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
 
Opening hours :
Sun - Thurs is 10am - 10pm
Fri & Sat is 10am - Midnight
Phone : 021 29924020
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CANTEEN at Pacific Place

I bet you guys already know about Canteen. Since it's not a new join in town. I first know Canteen at their Plaza Indonesia branch. But this time, I'm visiting  their other branch at Pacific Place. This is because they just renovated their branch here. That's what make me curious. And other things, my friend Chacha who craving for their Burger so much.

Entering Canteen means we should passing through the ak.sa.ra store area. The restaurant area look more spacious now. They split it into 2 area. The outdoor that look like bus stop, with a glass that covered the sitting area placed in the left and right side of the entrance.

Entering the restaurant area, we will welcome by their Bar Area. You can choose many selection drinks, cocktails even wine from their bars.

Canteen still loyal with their old theme interior. With a vintage look, Canteen interior dominated with wooden furniture and bricks for the wall. It was pretty tricky take a pictures here, since they have a dim lighting for the entire restaurant. But it give effect a bit romantic though. I love sitting infront of the big window. We can see the city while we eat. Plus the big windows give more spacious effect to the room.

Now let's find out the menu. A bit confuse when I saw the menu list. I felt like... I want this and that... Hahaha So typical...

CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN - IDR 55.000
Love this Caesar Salad. With crunchy romaine lettuce that still taste fresh, crispy beef bacon, and croutons. Served with grilled chicken. It has a big cut with a tender texture. The portion also pretty big. At first I want to make this salad for an appetizer. Before I ordered their other menu. But then, I become full with right away. Nice salad!

CANTEEN CHEESE BURGER ON BRIOCHE WITH BEEF BACON AND SALSA 
- IDR 80.000
To be honest, at first I don't have much expectation to this cheese burger. But then, we I taste it, I have to admit, this burger is great. Unlike the usual burger that only use ketchup or barbeque sauce, this burger use salsa sauce that have spicy and sour taste. This sauce really elevate this cheese burger. Also love the patty. It still juicy and tender. They cooked it right. Plus the brioche bun, it fluffy and moist. They said its homemade. Served with big cuts of french fries.

Ice Lemon Tea - IDR 30.000

Overall, we have so much fun here at Canteen. The service also good and fast. Will comeback again someday to dig in other's Canteen menu.

CANTEEN 
Pacific Place Mall, Lantai 4,
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, SCBD, Jakarta
Phone : 021 57973754
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SKYE - Introduce Hamish Lindsay

A view weeks ago, I was invited to taste a set menu from their new Executive Chef, Hamish Lindsay. Hamish who is originally Auckland, New Zealand, joined SKYE in early October 2013. Now, he is so ready to take us to the sky high of SKYE.

Speaking of SKYE, I bet some of you guys already know about SKYE for a long time. It first took us to sky in June 2012. Since then, SKYE who is served international cuisine rockin' the Jakarta's dining experience.

Located in 56^th floor rooftop of BCA Tower - Grand Indonesia, Thamrin, SKYE have breathtaking view for the outside area. If it not rain, just take a seat beside their pool or their outside chairs. It feel like seating in the clouds among the skyscraper.

The best time to enjoy the outside area is after 4pm. Because you know Jakarta weather, hot like in the oven. I suggest that you make a reservation if you want to get the best seat outside. Because it often full packed. Specially at weekend. SKYE have a strict rules regarding the professional camera using. But if you just want being narcissistic with your friends or just doing selfie, then take it a lot of pictures of you guys. Because the view here really fantastic!

Moving on their dining area, the rustic modern and elegant. With a big window on the side, you still can see the skyscraper when you dine here.

Before we taste Hamish Lindsay menu, we served with SKYE's canapes, while waiting other guests coming to the venue.

All canapes above taste nice. But from the 3 above, I like the Duck Spring Rolls most. The duck is tender and seasoning well. And also the skin is so crunchy and crispy.

To accompany the canapes,there's also Apple Virgin Mojito. Love the acidity. So great for the hot weather outside. So freshening.

