Nomz Kitchen and Pastry - Grand Indonesia

Nomz Kitchen & Pastry
Grand Indonesia East Mall Ground Floor #06-07
Phone:(+6221)23581211 
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (weekdays); 11am – midnight (weekends)
Instagram: @nomzjakarta
http://www.nomzjakarta.com/

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Nomz Kitchen and Pastry is located in a quite strategic location. Inside one of the most prestigious mall in Jakarta,  Grand Indonesia. 

from the left: Chef Arnold, Chef Kim

As written on their website, the restaurant was founded by Chef Arnold Poernomo and Pastry Chef Kim Pangestu.  Some of the chef includes Chef Arnold's younger brother Reynold Poernomo and a Master Chef from Australia, originally from Vietnam, Kha Nguyen.

Correct me if I am wrong.

(from the left) Chef Reynold, Chef Kha Nguyen, Chey Arnold, Pastry Chef Kim

The ambiance

We (me and 2 friends) came on Sunday afternoon around 12 pm and we choose to sit on the outside table as I think that the lighting will be ideal for photography, and it was perfect!

As soon as we ordered, we were served an appetizer. 

I cannot exactly describe what that is. It is kind of a fried dough. I couldn't say I love it, but it was a good 'crunch' to have while waiting. 

ps: the flower smells soooo gooood!!
I want to take them home!

What we were ordering:

Curry Baramundi (115K) -- the black bowl
This was the food that I ordered.
The size is pretty big that I couldn't even finish.
I love the curry sauce very much and I love how the elements of the food compliment each other well.
It taste somewhat Asian/Thailand food, somewhat savory yet sour and fresh.
Love it.

Nomz Benedict (110K)
It was my friends meal. I honestly feel like this meal is overpriced.
It only consist of two layers of pancake (?) and 2 eggs and the platting is very plain. Just that pile of eggs and pancakes on a big, white plate. I honestly felt my friends disappointment when the benedict was served.
The eggs was slightly overcooked too, they didn't ooze the gooey yellow yolk when cut into half which is quite a disappointment as I expect more.
Mostlikely would not recommend this dish to anyone.

Nomz Chicken (95K)
The meal was simple. It was practically fried chickens with garlic butter rice.
I was pretty disappointed too! The chicken was great but some of them (I remembered two) was undercooked.
It was the pink chicken!!! My friends ended up not eating those.
I really expect more. I didn't get to take pictures of the chicken tho (TT,TT)
Would not recommend others to have this.
I thought the Masterchef was suppose to be very strict about food safety.

Well, at least they have a great lightning

And my post was re-post! 

Hog's Breath Cafe Jakarta

The new "IN" restaurant in Jakarta, it has been reviewed by couple of food bloggers like AnakJajan and Eatandtreas!  It is relatively easy to find as well as it was located on one of the biggest mall in Jakarta, Tribeca, Central Park Mall.

We come at night and this is what it looks like. I am not smoking but I sat on the smoking area because of my friends wanted to sit on the sofa.

They have a saloon concept and they offer mostly steak and western food wit rusty feel. The concept itself makes me feel like some cowboy is going to jump out outta no where. LOL. 

I came with a Buddhist friends who cannot ear beef, so we are having all chicken night. 

Cajun Chicken Dijonaise - Hog's Breath Indonesia

The Cajun Chicken is the menu that I wanted to try. I love that the chicken is tender, juice, and perfectly seasoned! The portion is big and we have our fill. I love the fact that the side dishes are not neglected! The mashed potato was OK but the vegetable were seasoned and boiled until it is soft. 

I can say that the side dishes matched the chicken pretty well.

Aglio Olio - Hog's Breath Indonesia

Next up is the pasta. For pasta, we are having a simple Aglio Olio and I cannot say that I love it. It is bit too greasy and under-seasoned. The cheese is kinda out of place and doesn't match that whole dish well.

Meat Lovers Pizza - Hog's Breath Indonesia

Last but not least is the Pizza! We are ordering Meat Lovers Pizza but we switched all beef, bacon, and ham to chicken. This might not the one you will be having if you are a beef lover. LOL.

The pizza was OK. The bread was crispy and the toppings was good. But not too special. 

I guess since it has a saloon and steak house concept, you should try the meat selection! ;)

It worth visiting and the portion was good!

Hog's Breath Cafe
Central Park Mall, Tribeca Park GF #15
Jl. S.Parman Kav. 28
West Jakarta
Ph. +6221 53662815

Chir Chir (치르치르) Korean Fried Chicken at Somerset, Singapore

By this time you guys should have known  that I have a profound love for South Korea.Their pop culture, their make up, and of course their food!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

One of the korean food that I love is their Korean fried chicken. I don't really know why, but Korean Fried Chicken is... somewhat different compared to KFC or McDonalds although I cannot say that the latter is less tasty.

