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Mangga Besar Culinary Spot: Henis Bakery & Restaurant

Jakarta Kota. Also known as home to many Chinese decent since the Dutch colonial era, Jakarta’s very own Chinatown has its own appeal to the heart of every true Jakartans especially when it comes to the culinary spirit. In spite of its glamorous ‘dark’ side, from Glodok, Mangga Besar, Pinangsia even to Mangga Dua, hidden culinary gems are everywhere; from street-food vendors to ancient and old restaurant that has been operating since forever (mostly Chinese and traditional Betawi cuisine). 

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The Chinese Congee Battle: Bubur Angke vs. Bubur Mangga Besar I

There are lots of Chinese congee restaurant in Jakarta, from the ones we see regularly at the shopping malls, to the ones located hidden and renowned only if you ask the elder locals. The only places I've been to up until now are: Bubur Angke, Bubur Mabes (Mangga Besar), Bubur Sanki and Bubur Kwang Tung Pecenongan (for the latter two I don’t have the material yet so let’s save it for another round).

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More Liquid Nitrogen Please! ELICXIR ARTISAN GELATO

Yeay, another liquid nitrogen ice cream concept in town! This time, launched on September 2013, Elixcir Artisan Gelato first made its appearance to public during AFA (Anime Festival Asia) at JCC Senayan on September 7th, 2013 with a pop-up store which successfully tamed huge crowd. 

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Hey, It’s Cheese Month at ROSSO Shangri-La!

Meet one of my favorite restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta. If Satoo is the place to go whenever gluttony has more control over you and Shang Palace is the place to go for premium Cantonese delicacies, then Rosso is the place to go if you’re looking for one of the best authentic Italian dining in Jakarta.

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HolyGyu Opening Night: Ready to Ko(BE) Indulged?

Start small, start right now.

That phrase coming out from Chef Afit and his wife Lucy Wiryono, is probably the best applicable mantra if you’re thinking to start your own food startup. 

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Royal Weekend Indulgence: Jakarta’s FINEST Brunch at Bengawan, Keraton at The Plaza

Ever wondered how would it feel having an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring its own Foie Gras live station, grilled premium Kobe and Wagyu beef, succulent Lobster Thermidor, premium Sturia Caviar & Blinis, and an extensive seafood bar of fresh Oysters, Alaskan King Crab, Jumbo Prawns etc? I did too. And so did you know that we actually have it in Jakarta? YES. It's called the Royal Weekend Indulgence.

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Moving on: Could Sandwich Ice Cream Be the Next ‘It’ Thing? Meet SCOOP BAR.

It is indeed a pretty late review but the pastry & dessert world are fast mover, you know. We are now moving on from Cronuts and the last couple of months I got introduced to the world of Ice Cream Sandwich that has made its way to Jakarta. Well if it weren’t for Twitter, I wouldn’t know that people in America celebrates National Ice Cream Sandwich Day...

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#StreetFoodAddict: Bakmi Jogja Apjay Pak Ivan, PangPol

You know how much I love street-food. It’s pretty self-explanatory I guess, they’re quick, cheap, and the last time I wrote an honest review about them I got sent to the World Street Food Congress back in June, LOL (a bonus!). That’s why if you ask me, I’m always more of a street-food foodie thriving to look for hidden gems inside and out; than being an up-scale restaurateur / café hunter hopping from one new, hip places to another.

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