UNION

No matter how much times has passed or many restaurants keeps popping. My heart always stays for this one. Been here once, it was like 1-2 years ago when i wasn't a food blogger and finally! i went there just yesterday and decided to make the review a.s.a.p because by far, their red velvet still ranked as the best red velvet in town (at least for me) and as long as i remember if memory don't failed me, Union was the first one whose red velvet booming in no time.

Full house during lunch hour, well.. i've expected this much and so, i put my name on their waiting list. Not long after that, they called me to informed me that my non-smoking seat was ready. I think this place needs no introduction further more since i seriously think everyone already knows it, good or bad.

Talking about the interior, nothing changes much or maybe at all.. I love how the sunlight naturally illuminate through the black glass windows. It was packed and quite noisy but the services are still first class. Despite the hustle, the waiter took our orders in no time, the foods were fast enough to reached our table, and their waiter could explained the foods in detail, friendly and at the end of the day, he took two good shots of me and my friend.

Pardon this narcissistic selfie 

and.. yes.. this timing rule still applied even on this very hour.

this is what i called complimentary bread. warm, fluffy, fresh baked bread with good quality of butter. 

It took a while for us to figured it out, what to order.. our choices went to

Tropic Berry IDR 55.000

Life is Good IDR 55.000

Both of us chose something which hopefully turned out to be refreshing beverages. Not too impressed with their Tropical Berry because it wasn't too refreshing, almost tasteless for me. Not sweet, not sour. Just where this berry was? But.. Life is Good surely remind me why life has been good lately and drinking something so fresh like this one is another one of the reasons why. It was sweet and really refreshing with all of those clicking mixtures in one glass. The only thing i could complained was.. too much ices. 

Braised Osso Buco ((braised beef shank) IDR 130.000

A generous portion of scrumptious beef shank served with delicate mashed potato below and sauce. The sauce was a bit oily if you ask me but seriously, i love this dish. For me, the components were completed each others. The beef shank was soft and tender. The sauce was also delicious. What's not to love? My friend also love this very much. I'm glad i made a right choice. Fulfilling dish.

Crispy Pork Belly IDR 130.000

My friend felt a big time guilty but don't left the pleasure behind ; because for her, it was too fatty then she afraid she will gain kilos after eating it. For me, yes.. it was fatty and thick but tasted wonderful! I really really love it especially when eaten with their sauce. Honestly, i don't know what was the sauce they used below the porks or even that shiny and oily brown-ish sauce. What i know is : it tasted superb and that's all i need to know. Literally one of the best pork bellies i've ever eaten. Ah.. and that crunchies on top deserves no other word beside : magnifique.

Red Velvet IDR 55.000

Union Made is Well Made ; IKR! that clean plate of red velvet is definitely one authentic proof

Back then it was only IDR 50.000 if i'm not mistaken. And.. yes, here i am proudly stating Union's red velvet still ranked as #1 in my heart. While Mad For Garlic's ranked as #2 bearing the same price tag as Union's. What made Union different from the others, i think it is the crispy peanuts topping covering the cake which giving that addictive crunch crunch while enjoying the delicacy delivered from the cream cheese and the moist beetroot-y textured cake. I LOVE (yes, with capitals) it. Moreover, the portion is huge.. Ladies, to dodge that guilty pleasure syndrome later on. Please, share it with me =P. I even ordered another of it for take away.

the take away appearance. yes.. after a really full lunch at Union. We were waiting for my friend and happened to be sat again at Momi's & Toys which served Japanese cold creepes. Been twice here and their creepes were superb! 

And there it goes..Union successfully spoiled my tummy and no.. this time our tummies happily.. We were really full since the portion was generously big.. Though some of my friends didn't like Union for some reasons.. But, for me. Union still strikes me back to come back anytime soon.. Maybe, their Cronut is another good reason why i have to? But.. no, this journey wasn't over yet.. Then we rushed to Potato Head Garage for early dinner with bloated tummies. Doh!


UNION

Plaza Senayan Ground Flr (inside Sogo)

Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8

South Jakarta

Ph. +6221 57905861

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. 

We Are The Belly Clan!

Sabtu kemarin gue with some of my friends went to one of the newest establishment located at Intiland. Namanya cukup unik dan bikin penasaran "The Belly Clan" dan harusnya sebelum kesini gue reserve tempat dulu deh, soalnya pas sampai disitu tempatnya udah reserved semua tapi kita masih bisa makan disitu sampai jam setengah 8 dan cukup annoying pas setengah 8 itu langsung di kasih tau buat pindah ke bar. Well, next time visit udah wajib banget ya yang namanya reserve apalagi kalau hari Sabtu. Talking about the interior sih sebenarnya biasa aja, masih di dominasi dengan interior kayu berwarna gelap yang cukup enak di lihat mata. Ga terlalu spacey juga, yah menurut gue sih serba standard aja but in a good way. Nothing too fancy or less. Everything just right.

Mad For Garlic

I knew this restaurant since a long long time ago but never tried it before because of its name " Mad For Garlic " yes , i am not garlic fan . but curiosity could kill a cat , so i decided had a lunch there and hoped it would be nice . Under the same roof with Tony Roma's of course i demanded nothing less. And anyway this famous Italian restaurant originally came from Korea . An outstanding reputation for having 11 branches in Korea , 1 in Singapore and 1 in Indonesia . 

The Peak Resort Dining : The Beauty From Above

The Peak
Jl. Desa Karyawangi Ciwaruga Km.6.8 No.388 

Bandung , Jawa Barat

(022)2700759 

Opening Hour : 11.00-24.00 

This is my no 1 favorite venue at Bandung . The first time i came here with my big family . uh it such a big no went to somewhere as sweet as The Peak with my family . How i hope going here with someone special in the future . But , my prayer hasn't being answered yet . But whatever , i do came here with my sweet companions .

I always thinks that The Peak is not only a fine dining restaurant but the Finest dining resort at Bandung . I remember how the first time i came here . I was blown away , how awesome this place was . And those awe-struck hasn't changed even a lil bit .Est since 1999 on the highest hills at Girindah region , Bandung.

I will expose the late afternoon mood makers first before the place sightings .

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Strawberry Yoghurt & Banana Shake

Red Velvet

Chicken Cordon Bleu ( 60k ) was yummy . I am a fan of chicken meals . And this one was surely satisfied me . Deep fried chicken with mozzarella cheese and BBQ sauce under the chicken . Inside was filled by rich fillings , super tasty . Crisp , and the fillings melted perfectly in my mouth . Heaven on the earth . The best cordon bleu i ever had . Also the vegetables were perfectly cooked , sweet and tasty . And the potatoes were just right . Everything on the plate were just right . perfect

Some people getting sick with those red velvet , rainbow cakes furors . Yes i am sick of rainbow cakes . In fact i hate them . But not with red velvet . The Peak's red velvet was fantastic . The tasted was similiar with the one i had at Mad For Garlic . The cake was smooth and that white cream which is i believe it was yoghurt cream because tasted so , is delicious . My friend who's not into these red velvet and rainbow cakes trends also ordered a slice of it . And she said it was delicious . And it's cheap , seriously as long as i remember it was only 25k .

Strawberry Yoghurt and Banana shake seems not good friends . Felt a little bit nauseated . The yoghurt was fresh yoghurt and i love it , but my friends who tried it and they who used to ate yoghurt in a cup were kinda not enjoyed my yoghurt *sniff . Banana shake itself was a disappointment . I don't know but I certainly didn't like the shake.

back to business 

Located at a height of 1230 m above the sea level where you can see the greatness of nature . How beautiful and outstanding the panorama offered by The Peak . Gently blown by the cool breeze , relaxing atmosphere strengthened by the romantic nuance that made me even more saddened me due to the being single lol kidding .

The place itself was classic , huge , made up for 3 floors ( correct me if i was wrong ) dominated by wooden interior mostly dark brown i don't know the name of those kind of woods . Mahogany ? and again correct me if i was wrong . Almost every tables were covered with white table cloth and the napkins that made in such a way shaped like a ship made from origami .

The Peak connoisseurs provided a lot of wines selections 

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The first i saw when i stepped my foot here . Flowers :)

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