Last night we met up with a couple of friends at the Beer Garden in Mentang. We’d been on the lookout for somewhere a bit more low key than the cocktail bars we’ve been frequently lately, and this bar is right on the money
Do-Fun at Dunia Fantasi Jakarta
Where Jakarta meets the sea, Dunia Fantasi is one of the city’s biggest theme parks, featuring over 30 rides and attractions. Being the thrill-seekers that we are, when some friends from Jogja came to visit we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to check it out
Japanese in the heart of Jakarta
I like sushi and sashimi, and there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a DYI shabo shabo, but when my fiancé and I stumbled into a Japanese food-lovers paradise in Block M on Friday night, we didn’t even know where to begin.
Corn chowder with dory fish
My fiancé loves anything corn-related, so you can bet this dish is one of his favorites. Usually reserved for a hearty winter, this corn chowder has been lightened up for warmer climates by halving the amount of potatoes and adding in celery and white fish
Science in a PANDAVA coffee cup
PANDAVA coffee is without a doubt one of our favourite places for a caffeine injection, whether meeting a friend for a cappuccino on a lazy Saturday afternoon, or recharging with one of their specialty black blends
Beef, broccoli and black bean stirfry
This recipe is a favourite in our house, and appears on the menu almost once a fortnight. Cooking the meat with a dash of water keeps it tender, and the last minute sprinkling of black beans gives it a salty kick that I love