Saturday, September 26, 2015

Steak Hotel by Holycow @ Cipaganti, Bandung

Started off as an on call bbq service in 2010, Holycow now has 11 branch already, including 2 in Bandung, 1 in Semarang, and 1 in Surabaya.

Come in Moment
This review is based on my personal experience at Holycow TKP Bandung2. Though located at a 2 star hotel, don't worry since their food taste & quality is a 5 star one. The place is perfect for family and friends dining. It has a simple minimalist interior with wooden tables and chairs. Highlight for the chairs, since it has colorful seat back.

Beef Ribs Half - Rp 159.000
Beef Ribs Half (500 gr) was perfectly cooked, it's so tender and juicy. I'm amazed how i could detached the meat from bone easily. However, the seasonings haven't seep through every part of the meat. The ribs is served with special sauce (kind of like bolognaise sauce), french fries and roasted corn.
Holysteak - Rp 129.000
Their Holysteak (400 gr) was just as awesome. Look at that thickness *drool*. And it still easily sliced. Dipped it into the buddys special sauce and it's DOUBLE YUM. Buddys special sauce is cream sauce mixed with basil, taste was creamy and slight salty. Recommended one :D


Es Teh Tarik - Rp 15.000; Ice Cappucinno - Rp 15.000
Ordered Es Teh Tarik and Ice Cappucinno for drink. It's just a standard taste. Fyi, they also served Nestea lemon and blackcurrant.

Free Ice Cream
Andddd.... I get this ice cream condiment ❤ Simply just by uploading my photo to instagram and mention @holycow_radal and #TKPBandung2. Yay!! There were 2 choices of flavour, vanilla and chocolate.

Holycow is one of a great steak place in Bandung. Pricewise, you may think it's quite expensive. But you get what you pay. It's really worth every Rupiah :D


Steak Hotel by Holycow
TKP Bandung2
Jl Cipaganti no: 150-152, Bandung
(022) 2035162
Wi-Fi: no

Friday, September 18, 2015

Chingu Cafe @ Jl Sawunggaling, Bandung

Annyeong haseyo.....
Chingu is korean language for Friend. And as the name goes, i felt welcomed here, it's not hard to find the waiter and they are quick respond to your needs.
Come in Moment!
When i entered, there is a small multi colored paper tree on my left. It is made of customers comment. Very cute ❤ 
And the walls are painted with comic character. I don't recommend a large pack to come here tho, since it's not spacious. It's just perfect for couple or group of 4.

And one more thing i'm sure you'd love to know is WI-FI. Now, everybody need this, right? I tried it on youtube and no buffering  *happy*

Bibimbap - Rp 24.900
They served popular korean food, such as Bibimbap. When it came, don't take too long to mix, mix and mix. I like how mild and savoury it is, each ingredients has just the perfect portion.
Jjajangmyeon - Rp 23.900
Their Jjangmyeon on the other hand, kinda taste like Lomie. It has thickened black bean sauce, and has salty, sweet flavour. It's good but nothing special.
Odeng - Rp 15.900
I often see Odeng on korean drama or variety show, and i always want to try this. You know, it's a fishcake. Now this Odeng is delicious, it is soft and soaked with fish broth. I don't recommend sippin the broth on its own tho, since it's too salty.
Pink Panda Bingsoo - Rp 26.900
If you've followed my instagram, you'd seen this Pink Panda Bingsoo. Generous pearls, strawberry popping bobas, and taro pudding atop bed of shaved ice, served with vanilla ice cream and tjampolay sauce. It has a sweet, slightly sour taste. Refreshing!
Green Tea Pat Bingsoo - Rp 28.900
I am a green tea fans, so i really like this Green Tea Pat Bingsoo. And this dessert came on a perfectly fit serving glass, so i ask for another bowl to eat it. Their green tea ice cream is yum, and when you mix it with all the layers of red bean, nata de coco, pearl, pudding, and shaved ice, it is double YUM.

