Lunch @ Picca Steakroom

Posted on September 19, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Escargot, Food, Indonesia, IRL, Jakarta, Salad, Steak

Another viral new restaurant in Jakarta, and I was pleasantly surprised to be able to walk-in, as they happened to have an empty table for our group. The largest concern was the tiny dead grub on our Caesar Salad, to which they graciously replaced. While I’ve had steaks just as good at a lower price point (this is Indonesia after all), their bottomless seasoned chips and pomme purée made up for the cost difference. The tiramisu was decent, albeit missing the traditional lady fingers, however the escargot was delicious, and the mocktails were refreshing (no alcohol though, sad).

All in all, definitely a place to sample if you have the money to splash, and either the time to make a reservation in advance, or the luck to walk-in without a huge queue.

Sizzling Picanha @ Urban Wagyu

Posted on September 9, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Chilli, Delicious, Food, Garlic, Indonesia, IRL, Jakarta, Picanha, Steak

Suspicious about how legitimate the “wagyu” is when looking at the menu here., but this is actually super tender, and the garlic with chilli oil just adds a “zing” to the rich meat.

Pretty Boy Italian Steakhouse

Posted on August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Australia, Cheese, Dinner, Food, IRL, Lamb, Melbourne, Steak

Wagyu Sampler @ Niku Ou

Posted on July 14, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Australia, Beef, Food, IRL, Meat, Melbourne, Raw, Steak, Wagyu

Tender and decadent, but having sampled wagyu of differing quality and origin in Japan, this does feel a little overpriced.

Dinner @ Qatar Airways Singapore Lounge

Posted on July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Airport, Food, IRL, Lounge, Singapore, Steak, Tuna

Dinner @ Kitchen Hida

Posted on May 23, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Beef, Delicious, Dinner, Food, Hida, IRL, Japan, Steak, Takayama, Wagyu

Round 2 of my Hida Beef journey! This time, armed with the knowledge of restaurants closing early and not taking any chances, I booked a table in advance and was surprised when I turned up when I saw a sign that all tables were already fully booked. Having tasted the food, I can see why. Their stroganoff was warm and nourishing, and their chateaubriand is hands-down the best cut of steak I’ve ever had thus far. It perfectly fits the definition of “melt-in-your-mouth” with no gristle or imperfection. Had that with some salad and corn soup made with Hida beef broth (not pictured), it was definitely the best meal I had in Takayama.

While there’s a lot of good Hida beef places, Kitchen Hida is the best among the various beef places I tried. Bookings are highly recommended (visit them in-person the night before if you can, or try calling them), and their chateaubriand is definitely pricey (cheaper tenderloin and sirloin cuts are available), but I would say the experience is so worth it.