OKIROBAR - GRAND INDONESIA, JAKARTA

Excited when I know there's a new join in Grand Indonesia shopping town Jakarta. Looks like this mall keep giving us a new place to have dining. Like this one, Okirobar, a new Japanese restaurant that become a new member since last April.

Looking at their restaurant, suddenly make my eyes so bright. With the colorful yet edgy look on this restaurant, make every single corner from Okirobar worth to shot.

Okirobar have an open kitchen concept. where you can sit at their bar while  you watching the Chef making your order on their flat iron. The situation can be a bit hot from the smoke of the stove if they have full packed order from their customers. But if you don't mind with a little heat, you can seat at the bar. Or perhaps you can just sit in their uber cute sofa.

Beside their regular menu, Okirobar also allowed their customers to customize their Okonomiyaki, Monjayaki and Negiyaki  as they like. Pick your 3 favorite toppings from the shelves then give to the servers.

 

STARTER

TAIYAKI (REDBEAN / CHOCOLATE & CHEESE) - IDR 35.000
The warm snack from Okirobar is really good. The 1st thing I tried is this fish shaped Japanese cake that is so fluffy and moist. Better eat it while it still warm to get the best texture of the filling and the cake.

ENOKI FRIES - IDR 22.000
Not so good looking appearance, but the taste quite good. It so crisp and crunchy.

YAKITORI

KING MUSHROOM - IDR 15.000
This king  mushroom is so delicate and  Nice seasoning. Love it.

PORK BELLY - IDR 23.000 - NON HALAL

DRINKS

There's a drink station that you can have it here at Okiro Bar. And the great thing it's BOTTOMLESS! Yeeaaii... They have green tea, coffee, tea, chocolate milk and lemon tea.

THE STAR

Okiro Bar serve  Okonomiyaki, Monjayaki and Negiyaki. That day Okiro Bar served us their best of those 3. And also Okiro Bar gave us a chance to cook one of their menu. Yes... I cooked! Don't laugh...

OKONOMIYAKI - CARAMELIZE WAGYU HIROSHIMA - IDR 159.000 (M), IDR 219.000 (L)
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japan's pancake that topped with various toppings. The main base of of this okonomiyaki are usually shredded cabbage, eggs, water and flour. Here at Okiro Bar, we served their signature Okonomiyaki that consist of caramelize wagyu beef, crispy beef bacon, enoki mushroom, soba (cold noodle) and topped with extra sunny side egg with scallion and katsuboshi (a dried fermented fish). The combination of those ingredients with their savory and sweet thick sauce make this Okonomiyaki is outstanding. It melt in your mouth right away. Best eat when it still warm.

The based of Negiyaki

NEGIYAKI - IDR 50.000

Negiyaki is another version of Okonomiyaki where the base is liquid dough like crepes cooked with lots of green leeks. Actually I'm not a big fan of green leeks. Sometimes it have a very strong taste and aroma. But, here since it topped with lots of toppings, so the toppings a bit covered the green leeks  taste. Here we have Negiyaki topped with fish ball karage, melted cheese, katsuboshi and another green leeks. Surprisingy, the taste is good. The green leeks not too strong like I'm worried earlier.

Aannndd.... OMG! I cooked that Negiyaki above with my own topping. Getting nervous at the beginning. Well its a crepes based with tons of green leeks. What if I turn it into soome  kind a dirt? Hahhahaha...

Darn! How is that Chef on TV still fab in front of a hot stove without sweating like a pig? LOL...

Anyway that’s me in action

And voila! that is my creation above.So, I made Negiyaki with Salmon as a star. I prefer choose Salmon because I saw my contender already packed their topping with beef and pork. So I combine the salmon with enoki mushroom and cheese. Topped with lots of katsuboshi and mayonnaise. It turned out to be yuuummm... *PukPuk my self LOL

Too bad I don't have a chance to get a Monjayaki picture. Beside Okonomiyaki, Negiyaki and Monjayaki, Okiro Bar also have Takoyaki ( a ball shape Japanese snacks made from wheat-flour). Unlike the Okonomiyaki, the takoyaki price is more affordable.  

DESSERT

PANCAKE (SNICKER / REDBEAN) - IDR 40.000
This thin crepes is so good. Filled with snicker (as a snicker bar) and topped with chocolate sauce. Served with Matcha green tea. Also available in redbean flavor.

ORIGINAL CREPES

2 folded Original Pancake served with hot chocolate sauce.

At the end... Okiro bar place quite fun to visit. They have a great food with a great quality. Keep up the good work guys! Good Luck

OKIRO BAR
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town
West Mall Level 5
Jl. MH.Thamrin No.1
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E&O (Eastern & Oriental) Restaurant - JAKARTA

Just a times ago, I had a very great lunch with friends. I've been heard about a positive thought about E&O since it opened last year. Most of my friends said that this is the restaurant that should in on my must visit list. So, I'm excited when got a chance to visit here.

E&O is owned by the great Chef Will Meyrick who also owned Mamasan, Sarong and Hujan Locale at Bali. E&O is the short of Eastern & Oriental, is under the Loewy and Union Group served the Asian Cuisine. Specially in Indonesia, Thai and Vietnamese Cuisine.

 I'm so amaze entering the E&O restaurant. It look so classy, elegant and beautiful. When entering to the restaurant area, you will find the attractive Bar with many selection of beverages. The using of wooden interior and dim light make the restaurant ambiance so romantic. Specially when at night, you probably only can see the person in-front of you. And they also have semi-private area in-front of their open kitchen.