Korean fried chicken has this unique seasoning taste that people cannot get bored of and most of them claims that they are using healthy, low fat chicken. With the increasing concern of healthy food, the hype of Korean culture, and the tasty chicken, no wonder the Korean Fried Chicken is now one of the world's phenomenon. The franchise of this business has spread across nations. 

I have been to and tried couple of Korean Fried Chicken in Jakarta, namely Bonchon, Chili Jeans, Kyochon, Kkuldakk, etc. 

       

This time, I will review my experienced in Singapore, with Chir Chir Korean Fried Chicken. 

One of my very close friend are working and living at Singapore, one of the country with quite large amount of Overseas Korean nearby. They have a lot of good and innovative Korean restaurant. 

Chir Chir Chicken has been a hype recently, following couple of big instagram food bloggers who come for a visit and recommending this restaurant on their blog. 

The restaurant was located at the #B3-04-06 of Somerset mall, in Singapore. 

B3 stands for Basement 3 and I foolishly go to 3rd FL.

FML!

Anyway, the price of the food is quite high, ranging from SGD 26-30++ but the portion is amazingly huge!

We ordered a Salad. I honestly forget the name of the salad, but do not worry, there are not many option to choose from.

The salad is fresh and sourish. It is a good appetizer and it has great amount of chicken in it as well. 

Simply delicious.

For the main course, we are having Garlicky Tenders for $26.90.

It is so good! the chickens come in abundance and they have roasted tokpoki and garlic!

I love roasted tokpoki and even though I dislike garlic, I ate it! 

Simply delicious! *droll*

Garlicky Tenders from Chir Chir Chicken

If you manage to notice, they provide the cute mini-fork/tongs so that you don't need to use your hands on the food. It is quite sturdy and practical. Not to mention cute! Hehe!

The service is spot on and the food is delicious. It worth the price!

Chir Chir Fushion Chicken

#B3-04/05/06, 313 @ Somerset,

313 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238895

The Legend of Noodles - 취강 해물짬뽕

So, I figure that since I was at Jakarta, why not have a fun culinary adventure and try all sort of food that I have been craving since God knows when? haha!

Anyway, I have been craving for Korean Food for quite a time by now and I luckily got to try the delicious, famous, and currently very "IN" in Jakarta, the LEGEND OF NOODLES!

Legend of Noodles

Originally opened at Senopati, South Jakarta; It has recently open a new branch at the "IT" place, PIK, North Jakarta. I went to the one in Senopati, tho. 

The original place is always better, right? and I heard that the menus are more complete too! Plus there are so many Koreans that literally, the table on my front, back, northwest and south west are all Koreans!!!

This is what the restaurant looks like on the inside.
They have second floor too!
It has the "Drivers' Restaurant Feel"

Not much banchan is served.
I love the kimchi tho <3

Cold green tea is given in a big bottle, just like when you are in Korea, and it is self service.

Not long after, the food come!!

I cannot believe my eyes! 

The bowl is no damn huge and the fillings are so damn generous!!

With 85K/bowl there are tons of seafood!!!!

I am in an awe!!

There are clams, prawns, small crabs, small octopus, and squid!

짬뽕

짬뽕 from Legend of Noodle
Look at those generous seafood!!!!

Jjajang Myeon
Hell good!!! I haven't taste a Jjajang Myeon quite like this one!!

The Jjajang Myeon is sooooo goooddddd!!! The noodles are chewy and soft, the meat and potatoes are plentiful, the gravy is spot on!!

I think the noodles are hand pulled. It is sooooo damn good!!!

and it is so long!! we have to cut it to consume it (OK, I share the two bowls so of course we have to cut it)

OK, now I look at the picture and I want to eat it again! Damn!

Will be revisiting soon!!!

I also ordered another plate of Tangsuyuk (Sweet-Sour-Pork) which is so good! and since it comes in the middle of our eating, I didn't manage to take the picture hahaha!

Glutton before Picture!

You should definitely visit this noodle house!

Did I mention that I have to park the car far far away because the parking area near the restaurant is very very full????

It is so damn good and so damn cheap, that's why there are a hell lot of people coming. 

Oh, and when I visit, an ang mo comes for a visit too! haha! Just saying tho!

Anyway, the shop is located at:

Legend of Noodle Senopati

Jl. Senopati No. 81, 

Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, 12180

(021) 52906995

Opening hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm