UNION DELI - GRAND INDONESIA JAKARTA

One day afternoon me and my friend suddenly carving for dessert. So we thinking where the scrumptious dessert that close from office? Screening on my Instagram, I found a red velvet dessert on Union Deli. So there we are. Grab our dessert.

Union Deli is part of UNION GROUP like the their other fellows BENEDICT and CAFFE MILANO. I know Union Deli 1st at Plaza Senayan. Now, since its closer to my office, I'm so thrilled that I don't have to go far to have Union Deli. Placed inside the Central department store on East Mall Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, on Ground Floor to be precise.

Before we entrance the restaurant area, we can find patisserie and selection cakes  that really makes my eyes pop-out from it shell. Union Deli interior is really modern rustic and look so sophisticated. With hanging lamp, wooden furniture and big window makes this place look wide and cozy.

When I visited Union Deli, the place is full packed! Even its already passed the lunch hour. We have to wait around 20 minutes to be seated.

RED VELVET PIE - IDR 50.000
This red velvet pie is Insanely good. Even though its full of cream cheese, surprisingly it taste not too heavy as I imagine. The cream cheese is light and not too over whelmed. Mixed well with the nut crumble  on top and the pie crust with also a crust on top make this  pie become my sinfully new friend. So damn love it!

RED VELVET SUNDAE - IDR 55.000
Another Red Velvet menu dessert. This time a Vanilla Ice Cream with red velvet and nut crumble. I thought the portion would be small. But it generous enough and even make a bit full for you to eat by your self. Like the almost over loaded crumble that covered the vanilla Ice Cream.

At the end, we're so happy to have a Red Velvet day. But sadly we can't add more our order since Union Deli gave us limited time (only around 1 hour service, WTF!). But still... I'll comeback some other time to try their savory menu.

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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
Phone : +62-21-7199289
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Bakerzin with New Concept: DESSERT BAR

I've known Bakerzin with their scrumptious dessert and dishes. I always love visiting Bakerzin.  And now they have a new concept for their restaurant. Placed in Plaza Senayan Level 2 Bakerzin try to introduce and re-opening their restaurant into a different level.

Luckily I've got an invitation for their re-opening Dessert Bar in Plaza Senayan Branch. All invitation, bloggers, Media and VIP all set in one place and day. It makes the restaurant become over capacity and too crowded. It also make the order came so long and they running out the dessert and cakes so damn fast. 

All new dessert will be placed in dessert bar. So you the customers, can straight pick and order their tempting dessert. What a great move that Bakerzin made...

Bakerzin Plaza Senayan - New Concept & Interior

Meanwhile, for the interior and exterior, Bakerzin also make a change for their outlet. This time they took modern rustique with a vintage France look in their display and furniture. I love the wooden big window in their store. With capacity 140 peoples, Bakerzin pretty confy to hangout. Specially they have dessert bar corner, place where the customer can interact with the barista and chef pastry.

Important note for you who doesn't smoke. Choose outside sitting area if your not smoking. Because indoor area for those who smoking. Eventhough we still can smell the smoke, because there's no specific divider.

Enough with the interior. Now let's move to their menus. I bet you guys already can't wait. Just scroll down... And do not lick your screen while you read it LOL...

Yummy Canape

Salmon Steak - IDR 90.000

Grilled salmon served with sautéed baby potatoes and vegetables.
Everything in this plate is so good. A well-done salmon steak cooked in perfection. It so tasty without overpowering herbs. Taste tender and not fishy. Served with tender baby potatoes and the herbs also tasteful in this potatoes. The veggies also cooked well. Not too overcooked. So we still can get the crunchy texture

Classic Oxtail Soup - IDR 90.000

Our signature oxtail soup served with steamed rice and melinjo chips.
I don't a have a great expectation about this oxtail soup actually. At first, I thought it would be so-so. But, we never know unless we try it aight? And I prove it that I was wrong. The oxtail soup taste good. With a savory broth it taste just right. And the oxtail also tender. I can ripped it from the bone easily.
  

