Yo' Panino Delivered a Yummy Hot Subs & Cold Pressed Juices

After their huge succeeded in Singapore, now Yo' Panino arrived at Jakarta Indonesia to give another alternative to the hungry peoples in Jakarta. The sandwich that Yo' Panino served not just an ordinary sandwich. Because looking at the portion, this pretty huge.

Here in Jakarta, Yo' Panino placed Plaza Indonesia level 4. Really strategic place, because it located under the escalator and infront The Playground restaurant. With industrial theme, Yo' Panino give the customer a convy place to eat and hangout. Plus the bright colors and greeny area.

The open kitchen concept that Yo' Panino allowed us, the customers to see the magic behind the kitchen. We can see the sandwich making process here. It seen the fresh ingredients that they use everyday.

THE HOT SANDWICHES

At Yo' Panino you can choose the choice of 3 fresh kind of bread, which are Farmhouse White (artistically soft with a touch of salt), Multigrain (healthy choice of rolled oats, flax, sesame and sunflower seeds), and Turkish Pide (read: 'piday') a moist and light with toasted sesame seeds. There is also sandwich that wrapped with corn tortilla. So yes, Yo' Panino have many selections of sandwich that really look tempting.

[NEW]  SLOPPY JOE - IDR 69.000
Ground Beef in Yo' Panino's Special Sauce, Cheddar Melt, Served on Toasty Farmhouse White
This is one of 2 new menu from Yo' Panino. Well, actually I don't expect much from Sloppy Joe. It's just a ground beef. But heeyy... never underestimate a simplicity. Because  this sloppy joe taste great. The tender beef mixed with Yo' Panino's Special Sauce and Cheddar Melt. The sauce taste savory, a blend between sweet and spicy. Or maybe you can mix it with barbeque sauce or their aioli sauce. It taste even more good.

[NEW] BIG DADDY PATTY MELT - IDR 69.000
Minced Patty Beef, Cheddar Melt, Fried Egg, Served on a Warm Turkish Pide.
Feeling hungry and need something big? Then you should order this one. Big Daddy Patty Melt give a big portion with tender mince beef that combine with cheddar melt. Fried Egg make it more complete. Like a breakfast in one hands.

BARBEQUE CHICKEN CLUB - IDR 69.000

Hickory Smoked Chicken, Turkey Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Garlic Chips, Yo'Barbie-Q Sauce with Multigrain Bread
Everything that been smoked always suit with the barbeque sauce. The sweet and the tangy taste from the bbq sauce make the chicken more tasty.

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK - IDR 69.000
Sliced Rib Eye, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar Melt, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Garlic Chips, Yo' Aioli Sauce, Toasty Farmhouse White
This Philly Cheese Steak is soo addictive. The very tender rib eye sliced really seasoned well.Like the caramelize onion. It taste sweet and savory at the same time. Served with garlic chips that made from cassava. 

Torilla Chicken Wrap

THE VARIETIES SAUCE
Yo' Panino have varieties of sauces that you can choose. Me personally love with the aioli. It so fragrant and so good with the side kicks menu.

YO'BARBIE-Q

A homemade hickory smoked oozy barbeque sauce.

YO'AIOLI

A unique garlic, mayo & olive oil concoction

YO'JAVA

Fresh roasted peanuts slowly simmered with a unique blend of spiced herbs

YO'ANGRY

Spicy Mayo

YO'WASABI

A versatile combination of fresh wasabi & creamy mayonnaise

YO'PESTO

Original Genoa Blend Of Fresh Basil, garlic, Nuts & Parmesan 

   
CRUNCHY FRESH SALADS

THAI SWEET CHILI FISH - IDR 59.000
Seared Seasoned Dory, Mango with Mint Leaves & Cilantro, Sweet Chilli Lime Dressing, Iceberg Lettuce
This salad is so fresh and really a great start to eat. all taste really play in my palate. The sweet, sour, a bit tangy, and a bit chilli really taste balance. Plus the dory is well seasoning and so tender.

