Friday, December 30, 2011

Indonesia Cuisine






APPETIZERS

LUMPIA (2)
Indonesian style egg roll filled with mung bean noodles, carrot, bamboo shoots and green onion 3.25

TAHU ISI (2)
Lightly battered fresh tofu stuffed with chicken, mung bean noodles, green onion, carrot and bamboo shoots 4.25

OTAK- OTAK (3)
Fish cake grilled in banana leaf served with spicy garlic peanut sauce 4.25

MARTABAK TELOR (2)
Ground beef, white onion, green onion, and egg, pan fried in crispy dough 4.25

RUJAK CUKA**
Fresh cabbage, bean sprouts, cucumber, tofu, ground peanuts, and sour mustard greens tossed in a mild sweet and spicy house dressing 4.25

TEMPE GORENG (4)
Homemade cultured soybean cake fried in special Indonesian batter 5.25

Lontong
Rice cooked in banana leaf served with peanut sauce 3.25

SAYUR LODEH
Tempe and tofu, napa, green bean, carrot, baby corn, bamboo shoots, and cabbage in creamy spicy coconut milk soup 3.25

VEGETABLE SOUP
Broccoli, carrot, napa, baby corn, tomato, cauliflower, mushroom and onion in shallot flavored broth 3.25

EMPEK-EMPEK
Deep fried fish cake served with cucumber and egg noodles in a sweet and spicy vinegar sauce 4.25

KETOPRAK JAKARTA
Lettuce, tofu, tomato, bean sprouts and ground peanuts topped with a spicy dressing of Indonesian sweet soy sauce and freshly squeezed lime 6.25

KRUPUK BAWANG PUTIH
Tapioca flour garlic chips 1.75

BUMBU GADO GADO
Homemade Indonesian peanut sauce 2.25

CHICKEN WING (8)
Deep fried gourmet wings served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 6.25

CEPLOK TELOR
Two Indonesian style fried eggs topped with Indonesian sweet soy sauce and fried onion served on rice 4.25

PERKEDEL TELOR (2)
Pan fried mix of ground beef, potato and egg lightly flavored with salt and black pepper 4.25

PANGSIT GORENG (6)
Chicken and shrimp, water chestnut and green onion in a crispy wonton wrap 5.25 (Tofu - 4.25)

TAHU GORENG
Fried tofu topped with green onion, diced tomato, kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) and side of sambal 6.25
Beer recommendation: Tiger

ACAR
Cucumber and carrot in a sweet and sour vinegar dressing 3.25

UDANG GORENG TEPUNG (10-12)
Shrimp lightly battered in bread crumbs with a side of acar and sweet and spicy peanut sauce 8.25
Beer recommendation: Spotted Cow

KRUPUK UDANG
Indonesian shrimp crackers 3.25

SIDE COMBO
Lontong, peanut sauce and acar 4.25

COMBINATION PLATTER
Lumpia, tahu isi, otak-otak, martabak telor, tempe goreng and perkedel telor 15.25
Beer recommendation: Gewurtztraminer




ENTREES

KRAKATAU
Choice of lightly battered chicken breast, homemade tempe (cultured soybean cake) or shrimp on a bed of steamed broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, onion, fresh mushroom and bean sprouts served on a sizzling platter with sweet tangy garlic sauce chicken/tempe 13.95 shrimp 15.95 (Dinner only)

NASI RAMES
Combination rice plate includes daging rendang (beef tenderloin and red potato in Indonesian spices), homemade tempe (cultured soybean cake) and sambal goreng kentang (marinated red potato, green bean and mung bean noodle in spicy candle nut flavored curry sauce) 14.95 D

BEBEK BAKAR
Oven roasted semi-boneless half duck served with a side of steamed vegetables and a sweet and spicy garlic sauce 18.95 D
Beer recommendation: IPA
Wine recommendation: Zinfandel

OSENG OSENG TEMPE
Homemade cultured soybean cake and green bean stir fried with jalapeno pepper and lemon grass in a coconut flavored sweet soy sauce 7.95 L 13.95 D
Beer recommendation: Lion Stout

IKAN RICA RICA
Filet of mahi-mahi lightly breaded served on a bed of steamed vegetables with an aromatic lime leaf and candle nut sauce with freshly diced tomatoes, ginger, sambal and lemon grass 8.95 L 17.95 D
Beer recommendation: Singha

SIZZLING SHRIMP
Lightly battered shrimp served on a bed of steamed broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, onion, fresh mushroom and bean sprouts topped with a sweet and spicy garlic sauce 16.95 D
Beer recommendation: Singha

