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TANPOPO JAPANESE IZAYAKA YATAI - NEW OUTLET IN PLUIT!

I have heard that Tanpopo has improved its performance, because quite frankly, my very first visit wasn't exactly the most memorable, but you know what? Even as soon as I revisited Tanpopo and the moment I arrived after the last time, the vibe itself was quite different in a good way, but not sure why, but anyway, here for the food!

As I am typing this blog post, Tanpopo just recently opened a new outlet in Pluit (across Pluit Village), but I went to their original outlet in Gandaria, which is located not too far from Gandaria City. For those who are not familiar with the brand, Tanpopo focuses in serving Izakaya Japanese cuisine in forms of teppanyaki, yakiniku, suki, shabu-shabu and hamayaki, altogether in this Japanese food stall space where you can access the options easily, and not to mention, the live open kitchen.

GOOD NEWS for my Muslim friends, Tanpopo is 100% halal and besides beef, guests can enjoy selections of chicken and seafood too! For health watchers out there, they don't cook their food with MSG here.
Hamayaki Karubi (IDR 25k), Hamayaki Momo Teriyaki (IDR 15k), Hamayaki Squid (IDR 25k)
Angus Tenderloin in the making...
Grilled Chicken
The chicken was quite tender, properly cooked but it was the white sauce that's really giving more flavor as well as enhancing it.
Angus Tenderloin
Dice-cut Angus beef served with garlic chips, sauteed vegetables and drenched in creamy white sauce!
Teppanyaki USDA Short Ribs - IDR 45k
This one happens to be one of their best sellers and one of my personal favorite too: thinly sliced tender beef with sauteed vegetable on the side, gracefully seasoned, savory goodness with a hint of sweet, overall tasty.
Teppanyaki Beef Chunk - IDR 55k

Okay, here's where things got different compared to my last visit: THEY NOW INSTALL charcoal grill on the table for communal grill, where on their early days they used the personal grill which was super inconvenient due to the amount of smoke it produced and right off the dinner, the smell of grill smoke was all over me, good job on that!

More to that, more new menus, like this large sukiyaki pot to share. I love the sweet tasty soup! The broth was really meaty, savory with the right amount of sweetness infused! The beef was fatty but I found it to be the rightest for this kind of serving (due to the melting fat giving more flavor), and you will also find various veges too.

Some cuts and slices that I had for yakiniku that night: USDA Short Ribs (IDR 35k), Angus Tenderloin (IDR 80k), Basil Chicken. I recommend that thee Angus Tenderloin is sliced before cooked because if you cook it in full, it will take more time to cook and it will firmer in texture! As for the carefully sliced short ribs, no problemo!
The chicken, if you cook it right (and FYI do cook chicken longer because you can't have it half-cooked), it can be properly tender, so when it comes to yakiniku, my answer will and always be depending on how you cook it, but I think the base proteins are fresh enough!
The price tag for the proteins and dishes are affordable, and I think Tanpopo is the kind of place that you go to get your Japanese food craving fulfilled, along with the affordable price tag and friendly vibe, but do note that you go here not to get the best meat/the most premium meat, what you pay is what you get.

Tanpopo Japanese Izakaya Yatai
Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 99E
Arteri Pondok Indah (across Gandaria City)
Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan
0877 - 7758 - 3858
Opening hours: 6 PM-12 AM
Average spending for two: IDR 250k
Dresscode: casual
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SO FASHION JAKARTA - MAL TAMAN ANGGREK

This post is going to be a brief review of this newly opened PINK themed cafe called So Fashion in Mal Taman Anggrek that I visited earlier today with my sister! The cafe is located at the 2nd level of MTA and located at what was once McDonald's (ah good old days!), initially didn't plan to visit this cafe (to be frank even forgot that this cafe is in the mall), but we just finished our meeting in MTA and while we were taking the escalator to go down I noticed the cafe, so we paid a short visit here before rushing to another meeting at Central Park!

The So(s) Indonesia are divided into two: So Fashion Cafe and So Hot Stone Hotpot and I heard this cafe is originated from Taiwan, we went to the cafe as that's where all the pink is! the hot pot restaurant honestly gave me this modern yet weird vibe as the restaurant's supposed to be shabu-shabu hot pot restaurant, but it's way too neat and clean for one, but well that's just my two cents, as for the cafe, I enjoyed the vibe of it: it's homey, it's cool and of course...PINK! Brace yourself for some dose of pink coming your way as you scroll!
The pink vending machine is almost Zapangi's dupe, but still, pretty!
Quick scan of their menu and I noticed most of the food menus here are basic comfort food like pastas, ramen, steaks and Instagenic desserts, I feel like they put more attention towards the concept and the deco of the cafe, and that's what they sell which is totally okay, and as for the drinks they serve juices, coffee, tea and blended photogenic house drinks. Price range for the products here starts from IDR 25k-85k, still reasonable for recent cafe standards.

