Sugar [ Pluit, Bubble Tea ]
Not too sweet. Me likey!
Salah satu gerai bubble tea yang menurutku ga konsisten, karena aku pernah cobain di beberapa cabang lain super manis dan aku bahkan cuma bisa minum seperempat. Mereka punya cream mousse juga terlalu encer. Dan tiger sugar merupakan gerai yang kita gabisa atur tingkat gula dan es-nya.
Konsistensi itu penting untuk suatu tempat makan dan minum. Tapi baru sekarang aku berharap mereka ga konsisten dan itu terjadi di empo.
Brown sugar pearl milk with cream mousse (38K) - manisnya pas banget sih buat aku, aku sampe kaget pas minum - ini beneran ga salah pesen kan. Pearl-nya lembut banget, cream moussenya somehow ga trlalu encer dan I could manage to drink it by myself! (8/10)
Untuk suasana dan kebersihan ya standard, aku sempet intip tempat duduknya ya okelah but I takeaway this instead. Untuk pelayanan juga oke, mereka bikin pesanan kita cepat, cuma mungkin sering ngobrol sm yg bikin minum jd kadang kita tanya mereka ga denger.Menu yang dipesan: brown sugar pearl milk with cream mousse
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3.2Urban Latte [ Pluit, Minuman ]
Overpriced!
Sorry to say, not recommend this drink if you're not fond of sweet. For 37K just a drink (not include topping) and not that WOW is a little bit waste for me. Aku pesen minuman yang katanya favorite banget:
BROWN SUGAR LATTE with coffee popping boba dan BROWN SUGAR (non coffee). Karena uda baca review dan hampir semua orang bilang manis banget jadi aku pesen 25% gula alias quarter sugar dan omg unexpectedly pas minum masih manis dong. Padahal menurutku konsep mereka bagus sih pake almond milk karena lebih sehat kan, tapi eksekusinya ga berhasil. Dan mereka punya coffee popping boba super manis jadi makin manis minumannya, itu coffee boba cuma enak disedotan pertama haha.. Kalo minumannya ga gitu manis cocok sih cuma ya gitu deh.
I do expect more about that combination flavor but it's failed! Satu2nya yang positif menurutku cuma pelayanannya. Ramah dan baik banget, bikinnya juga cepet ga lama. That's all!Menu yang dipesan: Non Coffee, coffee with popping boba
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3.6Truffle Belly [ Tanjung Duren ]
Great Lunch!!
Lagi nungguin adikku asistensi di untar, mendadak laper terus baru tau kalo truffle belly buka outlet ke-7 di deket kampus. Langsung beli menu favorite pake gojek - truffle chicken with mushroom sauce (35K) dan emang masakan dia gaperna failed! Mushroom saucenya banyak banget dan ayamnya super crunchy! Wangi trufflenya lumayan kenceng jd ga abal2 nama doang!
But prefer their mentai sauce even more. Cuma lagi bosen aja jadi pengen ganti yang lain. Overall puas, dan jujur cabang ini lebi enak daripada tmpt lain.Menu yang dipesan: Truffle Chicken Mushroom
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4.8Fujin Teppanyaki & Japanese Whisky [ Senopati, Jepang ]
Great Japanese Cuisine! MUST TRY!!
