C'S STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - GRAND HYATT HOTEL JAKARTA

Looks like time flies so fast. It feel like just yesterday I came to C's Steak & Seafood, Grand Hyatt and have a splendid menu. A view times ago, I got a chance to get back here to taste some new menu from Chef Matt Demery’s.

C's that is still the same like I remember on my last visit. We still greeted by the 3000 bottles of wine that filled  their walk-through cellar. with a great and spacious dining area and an outside area where we can have a more intimate dining with friends or family with a mini waterfalls as a backdrop. C's have a gigantic water tank to keep their seafood fresh when it cook. And also still met a humble person in C's.

Pita Bread - Starter

CRAB
smoked trout roe, uni, lemon, violas
A fresh smoked trout roe, a very fresh and juicy crab, the soft uni and a beautiful and fragrant violas that make this dish so pretty. Despite of the presentation on the can, I like the whole package of this appetizer. Served cold to pump up my palate. This Crab really blew me away. About the can presentation? What the crab! It unique though. And not decrease the taste. Me likey!

SWEETBREADS
mac and cheese, white asparagus, morel ravigote.
The appearance is   more look like a chicken pop, chicken with bread crumb. But it turns to be a sweetbreads. The taste is bitter sweet and savory. The texture is so smooth and soft with a crunchy on the outside. Me so like it, it melt in your mouth. Served with Mac and Cheese and Morel Ravigote. What could be go wrong with the mac and cheese. Always love it. The macaroni perfectly cooked, the cheese amount is just right not too overwhelmed.

Morel is a French mushroom that particularly used in French Cuisine. The shape is like honeycomb and the texture is gooey and the taste is great.
Ravigote is a sauce that also particularly used in French cuisine. Made from meat broth and mustard.

45 DAY DRY AGED GALICIAN STRIPLOIN
confit potato, roasted carrot, house made steak sauce
Can't believe that the Striploin meat cooked through Well done. Because from the appearance   looks like it only cooked for medium or medium well. We still can see the pink-ish color from the meat. It so tender and juicy and well seasoned. Served with roasted carrot that i prefer if its still have the crunchy texture not too tender like above. Also served with confit potato. The butternut squash puree that have a sweet taste become a balance for the savory steak sauce. Its freakin' awesome.

EPOISSE
red wine apple butter, granola, norlander.
I thought it was a vanilla ice cream at the 1st time. But its a cheese that comes from a village in France called Epoisses. This cheese smells was so strong. Like a blue cheese. To make a balance to a strong taste, you have to mix it with the red wine apple butter. The sourness rom the apple succeed calming the strongness of the cheese. The granola and norlander add the crispy texture in to this dessert.

C's HOUSE MADE "SMORES"
Love the melted smores or marshmallow that served with chocolate mouse. The chocolate taste a bit bitter but it so soft and the bitterness become a great balance for the sweetness from the smores. Topped with the crunch of nuts and choco powder. Love it!

*photo credit to yennyw for octaplayground

At the end, it always a pleasure and good time having dinner here at C's Steak & Seafood, Grand Hyatt. Specially when got a chance to met in person the star behind the kitchen, Chef Matt Demery and Chef Rolf Knecht.
 
Thanks abunch guys and see you around. Cheers!


C's STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
4th fl. Grand Hyatt Hotel Jakarta
Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30
Jakarta 10350
Phone: 021-29921234
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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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STEAK BEEF & FISH - New menu from Kenny Rogers Roasters

I always excited when it comes to Steak. And a view days ago, I heard that Kenny Rogers launched new grilled menu.

Grilled menu that Kenny Rogers offers are choice of Beef and Fish. But you have to beware. Because this menu only for period time. So mark your calendar. Beef & Reef menu will only available start from 1st December 2014 - 25 January 2015. So don't miss it!

GRILLED BEEF STEAK - IDR 89.000
Imported Beef Marinated with Seasoned Herbs. Served with Grilled Tomato, Mashed Potato and Garlic Butter Mixed Veggies. 
Kenny Rogers serve Australian Rib Eye for their new menu. What I like from this Beef steak is that it marinated well and the seasoned really soak up into the meat. The sauce taste is like the black pepper sauce that they usually served in their regular menu. But too bad, the beef steak texture is so dense and really hard to chew. I think its too overcooked otherwise there's a mistaken on butchering the beef. Kenny Rogers really need improvement with this beef Steak. Like the veggies also. It still crunchy and fresh when it served. With a hint of garlic butter.

GRILLED FISH FILLET - IDR 69.000
Specially Seasoned Fish Grilled to Golden Brown Served with Aromatic Rice or Mushroom Chicken Soup and Garlic Butter Mixed Veggies
Like the combination between the Gindara Fish and the marinara sauce. The sauce really marinated the fish well. It taste right. Sweet, Spicy and a bit tangy. Its so match with the fish. Meanwhile the fish is so tender and not smell fishy. You can choose either the cream soup aromatic rice for your side beside the mixed veggies.

DELUXE COMBO - IDR 119.000
A Combination of 1/4 Rotisserie Roasted Chicken with Grilled Fish. Served with Mashed Potato, Garden Salad and Barbeque Baked Beans
If you think one is never enough, then I think you should try this deluxe combo. The portion seriously huge. if you familiar already with Kenny Rogers menu, then you must be know about their chicken size. I like the old chicken of Kenny Rogers. It cooked great. With a crisp skin and tender meat. What could you ask for more. If in one plate you get the signature chicken of Kenny Rogers and their new menu Fish Fillet. Recommended!

Other menu that Kenny Rogers offer is the SUPREME COMBO - IDR 79.000 that contains of 2 (two) of Grilled Fish Fillet that served with  garlic butter mixed veggies and Mushroom Chicken Soup.

Overall, I always excited visiting Kenny Rogers Roasters. The variation of the new menus that seasonally served makes their customer feel not bored to visiting Kenny Rogers. Keep make improvement Kenny Rogers. Good Luck!

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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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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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