My tummy is happy with the food and service here at Chingu Cafe. Can't wait for their upcoming Hotteok (korean hotcakes) menu. And i'll review it for you when it's arrive. So stay tuned :) 


Chingu Cafe
Jl. Sawunggaling no:10, Bandung
Open: Daily 11am-10pm
Wi-fi: Yes

Monday, September 7, 2015

Mouton @ Jl R.E Martadinata, Bandung

Jalan Riau is one of crowded streets in Bandung. There are a lot of factory outlet and cafe here, making it a tourist culinary & shopping destination. And here i found a good lamb restaurant, nicely grilled and not smelly at Mouton.


Serving their customers daily from 6 pm onwards, it's a bbq & grill outdoor restaurant. You can feel the Middle east atmosphere here, since it's basically a large tent. Moreover, their signature menu is lamb leg, which is a common Middle east food. And the chillo dipping also has mixed herb powder taste.


(up: Beef slice Rp 55.000; down: Lamb leg Rp 55.000)
When they served the lamb leg and beef slice, i almost can't differentiate it. Can you see it?Even if they put lime on top of beef meat, i guess i'll believe it if they say it is lamb. It's just THAT well how they cooked the meat. All i have to do now is just regrill it for a minute, dip it to sweet soy sauce and chillo, then munch it. Yum!

Mix skewers - Rp 27.500
Now it's GRILLING TIME! There are 3 types of skewers, chicken thigh, octopus, and chicken skin. Mine is mix one, since i want to try it all haha..  Dip into soy sauce and wait till it has that lovely brownish colour. I definitely like the octopus one.

This is one of a good restaurant to hangout with friends. I wish they will add more variation to skewers menu. 


Mouton
Jl R.E Martadinata 128 / Jl Gandapura 56
Bandung
Open daily 6-12 pm





Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Melbourne Kitchen @ Jl Cipaganti, Bandung

Gyu tan dooonnnnn... *whoops* sorry i'm hyped up about this menu. You know... this is what also happen on instagram for about a month, precisely mine *drool*. Seems like Bandung citizens are so so in love with this menu. And it catch my tummy too.

MK came in moment
Despite being located inside hotel Nyland, Melbourne Kitchen has a nice, comfy ambience. Great for hangin' out with your friends. It has a bright chic interior at the front, which makes you feel welcomed. And an industrial interior inside, just simple but classy.
Like this wall quote
When i look at their menu, there's not that much to choose from. You can even count it with both your fingers and toes hahaha

Gyu Tan Don - Rp 51.948
This menu is a MUST must try if you come here. Their Gyu Tan Don are just the best i've eaten so far. It is cut at the right thickness and well cooked. The seasonings seeps into all part of the ox tongue, giving me that fragrant salty flavour as i chew every bite of it. Yum! Fyi, this menu has 6 spicy level, choose it according to your taste. Me? I choose 0, since i can't handle spicy food 
Dory Fish Purple Burger - Rp 49.351
Since Melbourne Kitchen is fully packed on lunch, i came here around 5 pm. And lucky me, there are 2 menus that's only available for afternoon snack (2-6 pm). It is Dory Fish Purple Burger and Ricotta Hotcakes. Tried the burger and I expect it to be purple, like black on charcoal burger, but it's not. Still, it has that purplish colour of taro at the inner part of bun. Taste is just average for me.

Chamomile - Rp 19.134, Frankston - Rp 41.991
Now this is VERY RECOMMENDED, Frankston. It's a great mix of lychee, lemon, and Radler (a type of Bir Bintang). Even if you're not a beer fan, you should try to take one or two sip, because it's really GOOD.

I have a quality time & quality food here. Really looking forward to try more of their menu. Keep it up MK!


Melbourne Kitchen
Jl Cipaganti no: 14, Bandung
Open daily 11am - 10pm