Falling In Love With Samsara

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The Terra Gastronomy family, who is also behind other establishments in the capital, brings you their latest restaurant concept, Samsara Indonesian Cuisine. Led by Sambas Sanusi Herman as the corporate chef and Parjiyo as the restaurant’s executive-chef, Samsara promises to deliver a more unique experience to appreciating Indonesian cuisine.

The restaurant, located smack-dab in the heart of Jakarta’s South is a haven for those who love good culinary adventure, art, culture and everything in between. The restaurant’s moody ambiance with Ida Bagus Indra’s painting as its centerpiece exudes a magical sense of togetherness and mystery. The restaurant is decorated in heavy décor that speaks class and screams luxury, but don’t be fooled, Samsara is not a fine-dining establishment, here they serve good Indonesian cuisine, by staying true to the culture, staying true to the history and staying true to originality.

Indonesia is a fabled-land with age-old traditions that goes back centuries of cultural adaptations. The food, the culture, everything about the country is a calm harrowing nuance of world-class culinary culture that speaks more than quality itself, but persistence. Here at Samsara, you will get exactly that, having travelled the world before finally settling to work for Samsara, Chef Sambas Sanusi is a traveller who have worked in major restaurants and establishments abroad. Falling in love with his native cuisine, Chef Sambas’ vision for Samsara is to deliver the best of Indonesia by staying true to its root.

 

Samsara Indonesian Cuisine

Jl. Gunawarman No. 16, Kebayoran Baru, 

Jakarta Selatan 12110

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Yu Jakarta’s Pop Up Bandwagon

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The concept of pop up business, is something that we’ve recently heard a lot. Mostly done by young entrepreneurs who’d like to test the waters without investing too much on brick and mortar expenses, in Indonesia pop up stores are identical with Jakarta’s creative industry that offer products or services that differ from the mainstream retail options.

Clothing brands, organic beauty products, other trendy lifestyle products that mostly start their presence in the online realm, were the firsts to jump into the pop up bazaar bandwagon, initiated by ‘style curators’ the likes of Bright Spot Market, or the Finder’s Fair in Cilandak Town Square. You can say it’s the cooler version of your typical bazaar, where words like artisanal, creative, and limited edition are thrown around liberally.

Aside from the curated markets, where different businesses are placed in one place, we’ve recently also come across of one of a more ‘serious’ version of the pop up restaurant. Inspired from the creators’ trips to Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, there’s Yu Jakarta, who places itself as a contemporary Taiwanese eatery, adding distinct Taiwanese flavors to popular American food.

Few months earlier, it was Park 5 Hotel that was used as their temporary restaurant. When we visited, Yu was having their ‘residency’ in TROUPE’s parking space in Kemang Utara. The common thread, I think, is somewhere hip.

Their menu isn’t big, but it is pretty bold. Their signature, is the taiwanese fried chicken, made ‘taiwanese’ with the use of Chinese five spice powder, served with sweet and spicy sauce, cured egg yolk, and homemade Chinese cucumber pickles. You can have it served on white rice or between soft brioche buns. Any fans of the taiwanese fried chicken will love this, and the simple touch of the pickle is very refreshing.

What caught me by a real surprise was their option for dessert: chocolate chip ice cream topped with salted egg yolk sauce. With the sudden craze in egg yolk everything, I can see how Jakartans would like this seemingly odd combination of taste. Its sweet and salty, and not as crazy as I’d anticipated it to be. But probably because of that afternoon’s heat, my ice cream was a little softer than I’d like it to be.

Want to try the pop up dinner for yourself? To try these contemporary Taiwanese food for yourself track them down in their instagram account or website yujakarta.com.

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IFCCI Breakfasting at Grand Sahid Jaya

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Last week IFCCI members met up at Grand Sahid to break the fasting. Around 20 people came to celebrate together. The intimate dinner was memorable thanks to the hospitality of the hotel and IFCCI committee.

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7 Recommended Events & Party Decorator in Jakarta

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Party decorating doesn’t need to be a stressful thing to fuss about; there are so many creative party planners in the city that can make your party looks awesome no matter the size, the crowd, and the theme you have in mind. Here are some decorators for your next party inspiration:

1. BuguBugu Budget Party

Party Planner & Decorations on a budget. Starting from Rp. 900,000 for 8 pax table (pictured).

