Huize Van Wely at The Papilion Kemang

Long time I didn't see my friend, the heits blogger 'Mak" Yenny (#yennymakanmulu). So in one bright day I asked them to join me to had a splendid Buffet lunch at Huize Van Wely Kemang. A bit bored at office, made me want to escape for a while. So I picked her up at her apartment and straight went to Kemang Area. Luckily traffic been friendly to us.

Huize van Wely had 2 locations so far. On Kemang Raya area and on Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta. The one that I visited is on Kemang location. Located at The Papilion Building. A glass building that look so chick from the outside. Love the atmosphere inside. Look so sleek and clean without any major furniture. But still it looked elegant and sophisticated. The main attraction in would be the cake display and the bar. That's make the room more alive.

Huize van Wely offered Buffet Lunch Menu that we can choose. It only available every Wednesday. They served Indonesian, Japanese and Western on their Buffet table and rotate it every week. That day, I got the chance to have a try Japanese Buffet menu. 

Potato Salad

Salmon Saikyo

Dorayaki

Black Sesame Mousse

I love most of the dish that they served. It served fresh and warm. The quality of the food is so no doubt again. The food that I took more than one time was the the Salmon Saikyo and the dessert. The Salmon Saikyo, is so delicate, well seasoning, fresh salmon and not fishy. The dessert, both Dorayaki and Black Sesame Mousse was heaven on earth. It melt in your mouth. Other dishes also you shouldn't missed. It captured the authentic Japanese dish. 

The great thing is, I met the Chef behind this amazing dish. And can't stand my self to approach him. Origin from Japan (forgive me I forget his name), he just not delegate the buffet table to his staff, but he the one who check it, whether the Buffet table perfectly served or not. Well, Sir, I guess you've made it so far.

Huize van Wely also sell the scrumptious praline, cookies and very pretty cakes. It all not include in Buffet menu of course. But you still can buy it in their store. Look at their presentation, really spoiling your eyes and makes mouthwatering.

The price for the lunch Buffet at Huize van Wely is slightly expensive. Its IDR 250.000 but I guess it so worth the price. Considering, all menu that they served is really great and none of them was disappointing. For this Lunch Buffet menu only available on Wednesday start from 11.30am to 3pm.

Huize Van Wely 
Level 1, The Papilion Kemang Jalan Kemang Raya No. 45AA Jakarta Selatan 12370 021 - 719 0789 / 1975
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WARUNG TURKI by TURKUAZ - KEMANG JAKARTA

First of all I want to say Happy Fasting to my Moeslem readers in all universe. May blessed be with us. Fasting is about to end just in 3 days. So on this post, I'll give an idea a place for breakfasting. Found this place from my friend. Then me & hubby straight to go to Kemang area. At 1st we want to go dinner at QueensHead that placed next to Warung Turki. But, hubby prefer more relax place where he can eat lots after a hard working day. So here we are at Warung Turki .

Entering the Warung Turki restaurant area feel like traveling to Turkey. All the interior and decoration capturing the Turkey. They really pay attention in every details. The Middle East ambiance also captured in their restroom.  Warung Turki have 3 Floors with rooftop area on the 3rd Floor. Meanwhile on the 2nd floor you can find a dining area, here you can block the area if you want to invited 20 of your friends. We also can find a big traditional oven where they baked and cooked their signature bread.

Even though I've been ate in Middle East restaurant, but I keep forget and not familiar with some menu. Luckily, the serve explain it patiently. And here what we ordered...

MEZELER - DIPPING

BABAGANUC - IDR 55.000
Wood Charcoal Grilled Aubergines, Tomato, Chilli Peppers and Garlic
Babaganuc is a flat bread that we had before our main course. It served warm topped with mix sesame seeds. Served with warm dipping sauce that consist an aubergines, tomato, chilli peppers and garlic. It smell so fragant with a hint of tangy taste. Really good for a start.

ODUNLU FIRINDAN ANA YEMEKLER - MAIN COURSE FRESHLY BAKED FROM WOOD FIRED OVEN

KUZU SIS KEBAB - ROLLED - IDR 75.000 / PLATED - IDR 85.000
Marinated Lamb Cubes
The rolled presentation would be to common for me. Because it would be the Kebab that we usually see at Kebab tenant. So we prefer the plated presentation one. I like the lamb. It seasoned well and not smelly. The lamb was so tender and juicy. The herbs really soak into the lamb. Served with two Yufka (Turkish Flatbread), Onion salad, grilled tomato and chilli. Overall for this menu was really great. Love it.

