Kedai Abnormal, Late Night Eats at Kelapa Gading

Late night eats around Kelapa Gading area? Well, I found one in the farthest of the Kelapa Gading Boulevard right next after the U-turn then about 500m on the left side. Kedai Abnormal usually open at night from 18.30 PM until 23.30 PM (During Ramadhan, open until 23.00 PM). They serve some of abnormal menus such as Roti Goreng, Abnormal Noodles, and jumbo size drinks.

Lots of People In Kedai Abnormal

“How is the place?”

Kedai Abnormal is basically a food stall with more less of 6 tables of outdoor seatings, but we might seat in the bigger food store behind it with several conditions apply. For a food stall, Kedai Abnormal is quite clean and spacy. The space between tables is maintained and several dining cutlery is prepared above the table.

“When did you go there?”

I was hunting for late night food with my brother at 19th June 2015, it was about 22.00 PM.

“How was the service?”

By the time I came, it was full of people. Actually, they’re not eating so I ask the waiter for an empty chair, then the waiter search then suddenly we got one. Well, great point for that! The cooking process is quite fast and we got our dishes in warm condition.

 “What did you order?”

Based on some reviews about Kedai Abnormal, I decided to order some of their best dishes, they are :

• Mie Goreng Abnormal Level 5 (12k/each)

What can I say about this spicy yet delicious noodle with scrambled egg and veggies? Abnormal! Served using small pan and completed with fried dumpling. We can choose the level of spiciness from level 3-5-10. I recommend level 3 for the beginner, because level 5 is already HOT, but delicious as well. Can you imagine the level 10?

• Roti Goreng Ovomaltine (19k)

Three stacks of cut-deep fried bread served with Ovomaltine. Came out as appetizer or dessert, the golden brown colour and the crunchiness is the best way to attract our eyes and we ate it all in under 5 minutes. It is delicious!

• Milo Abnormal (26k)

A jug of Milo and ice, it holds up enough Milo for 3 person. It was tasty and very refreshing, the sweetness is also perfect.

“So, The Conclusion is?”

Kedai Abnormal is awesome, it’s not an ordinary food stall just like it’s name. I love the way the create their signature menu and the service. I want to criticize about the seatings, because several customer was waiting for an empty chair, I think more seatings would be a great improvement.

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Kedai Abnormal

Jl. Kelapa Gading Hibrida, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta

Brunch at Union Deli

Even thought of the hippiest dessert spot in Jakarta? Well, this multi-branches spot should be called as Legend of the Red Velvet. Since the first spot opened in Plaza Senayan, Union has spread it wings to Pondok Indah Mall and recently opened the outlet in Grand Indonesia Shopping Town that focuses on desserts and cake shop, eventhough they also serve several main courses and drinks. It was a bit tricky to find, located inside Central Department Store in East Mall, here it is Union Deli!

“How is the place?”

Fancy! Still using the old theme which is suitable from brunch to dinner. A mix of retro american dinner with mellow lighting and suited waiters. In the wall, there are also full of pictures which are amusing and supporting the interior. Lots of seatings to choose for, but also be careful in dining time, you might need to save your spot by reservation.

 

(Drink List)

“When did you go there?”

I was having my brunch at 12th January, 2015. Not too crowded but I got my tables reserved earlier.

“How was the service?”

Hippiest meets Friendliest? That’s true. I can’t say much more about my beloved restaurant which serves me delicious Red Velvet until now. Try and taste the hospitality yourself!

 

(Great Service? They won't even let the candle to stop burning!)

 “What did you order?”

There are some of the new menu and their signature, I ordered :

-  Red Velvet Pies (50k)
The main signature pie of Union Deli. Based on the top selling “Red Velvet Cake” which is booming on the previous Union outlets. The pie itself is quite small (the differences between the cake and the pie), crumblings all over the plate, yet it still kept the original cream taste, the sweetness and the old taste yet better and smoother. Must try!

 

(Red Velvet Pie)

 

·        -  Bailey’s Mud Pie (50k)

Round, Brown, surrounded by small drop of jam? Well, this one is the most favourite dessert if you want to avoid red velvet sweet and choose chocolatte-ish sweet. Bite by bites, you will see that the center part of the pie is so soft that make you want to lick it all over again.

 

(Bailey's Mud Pie)

 

(Inside Bailey's Mud Pie)

·       -  Organic Tea By Damman – Earl Grey (30k)

A tasty tea, served by a tea pot, a cup, and what I like is that they are using block sugar which give a traditional taste of afternoon tea time. They also gave a free hot water refill when you run out of tea. Pretty amazing, right?

 

(Earl Grey by Damman)

“So, The Conclusion is?”

Actually I was chasing the dessert only, because it is the main focus of Union Deli. The place itself is quite small, not as big as te older brother at Senayan. Considering of the number of visitor, I believe that if Union Deli is quite larger it can hold up to more people and serve better, Gotta catch up the other dishes such as the main courses later!

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Union Deli

Grand Indonesia Mall, Lantai Ground, East Mall, Jl. MH Thamrin, Thamrin, Jakarta 

021 23580476

TOF Sicacilla

A new coffee spot located in Mall of Indonesia, a bit hard to find at my first visit. Actually, it is located in front of the 8th lobby. They have a wide selection of coffee, from hot to ice, black to latte and various dishes. The most favourited is the Pies and the Lattes.

“How is the place?”
It is quite big for a coffee shop and the are using black and white themed interior surrounded with warm lighting. Plenty of indoor seatings and a coffee station, the also provide the free wifi access to the customer, so we are comfy enought to sit for hours.

“When did you go there?”
I was having my latte and tarts in 24th April 2015, lunch time.

“How was the service?”
It was a nice coffee time and I found that the waiter and waitress are very polite, keeping the spot’s cleanliness and customer satisfaction. I asked the barista about the coffee, and he replied informatively and suggest some of the good coffee choices. Salute for that!

“What did you order?”
I ordered some of their most favourited menu, such as :

 •    Cafe Latte

A glass of local coffee mixed with steam milk by the barista. It was creamy and delicious, I also got a nastar in the plate. Great combination between a coffee and the snack.

•    Matcha Tart
The most delicious tarts in TOF Sicacilla, it was hot when it came to my table, not too sweet yet smooth in mouth.

•    Marshmallow Tart
This cute tarts with marshmallow on top, a little bit creamy but still delicious as well as the other pie.

“So, The Conclusion is?”
I like to spend my day here at TOF Sicacilla. Nice ambient and services, enjoyable atmosphere and dishes. What i want to suggest is that TOF Sicacilla should make big sign to show where the place is, because like I did, I had trouble in finding it. Well, I hope I can catch a cup of latte here at another time. Surely!

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TOF Sicacilla

Mall of Indonesia, Lantai 1, Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta

021 45871031