Veal with Pesto Linguini - IDR 120.000

Pan-fried veal with homemade pesto linguini and tomato vinaigrette.
Linguini is a pasta that have texture thin like fettuccine but smaller.  In Bakerzin, they served this linguini al-dente or cooked perfectly. The pesto really blend well with the linguini. And don't forget the very tender veal. It also seasoning well. I like it

Sliced Beef with Crushed Potato - IDR 160.000

Tenderloin slice served with over mixed vegetables and potato crush.
With all the tempting description and considering the price too, I really have a high expectation on this menu. But unfortunately, it's not my lucky day. The beef is a total failure (sorry to say...). It so chewy, tasteless and I barely can't eat it. So I end up only eat the mashed potato, nice cooke veggies and the gravy sauce. Look at my next table who order a menu just like me, and she also get the one like me. Bakerzin really really have to make improvement with this menu.   

Blue Passion Macaron - IDR 35.000

To be honest, I ordered this one because I looked at the cute presentation. Bright blue and the shiny yellow is just like a sun above the ocean. And when I taste it, it pretty freshening. Simple syrup with a lil' bit kick of soda. And the blue macaroon also taste good.

Sweet Peach Sparkling Fruity Tea - IDR 30.000

The freshness from the peach is really great. A bit of soda and fruity tea make this drink flavorful without too overpowering sweetness.

Iced Honey Lemon - IDR 33.000

Honey mixed with lemon bring out the freshening feeling. One sip from this drink is never enough. Plus you'll get the very fresh lychee. Sluurpp...

Iced Tiramisu Caffe Cinno - IDR 35.000

Are you in the mood for coffee? Then you have to try this Tiramisu Caffe Cinno. it feels like we eat a cake in glass. What make this drink good is that both the tiramisu and the coffee have a balance role. So it not too sweet or bitter.

Finally after an hour since our main course finish, we can get our dessert. I told you before aight? That Bakerzin has transform into a dessert bar? So of course we wont missed their dessert.

Red Velvet Lava - IDR 55.000

Our table ordered 2 plates of this Red Velvet. It just because, from 4 dessert menu mentioned only 3 can be serve. The 1st plate, they not to succeed bring out the lava. It's like stuck inside the cake. But the cake taste good though. It's soft and delicate enough. I like the cheesy ball. It sooooo gooodd... It's creamy yet light. Make me want to bite more. Combine the warm cake with the ice cream to get a more yummy taste.

Deconstructed Foret Noir - IDR 55.000

We also ordered 2 plate for this menu, and again we got a failure in 1st plate. The cake and ice cream is fall apart and not look appetizing. But when I dig in the brownies, the texture is so light and moist. I like it when it still warm. Served with creamy chocolate mousse which pretty good since it's not too sweet.

Iced Puma - IDR 55.000

Basically I think it's the same with the mouse above. It's a chocolate mouse that served in great presentation with a bowl filled with dry ice so it will look smoky. However, this is not my favorite. But I like the strawberry meringue though.

Earl Grey Chocolate Mouse

To be honest, it's not the my first choice of cake. Since bakerzin start running out of their cakes, so i just what it left. And this Earl Grey Chocolate Mouse ( I hope I said it right, because I'm a bit forget the excat name)  is one of them. Lucky for me, this cake is soo damn good. So moist and the earl grey is dominated the cake. Recommended. 

Macaroon

And for the goodie bag, Bakerzin gave us a box of macaroon. All the taste is so yummy and so hard to resist. I think I'll comeback again for the macaroon.

Thank you Bakerzin for your hospitality and the your yummy dessert.

Bakerzin
Plaza Senayan Level 2
Jalan Asia Afrika
Jakarta 10270
Phone: 021-57900408
FB Fan Page: Bakerzin
twitter: @bakerzinjkt