JAVA TEMPE - IDR 39.000
Crispy Tempe, Spice Java Slaw, Chopped Romaine Lettuce
Here come the uniqueness from Yo' Panino. An Indonesian fusion Salad with a tempe as the main star. Tempe is a traditional Indonesian food that made from soy bean. Mixed with Java slwa that made from coleslaw and peanut butter sauce. Like Gado-Gado, but in a modern way hehehe...

SIDEKICKS

Buffalo Wings (4pcs) – IDR 27.000

Chick Pops – IDR 24.000

Truffle Parmesan Fries –  IDR 24.000

Garlic Cassava Chips

 
Both Buffalo Wings and Chicken Pops is really goods. But I really like the buffalo wings better. It seasoning well. Crisp outside and tender inside.  Try to be creative with dip it in their varieties of sauce. Each sauce have magnificent and it signature taste. 

Meanwhile the Java Slaw is another unique salad. Inspire by the Indonesian food using peanut butter sauce, peas, coleslaw and topped with cheese.

Other addictive sidekicks menu definitely the Truffle Parmesan Fries. String Cut Potato, mixed with truffle oil that so fragrant and the parmesan cheese. Eat it while its hot. It soo good.

LITE-BITE

Yo' Panino also have dessert that you wont missed. they have selection of banana cake, coconut squares and chocolate chip cookies. Their coconut squares is to die for. It so moist and addictive. Even it still taste good in the next day when i warmth it in my microwave. According to Mr Jitin Kapoor, its a modification from his Mom cake. Well, Mom... I bow on your knees. Don't judge the not so pretty appearance of their cookies. It taste good with a hint of minty flavor in it. 

COLD-PRESSED JUICE YO!

There are some selection of Cold-Pressed Juice from Yo' Panino. It really fresh, no fake ingredients added. Yo' Panino only use fresh fruits and Veggies to their Juices. You definitely have to try this one. As for my self, I mixed it 3 choice of fruits. I mixed the Strawberry, Lemon & Orange. It taste so good, freshening, a bit sour, which I like. So it can be a balancing of the full menu from Yo' Panino.

Essential Daily 3 - IDR 38.000

Apple, Orange, Celery

Vitamin Detox - IDR 38.000

Carrot, Apple, Orange, Ginger

Beet It Immunity Builder - IDR 42.000

Beetroot, Carrot, Apple, Strawberry, Mango

Energizer Bunny - IDR 42.000

Strawberry, Banana, Orange, Light Yoghurt

R&R - IDR 42.000

Lemon, Orange, Apple, Ginger, Celery, Spinach

Strawberry, Apple, Carrot - IDR 42.000

Orange, Mango, Beet - IDR 42.000

Strawberry, Banana - IDR 42.000

Mix Any 3! - IDR 45.000

Apple, Orange, Lemon, Carrot, Strawberry, Banana, Mango

You don't have to go to Plaza Indonesia? Just call'em

Overall, Yo' Panino really proof their tagline, which is 'Sandwich Made Great'. They succed made a gourmet sandwich with a million taste. Plus you can customize your own sandwich. Just tell to your server, and they happily help you out. You wont get bored eating sandwich. Just use your creativity and find your taste. Thanks a billion Yo'Panino - Mr Jitin Kapoor (Yo' Panino Managing Director) and Claudia (Kanmo Group) for having us that night. Surely will comeback!

Yo' Panino 
Plaza Indonesia Level 4  
Jl. M.H.Thamrin Kav 28-30
Jakarta 10350
 
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Sun - Thurs is 10am - 10pm
Fri & Sat is 10am - Midnight
Phone : 021 29924020
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MODERN MEXICAN KITCHEN AT KERATON AT THE PLAZA

A view weeks ago, a bestie of mine, Aline invited me to have a lunch at Bengawan at Keraton. Since I never been there and I just need to blink my eyes to Keraton, so I instantly said yes to Aline.

Bengawan placed in Keraton at The Plaza Building that connected with Plaza Indonesia Shopping Mall. If you enter from Plaza Indonesia, then the entrance is next to Bakerzin Restaurant. Just take lift to 7th Floor, then you'll find Bengawan Restaurant.

