Bakmie Karet @ Jl Cibadak, Bandung

Do you like noodle? I love it, and my no 1 favourite noodle house now is Bakmie Karet. It's a small family restaurant.

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When i came for lunch, it's fully packed. I have to wait a while to be seated. Interiors are typical family restaurant and it's quite hot inside. But that doesn't kept people and ME from coming :)

Mie Karet Manis + Pangsit - Rp 21.000

Let me introduce you to their signature noodle and also their restaurant's name, Mie Karet. The noodle is thicker like udon, and cooked al dente. I was having their Yamin Manis with boiled Pangsit (wonton). You can also opt to have meatballs or both. The sweet sauce coated every strain perfectly. And the soup is made of chicken stock, which is YUM to sip at.

Mie Rica Manis Polos - Rp 21.000

Their Mie Rica has the right spicy level for me. Well, i don't have that high tolerance for hot spicy food. So if you're a hotchilidicted one, you have to add more. I chose regular thin noodles and it's well seasoned, savoury and tasty hot.

Baso Goreng (1/2) - Rp 18.000

I really like their Baso Goreng. It's fried nicely, well seasoned, a bit chewy. Such a good dense texture. I can snack on a lot of them. Yum!

Pangsit Goreng (1/2) - Rp 9.000

This Pangsit Goreng is not ordinary. I guess they made the filling their own. Worth trying too :D

I always have satisfied tummy here. Keep it up Bakmie Karet!

Bakmie Karet
Jl Cibadak no: 293A
Bandung
Wi-Fi: no

Street Food @ Jl Cibadak, Bandung

Jalan Cibadak is one of iconic night streetfood in Bandung. Either you want to eat some snack or have dinner, there are lots of choices to choose from. One by one, they started to open from 5.30 pm. Here are some that i've tried

Sop Kaki Sapi - Rp 35.000

This is VERY VERY recommended. I often come back to Jalan Cibadak for this searing hot, savoury, generous and tender meat of Sop Kaki Sapi. Yup, I've named all the reason why I like it. You can opt to have babat, meat, or both. But since i don't like babat that much, i only have meat. The meat, potatoes, and tomato are cooked in coconut cream and fragrant cow leg broth, resulted in a wonderful Yum Yum to my palate.

Sop Kaki Sapi & Babat Khas Jakarta
Jl Cibadak 125

Nasi Campur - Rp 30.000

And pork lovers.... This one is for you, Nasi Campur 88. Highlight for the crackling fried pork belly. I just love that crunchy sound as you ate it. Yum!

Nasi Campur 88
Jl Cibadak 137

Strawberry Lychee - Rp 20.000

If you're thirsty, you can try My Juice. They have such a wide range of drink to choose from. You can have juice, milkshake, or smoothie. And their juice, really, there are more fruit choices than any juice counter i've ever been to before. I got mine mixed, Strawberry Lychee. Nice blend, nice thickness. Yum!

My Juice
Jl Cibadak 151

Bihun Manis - Rp 25.000

Since it's quite crowded, i got curious and ordered Bihun Manis from Bakmi Maman. It really surprised me how it came in a big portion. Hence, it's not mixed well with the seasonings. It came with a bowl of meatball, dumpling, radish, and dorokdok. 

Bakmi Maman (near Astana anyar crossroad)
Jl Cibadak

Bola Ubi @ Rp 1.000

What is your favourite snack? One of mine is Bola Ubi. When i got there,  i had a chance to see how it's fried. And.. It's not as simple as i thought. You have to keep kneading while frying Bola Ubi in the wok until it expand round and crispy. I like it when it's still warm. Yum!

Bola Ubi (near Warung Jepang)
Jl Cibadak 105

Sosis Bakar start from Rp 15.000

There's also another choice of snack like this Sosis Bakar Cicipi. You can choose from the selection of bratwurst (short or longer one) and sauce (bbq, blackpepper, or mixed)

Sosis Bakar Cicipi (food truck)
Jl Cibadak, beside Pattaya juice

Well, this wrapped up my culinary journey at Jl Cibadak for now. Hope it helps you a bit if you're confused on what to eat and if it's delicious or not. I'd love to hear it if you have any comments or recommendations.

Warung Sangrai @ Jl RE Martadinata, Bandung

Have you ever eaten any quail dish yet? Well, if you haven't, i recommend you to come to Warung Sangrai and try it. This is my first time eating one and i really like it. They serve two kinds of quail, local and french. Local quail is smaller (around 120 gr) and taste like chicken, while french quail is bigger (around 200 gr) and has more texture.

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Currently, Warung Sangrai has 11 branches in 5 cities (Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung, and Bali). Here in Bandung, you can find them at Jl RE Martadinata 63 and Ruko Hyper Square D65. Soon, they will also open @ Istana BEC :) Hurray!

Puyuh Lokal Bakar Lombok - Rp 23.000+

This is one of their newest menu, Puyuh Lokal Bakar Lombok. It's savoury, spicy hot. Good thing, the chili sambal is spread atop the quail, so you can set it aside if you don't like it too spicy. The chili sambal is made of shrimp paste and lots of red chili. And the quail, ohhh it's grilled and seasoned nicely.

Puyuh Perancis Sambal Endeus - Rp 34.000+

My finger lickin' food, Puyuh Perancis Sambal Endeus. I really like the sambal so much, it's sweet and spicy hot in a GOOD WAY, that i lick all my fingers after i finished eating it. As for the french quail, it's fried nicely. Maybe because it's thicker, the seasonings doesn't seep through the whole meat.

Tahu Cabe garam - Rp 13.000+

As for their Tahu Cabe Garam, i'll like it more if they add more seasonings to it. It's too bland for my palate, had more taste only when i ate it along with the sliced chili.

Es Campur - Rp 19.000+

Had Es Campur for dessert, and it's really refreshing. Cuts of avocado, coconut, jackfruit, grassjelly, pacarcina, ice, and cocopandan syrup. Yum!

Really enjoyed my dine in Warung Sangrai, and it's in my regular to go list *wink*

Warung Sangrai
Jl RE Martadinata no: 63 (near exit of Heritage FO)
Bandung
Open daily 09.00-21.30

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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