Pondok Sedap Malam Restoran @ Jakarta, Indonesia.

Restaurant was near our hotel, after checking in, a friend brought us here for late lunch. 

The sambal is potent but definitely addictive. The open air kitchen was in front of the restaurant. So you can see how they cook, fry or grill your food.

We ordered a steamed fish, grilled squid, blanched cockles and sambal petai prawns.

Something about this restaurant gave me the dejavu. It reminds me of those Chinese seafood joints that you can get in Malaysia or Singapore. I mean taste wise it's actually good. Can be on par or I dare say this restaurant does it better.  Seafood was fresh and portions were good. Aiyakkk, should have ordered a fried rice also. Oh well, next round when I'm here then.

Pondok Sedap Malam Restoran,

Jakarta, Indonesia.

Sate Maranggi Haji Yetty Cabang Bandung @ Bandung, Indonesia.

Just got in to Bandung and we came here for lunch. Sate Maranggi! Ample car parking in front.

We ordered a few soups and white rice. Oxtail was good, broth was flavoursome. 

Oh my the sate was shioks, Perfectly marinated, nicely charred, juicy and pair with the sate sauce. Yummy!

Sate Maranggi Haji Yetty Cabang Bandung,

Bandung, Indonesia.

Maniam Teh Halia @ KL, Malaysia.

I've been eyeing this place for a few years and finally at long last, I managed to go. It's a simple no frills shop tucked in a small lorong off Jalan Pahang.

There's some small nasi lemak packets and a few kuihs to go with your teh tarik.

The nasi lemak was pretty standard. The star here is the teh tarik halia, good stuff!!! No wonder people are hyped up about this place.

Maniam Teh Halia,

KL, Malaysia.

Hotaru 119 Omakase & Izakaya - Sanampao @ Bangkok, Thailand.

I became a lamp post and crashed a couple's lunch omakase :D Well, they did the booking and I just came with my hungry tummy! I forgot how many courses was it but boy was I full after this meal.

The lunch omakase was splendid. The quality of ingredients is top notch. The whole course will take some time, so best pair it with a sake bottle or two. And trust me, please make sure you skip breakfast before heading here.

Hotaru 119 Omakase & Izakaya - Sanampao,

Bangkok, Thailand.

Doodle Izakaya @ Bangkok, Thailand.

Chance upon this place while googling what's for dinner in this area. A Japanese izakaya with a modern take on some of its dishes.

We only ordered a few dishes to try but everything was impeccable. Food is tasty and presentation was good. Staff was friendly and courteous. 

Doodle Izakaya,

Bangkok, Thailand.