Lotek Mahmud @ Jl Mahmud, Bandung

This humble home restaurant has opened since my sister still a high school girl. That means 25 years ago. It remains her Bakmoy favourite, and mine too.

What amaze me is there are no Lotek Mahmud signboard, but people just know it's there. Here is a sign that you're at the right place.

Nasi Bakmoy (nasi 1/2) - Rp 17.000

And this is my champion, Nasi Bakmoy.
Very generous cuts of pig meat, fried beancurd, celery, fried shallot in a very fragrant and wonderful broth. Yum! If you like it spicy, you can add their homemade 'sambal kecap'. But, I don't like how stingy they are. They charge Rp 1.000 for every additional takeaway 'sambal kecap'. Meh!

Petis Tahu - Rp 16.000

Next on my top list is Petis Tahu. I love how the Petis sauce taste is not dominating, but nicely blend with cuts of fried beancurd, beansprout, cucumber, fried shallot, and chips.

Gado-Gado - Rp 16.000

Their Gado-Gado's peanut sauce consistency is great, well complement the steamed potatoes, lettuces, long beans, cabbages, fried beancurds, chips, and cuts of boiled egg.

Nasi Lengko - Rp 16.000

I don't understand the popularity of Nasi Lengko here. Nothing special for me, standard taste with standard ingredients. What do you think?

Rujak Uleg - Rp 15.000

While their Rujak uleg is just too sweet for me.

Lotek Mahmud
Jl Mahmud IV no: 9
Bandung

Opening hours: Daily, 08.00 - 16.00

Parking: No

Debit/Credit Card: No

Saka Bistro @ Jl Karang Sari, Bandung

UPDATED! Saka Bistro has become one of my favorite coffee time cafe in Bandung. I really really like the ambiance and enjoy my sip of coffee here.

As i stepped in, i'm greeted by a cute vespa honk honk...hehe... The room is spacious & bright, has plenty windows, some pop up color here & there. Every corner is instagram worthy. It's a great place to chill out/hangout with your friends or family, and even to work with your laptop. There's also wi-fi available if you need it.

For the food, I ordered this Hamburg steak. Standard taste of beef patty, fries, salad & sauce. I just like the runny egg

Hamburg Steak - Rp 60.000

While the Sticky ribs is good. It's a fragrant green rice with caramelized tender juicy ribs.

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Sticky Ribs - Rp 67.000

Overall, the food taste is standard. But their latte art is fabulously GORGEOUS and taste great. This is a must must order if you come to Saka Bistro. You can choose which art you want from their instagram @sakabistrobar or @tan2_saka . Don't forget to call if their barista Tan2 is there tho. He's the man behind all the cute and beautiful latte art here.

3D latte art - Rp 40.000

Saka Bistro

Jl Karang Sari no: 2, Bandung

(022) 203 9651

instagram: @sakabistrobar

wi-fi: available

Dapoer Pandan Wangi @ Jl Patuha, Bandung

My first post! Yay!
Got really hungry as i'm writing this post huhu, as it's so YUMMY.
If you're in Bandung, come and try it, then leave me a comment below.

As you step in Dapoer Pandan Wangi, you'll feel traditional sundanese ambiance, as they use wooden tables and chairs. And you'll notice 'lesehan' area at the upright corner.

Their menu are all about sunda and indonesian F&B. Here are some that i tried,

Tumis kangkung kemangi - Rp 15.000

Tumis kangkung kemangi is sauteed with shallots and chili, giving a subtle hint of spicy. Good thing they only use kangkung leaves and upper stems part.

Terong raos - Rp 17.000

Their Terong raos is well cooked. Soft inside, CRISPY outside.

Tumis pete telor - Rp 22.000

I don't eat stinky beans, but i like how its aroma blend in the Tumis pete telor. Sauteed with onion, adding sweetness to this menu

Sop ikan gurame kuah merah - Rp 60.000

Sop ikan gurame kuah merah is served in a hot pot, so it will stay warm to your last sip. It's infused with lots of spices, such as lemongrass, lime leaves, kemangi leaves. While the slightly red colour comes from tomato juice, giving a sour fragrant taste. All of that plus tender gurame fish meats. Ohhh i LUV it!

DAPOER PANDAN WANGI
Jl Patuha no: 38, Bandung
For reserve: (022) 7309718 / 7305786