HANOI CRISPY SPRING ROLLS - IDR 40.000
with Fresh Herbs and Nuoc Cham Dressing
Loved the crispy of the skin and the softness and the full loaded of the filling. The herbs is so fragrant. Served with Nuoc Cham Dressing for dipping sauce that made based on fish sauce. The taste is tart, fresh and a bit spicy. Great paired with the spring rolls.

‘LÁ LÕT’ VIETNAMESE GRILLED MINCED PORK BELLY - IDR 70.000 NON HALAL
Wrapped in Betel Leaves with Nuoc Cham  

SEARED SALMON SALAD - IDR 90.000
with Watermelon, Ginger, Lime Leaves, Cucumber, Thai Basil, Mint, Roasted Chilli and Shallot Dressing
Super Love with the salad. It has so many component and texture in one plate but keep taste light. This can be my summer salad. With the freshness from the watermelon and mint. The seared salmon is so fresh and still juicy. The dressing soak well into the salmon, and it so damn good!

SINGAPOREAN CHANNI CHICKEN - IDR 120.000
Chicken Simmered in a Light Southern Indian Curry with Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander Yoghurt and Fresh Coriander
I never thought that Curry (specially Indian) could be this light. The coriander is so fragrant. Not to thick like the usual curry. But its enough to marinated the chicken. The chicken also really tender. It's a good pairing with the flaky and buttery Channi Bread.                                                                                  

BALINESE "PEPES" (BARRAMUNDI WRAPPED IN BANANA LEAF) - IDR 150.000
with Sambal Matah, Shimeji Mushroom, Green Tomatoes and Lemon Basil
I'm so amazed when I knew that many traditional Indonesian food that served in E&O. Never cross in my mind that I eat Pepes in a find dining. Usually I ate Pepes at a Sundanese restaurant or my Mom's kitchen. Barramundi Pepes that E&O made was nailed! The fish is really tender, delicate and the green tomato and lemon basil that topped the fish really soak well in to the fish. Served with Boiled Vegetables, Fried peanuts and chilli Sauce. Also served with 2 of Sambal. Sambal Matah and Sweet and Spicy Soy Bean Sauce. This is my 2nd favorite dish that day. 

RENDANG (SLOW BRAISED BEEF CHEEK) - IDR 160.000
Simmered in Turmeric Leaves, Coconut Milk, Sumatran Spices and Chilli
Not like Padangnese typical Rendang that usually have the thick, bold and spicy, this rendang taste a bit light. The chilli with coconut milk is not too thick. But it succeed marinated the beef cheek. It tender and the chilli coconut milk coated the beef cheek perfectly.

THAI STYLE DENDENG BALADO - IDR 185.000
Caramelize Beef Short Ribs with Kaffir Lime, Red Chilli, Coriander Seed and Lemon Basil
Hail to this Dendeng balado. I even can eat it the whole plate. Sweet and slightly spicy covered all over the meat. Dendeng that usually thin and need a little effort to bite. But E&O cut it in the regular size. Doesn't matter. The taste still amazing though. RECOMMENDED!

E&O TAHU TEK - IDR 60.000
Egg and Tofu Salad with Potatoes, Rice Cakes, Bean Sprouts, Asian Celery, Petis Peanut Sauce
Eating this Tahu Tek, I always remember that my mom usually made this one. The earthy Javanese simple food with a million taste. Fried tofu, potatoes and omelet egg. Topped with boiled bean sprouts and Asian Celery. But I like if the peanut sauce taste a bit more bold.  

CHOCOLATE FONDANT  - IDR 65.000
with Homemade Sweet Condense Milk and Pandan Ice Cream (15 minute served)
Like a beautiful rocky mountain when this Chocolate Fondant served. With the fluffy and chocolate fondant cake with (not so) melted chocolate as the mountain, the Pandan Ice cream that so soft as the trees and the sweet condense milk sauce as the river. Lovely! 

COCONUT BRÛLÉE - IDR 65.000
with Rum Raisin, Young Coconut and Roasted Almond
Coconut Brule is more like Klapertaart, Manadonese desert cake that I adore so damn much. Served warm with not so sweet taste, is really good. The coconut still have the crunchy texture, milky but not too overpowering. Love this hearty warm Coconut Brule.

DURIAN PANNA COTTA - IDR 55.000
with White Sticky Rice
Durian is iconic tropical fruit that have an intimidate look with great taste. Some of peoples don't like Durian for its mushy texture and strong smell. But E&O execute this Durian so damn well. The softness of the sticky rice, it cooked perfectly, not too mushy or hard, the panna cotta not too milky. The sweetness from this Durian Panna Cotta is just right. The Panna Cotta melted in my mouth right away. I DIE!! Never miss this Durian Panna Cotta if you go to E&O. Insanely yummy.

At the end, I had a happy tummy lunch here. The food was amazing. E&O succeed captured the traditional food not quite far from the original taste. We have to keep this heritage alive. Couldn't be proud to be an Asian, that have many unique food with many unique spice and herbs. Beside the restaurant ambiance and the service support all the goodness. This is surely my one of the best restaurant.


E&O Eastern Oriental Restaurant
Menara Rajawali, 1st fl.
Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung LOT #5.1
Kawasan Lingkar Mega Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12950
021 - 2902 3418
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