OPOR AYAM
Marinated stripped chicken breast, potato, bamboo shoots and lemon grass in a velvety coconut broth 7.95 L 12.95 D
Wine recommendation: Chardonnay

PEPES IKAN
Lightly breaded tilapia filet topped with marinated green onion, basil, ginger, lemongrass and candle nut sauce, served with a side of broccoli 15.95 D
Beer recommendation: IPA








Beef, Lamb Or Chicken



DAGING RENDANG
Beef tenderloin and red potato marinated in Indonesian spices and lemon grass served with a side of steamed broccoli 7.95 L 14.95 D
Beer recommendation: Lion Stout
Wine recommendation: Zinfandel

DAGING SEMUR
Your choice of beef, chicken, or tofu, potato, carrot and green bean in a sweet butter flavored soy sauce 7.95 L 14.95 D

GULAI KAMBING
Lamb, potato and lemon grass marinated in a curried coconut milk sauce with lontong 7.95 L 15.95 D
Beer recommendation: Pub Ale

SATE AYAM
Skewered chicken breast marinated and grilled topped with sweet peanut sauce served on a bed of lontong with a side of acar 7.95 L 11.95 D

SATE SAPI
Skewered beef tenderloin marinated and grilled topped with sweet peanut sauce served on a bed of lontong with a side of acar 7.95 L 11.95 D

SATE KAMBING
Skewered lamb marinated and grilled topped with sweet peanut sauce served on a bed of lontong with a side of acar 7.95 L 13.95 D





Seafood Fish

KARI LELE
Lightly battered catfish filet served on a bed of steamed broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, onion, fresh mushroom and bean sprouts covered with a sweet and spicy Indonesian curry 8.95 L 15.95 D
Beer recommendation: Singha

LELE KEMANGI
Lightly battered catfish filet served on a bed of steamed green and red pepper, fresh mushroom, and onion topped with a spicy basil sauce 8.95 L 15.95 D
Beer recommendation: Heineken / Singha



Seafood Shrimp

SAMBAL GORENG UDANG
Shrimp, green bean, potato, mung bean noodle and lemon grass in a sweet and spicy candle nut sauce 8.95 L 16.95 D
Beer recommendation: Singha

GANG KA REE
Shrimp cooked with onion and potato in a sweet yellow curry 8.95 L 16.95 D
Beer recommendation: Spotted Cow

UDANG GORENG MENTEGA
Shrimp, mushroom, green and red pepper, onion and potato stir fried in a buttery garlic cream sauce 8.95 L 16.95 D
Wine recommendation: Chardonnay



Vegentarian

SATE TEMPE
Skewered homemade cultured soybean cake marinated and grilled topped with sweet peanut sauce served on a bed of lontong with a side of acar 13.95 D

CURRY EGGPLANT
Eggplant, fresh tofu, bamboo shoots, green and red pepper, onion and fresh mushroom stir fried in a spicy yellow curry 8.95 L 13.95 D
Beer recommendation: Spotted Cow

LONGTONG TAHU
Steamed tofu and bean sprouts topped with sweet peanut sauce served on a bed of rice cakes 8.95 L 10.95 D

GADO GADO
Steamed green bean, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, bean sprouts, egg and tofu topped with mild peanut sauce 8.95 L 11.95 D

SAMBAL GORENG TEMPE
Homemade cultured soybean cake, green bean, lemon grass and potato stir fried in spicy candle nut and palm sugar 8.95 L 13.95 D
Beer recommendation: Singha

VEGETABLE CURRY
Carrot, bamboo shoots, green bean, broccoli, cauliflower and potato stir fried in Indonesian sweet and spicy curry 8.95 L 11.95 D

SAMBAL GORENG KENTANG
Potato, green bean, red pepper and mung bean noodle stir fried in a curried candle nut flavored sauce 8.95 L 11.95 D

RED CURRY SQUASH
Squash cooked in coconut milk with your choice of beef, chicken or tofu, bamboo shoots, eggplant and green pepper flavored with sweet red curry 8.95 L 13.95 D
Beer recommendation: Spotted Cow

SAMBAL GORENG PAPAYA
Green papaya, green bean, tempe, tofu, lemon grass and pete (Indonesian sator beans) in a spicy curried candlenut sauce 8.95 L 13.95 D
Beer recommendation: Singha



Stir Fry

STIR FRIED HOLY BASIL
Your choice of beef, chicken or tofu with green and red pepper, onion and bamboo shoots in a spicy basil sauce 7.95 L 9.95 D