Phone: Bunga : 0896-0826-1105 Megumi : 0857-1709-4550
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2. Plan It Party Planner

Starts from Rp. 1,850,000 for a 10 people table setting, Rp. 2,000,000 for desserts corner.

IG: @planitjkt
Contact: planit.jkt@gmail.com
WA: 087880633925

3. Sweet Trinkets Jakarta

Custom table setting,  hampers, souvenir, invitation. Price starts from Rp. 250,000/pax, minimum 10 pax. Inclusive of personal design of placemat, coaster, menu card, name/sitting card, centerpiece decor, fresh flower, other details decoration (streamers, baloons, etc), free E-invitation.
WA : +628998391643 / 081932467197
Email: sweettrinketsjakarta@gmail.com
FB: sweettrinketsjakarta

4. Nind Party Planner

IG: @nindpartyplanner
WA: 08998740099
Line: nindyaparamita16
Email :nindyaherlambang@gmail.com

5. Memories Made

Table setting, sweet corner (for cakes, cupcakes).
Price starts from: 165,000/pax for a 20 pax party. Includes personalized placemats, name tag, quotes card, napkin belt, centerpiece, tablecloth, mix of fresh and artifical flower arangements.

Email: memoriesmade.byalarise@gmail.com
Line : shaniameliaa
WA : +62 8125 9388 361

6. Artiste Floral

Party and wedding decorator, specializing in fresh flower arrangement with a wide selection of imported flowers.

IG: @artistefloral
WA +62856 88 99 708
Line: ArtisteFloral

7. Delapan Works

IG: @delapanworks
Email: delapanworks@gmail.com
Phone: +62 812 8451 6324 / +62 817 536 852

Leave a message in the comments section if you have a favorite party decorator you want to share with us!

 

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The Dry Spell Of Ramadan

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The holy month of Ramadan without a doubt is one of the most sacred times for the majority of Indonesia’s Muslim population and for the brief period of a month, the hectic pace of Jakarta comes to a halt and everything goes into slow motion for once. The mood of the city shifts as it goes from dreadful traffic and sleepless weekends to even more obnoxious traffic, but at least your weekends are calm and unwinding as the nightlife scene takes a backseat to the Ramadan festivities rightfully soaking up the spotlight.

Don’t panic, or maybe do – in Jakarta taking a backseat doesn’t exactly always mean what it’s supposed to be. Several bars and entertainment in hotels still operate as usual with the exception that they’re expected to work shorter hours and preserve the notion that alcohol consumption during the Holy month is, so to speak, forbidden. With alcohol in short supply, there will be quite a dry spell for some Muslims that do drink and of course those who don’t practice the religion are faced with the same consequences as they’re expected to maintain a certain image. Bars like De Hooi and Hatchi (Pondok Indah area) still maintain bustling weekends where you’ll surely have a good time but you’re in for a little surprise if you plan on drinking tonight.
At the bar itself alcohol bottle has been taken down as inspectors/police could barge in at any time to do a spot check which makes it rather important to play it safe and keep a rather low profile. If you’ve got no trouble with drinking soju (distilled beverage from Korea traditionally made from barley, wheat or rice) out of a Chinese porcelain tea set then Hatchi is the place to be, but don’t be surprised if there stock is limited or if they miraculously don’t have any of the inexpensive wines that you had to ask for five times. Serving alcohol during Ramadan in some ways does pose a threat to local businesses and because of this they might not want to serve just anything to anyone hence the subtle suggestions that might be made by waiters that the only ‘available’ bottle of red wine is one way out of your comfort zone in terms of price.

In 2015 import taxes on alcohol jumped to 150% and along with this the government banned sales of alcohol in minimarkets – if you were hoping to make a short run for a six-pack then tough luck. There is a stigma surrounding the consumption of alcohol in a majority Muslim populated country and because of this the House of Representatives (DPR) included an alcohol prohibition bill among the forty bills for the 2016 national legislation program, their top priorities for endorsement this year. This controversial bill on alcohol poses a serious threat to public health and safety, as it will lead to a rise in consumption of bootleg alcohol (oplosan). The World Health Organization also estimated that illegal alcohol consumption in Indonesia is 5 times greater than the legal alcohol consumption.

