Babooji: Modern Indian Restaurant in Jakarta

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If you haven’t heard about it yet, there is a new modern Indian restaurant in Jakarta called Babooji. Babooji is a nickname for someone who has gained the respect of the whole neighborhood due to his wisdom. He becomes the go-to person for inspiration and he welcomes everyone, be it the prince or the pauper.

With its catchy name, the new restaurant in the Dharmawangsa area is bringing fresh air to the legendary Indian cuisine with a modern contemporary touch. If you are just trying to get familiar with Indian dishes, the restaurant is a great starting point.

Once you are entering the restaurant, you won’t feel outdated. The elegant wooden interior is paired with fun furniture and lighting, and a classy bar is ready to serve you amazing cocktails. On the wall you will find 10 house rules that you ought to follow; a great wisdom from the Babooji himself. All in all, it gives you a combination of modern, fun and young vibes that might be missing from other Indian restaurants in town.

Babooji has an even funkier private room inside the restaurant. Windows on the two sides of the rooms created a comfortable ambiance for any occasion on the day. At the night, warm lighting will be reflected on the glass above your head to all over the room. On some tables, you might find sunglasses. Apparently its a reservation sign for the table.

Not only the sleek interior design, Babooji has also created a list of modern dishes which can be enjoyed by everyone. Inside the bright blue menu, you can find Tandoori Pizza and Indian Burger with homemade ingredients. There is also classy Chindian Food, a Chinese inspired Indian cuisine, and some variation of traditional Indian dishes.

The best way to enjoy your experience at Babooji is to start with Disco Chai, a variation of traditional drink with warm milk and sweet biscuits. It reminds you of the comfort of your home.

Then go on with soups, salads, and small bites. The restaurant serves crunchy Okra Fries that great with beer and cocktails. Alternatively, dive right into the classic Indian Cuisine by ordering masala and naan as a starter.

For the main course, biryanis are great with almost everything. It’s suitable to be paired with curry and any other dishes with creamy sauce. There are also tons of vegetarian choices that taste as good as the rest. As mentioned before, Babooji also serves alcohol and cocktails from their bar. You may find classy drinks, as well as unique cocktails to accompany your evening. But there are also healthy drinks such as smoothies and juices.

The modern interpretation of Indian cuisine is definitely interesting to try. It caters to everyone who wants to enjoy the day with delicious foods. Perhaps its charming interior and excellent cooking will make Babooji your new favorite hangout place in Jakarta.

Babooji

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El Asador Valentine Dinner

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Come join El Asador Kemang to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You and your loved one can enjoy Dinner Package for 2 person

•Sharing Parillas
•Appetizers
•Dessert (Flan/Choco Mousse/Ice Cream)
•El Asador Sangria

Feb 14th 2018, 8pm – onwards. IDR 800++ per couple. RSVP 0217182206

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Cheong Sam Fashion Show at Pearl Chinese Restaurant

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In occasion of welcoming the Chinese New Year, JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta presents a Cheong Sam fashion show called “The Trilogy of Chinese Story” by three local designers. Taking place at the brand new Pearl Chinese Restaurant, the event highlights Chinese traditions not only through the fashion show but also dance and delicious cuisine by Executive Chef Ken Choy.

Chinese culture is one of the oldest and the biggest in the world, transferred from one generation to another generation, and to one place to another. The rich culture has migrated to all over the world, adopted, and influenced by the local. Cheong Sam itself is a traditional dress that cannot be separated from the culture. Its elegance is suitable for all ages, and there are a lot of variations that can come up from the basic shape.

The Trilogy of Chinese Stories at Pearl Restaurant tells about a collaboration between three characters. A synergy is created between three designers; Anaz, Yoseph Sinudarsono, and Yudhistira. The result is luxurious collections of premium Cheong Sam that are unique and grand.

The story is completed by golden accessories by Leciel Designs that highlight floral motifs, as well as the classy pearls and jade stones. The event is also supported by Martinez Cosmetic that provides elegance colors, Makeup artist by Victoria Make Up Atelier, and Printing Material by Goodrich Global.

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Creme De La Creme of Jakarta at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta

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The year of 2018 has brought a new beginning to Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta. Inviting creme de la creme of Jakarta social scene, they announced the succession of leadership from Alex Pichel to Sjefke Jansen in Bali Room, 8 February 2018.

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2018 Love and Fabulous Festival

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Held in Jakarta Convention Center on 10th February, 2018, Love and Fabulous Festival sucessfully brought the love vibe through some amazing performances. Highlighted by the performance of Anne Marie and CL also several local acts, such as Raisa, Yura Yunita, and Andien.