PAD RUM MIT
Your choice of beef, chicken or tofu stir fried with broccoli, fresh mushroom, napa, baby corn and pea pods in a light spicy garlic sauce 7.95 L 9.95 D

CAPCAY GORENG
Shrimp and chicken with carrot, broccoli, fresh mushroom, cauliflower, onion and bean sprouts stir fried in a light garlic sauce 8.95 L 13.95 D

Soup Dishes

SOTO AYAM
Slices of chicken breast, bean sprouts, green onion, egg and mung bean noodle in a smooth lemon grass flavored broth 8.95 L 11.95 D

SAYUR LODEH
Tempe and tofu, napa, green bean, carrot, baby corn, bamboo shoots, cabbage and jalapeno in creamy coconut milk broth 8.95 L 11.95 D




Fried Rice And Noodles

NASI GORENG / NASI KEMANGI / NASI PETE 
 House fried rice with egg, bean sprouts, fresh mushroom and onion with your choice of beef, chicken or tofu, authentically flavored with garlic, shallot, sambal and candle nut, garnished with cucumber and tomato (Nasi Kemangi is flavored with basil & Nasi Pete is flavored with Indonesian sator beans) 7.95 L 10.95 D

NASI GORENG SUPER
House fried rice with egg, bean sprouts, fresh mushroom and onion with a combination of beef, chicken, shrimp and tofu authentically flavored with garlic, shallot, sambal and candle nut, with cucumber and tomato garnish 8.95 L 12.95 D
Beer recommendation: Tiger

THAI FRIED RICE
Your choice of beef, chicken or tofu with egg, fresh mushroom, bean sprouts, onion, tomato, ginger, pineapple, and green onion 7.95 L 10.95 D

CURRY FRIED RICE
Fried rice flavored with yellow curry, egg, bean sprouts, fresh mushroom and onion with your choice of beef, chicken or tofu stir fried with pineapple and cashew nuts 7.95 L 10.95 D

Noodles
PAD THAI
Stir fried rice noodles with egg and your choice of beef, chicken or tofu with bean sprouts, ground peanuts and green onion in special house sauce 7.95 L 10.95 D
Beer recommendation: Lion Stout

ASSE CABE
Soft mung bean noodles, lemon grass and jalapeno pepper served in a candle nut and sweet soy sauce. Your choice of chicken or tofu 7.95 L 10.95 D

BAKMI GORENG or BAKMI JAHE
Indonesian style fried noodles with your choice of beef, chicken or tofu mixed with green onion, carrot, cabbage, snow peas and bean sprouts flavored with sweet soy sauce (Bakmi Jahe is flavored with ginger sweet soy sauce) 7.95 L 10.95 D
Beer recommendation: Capitol Amber

BIHUN GORENG or BIHUN KARI
Your choice of chicken, beef, or tofu with egg, cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts and snow peas stir fried in oyster flavored rice noodles (Bihun Kari is flavored with yellow curry) 7.95 L 10.95 D
 

Monday, December 5, 2011

Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Travel - Yogyakarta is one of the most attractive and ancient historical cities in Java. Because of its proximity to Borobudur and Pramban Temple Complex, it is a major stop on the tourist route. Yogyakarta was established in 1755 when Prince Mangkubumi built the Kraton Palace, called himself Sultan and created the most powerful Javanese Kingdom since the 17th century. Today it remains a symbol of resistance to Dutch Colonial rule, as well as the centre for classical Javanese art and culture, including batik, Ramayana ballet, shadow puppetry and music.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

History Of Java Island

History of Java Island - The Javanese are mostly descended from migrants who settled the island in waves from about 4000 BC. Sawah - or wet rice - agriculture was developed gradually from 2000 BC, and trade with South India began as early as the 3rd century AD. It's believed that this contact led to the adoption of Hinduism in coastal kingdoms, while Southeast Asian Buddhism was also an influence and developed side by side with Hinduism, along with older beliefs.

In 732 AD the Hindu King Sanjaya founded the kingdom of Mataram, Java's first major political entity, which controlled much of central Java and built the Borobudur temple complex. By the 10th century, King Sendok's East Javanese kingdom was dominant; it was later extended by Airlangga and split into two, the eastern Janggara and the western Kediri, after his death.


Mongols invaded Java in 1292, bringing to the throne a new king, Wijaya, and a new kingdom, the Majapahit Empire, which would become the most powerful and famous of Javanese kingdoms until it fell in 1400. By which time Islam was making serious inroads, especially in coastal ports. Coinciding with Islam's rise was the arrival of the Portuguese in 1511, soon followed by the Spanish, British and Dutch.


