YummThai : Everyday Thai your Way

Thailand, one familiar name scattered across the world mostly known for its cultural diversity, exotic beauty islands, tourist attractions and recreation, and you can't missed this one.. yes, the cuisine. Even in a wide range of foreign countries, Thai cuisine has positioned itself lined in the world most anticipation cuisine. Emerging Thai restaurants along with the enthusiasm from its lovers is the most tangible evidence in this case and you can't let through the name of Indonesia from this rapidly growing Thai cuisine.

Garcon : Wine Pairing Night "Chateau-Fuisse"

A few weeks ago or precisely a month ago, i managed to join Wine Pairing Night "Chateau Fuisse" which took place at Garcon, Plaza Senayan. As a person who's been wanting to visit Garcon since quite a long time ago, this was one of those invitations that i couldn't miss! Thank you so much Ms Kesih from Garcon for having me. Also Ms Haseena of Vinum who enthusiastically explained about the wines and DSP group who played role as good host as well. I'd like to thank you. 

Midtown Owl

With a help of a friend, i managed to bought my second Disdus voucher i ever bought in my whole existence. The more i scrolling down, the more i got tempted and finally, i said hello to Midtown Owl. A restaurant with mostly Italian foods options dominating the entire menu. Personally, i think it is smart to put such a rejuvenescence in the midst of a monotone apartment. But, sometimes you just don't really care about it especially if your apartment located just a cross a shopping arcade.

Roppan ロッパン

One can't stand the sweetness visually delivered, one can't stand against how one sweetness can make them feel special while the afterward effect may not look as pretty as it seemed. One sweet guilty pleasure, one constant battle between pleased and pissed. There were another choices but you kept falling on the same place. It is not that special, but it certainly yearning. Some may indifferent or just passed it through. Some being cynical, will they be good? will they remain good like how sweet they used to be?

Good foods, Annoying Time at Hongkong Cafe

This well known restaurant at Central Park Mall surely has indulged some foodies with their good foods and reasonable prices. Me, myself has marked this place as one of my favorites when i happened to be around this stuffy and crowded mall. Inside was quite spacious with old timber colored flooring and family type dining tables. 

Ninotchka : Once is Never Enough

Been countless times visiting this cute coffee parlor, for some reasons this diner successfully attracts me to come over and over again. Reviewed it before ( CLICK ) Established as one of the hippest venue around Citra Garden residential area, i really think Ninotchka doesn't needs any promotions to jack up its name because it is already (really) popular and mostly filled with teenagers and school girls who are fond with sweets. 

Churros? Go, Churreria

It's been awhile since my last visit to Sumarecon Mall, Waiting for Wreck-It Ralph, me and my high school friend looking around for snacks then we decided to had some churros! Maybe who isn't familiar with Churreria would ask, what is a churro? sometimes referred to as a Spanish Doughnut, is a fried-dough pastry, predominantly choux, based snack. As long as i know Churreria is the most famous chain Churros restaurant at Indonesia. Fell in love with churros since my very first bite at Grand Indonesia's outlet. And here's what we ordered. 

NINOTCHKA Coffee Parlour & Diner

Ninotchka is one most popular venue in West Jakarta , which is exactly located at Citra Garden 6 . Sonia Eryka a blogger , an artist ( maybe ) and more , promoted Ninotchka several times in her blog and so on ( heard this from one of my friends ) .
From whoever Ninotchka got its popularity it doesn't matter . As a dessert parlour , Ninotchka serves several kinds of yummy desserts with an  environmentally friendly prices but i do think the portions are kinda bit small . Been here several times , this place seems crowded by students and teenagers. Well , with those affordable prices , cute and simple concept that inviting you to come in , and with those tempting desserts . what are reasons for you not to come here?

Pesto Autentico

Me and my companions were having dinner here . And we were feeling lucky seeing 35% disc for Danamon cardholder . Pesto is located just above Tin Pan Alley . We sat in the non-smoking area . I was already full after gobbled Manhattan big seafood platter and had nice pleasant late lunch at Mad For Garlic . But the menus were so tempting that i couldn't resist to order some. And ended with ordering appetizer , main course , and dessert . YOLO! ( You Only Live Once ) .

It was captivating me since i stepped my foot inside. It was spacious which is the interior was nifty dominated by wooden touch . minimalist yet elegant . We were given a basket of complimentary bread .Then we were ready to order . We asked to one of the waiter to photoed us . But for some reasons i felt the waiter was kinda lazy to do that .

After waited for not so a long time . there they are . our night makers

 
Pizza Italiana ( IDR : 69.000 ) added smoke beef ( IDR : 18.000 )
I was kinda bothered with the look from the pizza . Because i adore foods that beautifully done and served in a neat presentation . Then i had a slice of it . Tasted good but nothing special . i could taste the fillings blended well within the pizza.

Spaghetti Vittorio ( IDR : 119.000 ) 
I was excited when a waiter served this to my table . Beautifully done , nice presentation . And made me droll . It was a well cooked spaghetti ( al dente ) with big shrimps plus its heads . The shrimps was delicious .Too bad there were only 4-5 pieces of it. I did enjoy this but not too much . Since the tomatoes was too dominating . And personally i am not fan from bolognaise.

Waffle La Nina ( IDR : 40.000 )
Crispy waffle topped with chocolate sauce , sugar sprinkles , and vanilla ice cream . When i combined the waffle with the ice cream. Yummy! I don't know why but desserts are easily satisfy me. Putting that aside . This is good.. I was pleased.

 Choco Lava ( IDR : 39.000 )
I got addicted and still addicted with this choco lava , molten cake , whatever it called . Simply put , this was gorgeous  . I love every spoons of it . The cake was perfectly melted in my mouth and when you put the vanilla ice cream . You'll find serenity . One of the best i ever tried.

Fragolino ( IDR 40.000 )
Mixture from strawberry , orange juice and yoghurt . The strawberry was strong compared to the orange juice and yoghurt . I can barely tasted the yoghurt . Nonetheless it was refreshing .

I had a pleasant dining time at Pesto . Satisfying meals with good companions . What can i ask for more ? :)

And lastly i took a pic there :)

Pesto

Thamrin Nine, UG floor

Jl. MH Thamrin No. 10

Ph. +6221 29937230

http://www.pesto.co.id/