Entering the Bengawan area we'll find the very spacious and bright restaurant look. With wooden and chocolate theme, Bengawan look so earthy and pleasant to dine. The natural light comes from the big windows around the restaurant. It is possible for to see the Jakarta view. Especially when Jakarta trap in the traffic, sitting at Bengawan sofa's suddenly become relaxing.

The Bar Area

Bengawan served many kinda of food. Mostly are International and Asian kind of food. You can have it by buffet or a la carte. But this time, I'm not going to spread about their buffet menu. Because Bengawan have something special to offer. Its a MODERN MEXICAN KITCHEN by Chef Lamberto Valdez Lara.

Chef Lamberto make all those the Mexican food that already adjust with Indonesian's peoples palate. But you don't have to be worry with the taste and the authentic of the food, because Chef Lamberto only using the premium ingredients. Even the tortilla and the tacos shell are home made. He also guarantee all the freshness from the food, because he has worked with local farmers to bring the best ingredients from the farm to the tables. Curious already? Keep scrolling then...

Bengawan served a three course lunch that available (too bad) only for weekdays. And they give a very great deal for it. For only IDR 150.000 nett you already get appetizer, main course and dessert. What a deal. You should come and try it. But Bengawan still serve a la carte Mexican menu daily.

SOUP, SALAD & MORE

SOPA de TORTILLA - IDR 110.000
Chicken Strips, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Sour Cream Pasilla Chilli
This soup is a really great food to start you dine. A very comfort and warm soup made from Pasilla chilli that have a hint of spicy taste in it. The texture is creamy but not too thick. The consistency is just right. Dig in to the soup, you'll find the tender chicken strips and the buttery and fresh avocado. To add the crunchy texture, there's strips tortilla on top of it.

AVOCADO ROASTED CORN SALAD - IDR 155.000
Corn Relish, Cilantro Pesto, Butter Lettuce, Vine Ripe Tomatoes
Love the dressing from this salad. The tangy flavor from the dressing really pop-out all the ingredients.  The fresh lettuce texture still crisp combine with the softness from the avocado. With a bit sweet taste from the corn. Love the balance of it all.

GUACAMOLE - IDR 125.000 (Double Your Guacamole add IDR 75.000)
Served with Crispy Corn Totopos
Avocado, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Chilli Serrano
This guacamole is so addictive. I guess this is the best guacamole I had so far in my Mexican food journey all this time. The imported avocado has the very great quality. It so smooth, buttery and taste fresh. Combine with with the chilli serrano, this guacamole great pairing with tortilla chips.

Crispy Corn Totopos
Corn Totopos that have triangle shape made from corn flour. Eventhough it has 3 flavor but I taste it a bit bland. Dip it with 3 choice of sauce, Salsa Verde, Sour Cream and Tomato Salsa. It makes the corn totopos flavorful.

MAIN COURSE

TACOS - IDR 165.000
Served on soft or crispy corn tortillas, Mexican Rice and Refried Pinto Beans. Order comes with Green and Red Salasa 

Choice From the Following For Your Tacos :
Carne Asada : Grilled Skirt Steak, Cotija Cheese
Chicken Tinga : Chipotle, Onions
Lamb Birria : Leg Of Lamb Slowly Braised for 12 hours
Vegetarian : Cactus, Portobello, Queso Fresco

Lamb Birria 
Leg Of Lamb Slowly Braised for 12 hours
To be honest I always afraid and skeptical when eating lamb. It just because sometimes the smell and the chewiness still left on the dish. But Bengawan had succeed bring the lamb in to a different level. It so juicy, tender and I didn't smell at all. Well no wonder, it through the slow-cooked to get the right texture. It cooked for 12 hours to get it tenderness. Loved the balance from the lamb, the salsa verde sauce and the freshness from the lettuce.

Carne Asada  
Grilled Skirt Steak, Cotija Cheese
Not different with the lamb above, the steak come with it juiciness and not dry. It also still tender and seasoning well. The cotija cheese that add a bit of saltiness that combine all the ingredients in it.

