VALUE LUNCH MENU at ITACHO SUSHI GRAND INDONESIA, JAKARTA

Not so long from my 1st visit to Itacho Sushi, now I came back again to the extra ordinary sushi place in town. Still remember from my 1st visit, what I had was a good impression. So when Itacho told me that they have Value Lunch Set Menu on their menu list, I don't hesitate to come, beside, I also curious with what they serve.

Like its name, this following menu only available during Lunch hour, Monday to Thursday, 11am to 5pm. It also not available during the Public Holiday. It seem that Itacho try to attracted everyone who works around Grand Indonesia.

SAKURA DON - IDR 58.000
Sushi rice topped with fish roe, zucchini, octopus, salmon and tamago-yaki. 
Pretty, color-full like Sakura flower.

SALMON BLACKPEPPER with BUTTER - IDR 65.000
The very juicy and fatty salmon in a bowl. I like how  the blackpepper sauce not too overpowering but soak up enough into the salmon. Make this dish taste fantastic. The onion saute make it more fragrant. Served with warm Miso Soup.

SAKE SALMON DON - IDR 65.000
A simplicity come from this dish. A thick cut of sashimi salmon upon the rice. But I wish, I can get a view more cut of Salmon, to make it even with the rice. Like how it serve fresh and not fishy. Served with warm Miso Soup.

GRILLED SABA SHIOYAKI - IDR 60.000
This menu is my other favorite from  the Lunch Set Menu beside the Blackpepper Salmon one. Saba Shioyaki is a grilled mackarel with Salt. No need any condiments added, this fish already give the flavor itself. The fish is fresh and not smell fishy. Served with Warm Miso Soup. Because I like it that much, I BOUGHT it my self for my hubby. And like I thought, he loved it also.

CURRY SLICED BEEF with RICE - IDR 60.000
A thin cut of tender beef with onion served with the right thickness of curry sauce.

ADD IDR 15.000 FOR MATCHA ICE CREAM OR SOFT DRINK

Like the Matcha Ice Cream. The texture is smooth. The matcha taste not too strong but flavorfull. Topped with red bean.

If you read my previous review regarding Itacho Sushi, then you must be know that visiting Itacho, you must order their Sushi. Their Supreme Sea Eel Sushi (IDR 70.000) taste amazing. Fresh eel with sweet sauce, grilled to the perfection. Salmon and Squid Sushi (IDR 10.000 / each) also the one that you can't missed. The thick cut of the salmon and squid upon the rice. Plus their Salmon Sashimi (IDR 30.000).  A fresh cut of Salmon served in a plate.

Supreme Sea Eel Sushi (IDR 70.000)

Salmon Sushi (IDR 10.000 / each)

Squid Sushi (IDR 10.000 / each)

Salmon Sashimi (IDR 30.000)

Overall, Value Lunch Set Menu that Itacho offered really great deal. Specially their Blackpepper Salmon and Saba Shioyaki. Will come to try another. Thanks Itacho Sushi for having me and friends!

ITACHO SUSHI
Level 3A, Unit FD1-10 Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall 
Jl. MH Thamrin No.1, Jakarta
(021) 235 81228
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Itacho Sushi – Grand Indonesia Jakarta

A view days ago me and hubby so damn craving about sushi. We already imagine to have lots of sushi. Usually we had our sushi always in the same place. Because I have an indication to get an allergic to a not fresh sushi. But I'm so curious with new chain sushi restaurant called ITACHO that place at Grand Indonesia, East Mall Shopping Town Jakarta. So... keep scroll down to catch our sushi menu.

Itacho Sushi already well known as a sushi restaurant in several countries like Hongkong, China, Australia and the closest from us Singapore. Its Saturday night before dinner time when we arrived. We just tried our luck and hope that we get a seat. Not so long, finally the server take us to our seat.

Itacho Sushi  have a spacious dining area with wooden interior. every seating area divided by wooden partition. There's a sushi bar where we can seat there and eat while watching the Chef prepare our sushi.

The Order Sheet

How to reserve your meal is by filling the number on the paper that the server give to you. Just right down your order and the quantity then give it back to the server.

Itacho Sushi have a wide selection of Japanese kind of food. They serves many selection of Traditional Sushi, Fusion Sushi, Temaki, Hand Roll, Donburi, Udon, Soba, Rice, Salad and many more. Price ranges from IDR 6,000 (Sushi) to IDR 670,000 (Abalone Sashimi) for food, and IDR 0 (hot/cold ocha) to IDR 1,100,000 (Dassai 39 Sake). 