Pink Cafe Latte - IDR 45k
I don't think people go here to find good coffee, flavor wise, this drink was decent, but aesthetically very pleasing! Basically cafe latte with strawberry milk (I guess?) then topped with pink colored whipped cream.
Chicken Parmigiana - IDR 85k
Didn't expect the outcome of my order to be...this, I expected the crispy battered chicken kind with generous parmesan cheese, however appreciate the portion (just perfect for one), the spaghetti was nicely al-dente and the tomato sauce was properly seasoned.
Told ya just a very brief review, I think we stayed less than 30 minutes, can't talk much, but based on my experience coming here: 1. can't deny the cafe's pretty hence people taking OOTD pictures here, 2. products can be improved, 3. the staffs were friendly.

So Fashion Indonesia
Mal Taman Anggrek 2nd fl.
Jl. Letjen S. Parman
Jakarta Barat
Opening hours: 10 AM-10 PM
Average spending for two: IDR 250k
Dresscode: none

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KAM'S ROAST INDONESIA - PANTAI INDAH KAPUK

I AM SO HAPPY TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW THAT KAM'S ROAST (GOOSE) IS FINALLY IN INDONESIA!!! For those who are not familiar, Kam's Roast Goose is a highly popular roast goose restaurant originated from Hong Kong and their Hong Kong branch has been awarded the Michelin star for years now, so you know what they say, when it's Michelin awarded, it better be good!

Before you read further, unfortunately what I am about to say next will let a lot of people down, Kam's is highly famous for their goose, but after further internal discussions about the market and the tough AVA regulation they decide to change their signature product with ducks, their Singapore branch also has no goose on the menu, that's why they prefer to be called Kam's Roast instead of Kam's Roast Goose.

I went here for a quick lunch with sis and you know I am an observer, especially for little details, I don't have to get in with the details, but I saw this man who (according to the waiters) is the person who grants franchise permission, and he was so busy serving the customers and making sure of this and that, I can tell that this restaurant and what they have in store are supervised carefully by the Hong Kong team (prolly after being awarded by Michelin), even the current restaurant manager is the Singapore branch's restaurant manager, I believe he's here for training purpose as well.

Since they're still at their soft opening days, not every menu is available, they currently have no soup and porridge (heard it's coming in a few weeks), but rice and their signature Hong Kong noodle are available! The price tag for most of the food are not the cheapest, but fair considering all the ingredient is imported for major quality control, expect to spend IDR 300-400k for two, still, way cheaper that what you have to spend in Singapore for two!
Wonton Noodles - IDR 59k 
Aside from Wonton Noodles, the other one available at the moment is the Seasonal Vegetable Noodles (IDR 39k) which I translate as plain noodle (minus the wonton), they also have the Wonton Soup (with 6 pcs of wonton - IDR 59k). I like the fact that the noodle's pretty springy (even though the one in HK felt a tad springi-er for me) with this eggy aroma that I fond of from Hong Kong noodles! The noodle's topped with shrimp roe for fragrance and a hint of flavor. I have to let you guys know that if it's your first time having Hong Kong noodles like this kind, don't expect the kind of seasoning like our local's "Mie Ayam", they're lighter and more plain in flavor, and while you can have it just like that, the noodle's sometimes meant to be paired with other toppings like meat, wontons for more kick and fun.
The wonton was decent: meaty and quite tasty.
NOW MOVING ON TO THE ONE WHICH GOT ME SUPER IMPRESSED, or should I say, #TERNANGIS2020 - THE MEAT PLATTER AS SEEN BELOW!!! Aside from the roasted goose, one of Kam's signature product which gained it some recognition is the "Toro" Char Siu (BBQ Pork Ribs - IDR 180k), it was such heaven on my palate!!! The "Toro" is made from premium pork belly which is marinated and seasoned with their secret sauce then perfectly cooked afterwards, I had one of those "melt in your mouth" moment yesterday! It's super juicy, fatty, and tender in the same time, such a beautiful harmony of flavors and I am infact, CRAVING FOR ONE!!! LEGIT MUST TRY!

The Pork Belly's intentionally seasoned to be a tad salty but I LOVE IT! I think I have not eaten a pork belly this good in a while, I mean a lot of good ones but the crunchiness and the fattiness of this pork belly is on a different level, again maybe the imported ingredients? Why can't pork belly like this be paired with Babi Guling seasoning I swear it would be cray good!
 SO GOOD I CAN'T :"(
 Roast Duck (1/4 Upper - IDR 170k, 1/4 Lower - IDR 180k, Half - IDR 310k, Whole - IDR 548k)
I think my picture kinda did the justice this time, as you can probably see, it's so thick, so meaty and fatty in the same time and I promise you I didn't alter the image LOL! Even tho there's still a difference between goose and duck as they have their own unique character, the roast duck was not bad at all: still meaty, still tender with the base seasoning that's already good enough, but if you fancy, their signature plum sauce is served separately, for preference, but I really didn't need one.
I don't know, but even from my first visit, if they can keep up with the quality and performance, I honestly think this will be one of those restaurants in Pantai Indah Kapuk that can actually survive for a certain period of time (well let's hope longer), and one of those restaurants that when you think of good food (particularly good duck), worth the trip to PIK. Good luck and warm welcome to Indonesia!
Kams Roast Goose Indonesia
Rukan Crown Golf Blok D No. 2-3
Pantai Indah Kapuk
Jakarta Utara - 14460
Opening hours: 10 AM-10 PM
Average spending for two: IDR 300k
Dresscode: none

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