Now let's have take a look more closer the Hamish Lindsay's menu. I bet you can't hardly wait can Hamish Lindsay creat with his magic hands.

APPETIZERS

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD - IDR 75.000
Baby Romaine Lettuce, Crispy Soy Chicken, Sesame Mustard Dressing
An Asian twist for starter. The chicken is very tender combine with the crispiness and the freshness from the romaine lettuce. The taste of the sesame mustard dressing is very balance, not too overpowering.

DOUBLE BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLE -  IDR 90.000
Heirloom Tomato, Olive Salsa, Basil
Love this souffle. The cheese not too overpowering. It balance with the freshness from the heirloom tomato, olive salsa and basil. The souffle is so smooth. It's like melted in your mouth in suddenly. Nice!

BEEF & FOIE GRAS CARPACCIO - IDR 140.000
Parmesan Mousse, Rocket Salad, Truffle Oil, Crispy Capers, Black Pepper Tuile
The freshness from the beef seared is so amazing. It so light and tender. The tuile and rocket salad add the crispy texture in to it. Too bad, the foie gras a bit lost with the truffle oil.

MAIN COURSE

TAGLIOLINI NERO AL FRUTTI DI MARE - IDR 150.000
Squid Ink Pasta, Assorted Seafood, Spicy Garlic, Tomato Sauce
A simple dish with great taste. The squid ink pasta cooked aldente, the seafood taste fresh and not smell fishy, it blend so well with the tomato sauce. The sourness make the seafood taste even more delicious.

THAI STIR FRIED SEAFOOD - IDR 145.000
Chilli Jam, Cherry Tomato, Long Beans, Thai Basil
If you like spicy taste, then you have to try this one. Fresh seafood with chilli jam really can wake you up. Like the way they cook the long beans. It still have the crunchiness texture in it.

SEABASS POLONAISE - IDR 160.000
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Bread Crumbs, Almonds, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon
Seabass cooked really nice. It has the right texture. Still moist in side and taste crisp on the skin. The breadcrumb and the almonds add more crunch texture to the seabass.

200GM BLACK ANGUS TENDERLOIN - IDR 390.000
Truffle Potato Puree, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Crispy Fries with Truffle Salt
This one is the very fantastic way to end our main courser journey. The tenderloin is so juicy and cooked to medium. The taste is insanely good. It so melted in my mouth. Don't forget the potato puree. It has the right consistency. The thickness is just right.

DESSERT

PEANUT BUTTER PANNA COTTA - IDR 60.000
Strawberry & Thyme Granita, Pistachio Tuile
An unique combination and twist kind of dessert. Really suit with the hot weather. The tangy and sourness from the strawberry & thyme granita sorbet really blend well with the creamy, sweet and smooth peanut butter panna cotta. Some kind like yin and yang.

MANGO CHEESECAKE - IDR 65.000
Coconut Whipped Cream, Passion Fruit Sauce, Coconut Tuile
If you like sour taste for your dessert, then you have to try this mango cheesecake. I think the cheese not too overpowering. Probably it balance with the tangy taste from the passion fruit sauce. Another thing that I like is the coconut tuile. Thin crisp nice for snacking.

WHITE CHOCOLATE & STICKY DATE PUDDING - IDR 75.000
Lemon Vanilla Sauce, White Russian Ice Cream, Almond Brittle
Sticky Date pudding served warm. Become not too overwhelmed because of the lemon vanilla sauce. The warmness combine with with the cold from the ice cream make this dessert like playing in my mouth.

Meet Chef Hamish Lindsay

*picture courtesy of SKY for octaplayground

Not too forget thanks to Ismaya for 500k vouchers that can be use in all Ismaya restaurants... yeeaaii...

Overall, Chef Lindsay really did a fantastic job with the menu. Every menu, have its surprise. A twist between Western and Asian has become a major success.Thanks SKY & Ismaya for having me that day.

SKYE
Menara BCA Level 56
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1
Phone :  +62-21-23586996
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