Eat Like A Child at Mama Goose

Mama Goose is offers one of Jakarta’s most international cuisines, including some of its fine selection of street foods originating from many different parts of the country. There are many dishes that have the same name in different parts of the country, but are served with a unique set of spices, giving each of these dishes a unique twist. It all come together at Mama Goose, where food lovers can feel like kids in a candy shop trying out all the fun recipes.

Traveling east to west in Indonesia, many locals munch down on a popular dish known as “nasi goreng kornet” made of corned beef and friend rice. It is an excellent choice to get a first glimpse into what Mama Goose can offer its lucky clients. The food is always very freshly prepared, tasty and experimental at its best.

However, the true experience of Mama Goose does not end with Indonesian specialties. In fact, one of its most popular dishes is Mama’s aglio & olio pasta! There is a wide range of other European dishes as well as Korean food if you want to go truly international. Best of all, the environment at Mama Goose is always fun and casual – friends and family can stay up late to catch up on important chats, listen to music, or just to sip on your favorite beverages. It is the ideal place for late night hanging out if you get the munchies and need a few, nice snacks, instead of a full-course dinner.

If you decide upon the full-course meal option, be sure to always leave a little space for Banoffee pie, considered by many locals to be the finest offered in town!

How Mama Goose Came Into Existence

The real reason you’ll truly feel like a child at Mama Goose was because Mama Goose was a fairytale character taken right out of children’s books. The owner has vowed to never make the place seem “childish”, but instead allows people’s childhood fantasies to come to life by offering very tasty food at excellent prices. Most importantly, all dishes are home-made and offer fun twists on even the most traditional dishes. There are many cute interiors that add to the ambience and the waiters & waitresses are particularly renowned for their warm and friendly personalities.

Try out some dishes like gado-gado Betawi, and ketoprak, which may not initially seem appealing in their look, but will appear tremendously delicious the moment you give them a try. The highly appealing dishware and lovely table settings add to the fun atmosphere of Mama Goose restaurant in Jakarta, Indonesia. Don’t forget to take many photos while you’re there!

3 Must-Try Japanese Restaurants In Jakarta

Whether you are looking for a bowl of warm, comforting ramen, a taste of bold flavors that is associated with traditional Japanese BBQ, or you prefer the subtle and fresh flavors of sushi or sashimi, Japanese cuisine has a wide mix of food to enjoy. In Jakarta there are many different Japan inspired restaurants that you can choose from, many of them specializing in a specific type of food. 

Here are 3 different Japanese restaurants Jakarta residents simply cannot miss out on:

Sumire

Sumire is easily one of the best (and quite possibly the best) place to eat if you want all-around Japanese fare. Make sure you make a reservation early because they are extremely popular, but when you do visit you won’t be disappointed with anything they have to offer. One of the biggest attractions is their teppanyaki masters. Not only is it fun to watch a teppanyaki chef perform, the food they craft at Sumire is simply unforgettably delicious.

Umaku

Umaku Sushi Resto, as the name suggests, focuses on traditional sushi dishes. The moment you enter the restaurant the simple decorations let you know that the people behind Umaku are not looking for a gimmick and their food is as simple yet perfect as their atmosphere. Whether you are looking for sashimi that is perfectly balanced, or even a humble California roll you will not be disappointed. Of all the dishes they serve, perhaps the absolute best would be their octopus—it’s rare for a Jakarta Japanese restaurant to get this right, but Umaku serves it tender and delicious.

Tokyo Ramen Tabushi

Another specialty restaurant in Jakarta, Tokyo Ramen Tabushi creates many different ramen dishes to enjoy. Whether you choose a lighter shoyu broth, a bolder miso broth, you are in perfect hands at this restaurant. With a wide range of different ramen offerings to choose from, you can get exactly what you want in your noodle soup and it all tastes like it was created by a ramen master in Japan.  If you like ramen and do not like the mediocre offerings some restaurants present, Tokyo Ramen Tabushi is where you need to go for authentic flavor and presentation.