JJ Royal Brasserie opened in 2013 and I did come in 2014, but had trouble locating my photos after a problem with my HD. However, finally I found it and here it is. Although it's late, I do apologize but I'm pretty sure their menu hasn't really changed as much nor has its locations. So, a little starter about JJ Royal Brasserie.. Located in Lotte Shopping Avenue aka. Ciputra World in Jakarta, managed by the Foodie Habit Group, it has caught people's eye by its elegant but playful interior. I do have a thing about mix matching too much colours and different designs, interior wise and also art wise in one room, though some people may say it is quite daring and may be seen different from the eyes of everyone.
Fu Hao Hong Kong Cuisine is located at the Meritus Hotel in Surabaya. It offers great Hong Kong dishes as well as Yum Cha. Although it may be the best in Surabaya, the restaurant gives a nice ambience and also good food but their customer service may be a bit slow.. We decided to order their Peking Duck and a few other dishes as well.
I love my Satays everytime I go to Indonesia wherever it may be. However, I do think that Surabaya has more authentic and more delicious satays. Pork Satay is one I do love, and a definite recommendation is Rosari Rumah Makan at Jl. Raya Jemur Andayani in Surabaya. A humble but local restaurant, don't dress up, just come in dressing comfortably and rock up. Do get about more than one portion that Satay because you will want more of it..
My Kopi-O located in Sutos, Surabaya offers a wide range of various dishes from Malaysian to Japanese. Although their main focus is more on the South East Asian side, they do serve a decent Japanese meal if you are ever looking for it in Sutos. The mall itself gets pretty quiet during daytime, though the restaurants do too with office workers coming in for lunch or meetings or so. However, when it reaches evening till night, this mall gets quite crowded but with its open space and sometimes live music, makes it a decent place to eat out at other than the other shopping malls around. Be aware that this mall is basically, mostly filled with restaurants and not many boutiques or such.
Everytime I go back to Surabaya, Indonesia, the one thing I have to eat is Street Food. No, not any street food, you have to be smart about it, you need to know your places or recommendations. Not all street food are yum, nor are they clean, or maybe you might not even like it, but then they might wow you and take you to places you may never have experienced. I always find that authentic and local food lies within the hearts of Street Food or those traditional restaurants, family-owned restaurants that goes way back. Of course I do enjoy other cuisines and eating in restaurants but sometimes, you just want something different, something special, something you may not come across often but always enjoy coming or eating it every now and then. I don't eat street food quite alot being in Brisbane most of the time but everytime I go back home, I always eat it may it be only twice or five times, but usually, there are a couple of Indonesian local dishes I really do miss so I try and eat once of each when I'm back.
Sushi Tei, an international sushi train outlet with its logo "A Good Deal of Sushi". It has opened outlets country wide also overseas, but what I have realized is that each of its outlets even throughout the city, is not consistent. Branches or outlets, I do expect them to have the consistency, the presentation, though their meats or seafood are sourced differently, but consistency is key.
Eat Street Markets started in Nov 2013, a new dining destination for Brisbaners, a 'shipping-container-based' markets in Northshore Hamilton offering many various eateries including handmade goods and so on. Asian markets inspired, this market has hit the light for Brisbaners. Though only open on every Fri and Sat (4 - 10pm), they do sometimes change their times during Winter. Sparkled by hanging lights, you are sure not to miss it when you drive past the area..
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| Chicken Schnitzel with salad, chips and pepper sauce. |
Chermside Tavern is usually packed during lunchtime or in the evening. But if you are ever around during lunch time, pop by for their lunch deals only applicable on Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm. Offering 5 different dishes, there sure will be one or two that you will want. From Beer battered fish, Chicken schnitzel, Salt n pepper calamari, Chicken caesar wrap and more.
After deciding to go to Portside Wharf since we were near, we couldn't decide what to eat. Though we wanted something simple and easy but quick at the same time, we ended up in Burrito Bar.. It's been a while since I've been to Burrito Bar in which previously I tried the Nacho Fries in Southbank. I don't usually eat Mexican food, but when I do, sometimes they do dissapoint but they may not.
The Bun Mobile has been one of the famous Brisbane food trucks, and of course it may have been because they were the first, starting back at 2012. They offer such a simple menu consisting of only 3 different buns with specials too can cater to any one, from vegetarian to meat lovers etc. Hand crafted steam buns filled with meaty fresh salad which may fill you up or just make you want to go for seconds.. Their location varies from day to day so do keep an eye out on their website for their whereabouts.