PEYNIRLI PIDE - IDR 65.000
Traditional Turkish Thin Bread Topped with Feta Cheese, Mozzarella and Parsley
Love this Peynirli Pide so much. As a cheese lover, this flat bread must be a heaven. The cheese already smells good. Specially when it comes out from the oven. It still have the gooey and flaky texture.  But if you feel its too cheesy, you can dip it with the diping sauce from the Babaganuc like my hubby did. The taste still good in anyway.

TATLILAR - DESSERTS

BAKLAVA - IDR 60.000
24 Layers Of Hand Rolled Fillos with Selected Dry Nuts
Warung Turki always served different kind of Baklava everyday. So if you want to order Baklava, ask the Server what flavor that they have that day. We given 3 slices of baklava in one plate. As Server recommendation, me and hubby ordered the hazelnut and pistachio one. The taste is great. I like the pistachio one. The nutty flavor with not too sweet taste. Every layers have its nuts and the flavor. Its flaky and good pairing with tea. 

Overall, we have a splendid dinner here. The food and the service was great. Love the ambiance and everything in Warung Turki. We definitely will comeback to try another menu.

WARUNG TURKI by TURKUAZ

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CASA - Kemang Jakarta

Casa located in Kemang area, close to McDonald and in the upper floor of Aksara Bookstore. I've been here twice, and both of my visit is only for their dessert.

Casa don't have any spacious space. But it still really convey with a big glass of windows where you see the busy street of Kemang. Casa set for a big couch around their restaurant and some of wooden chairs and tables in the middle. You also can find the attractive bar in end of the Casa Area.

DESSERT

3 KINDS OF CREME BRULEE - IDR 40.000
Lemongrass, Strawberry Vanilla and Pistachio
This Creme Brulee is the first that spotted on my eye. They have 3 flavors in one plate. I imagine a thick amount of creme brulee in one plate. But then, the creme brulee came in a thin amount. But since it came in a 3 plate, I feel delightful though. I just straight give you conclusion about all 3 flavor of this Creme Brulee. Surprisingly, none of those 3 I like. I'm a bit disappointing that all the flavors not popped out and it feels tasteless. But the texture pretty good. Not too dense or runny. I guess Casa have to make an improvement for this Creme Brulee.

CHOCOLATE PLATTER OF TART, DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE & WHITE  CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA - IDR 60.000
I had this dessert on my second visit to Casa. I still a bit skeptic, remembering that their Creme Brulee failed to impress me. But then, I decided to get my luck. And OMG! this dessert succeed made me moved on from the heart breaking. Consist of 3 kind of dessert on my plate. My 1st favorite is the chocolate mousse that garnish with the chocolate crisp, the the white chocolate panna cotta garnish with raspberry. The texture a bit dense, but still smooth. And the last is the dark chocolate cake. My oh my... this black beauty is also soft and tasty. All those 3 dessert really melted in my mouth. Not too sweet which I like, so its not too overwhelmed.

RED VELVET CAKE - IDR 55.000
Red Velvet cake from Casa in provide by Union Restaurant. If you ever taste the Union's cakes, then you must be already familiar with this Red Velvet cake. The cake is to die for. It so smooth, so moist and not too sweet. The cream cheese  is so devilishly yummy. Topped with crispy crumble.

DRINKS

PICCOLO - IDR 30.000
Take a sip of Piccolo that consist with hot ristretto and topped with a warm silky milk. Piccolo that Casa served is good. With a well balance.

SHAKERATTO - IDR 40.000
Like its name, shakeratto is an espresso that shake with ice till we got the foam on top. Like the medium acidity. Served cold.

CAPPUCCINO

At the end, its pretty great having a nice afternoon at Casa. The service is really great. perhaps, I'll try their meals. Oh ya.... For non-smoking person, I guess Casa is not the one for you. Because Casa did not separate their area. So you can smoke anywhere.

Hot Tea

SUMMER BREEZE - IDR 45.000++
Grapes, Pear, Orange Juice
If you see for a refreshing and not too sweet drink, then you have to go to Summer Breeze. Soo good.