OCHA – Hot / Cold COMPLIMENTARY (Bottomless)

*Happy Dancing*

#1815 SALMON HEAD SOUP with SPICY SAUCE - IDR 40.000
Compare this Salmon Head Soup to the sushi Restaurant next door, this definitely more delish. With a hint of tangy and sour from the soup make this dish so fresh. Plus, there's so fishy smell from the Salmon. Served warm. Good in a rainy day.

#112 FATTY SALMON - IDR 11.000
Like its name, the salmon really had a thick cut and it taste fresh and not fishy.

From Left To Right:
#128 SHRIMP - IDR 10.000
#223 ROASTED MACKEREL - IDR 10.000
#220 ROASTED SALMON WITH CHEESE - IDR 12.000
Sweet and delicate shrimp, the one that blew me away. Roasted Mackerel that has a perfect seasoning, soak up well, so it make it roasted perfectly. Roasted Salmon with Cheese, slightly taste of cheese, so it makes the salmon still the star.

#611 CRAB & CRAB MISO  - IDR 22.000
How petite is the size when it arrived to my table. But from the (very) small size come big taste. Like the combination of a crab and Miso paste.

#713 SPICY SALMON - IDR 18.000
Actually I make a wrong note when I order it. I supposed to be want to order the salmon handroll instead of this Spicy Salmon. But this salmon turn our really good too. Combine with a bit mayonnaise. Crisp texture from the seaweed contrast with the fluffy rice with a hint taste of vinegar and spicy. If you don't like spicy, I'm sure you still can handle this. The mayonnaise has make a perfect balance into it.

#415 FATTY TUNA WITH SPRING ONION ROLL - IDR 28.000
Actually this fatty tuna come 4 when it serve. But because hubby to curious about the taste, one already sink into stomach LOL. The fatty and fresh tuna filled this roll. The spring onion  and the seaweed add the crisp texture.

#214 ROASTED EEL - IDR 28.000
This one is my favorite. The eel is so tender and the soy sauce marinated well into the eel. It taste sweet and savory.

#141 SCALLOP - IDR 30.000
No wonder this single sushi is expensive than the others. The thick cut of the scallop is so smooth and tender. It is also so fresh. I feel like eating a cotton.

#230 ROASTED SAURY SUSHI - IDR 10.000
To be honest (OMG, I feel ashamed because my hubby like to fishing a lot, but I dunno this kind of fish! Shot me!) this is the 1st time I ever ate Saury Fish.The shape similar like Mackerel Fish. And also with the taste. but this saury fish is more delicate and sweet.

#422 SALMON SPRING ROLL - IDR 25.000
The appearance is a little bit sloppy. It a salad in a roll. Served cold, with combination of salmon, fresh lettuce, tamago (egg), crab stick and a drizzled of mayonnaise. The taste is good. I really feel like eating a salad.

#616 FLYING FISH ROE - IDR 10.000
Ordered this just because my hubby love the texture of the flying fish roe. It pop in your mouth like a candy. Even though the shape is so small, but it paid with the taste.

At the end, me and hubby really feel so damn full. We can't get our ass up from the chair. Spoiled with so many scrumptious sushi make us over-whelmed. Itacho's strategy marketing really worked well with us. They sell dishes in a small portion with affordable price to make us want to grab every single food from the menu book LOL. 

The service that I've read from several comments on my friends blog didn't happen on my visit. The service was doing well. I even want to give more appreciation to the server named Risti (the chubby lady, If I'm not mistaken), that really helpful and always give a smile. 

So, overall, our visit that day was exquisite. Happy tummy with a happy face. 


ITACHO SUSHI

Level 3A, Unit FD1-10 Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall 
Jl. MH Thamrin No.1, Jakarta
(021) 235 81228

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Street Steak - Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)

A view times ago, me and my friends visited Pantai Indah Kapuk area. Even though we already a bit full because our journey earlier to Shirayuki and Cake-a-Boo but we still decided to visit Street Steak though. Its already dinner timer when we arrived. And lucky for us, although its already crowded inside, but we don't have to queue like the restaurant that we've visited before. But after we sat, the queue already like snake...

Street Steak PIK is a branch from Kelapa Gading. Been heard a positive thoughts about this steak. So we decided to have a try.

The place is not too spacious. But convey enough to dine. Like its name, they themed the restaurant into street style look. Like wooden furniture, road sign, yellow line on the road and others details. We sat in a tables that looked like gazebo.