GRILLED QUESADILLA - IDR 125.000
Choice From the Following For Your Grilled Quesadilla :
Chicken : Mexican Cheese, Roasted Tomato, Chipotle Sauce, Crema Agria, Pico de Gallo
Steak :  Mexican Cheese, Roasted Tomato, Rajas, Chipotle Sauce, Crema Agria, Pico de Gallo
Portobello : Chipotle Sauce, Crema Agria, Pico de Gallo, Spinach, Tomato (Vegan)

Steak  
Mexican Cheese, Roasted Tomato, Rajas, Chipotle Sauce, Crema Agria, Pico de Gallo
The beef so juicy and tender.I love the combining of all sauce and ingredients. With a hint of smokey flavor from the chipotle sauce, all blend well together. No ingredients that too overpowering. The tortilla really soft and a bit crisp on the edge. Love this Quesadilla so damn much. I can be selfish when eating this.

IRON SKILLET FAJITAS
Your choice of grilled Fajita, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Guacamole, Mexican Rice and Flour Tortillas.

Choice From the Following For Your Iron Skillet Fajitas :
Chicken - IDR 255.000 | Adobo Marinated
Hanger Steak - IDR 265.000 | Tequilla Guajillo, Onion Marinated
Shrimp - IDR 355.000 | Garlic Sauce
Portobello Mushroom - IDR 265.000 | Braised & Grilled (Vegan)

Hanger Steak - IDR 265.000 | Tequilla Guajillo, Onion Marinated
I think I'll keep repeating how they cooked their meat. I'll wrote the same. It so juicy and tender. This is no bull-shit. It still sizzling when it came to our table. This hanger steak is devilishly good. It marinated well. Eventhough it become cold, but it still tender and not chewy. I tried to paired it with their flour tortilla. And it soooo good. OMG! Okay... I become mouthwatering now while I write this.

Mexican Rice and Flour Tortillas
Loved the beans. It taste decent. It also so soft and great seasoning. Topped with melted cheese, make the beans more good. In the other hand the rice a bit too  hard and dry. As for the Flour tortilla, the softness is so perfect. I rolled with the Hanger Steak above. And a lil' dip in guacamole. Soo goodd...

DESSERT

CINNAMON SUGAR CHURROS - IDR 95.000
Cajeta (Goat Milk) Caramel, White Chocolate Sauce, Chunky Mango Compote
Like the churros so much. It so flaky, crispy outside and still moist inside. Still warm when it came to our table. Served with 3 kind of sauce. Cajeta Caramel not too sweet with the right texture of thickness. White Chocolate Sauce also not too sweet. But I taste it more like condense milk than white chocolate. Chunky Mango Compote a combination between sweet and sour. As for me, I like the Cajeta caramel and mango compote. And I wish they add 2 more churros for the serving.

PASTEL 3 LECHES - IDR 95.000
3 Milks cake,  Berry Compote, Kahlua Sauce
The cake taste so milky. And the texture of the cake so moist and soft. The sweetness from the cake had balance with the berry compote. But I wish I get more kick from the sauce. The caramel crunch add the crunchy texture.

CHOCO-FLAN - IDR 95.000
Vanilla Flan, Chocolate, Pistachio Caramel Crunch
Love the Flan. It so moist and smooth. And the taste is not too sweet. This is somekind a comfort food. Nothing too overpowering between the chocolate and the vanilla.

BEVERAGES

Healthy Juice - Beet Root, Celery,  Strawberry & Orange

Fresh juice, but the celery was too overpowering. It make the fruits a bit lost

A very Fresh Ice tea with a huge glass. Freshening & Satisfying.

Overall, Mexican Food in Bengawan really appealing. They not just a usual Mexican food or Tex-Mex, but the real home Mexican food cooking. With the fresh and great quality of ingredients, make all the dishes become superb. Thanks Ms Fiona & Bengawan at Keraton for hosting us. You guys really make my day. Happy tummy.

BENGAWAN

Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jakarta

Telephone: 62-21 5068 0000

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