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I´m a foodie who lives to eat. A Singaporean living in the heart of Jakarta. My food blog started because I could never remember my recipes back when we travelled back and forth from here and Singapore...and I´m terrible at keeping folders! So this was my savior. I still rely on this blog to cook so just know that the recipes here are all tried and tested!

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Bandar Djakarta

This is my favourite place for seafood... I've had my fair share of seafood but this place rocks... This year alone I've been here at least 5 times!



The queue alone is a testament to its good food.. and the queue is not for the faint hearted... they don't take any phone reservations so you have to get there, give your name to the receptionist and in 30 mintutes - 45 minutes, they will call you to lead to your seat... I'm amazed at their system... to an outsider its messy... but it works somehow and keeps the crowd coming...


Once you get there, I suggest looking around for the fresh produce of the season... bamboo clams, Tiger clam, Geoduck or even Razor Clams...




I usually start with the the free salad and the Crispy Prawn that comes with a bottle of sambal (IDR 35,000).. (perfect for giveaway!) But be warned... double bag it before you dump it in your luggage or the oil will find its way out!


My must have is the Mussels with Padang Sauce


The kids usually like Steamed Crabs.. so we'll usually have both steamed and black pepper...


Last Saturday we ordered a tablefull of goodies...



At the end of a meal like that.. nothing beats my "Jeruk Hanget".. warm orange juice...

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