Siince its still newly joined in PIK area, so Street Steak have promotion price for the steak. They discount their Hakube Meat for 50% and other menu for 10%. What a deal!!

HENRY THE ELDER - IDR 132.000
400 Grams Australian Sirloin Served on a hot stone
When it arrived at our tables, I feel intimidate by the size. Its huge and smells so damn good. The juice that dropped to the side of the meat makes me mouthwatering. The sauce marinated well into the meat. Onion under the meat can prevent the meat to overcooked. The onion become yummy and caramelize after a while. Served with mashed potato. The texture of the mashed potato not too smooth and t he taste a bit bland. The sautee veggie also a bit overcooked. My friend paired it with mushroom sauce. The mushroom sauce taste a bit less seasoning with little amount of the mushroom.

HOKUBEE PREMIUM RIB EYE - IDR 220.000 110.000 (for period time)
200grams of beef served at our tables. Like the previous sirloin, this ribeyes served with generous marinated sauce. It more juicy and tender than the sirloin. It straight melt in my mouth. It feel like 200grams is not enough. Served with sauteed veggie and mashed potato and paired with barbeque sauce. The barbeque sauce taste a bit sweet. Add a little tabasco to give a tangy taste. It taste more good.

ATLANTIC SALMON STEAK - IDR 98.000
200 Grams Salmon Fillet Served on a Hot Stone
Like I told you earlier, before came to this place, I already visited 2 other restaurants. So, because I'm afraid that I'm too full and end get my ass up from the chair, so I order the salmon instead of the beef steak. Love the salmon so much. It so tender, smooth and not smell fishy. Street Steak also provide the 400 grams version of salmon. For this Salmon, I paired it with sauteed veggies, mashed potato and mushroom sauce.

HINT!!

• Beware of the Hot Stone. It so damn hot and it can burnt you
• Flip your meat immediately, not too long put your meat on the hot stone. If you think its cook, then place it on the other plate. You don't want your meat become overcooked and chewy aight?  I like my meat cook to medium. If you want to cook evenly, maybe you can cut it into bite size. 
• Come early to site, whether before dinner or lunch time to avoid a long queuing. 

Overall, I satisfied with Street Steak. From the food, the service and the price. Usrely I will come back for other steak menu. Good luck for PIK branch Steak Street.

STREET STEAK
Ruko Metro Broadway 9BE (Across the KFC / Burger King)
Pantai Indah Kapuk
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All-New Immigrant Dining Room

Finally Immigrant re-opening with a new concept. We used to know Immigrant as a hype club in Jakarta. No one not know about Immigrant when I asked some of my fellows. I remember, we have to face the smokers with a loud music when we want to dine there. Not really a good place to eat back then. With the same thought like that, finally Immigrant change their identity to be more classy and separated the club from the dining area.

With a black and white tiles, Immigrant Dining Room looks sophisticated and modern. Between the smoking area and non smoking area only separated with one step stair.  The dining area might be not too spacious. But it convy enough for you to dine and the space between one chair to another also not too close. The ambiance is casual fine dining. But if you want just relax with your mates, Immigrant definitely support the vibe. In the middle of the room, you will find a biig cabinet full of choice of great wine. So you can have wine after dinner. Also love the flowers and Big leaf in the room. Make it more fresh.

Entering the Immigrant area, you will see the bar full of choice of great liqueurs. So whether you just want to drink without any meal, you can have it in the bar.

Now let's find out Immigrant Dining Room special menu.

APPETIZER

Bread and Cheese Stick – Complimentary

The cheese stick is so addictive

SOUP OF THE DAY: FOREST MUSHROOMS - IDR 45.000

Portobello, porcini, button, black truffle mushrooms with parmesan & thyme foam.

Love the combination of 3 mushroom. The consistency and the thickness is just right. The thyme make give a fragrant and great taste to the soup. Make the texture is not heavy. So it so good for a start. Served with the garlic bread that add the crunchy texture to the soup.

CAESAR SALAD (Chicken) - IDR 75.000
Romaine lettuce, anchovy, crispy beef bacon, poached egg, parmesan & croutons.
The caesar salad come in a big portion. You will feel full enough if you had this for your own. Fresh romaine lettuce mix the other crunchy ingredients like beef bacon and croutons. Topped with a very tender and juicy grilled chicken and poached egg. How full is that huh? The anchovy gave a salty taste to this salad. Nice!

MAIN COURSE

CONCHIGLIONI PASTA - IDR 80.000
Italian pig-ear shape pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, parmesan & grated nutmeg.
At first when I read the menu, to be honest I'm a bit afraid when reading the pig-ear. Yeeaahh... i didn't ready it carefully. I didn't notice that pig-ear is only a shape from the pasta. Not made from pig-ear. OMG! I'm so embarrassed. Well, I guess since I don't eat pork, so it worth to ask tho hehhe... Love how Immigrant cooked their pasta. It so al-dente. Perfectly cooked. The sourness from the tomato sauce balance the taste from the ricotta and parmesan cheese. So it make the taste not overpowering. Eat it while its hot to still get the melted texture from the cheese. So yummy....

TEA-SMOKED SALMON OMELETE - IDR 90.000
Garlic sautéed mushrooms, roasted baby tomatoes & lemon fraiche
If you don't notice it well, you will think that the long shape is a baguette. But the fact is it was a omelete. The texture was dense and chewy but smooth in the inside. What make it extra-ordinary is the tea-smoked salmon. It's not fishy and taste fresh. Love the combination  between the tea-smoked salmon and  the garlic sautéed mushrooms. So smooth and delicate. I think it's good if pairing with the romaine lettuce also. And become another twist of salad.

DESSERT

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING - IDR 65.000
Figs, black currant & orange bread pudding served with spiced Bailey’s ice cream 
Eating this bread pudding is just like eating  home cooking. It so comforting. The butter taste was not too overpowering. Probably because it balance with the sourness from the black currant and the orange. Figs taste delicate and sweet. The warmness from the bread pudding is so good when meet the coldness from the ice cream. Love the bailey's ice cream. It's not too sweet but its good.

VALRHONA DARK CHOCOLATE FONDANT - IDR 65.000
Served with vanilla bean ice cream
What makes good a chocolate lava cake is when you cut the cake then the melted chocolate come from the cake to the plate. Immigrant Dining Room use the valrhona dark chocolate here. The chocolate is really smooth. The bitter sweet taste make it so addictive. Not too forget the cake it self. It smooth and moist inside and a bit dry outside. Served with vanilla bean ice cream.

COCKTAILS & MOCKTAILS
What a club without trying even just a sip from their signature mocktails and cocktails. Immigrant have many kind of mocktails and cocktails for you. Not just the taste, the presentation also look so pretty. Just take a look at below

THE SIGNATURES 98.000
GTO : gin, triple sec, orange, grape, lemon, lime & grape fruit.
Look at the presentation. It so cute and girly. If my niece see it, she probably thought it's a milkshake. With a watermelon candy as a garnish. GTO taste mix between bitter and sour. With a hint freshness from lemon and orange. 
 

THE SIGNATURES 98.000 
ROSE MARTINI : gin, rose, grapefruit, lychee
A pretty and elegant look from the rose martini. The rose is so fragrant. Bitter-sweet symphony comes from the mix of gin, grapefruit and the sweetness from the lychee. Nothing to dominated in this Martini. Everything seems mix and balance together.

CLASSIC COCKTAIL - IDR 98.000
BEE’S KNEES : gin, honey & lemon
Just look  at the from the property in the glass I know what's in it. The sweetness from the honey balance with the freshness and the sour from lemon. The gin give a bit kick in to it.

REFRESHING DRINKS - IDR 55.000
MAD MANGO : mango, cucumber, soda water
If you don't drink, Immigrant also have several mocktail for  your. And one of them is Mad Mango. Like the title, it have really freshening taste. Mango dominated this drink without too overpowering sweetness taste. A hint of cucumber definitely add more freshness to this drink. The amount of the ice on top is too too much. If we keep stir it, the soda water become bland because it lost with the ice. Just add a mango syrup a little bit to give more pretty texture. But still, I love this mocktail.

You have to note this y'll.  Immigrant have the longest happy hour. It start from 4pm to 10pm like everyday. At least around Plaza Indonesia and Thamrin area that I've known. Because usually the happy hour only until 8pm max. So if you feel want just to take a sip just come around. They not just offer the cocktails, beers and so on. But they also offer Wine at their happy hour. What a joy.

I really have a wonderful time here. Happy tummy with a happy faces. Thanks Immigrant for having me.

The Immigrant Dining Room

Plaza Indonesia 6th fl. (Next to Plaza Indonesia XXI)

Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30

021 - 2992 4125 / 0812 9930 0099

Opening Hours: 11 AM - late (daily)

Dresscode: neat casual

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