CASA 
Jl Kemang Raya No 8b
Jakarta 12720
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EL ASADOR - KEMANG JAKARTA

Last week I stepped out at Kemang area along with my friends. At 1st we want to go to Panglima Polim area but the we cancelled it because a damn traffic that Saturday afternoon. Confuse where to go, when we walk we remember about El Asador that only a step away from our meeting point.

El Asador placed in Kemang area closed to Swiss Bell Hotel. Served South American food that authentic with "parillas'' or barbeque cooking. While "Asado" means short ribs. So it give us a hint a bit abour what El Asador offer. Something grill, something barbeque and something meat. Droolling....

Entering the El Asador restaurant, it full of dark wooden furniture with hanging flag from all over countries.  The rooms split into 3 area, indoor where you can find mini stage for live music on the weekend, big screen TV and bar area. while at outdoor you can choose whether you want to sit at outdoor where you can see the busy Kemang Street or the outdoor inside the building. For smokers, you can sit at the outdoor that facing the Kemang street.

CHIVITO AL PAN - IDR 94.000
Toasted soft bread, churrasco tenderloin steak, lettuce, tomato, ham (beef or turkey), bacon (beef or turkey), mozzarella cheese, fried egg, olives, and homemade mayonnaise. Served with seasoned French Fries.
At first I thought the portion not too big. But then my order, Chivito Al Pan came in a big portion. It's enough to make your tummy full. I love every elements of this menu. The bread is soft not dry and hard, the tenderloin steak is so tender and juicy, it so damn good. The lettuce still fresh and crisp, beef ham and beef bacon give the  crisp texture. Like the seasoned french fries that came along also. Thin cut of fries, so crunchy and not oily.

MILANESA de POLLO - IDR 94.000
Juice marinated chicken breast cooked schnitzel-­style, coated with breadcrumbs, served with ham (beef or turkey), and topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato paste, and green peas. Choose one side dish: Russian Salad or seasoned French Fries.
A simple dish come with a very extra-ordinary taste. This milanesa de pollo really cooked perfectly. The chicken is really tender and juicy. It marinated well. The tomato paste that taste a bit tangy can be a balancing for the chicken that topped in generous amount of mozzarella cheese. The beef ham also tender. Not cooked in crispy texture. Served with Russian salad that contained paprika, potato peas with mayonnaise.

EGGS BENEDICT EL ASADOR - IDR 66.000
Sautéed spinach with cream and a touch of Parmesan cheese, served with homemade Hollandaise sauce, toasted English muffin, and poached eggs. Sautéed mushrooms as side dish.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, FOR YOUR EGGS BENEDICT :
* Smoked salmon
* Bacon (beef or turkey)
* Ham (beef or turkey)
English muffin in this Eggs Benedict is so soft and fluffy. Like the way they cooked the spinach and Sautéed spinach and Sautéed mushrooms. It taste a hint of garlic and not overcooked. The hollandaise sauce combine with the parmesan sauce taste right. Not too overwhelmed one another. Here, my friend paired it with the beef bacon.

PASTA EL ASADOR - IDR 61.000
CHOOSE:
Pasta : Fettuccine, Spaghetti, Linguini, and Penne.
Sauce : Pesto, Carbonara, Cheese, Aglio Olio, Arabiata, Bolognaise, and Champignon.
Topping : Sliced chicken breast, Mushrooms, Bacon (beef or turkey), Ham (beef or turkey), and Shrimp.
On the above picture, my friend choose the Spaghetti Cheese topped with Beef Bacon. I usually like my pasta with generous amount of creamy sauce. But now since it only cheese sauce, it looked dry. When I taste it, it pretty good. The cheese sauce is great without overpowering cheesy taste. the spaghetti cooked aldente. And the beef bacon add the more texture to this pasta. Lovely.

EL ASADOR ICE TEA - IDR 25.000
Blueberry Ice Tea with blueberry fruit that give a sour taste

MANGO BERRIES BLUFFING - IDR 50.000
The appearance is so  pretty. Like a sunshine. a combination between mango and strawberries. Give a sweet and sour flavor. Topped with blueberry. So refreshing.

At the end, we're having so much excitement dine at El Asador. The food is so delish and scrumptious. The served is great and the place have a nice ambiance. The portion is so worth the price. Recommended!

EL ASADOR

Kemang Point Building GF
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 3
South Jakarta 12730

Phone. +62 21 718 2206

Opening Hours:

Tue - Thu, Sun 11.00AM - 00.00AM
Fri - Sat 11.00AM - 02.00AM
Monday CLOSED
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