At the end of the day the dilemma that everyday readers like you might have is ‘are all these rules necessary? And are we supposed to abide by them fully?’ Well, sadly this isn’t something that seems to have a unifying answer that can satisfy everyone but it definitely is something to consider personally if you’ve chosen to settle down in this beautiful mess of a city that I call home.

 

Text : Sezen Zorlu

 

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PHM Hospitality to Manage THE 1O1 Solo Mustika

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PHM Hospitality proudly announced that the company have signed the Hotel Management Agreement with PT Mustika Pasanggrahan in relation to the management and operation of THE 1O1 Solo Mustika.

The signing ceremony was held at THE 1O1 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa on April, 26th 2017. For the signing of the Hotel Management Agreement, PHM Hospitality was represented by its Managing Director, Mr. Satria Wei, while PT Mustika Pasanggrahan was represented by its Director, Ms. Kusuma Anggraini.

THE 1O1 Solo Mustika is expected to open the door for public in the last quarter of 2018. The Smart Stylish Experience Hotel with a chic and trendy design will has 130 hotel guest rooms and located at Jalan DR. Moewardi no. 65, Solo – just a few minutes from city centre and Manahan Stadium.

Mr. Satria Wei, said “ Panorama Hospitality Management is very excited to announce the latest addition in the family of THE 1O1 Hotel & Resort. THE 1O1 Solo Mustika is offering a stylish and modern design with high quality standard of service to pamper the needs of business and leisure travellers”.

PHM Hospitality is an Indonesian based hospitality management with a wide range of expertise providing consultancy and management services by delivering sustainable returns and maximum value over innovative design and fineness services for hotels & resorts in Indonesia.

PHM Hospitality aims to be the most preferred hospitality management for Hotels and Resorts in Indonesia.

 

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8 Recommended Things To Do in Malang

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Malang is one of East Java’s most attractive cities, with a cooler climate than its neighboring cities like the busier and bigger Surabaya. The city was established by the Dutch in the 18^th century as a center of coffee plantations, although now there are more apple and tobacco plantations. To get to Malang, you can either drive from Surabaya, or catch the short 1.5 hour flight from Jakarta.

1. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

Gunung Bromo is an active volcano that lies at the centre of the Tengger Massif and remains as one of the most iconic and impressive sight in Indonesia. Although there are two other mountains that emerge within the caldera of the ancient Tengger volcano, Batok (2440m) and Kursi (2581m), Bromo is the most known peak. The taller Mt. Semeru (3678m) lies further south, creating the Bromo Tengger Semeru National park. Going from Malang through Ngadas village is not the most popular approach and can be rougher, but is also more rewarding.

2. Malang City Tour

Malang’s major attractions are located outside of town, but there are some attractions worth visiting in the city. Noted for its colonial architecture, you can go to the Balai Kota at Jalan Tugu Circle which is surrounded by a few dutch architecture mansions. You could also dine at the legendary Toko Oen that has been around since the 1920s, as one of the first restaurants in the country that serves western (dutch) food. Other recommended attractions include the Traditional Museum (Museum Topeng), the Brawijaya Museum (Indonesian Army Museum), and the Tugu roundabout.

3. Hotel Tugu Malang

Tugu Malang is located at the heart of the old town, looking out to the main monument of Indonesia’s struggle for independence and a beautiful lotus pond park. Tugu Malang houses a vast, priceless collection of antiques influenced by the Javanese Babah Peranakan (the hundreds-years-old mixed culture between the Chinese migrants in Java and the native Javanese). Tugu Malang is more than just a hotel; it has become most indigenous, most essential in experiencing the beautiful richness of the history of Java.

4. Museum Angkut

One of the better kept museums of the area that educate the visitors about the different types of vehicles divided in different zones; from the Batavia, Japan, Europe, etc. This Museum also sports an extensive mask museum, (D’Topeng Museum) and manmade floating market that houses different kinds of food stalls.

Jl. Terusan Sultan Agung No. 2, Kota Batu, Jl. Sultan Agung, Kec. Batu, Jawa Timur
Phone:(0341) 595007
Hours: Open daily  12:00 – 8:00 PM

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