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What’s New Jakarta Family Brunch

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What’s New Jakarta Family Sunday Brunch at Pasola, Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place last week was fabulous. Deisy Wong and little Brandon hosted the event so families in Jakarta can spend this Valentine month in best loving spirit, accompanied with fantastic food created by Executive Chef Sean Macdougall and his culinary team. Pasola as the venue offers a dynamic, vibrant and refined ambiance to complete the relaxing experience.

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10 Best Places for Chinese New Year Dinner 2018

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Chinese Lunar New Year is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Celebrations traditionally run from the evening preceding the first day, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first calendar month.

In China, Chinese New Year is celebrated as a 7-day long holiday, and Chinese people all over the world see this day as the time to celebrate a year of hard work, have a good rest with the family and most importantly, to wish for a lucky and prosperous coming year.

Traditionally, the festival includes eating what’s called as a ‘reunion dinner’ with the family, distributing red envelopes or ‘angpao’ especially for the unmarried members of the family, lighting of firecrackers, getting new clothes, and putting up red and golden decorations.

If you are still looking for the perfect venue to welcome the Year of Dog, here are a list of places for you to consider for the whole family:

1. Rasa, AYANA Midplaza

Enjoy sumptuous culinary celebrations from 15 to 16 February 2018 at Rasa Restaurant with mouth-watering Chinese delicacies including Yee Shang. The Chinese New Year Eve Reunion Dinner is priced at IDR 488,000++ per pax. To welcome the first day of year of Dog on 16 February 2018, guests may indulge in a sumptuous Chinese New Year Brunch Buffet at Rasa Restaurant with priced at IDR 488,000++ per pax.

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Rasa Restaurant

 2. Tien Chao, Gran Melia

Gran Melia’s Cantonese and Chinese specialty restaurant, Tien Chao will prepare special culinary delights in honour of the festivity.  From 12^th – 18^th February 2018, guests are invited to feast on the signature Yu Sheng with traditional Chinese set menus of ‘Reunite’ with options menu at IDR 9,888,800++ and IDR 7,888,800++ per table of 10 people. The reunite menu will be ranging authentic dishes including Salmon Fish Yu Shang, Double Boil Sea Cucumber with Dried Oyster & Lotus Root Soup, Deep Fried Garlic Flavour Crispy Sesame Seed Chicken, Steamed Marble Goby with Fragrant Preserved Vegetable, Braised Fat Choy, Abalone, Sea Cucumber & Mushroom Bailing with Garden Green and many more.

Yu Sheng is available at the price of IDR 488,000 nett for large plate and IDR 288,000 nett for small plate.

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Tien chao

 

3. Li Feng, Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

The festivity at Li Feng will start with the serving of Prosperity Yu Sheng, the traditional dish of Chinese New Year, served with crispy fish skin and homemade sweet plum sauce. Other highlights of the menu include Gold Swan Dumpling with Black Pepper Duck Meat, the classic Beggar’s Chicken, and Baked Lobster with Cheese and XO Sauce.

The 11-course ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’ set menu will be available from 8 to 14 February 2018 for lunch and dinner, priced at IDR 1,288,000++ per person. The exquisite 12-course ‘Year of the Dog 2018’ set menu will be available on 15 February 2018 for dinner and on 16-18 February 2018 for lunch and dinner, priced at IDR 1,588,000++ per person.

For reservations, please contact +62 (21) 2993 8825 or email to mojkt-lifeng@mohg.com.

4. Raffles Jakarta 

Reunite with family and friends to celebrate the Year of the Dog with the Prosperity Feast at Arts Café by Raffles. Indulge in Chinese New Year traditional favorites such as suckling pig and peking duck and raise a toss a prosperous year ahead with Yee Sang topped with Salmon Sashimi.

Chinese New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner
Thursday, 15 February 2018
IDR 688,000++ per person
Including free flow of Chinese tea and ice waters

Chinese New Year Brunch
Friday, 16 February 2018
IDR 688,000++ per person
Including free flow of non-alcoholic beverages

Additional IDR 200,000++ per person including free flow beer and house wines

Additional IDR 1,200,000++ per person including free flow champagne

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Arts Café by Raffles

5. Shangri-La Jakarta

At JIA, the hotel’s newest restaurant, Executive Chef Christopher Chai will prepare Chinese set menu for the festivities including:  salmon Yee Sang, eight-treasure Pot, deep-fried tiger king prawn with golden pumpkin sauce, braised whole sea cucumber stuffed shrimp paste with dried oyster, steamed Marble goby, garoupa or cod fish, wok-fried glutinous rice with preserved meat, chilled lotus seed, aloe vera, red date and white fungus and finally the not to be missed steamed Nian Gao with peanut and sesame seed.

