PAGI SORE Padang Restaurant - Cipete

I never get bored with Indonesian food. Indonesia food has a many varieties that make my appetite comes and never get bored with it. With a lot of different spice and colors, Indonesian food always looks tempting and appetizing. One of Indonesian food that always capture my eyes is Padangnesse  food. In one day evening, me and hubby suddenly craving for Padang food. And we straight to go to Pagi Sore Padang Restaurant at Cipete area.

Pagi Sore is a Padang Authentic restaurant, that served Padang Cuisine that have a very rich taste in it spicy and the thickness from the coconut milk. The weird thing is, The 1st restaurant from Pagi Sore is not at Padang West Sumatera it self. But, it came from Palembang South Sumatera.
 
At the evening, the restaurant not so full packed with the customers. There are several families had dinner that night. We took a seat at the corner of the room where we can look at the whole restaurant.

And not so long, the Uda & Uni (brother and Sister in Padangnesse) brought us their epic menu on the tables. Typical Padang restaurant that I always love (and miss) is the way they served their food. The waiter stack the plates on their hands and bring it to our tables. Even though they served a lot of food on the tables, but you only pay what u've eat. Or if you don;t want they served many food on your tables, just order it in the array the menu that you want to eat. It basically make the customer appetite going mad, and feel like want to grab all. Leave your fork and spoon. Just eat it with your hands. Because Padang menu its so finger lickin' good.

Ayam Gulai – IDR 18.000

Udang Gulai – IDR 25.000

Rendang Daging – IDR 18.000

Tunjang – IDR 18.000

Daun Ubi Tumbuk – IDR 15.000

Daun Singkong – IDR 12.000

Ayam Panggang – IDR. 18.000

Gulai Otak – IDR. 18.000

Ayam Pedas - IDR 19.000

Udang Gulai - IDR 25.000

I bet for you already familiar with Padang food. Such as:
Ayam Gulai (Chicken Gulai)  chicken cooked coconut milk spicy sauce
Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang), beef that slow cooked in coconut milk until it thick and dry and marinated well with the spicy chilly. 
Gulai Tunjang, gulai of cow foot tendons
Daun Ubi Tumbuk ( Mashed Cassava Leaves in Coconut Milk)
Boiled Cassava  Leaf  
Ayam Panggang (Grilled Spicy Chicken) 
Gulai Otak ( Cow Brain Gulai) cooked in coconut milk

All that Pagi Sore really delicious and so typical with Padang Cuisine. The coconut milk, the spiciness, the taste, really tantalizing. But what I really want to give a highlight this time is their new menus.

Ayam Pedas (Chicken Spicy) I'm so ready to have a burnt throat. Remembering when I ate the same menu at Manado Restaurant, and it burnt me to death. But when I ate it, it's not that spicy. There's still a hint of sweet taste in it. Like the thick chilli sauce that really soak into the chicken.

Udang Gulai (Shrimp Gulai) shrimp cooked in coconut milk spicy sauce. It just the same with the chicken Gulai. The shrimp is so tender and not fishy.

PAGI SORE Padang Restaurant
Jl. Cipete 2 no.1 Fatmawati, Jakarta
Phone: 021-7667000
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Boka Buka Cipete Jakarta

I've been heard about Boka Buka from my foodies friends. And when me and hubby  passed through in Cipete area, we decided to have a try on Boka Buka.

Boka Buka located in Cipete Raya near Laughing Stock & Grill. Opened since 1999, Boka Buka offer a French Casual Dining. We came at 3pm for a late lunch. And apparently, we're the only customers that afternoon. I thought they only serve for lunch and dinner. But, as they welcome us and open their restaurant, we stepped in to the restaurant.

The interior dominated with dark wooden furniture with a dim light. I think it make the room looks small than it used to be. Looks like they placed Boka Buka in a house building. The room that used to be a bedroom, become their private room. Its more relaxing I must say. Still with wooden chairs and an attractive paintings.

Eventhough the dining area is pretty cool, but I don't feel relax and cozy here. So, I ask my hubby into the outside area. The outside area become a smoking area with a big glass door that connected us with the garden backyard. We can find a bar here at the middle room. Since no one here who smoke, then we moved here.

Our lunch begins with the bread and the home made ginger juice in a sloki glass that taste freshening as a complimentary. 

Complimentary bread - The garlic butter is fantastic!!

Cream Of Pumpkin Soup

Cream Of Pumpkin Soup - IDR 35.000

The appearance is so  captured my eyes. Not just the bright pumpkin color, but the smells of the soup is so good. When I take a sip of the soup, it's as its look. Served when it still hot. The consistency is just right, not too thick or runny. Like this soup.

 Pan Fried Red Snapper

Pan Fried Red Snapper
Served with boiled potato, sautee mushroom and tomatoes.
I'm a bit disappointed with this snapper. The fish taste a bit bitter and not so fresh. The side dish also overcooked. This must be a major attention for Boka Buka.

Spaghetti Aglio Olio

Spaghetti Aglio Olio - IDR 65.000

Sauteed spaghetti with olive oil, fresh chilli and smoke beef

When I first taste this spaghetti, my throat is burned! It so freakin' hot and spicy. The waiter has warned us though. But I still can enjoy it. The spaghetti cooked aldente with the right amount of seasoning. 