One of the best Japanese food, at least for me. I'm a japanese lover and 100% love to eat in here either with fam or friends. The 3.5 (0.5 is for that incredible garlic rice) must order menu when I'm in here is:
1. CHICKEN NANBAN (120K) - Undeniable to be the best chicken nanban I ever eat. They use marinated grilled chicken instead of fried chicken (like other resto) so it's definitely less oily. And their tartar sauce is superb good + suits well with that green pesto sauce (10/10)
2. MENTAIKO POTATO CHEESE PIZZA (75K/4pcs or 125K/8pcs): ulala this one is superb good! So cheesy, creamy, but not overpowered! The shrimp and mentaiko toppings are fresh and the potato crepes cooked perfectly! MUST TRY! (10/10)
3. MELTIQUE CUBE ROLL STEAK (285K) with teppanyaki garlic rice - the beef cubes steak are sooo good! Their fujin's signature sauce is another level. And with that savoury garlic rice, TOP NOTCH!!! Super inlove with their garlic rice, seriously how could a rice be that good?! HAHAH (9/10)
BLACK SESAME GELATO (35K) - simple one! But good chef could always make something simple into a very good one. Love the nutty bold flavor. (8/10)
So japanese vibes - feels like home, so clean, yet great and attentive workers. No complaint about their services or food! Maybe just a little bit pricey for their meltique steak. I hope they could maintan this for a long timeMenu yang dipesan: Meltique Steak & garlic rice, chicken nanban, black sesame gelato, mentaiko potato cheese pizza
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4.4Holywings Gold [ Kelapa Gading, Barat ]
best chicken wings !!!
Diajak ke holywings gold yang di cabang gading, jauh sih jujur tapi demi nonton bcl live ea. Dan wow surprisingly kaget dengan makanannya, enak2 banget hiks. Padahal aku pikir ditempat2 gini makanannya bakal b aja dengan harga selangit, turns out enak apalagi chicken wingsnya.
Jadi kalo ada acara gini kita disuru bayar 250K per orang, nah nanti tinggal diitung kalo kurang tinggal tambah. And they will release our table if we don't come in one hour (lol parah!)
12 WINGS -78K (bisa mix jadi aku mix salted egg sama original). Pas original dateng wah gila enak banget, one of the best chicken wings jujur, aku lebih suka ini daripada wingstop. Pas cobain yang salted egg wah kacau lebih enak lagi ternyata. Bener2 strong banget tapi ga bikin enek.
NACHOS CHEESE (35K) - dan yang ga kalah enak lagi itu nachosnya, bisa dilihat itu toppingnya banjir, kejunya ulala, dan garing. Manis asin jadi satu bener2 enak and worth it sih harganya karena banyak isinya
Total kita dari jam 9 malem sampe jam 2 pagi abisin 9 botol soju ber4 haha yang di mix dengan yakult, enak banget sih hahaha. Dan kata temenku one of the best place emang disini karena selain tempatnya luas, panggungnya juga besar. Mungkin minusnya cuma bau rokoknya sih yang gakuat dan letak toiletnya kita harus turun tangga dulu buat ke toilet (bahaya fix apalagi kalo uda ngefly haha). Tapi kalo dari segi harga dan rasa makanan jujur worth it banget buatku hehe!!Menu yang dipesan: Nachos, Chicken Wings, salted egg chicken wings, Soju yakult
Harga per orang: Rp. 100.000 - Rp. 200.000Makasih Infonya!Kamu belum login, klik di sini.
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3.4Jack & John [ Puri, Indonesia ]
Enak cuma rada alot!
Jadi aku baru tau kalo jack & john ini restoran yang terkenal di surabaya dan sekarang akhirnya buka di jakarta. Sebenernya yang best seller sambal matah tapi karena aku gabisa makan pedes jadi aku cobain yang salted egg pork (60K).
Overall kalo dari segi rasa salted egg enak, berasa dan porsinya gila banyak sih tapi ada beberapa downside juga: nasinya kurang mateng, babinya rada susah dikunyah dan kurang garing gitu (8/10). Temen aku cobain yang sambal matah dan dia bilang lebih enak dari punyaku haha
Kalo dari pelayanan karena counter gitu ya okelah cepet sih, tapi downsidenya dari segi kebersihan kurang tanggap sih. Kayak pdahal lantainya basah krn ada minuman tumpah tapi ga di pel, cuma mejanya aja yang dilap. Simple thing sih jadi harusnya mereka bisa improve.Menu yang dipesan: Salted Egg Pork, Salted Egg
Harga per orang: Rp. 50.000 - Rp. 100.000Makasih Infonya!Kamu belum login, klik di sini.3 pembaca berterima kasih.