While in SATOO, a range of Chinese specialties and Yee Shang toss tradition into its buffet offerings for the Chinese New Year Eve’s dinner and Chinese New Year’s Day brunch.

At Lobby Lounge,a special Chinese themed high tea will be presented beautifully in tiers, inspired by JIA’s Chinese specialties recipe. Menus include: Roast Duck Baguette Barbeque Sauce, Open Sandwich of Hainan Chicken, Baked Scallop with Stuffed Shrimp Paste and Bean-Cured Miso Mayo, Pan-Fried Beef Tenderloin with Sliced Garlic BBQ Sauce, Matcha and Red Bean Cake and Sesame Balls.

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Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta

6. Pullman Jakarta 

Celebrate the Chinese festivities abundantly with your friends and family. Delectable dishes on its dedicated section will definitely satisfy your appetite, such as Wok Fried Lobster, Stew Sea Cucumber, Steamed Soon Hock Fish, and many more. Price at IDR 588,000++ per person for dinner on 15 February 2018 or IDR 568,000++ for brunch on the first day of Chinese New Year.

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7. Palm Court Jakarta

Enjoy a lavish selection of delicacies ranging from Yee Shang, Braised Beef Shank to Roasted Rib Eye. The live stations sections will showcase all-time favorites, that include Roasted Duck, Peking Duck, Lamien Station and also traditional Chinese Desserts. This promotion is available on 15 February 2018 at 6pm- 10pm and 16 February 2018 at 11.30am – 2.30pm and 6pm – 10pm. Chinese New Year Special Buffet is priced at IDR 688,888++ per person.

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Palm Court at Four Seasons

8. Gran Mahakam Jakarta

Trust Hotel Gran Mahakam as the perfect venue to celebrate The Chinese New Year and may this Year of Dog bring us fortune and prosperity in 2018. 

LE GRAN CAFÉ
Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner  (15 February 2018): 608,000++/person, Rp. 378,000++/child
Chinese New Year Brunch (16 February 2018): Rp 428,000++/person, Rp 378,000++/child
Chinese New Year Dinner (16 February 2018): Rp 398,000++/person, Rp 338,000++/child

AOKI JAPANESE CUISINE
Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner  (15 February 2018): 425,000++/person
Chinese New Year Brunch (16 February 2018): Rp 349,000++/person
Chinese New Year Gatherings (16 February 2018): Rp 558,000++/person (min 30 persons)

CHINESE NEW YEAR ON-SITE CATERING
Price                            : 658,000++/person (min. 30 persons), valid 15 February – 3 March 2018

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Aoki
Le Gran Cafe 

9. The Westin Jakarta

Usher in the Chinese New Year festivities with a sumptuous feast at Seasonal Tastes and bring along your family to celebrate the year of the Earth Dog.

Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner
15 February 2018
IDR 638,000++ per person

Chinese New Year’s Day Lunch & Dinner
16 February 2018
IDR 588,000++ per person

Prices include mineral water, flavored ice teas, soft drinks, beer, tea & coffee and subject to 21% government tax and service charge.

To reserve, call +62 21 2788 7768, email seasonaltaste.jakarta@westin.com or visit westinjakarta.com/seasonaltastes.

10. Grand Hyatt Jakarta

Start your Chinese New Year’s Celebration at Grand Hyatt Jakarta on February 15, 2018 with a giant Fatt Choi Lo Hei Yu Sheng, followed by an eight-course set menu created by visiting Chinese Master Chef Lee Wang of Grand Hyatt Shanghai. The set menu includes Barbeque Combination , Double Boiled Pigeon Served with Ginseng Soup with Chinese Herbs, Steamed Live Garoupa in Supreme Soya Sauce, Stewed Sea Cucumber and Top Shells in Oyster Sauce, Stir Fried Prawns with Salted Egg, Braised Efu Noodles with Mushrooms and Crab Meat Sauce, Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Soup, and Assorted Chinese Pastries.

IDR 1,188,000++ per person and
IDR 598,000++ per child aged 6 – 12 years old

For reservations, please call +62 21 2992 1234 Ext 3400 or email cs.ghjakarta@hyatt.com.

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