The spokesman Clandestine | Ups and Loewy-s

The spokesman Clandestine | Ups and Loewy-s -

 

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in a new monthly column, our experts epicure launch a sting operation to bring you the truth about the restaurants in Jakarta. No spoon is left unturned in our quest to bring you honest, balanced view, favorites long the hottest new restaurants in town.

First Place :. People power lighthouse Union Group, Loewy

We need to talk about Loewy. Do you know why you go there? Have a think. Is it because you'll meet your mate who works in Menteng, plus your other companion headquartered in Sudirman; you are in Kuningan and you just need a close place that serves decent drinks quickly (and perhaps something to mop up with) because it's Friday and you've had it up to here with this week? Yep, sounds right.

Loewy, hangout pillar Jakarterati (yes, I just invented that) since it opened in 2008, is apparently still so popular, it does not need to be reachable. I'm not kidding, I tried to call them fifteen times to make a reservation and their phone line was dead; their site submission form a 404 on me, and they did not respond to my email. I got lucky when a voice finally took desultory 9.30 to phone the day I wanted to go; a Thursday. They might hold me to 20 hours, and they keep the table until 20:30 at the latest.

There has been stuck when we got there, and as the night wore on, the bar with further while thinned tables slightly, leaving the nursing office staff cigarettes and work the hangover tomorrow. Loewy is huge, it seems to be around 150 covers, and the service is fast. It does not seem to be a fixed rule on the second session, but the staff certainly try to get you to make quick decisions (never a smart strategy for me).

from-home-Front looked a little bored and tired, but Idham, our server was friendly and efficient. Their style of service is likely to try to match their customers: mostly young, hip and relaxed. We moved to a table on the terrace when one came available in the hope of avoiding at least part of the cancer fog inside (toward the rear as it seems). The drinks came quickly; a Negroni years was well done, and a glass of Kiwi Sauvingnon White hit the spot. - Especially at a reasonable Rp.110,000

For starters, grilled jumbo prawns were in fact well flavored, not overcooked and with a spicy aioli . But, they were warm and there were only three of them. Swings and roundabouts. Less successful was the appetizer of lamb Specials kofkas , who managed just to taste unloved, red meat medium rare rather than spices. Beet 'hummus'-good-idea was unfortunately a little lacking flavor, but the pita and yogurt dip were correct.

For networks, we sampled a range of pricepoints while remaining true to their brewery Vibe: Wagyu rib-eye steak-frites and the Fish & Chips Loewy, thinking they churn bistro classics and reliably. As it was Wagyu, the flavor of the ribeye was good, but it came medium-well instead of medium rare. The fries should have been salted - in fact, I bet the side salad accidentally got their share, as it was clearly brackish. The mushroom sauce that we chose was unfortunately nostalgically recalls the canned soup from Campbell, and we were glad it was served on the side. The fish was dory, which is ideal for this kind of treatment as it is so soft. It was also breaded rather than battered (as advertised), which created a crust too hard on this delicate flesh. also disappointing that served alongside the fish and chips (not chips) was unaccompanied outside a thoughtfully muslin-wrapped lemon half - I think they could at least add some peas? Through our network, a glass of Chablis to Rp.130,000 was even better than the Sauv Blanc, but the winner was Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon for Rp.140,000 -. Delicious and reasonable

For dessert, we had caramelized pears Promotions, which should not have been slathered with chocolate sauce, as they had a lovely delicate clove flavor that was with ice cream vanilla. Pie dark chocolate was too big for one, and ganache was very sticky, almost no set, but it did taste good. Belgian chef Benoit Claerys Koi Kemang also oversees the kitchen and you can see his plan in desserts than elsewhere :. Liège waffles and Yarrow , we were told, are two popular choices

There is a bugbear of mine when restaurants try to please everyone by sticking a méli- international nosh podge on their menus. Of kwetiau to mac'n'cheese truffle (both uttered to Loewy), such a proliferation of techniques and palate can not all be always achieved by the same kitchen. I get that they are catering to a development, cultural diversity culinary scene, and that's part bar, part-den and part-brewery. But the dichotomy is this: even within the European bistro selection, which should be their bread and butter, they have not quite seen just one or the other end of the price spectrum, as evidenced our main courses, Wagyu to Rp.410,000, or fish and chips in a single Rp.90,000 (which is very affordable for dinner in a joint fashion to the city center).

Thus, it is OK. You are still allowed to go here - I will (and from the looks of the place on a Thursday night, they have no reason to fear that every man and his dog will not continue to do so)

Just let us all agree, it is not because they are the best steak frites in town. Be honest - this is because the cocktails are good, it is relatively reasonably priced (for Jakarta), and you like the ambience see and be seen. Its good! I hope the management will not rest on their laurels and lose sight of the importance of consistency and quality in the kitchen, on the basis of their popularity rather than the level of production.

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check please

Power Rp.865,000

Beverages Rp.695,000

Service: 10%

  Rp.1,887,600 for two [(inctaxes)

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Loewy

Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan E 42 No. 1, Oakwood Premier Cozmo Lt. Lobby

Jakarta,   62 (0) 21 2554 2378

www.loewyjakarta.com

 

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