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

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

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

Donwoori/Sweet Belly @ Jl Lombok, Bandung

Donwoori is a korean food and suki restaurant, while Sweet Belly is an ice cream and munchies cafe. They make their own ice cream, with variations such as american cheesecake, baileys cream, nutella, hazelnut, mango, pink guava, tiramisu, etc. Tried some of 'em, and i like the american cheesecake and hazelnut ❤

It's not hard to find this cafe, very near to KFC Jl Riau. You won't miss it since it has an eyecatchy exterior. Sweet belly occupied the whole terrace, while Donwoori is inside the building. It was Sunday afternoon and Sweet Belly is fully packed, so i dine inside Donwoori.

As you get closer and closer, it really get sweeter. Donwoori is painted with these pastel blue color, with some blue cushioned wooden bench. There are also quote decorations on their walls, such as this one when i came in.

Come in Moment :D

Whichever table you dine, you can ordered food from both cafe. Just raise your hand & ask for the menu.

Bokkeum Rice

Here's what i tried @ Sweet Belly, Bokkeum rice, it's a sauteed sausage & vegetable cooked with spicy korean sauce. It is served with rice & kimchi. Has soury and spicy flavour. The kimchi is too fermented, it gave stingy sensation when you ate it.

Bibingsoo - Rp 38.000

Isn't this BiBingSoo cute? I absolutely LOVE the presentation. There are q-balls, fresh cuts of strawberry, kiwi, mango, sweetened red bean served with vanilla ice cream and topped with popping orange pudding.

Original Chicken Wings - Rp 32.500

Now for Donwoori, i tried their Original Chicken Wings. It's well seasoned, with salty cheesy powders on top, crispy, but a little dry inside. 

Baso goreng - Rp 29.900

This is one of the tastiest Baso goreng i've tried. You can choose it from suki counter. Don't forget to ask the waiter to refry it to get the perfect taste.

All in all, i love the ambiance, love the service, but food taste so far is average. Still curious of the suki menu tho

Donwoori/Sweet Belly
Jl. Lombok no: 53, Bandung
Open daily 10am - 10pm

Bakso Boedjangan @ Foodcourt BIP, Bandung

With all the hype on social media and crowds everytime i passed, i'm curious about what it taste like. Currently bakso Boedjangan has 7 branches, 6 in Bandung and 1 in Garut. It's a lot, right? Well, here is the list:

credits to @baksoboedjangan

So when i strolled around at foodcourt BIP (Bandung indah plaza) and found their small stall, i came and tried it.

Bakso Keju - Rp 20.000

I had high expectation for their Bakso menu and ordered Bakso Keju. But it fails me huhu. I like the big Bakso Keju (Cheese meatball), it has a balanced cheese & meat taste. But the regular bakso taste not fresh. And the broth is oily, giving a greasy aftertaste on your mouth. Noodles also taste like an instant one. Not good not good.

Yamin Manis - Rp 14.000

Their Yamin Manis is also disappointing. It's overcooked, and too salty. Won't ordered this again.

Es Durian Kesepian - Rp 23.500

Now this is what comforts me after the storm, ES DURIAN KESEPIAN. It is gooodddd. Savoury, fragrant durian meat with sweet milky soup and ice. Ahh, so refreshing. I slurp it happily down to the last spoonful.

How's your dine in experience with Bakso Boedjangan? I'd love to hear it. For me, i don't mind coming back and give it another try, since i still found menu that i liked :D

Warunk Segood @ Jl Cihampelas, Bandung

Halloo hollaa... Here's another addition to indomie restaurant fever in Bandung, WARUNK SEGOOD. Besides indomie, they also serve fried rice, toasted bread, fried beancurd, chicken & french fries. And another good news is, all menu's price is under Rp 20.000. Yay! So enjoy your 'nongki' hangout time here :D

'Come in' Warunk Segood

From now on, i'll post 'come in moment' photo like this hoho.. It's what you see as you step in. Warunk Segood has this industrial, undone interior, wooden tables and chairs. I think it's nice for a little chit chat & snack time.

Kentang Kukukriuk - Rp 17.500

This Kentang Kukukriuk has a crispy french fries & chicken served with bbq sauce. What i like is the chili powdered chicken.

Ropang Jasuke - Rp 17.500

This one ME LIKE IT *nyam*

Ropang Jasuke aka jagung susu keju. You can taste all toppings mentioned above in a delicious way. And the bread are toasted perfectly. It has the good crispiness as you munch it.

Milo Shake, Silverqueen Shake, Red Velvet Shake @ Rp 15.000

Meet the beverages of the night, from left to right, Milo shake, Silverqueen shake, and Red velvet shake. Which one looked more delicious?

The milo thickness on Milo shake is good. I love it! 

But the Silverqueen shake is far from my expectation. It is a 'not too' vanilla shake with crushed silverqueen on top. I thought it would be blended like a chocolate shake. I don't reconmend this one.

Will i come back? Yup

Warunk Segood

Jl Cihampelas 103, Bandung

Open daily 11am - 10pm

Wifi: Yes