WINE - IDR 75.000 per glass

As for our drink, we had both white and red wine. YES!! We had wine during our late lunch. I like the white wine better. Its more crisp, light and sweet than the red wine. And the white one is more suitable with the both our menu.

At the end, Boka Buka still not fulfill my expectation. As from I read in several blogs, that they have great menus. Probably, I'll take a second chance to visit here some other times. But their service been very amazing and helpful. 

BOKA BUKA

Jl. Cipete Raya No. 1 Fatmawati

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LAUGHING STOCK - Steak and Seafood Grill

In some night I had a late dinner with my hubby. Just coincidence we passed through the Cipete area, so I suggested to stepped by the Laughing Stock and plus I heard a lot a positive review about this venue.

Laughing Stock have two area in second floor and in 1st floor. Because we're to lazy and too hungry, so we decided to sit at 1st floor area that only occupied with some peoples.

Laughing Stock had a modern minimalist theme in their restaurant. With a dim light, it felt really warm and good to have a dinner, but its so hard so take a decent pictures. Finally we seat at a long sofa with bar infront of us. The wooden furniture really match with the brick on the wall.

Moving on to the menu we decided to have complete menu for our dinner. Did we mentioned that we so hungry? I guess so hehehe... So keep it scrolling...

Buffalo Wings - IDR 55.000

BUFFALO WINGS - IDR 55.000
Braised Drumettes Wings In Homemade Hot Spices with Mornay Sauce
This buffalo wings surprisingly taste good.The sauce covered all the w ing and marinated it so well. It still crisp outside and tender inside. Served with Mornay Sauce, which is a blend of several cheese.

TENDERLOIN (180gr) AUS BEEF - IDR 160.000
Tenderloin Steak with a medium well came in a very decent taste.The beef quite tender and well marinated. Pour with the blackpepper sauce to make it more good. Served with French Fries and salad.

RIB EYE (225gr) AUS BEEF - IDR 145.000
I like the Rib Eye more then the Tenderloin. It's more tender and tasty. I Paired it with mushroom sauce. It so nice and become a good combination with the rib eye. But too bad the vegetables that came was overcooked in grilling. It taste soggy. Served with a nice texture and taste of mashed potato.

THE BEST IN TOWN UNCLE ROMY'S HOTPLATE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
IDR 55.000
Homemade Dark Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream served on Special Hotplate
It's a perfect combination between hot and cold. The brownies a bit dry, but it taste good when the hot chocolate covered all over the brownies.

Beside the steak menu, Laughing Stock also have other kind of menu like seafood, pasta and Asian menu that look tempting to try. Overall, Laughing Stock really worth to try. With affordable price, they served a nice and tasty menu. Still curious with their other menu. Will comeback someday.

Laughing Stock Steak and Seafood Grill

Jl. Cipete Raya No. 7BC

Jakarta Selatan

(021)75913285

Opening Hours : 11.00-23.00 (Mon-Sun)

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Bagel & Pretzel

One day my friend, Sabrina asked me, whether have I try another Bagel store called Bagel & Pretzel. Once I know about Bagel when I tried it in Bagel store in Kemang area. Sabrina said, beside bagel, they also served pretzel. Hhhmm... more curious heard that. So, with her guide on my BBM, me & hubby straight to Bagel & Pretzel store in Cipete area.

The place is not too big. With a green sign board in front of the store. Entering Bagel & Pretzel just like entering someone's home. With a high chairs on the left of the entrance and big sofa in the entire room. Pretty convey though. Don't have to wait too long to have a chair. Because only me, hubby and 1 other couple that time.

Facade

I asked what special in Bagel & Pretzel, the waiter suggested me to try Mexicana and Salmon Strike. From his explanation it sounds tempting.

Mexicana IDR 47.000

Mexicana consisting meat chop with sauce, it just like bolognaise sauce mixed with red bean and cucumber topped with melted cheese. I choose poppy seed for my bagel. The bagel is so hard to chew. The sauce taste also so so. Nothing too special about this Mexicana.

Salmon Strike IDR 53.000

I also choose the poppy seed bagel for this Salmon Strike. And again... the texture is soooo chewy. Luckily, the salmon taste good. Not taste fishy. Topped with mayo & cheese. I like this Salmon Strike better than the Mexicana.

Left : Plain & Cheese Pretzel @ IDR 11.000

Right : Cinnamon IDR 11.000

So unexpected, this pretzel taste great. I was planning to take away many pretzel at the beginning. But sadly, in my visit last time, they run out of the Pretzels. I have to wait another 2 hour minimum if  I want my pretzel. So I don't have any choose more than cheese, plain and cinnamon. They have another variant for pretzel. It's choco pretzel. Looks so tempting.

Left : Milkshake : Cappuccino Avocado  IDR 25.000

Right : Fresh Orange Cold IDR 21.000

Cappuccino Avocado I think more like avocado juice. The coffee not too dominant
Fresh Orange Cold, is really fresh. I like without adding sugar. So it taste sour. More freshening.

Overall, If I visit this Bagel & Pretzel again, I probably only buy the pretzel only. It more good than the Bagel. The service a bit longer. Have too wait for about 20 - 30 minute serving. But they really friendly though. The price not too expensive. Quite reasonable.

House of Bagel & Pretzel
Jalan Bendungan Walahar no 32 Jakarta Pusat Indonesia
Ph. +6221.8032.8500
Opens Sun-Thur(7am-10pm)& Fri&Sat(6am-12pm)
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