Tag: Product Review
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Flavor Preview: Pelmeni and Blini (Spasibo Russian Food, Jakarta)
It is rare to find Russian food in Jakarta. Years ago, I had that experience to taste one back in Saigon and yes I blew it. That’s why upon seeing a window of opportunity to taste Russian cuisine made fresh every day by Spasibo, it’s a surefire that I have to try it right away!
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Flavor Preview: Nasi Gemuk & Nasi Bakar (Nasi Gemuk Citra 2, Jakarta)
Selalu menarik bagi saya untuk mengikuti perkembangan berbagai usaha makanan yang ada di Instagram. Salah satu yang selalu membuat penasaran adalah nasi gemuk khas Jambi yang menjadi andalannya @nasigemukcitra2. Nah, berikut adalah perjalanan kecil saya untuk menikmati rasanya.
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Flavor Updates: Chef Maya’s Toasted Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie (Otel Lobby, Jakarta)
This dessert was actually a surprise and Maya herself served us each a slice of her perfectly made pumpkin pie with marshmallows topping and dulce de leche. It tasted unlike your usual pumpkin as it has a really balanced body, light on the inside but has a delicious thick crust, and top that all with…
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Flavor Updates: Raspberry Cream Kronuts (Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta)
Beautifully presented and cleverly devised, it didn’t take long for me to ravish it right away. Among other cronuts, or the Mandarin Orientalists call as kronuts, it’s probably my first time having a season-related theme. Look at this beauty, the cream was layered neatly and complemented with leaves and colorful beads. I bet you wouldn’t…
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Flavor Updates: White Truffle Fair (Rosso, Shangri-La Jakarta)
October and November have always been remembered as the time where people get excited about one thing and one thing only – the white truffles from Alba, Italy. It’s an exotic ingredient, rare, elusive, and highly prized. I heard that it was priced for around 70 million rupiah (around USD 7,000) per kilo this year!…