In the course of the 17th century, the Dutch became increasingly militaristic and played their rivals off one another. By the early 19th century the Dutch had extended their influence over the sultanates of the interior and claimed Java as Dutch territory.


During the Second World War, in 1942, the island came under the control of Japanese. When the Japanese left the island in 1945, Sukarno proclaimed independence but the Dutch returned and an armed struggle ensued. Ultimately, Indonesia achieved independence in 1949.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Borobudur

Borobudur - One of the greatest Buddhist monuments in Southeast Asia, Borobudur was built in the 8th century and stands on top of a hill surrounded by volcanoes and overlooking green fields. It is an immense multi-tiered structure with the Great Stupa (bell-shaped monument) at the top standing 128ft (40m) above the ground, surrounded by numerous smaller stupas, some still containing Buddha statues inside. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a major tourist attraction in Java.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Bandung

Bandung - Also known as the city of flowers and Paris of Java, it is the provincial capital of West Java and the third largest city of Indonesia. Bandung is located at a distance of 175 km from Jakarta and provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta. The majority of the population is the native Sundanese from West Java, who are famous for their extroverted, easy-going nature and are reputed as zealous guardians of their ancient culture.

Bandung Tourist Attractions


Gedung Papak:
Built in the year 1920, this building was used as the City Hall in its initial years and later as the office of Bandung Municipality. The structure has been artistically restored and has become a good tourist attraction.

Bumi Silwangi:
The building was constructed in 1825 by a Eurasian millionaire of Italian origin, D. W Berrety. This building is a perfect point from where you can see the beauty of Bandung. It is now being used as Bandung Institute of Teachers Training Education.

Ciator Hot Spring:
The hot spring located at the base of Mount Tangkuban Perahu is a favourite picnic spot for the residents of Bandung. The site is situated at a distance of just 32 km north of Bandung and easily accessible by road.

Kawah Putih:
These are craters situated at Ciwidey, some 40 km south of Bandung. The craters have been now filled with sulphuric water giving them different hue and colours. Sometime it looks that the craters have been covered by the ice sometime they change colour from blue to green.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Java Indonesia

Java Island Travel & Tourism - Java is the most populous and the most developed island in the Indonesian archipelago. The island is politically divided into the provinces of West Java, East Java and Central Java. The capital city of Jakarta is also located on this island. Java is an epitome of rapidly changing society: beautiful countryside and filthy cities; tranquil rural scenes and streets congested with traffic.

Weather and Climate of Java Island

The temperature in Java doesn't vary much, ranging from a minimum of 23° C to a maximum 31° C. The rainy season is from April to October and the dry season is from May to September. Humidity is high throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit Java Island

Dry season is also the best time to visit Java because weather is clear, roads in the interiors are open, and temperatures are at their best.

Tourist Attractions/Places to See in Java Indonesia

Bandung: Also known as the city of flowers and Paris of Java, it is the provincial capital of West Java and the third largest city of Indonesia. Bandung is located at a distance of 175 km from Jakarta and provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta. The majority of the population is the native Sundanese from West Java, who are famous for their extroverted, easy-going nature and are reputed as zealous guardians of their ancient culture

Borobudur:
One of the greatest Buddhist monuments in Southeast Asia, Borobudur was built in the 8th century and stands on top of a hill surrounded by volcanoes and overlooking green fields.


Prambanan Temple Complex: Rivalling the Buddhist monument of Borobudur, this magnificent Hindu temple is the largest in Java and the most beautiful in Indonesia. Prambanan was built in the 9th century, possibly to compete with the splendour of Borobudur, or to celebrate the return to power of the Hindu dynasty in Java at the time. From May to October the Ramayana Ballet, a traditional Indonesian dance based on the Ramayana story, is performed on an open-air stage at the complex during the full moon and is a spectacular sight involving hundreds of dancers, singers and musicians.

Yogyakarta: Yogyakarta is one of the most attractive and ancient historical cities in Java. Because of its proximity to Borobudur and Pramban Temple Complex, it is a major stop on the tourist route.

Sangiran: Located in Central Java, Sangiran is an important archaeological excavation site, where some of the best examples of fossil skulls of prehistoric 'Java Man' were unearthed by a Dutch professor in 1936.

National Museum: Located in Central Jakarta, and built in 1862, National Museum is the best museum in Indonesia and one of the finest in Southeast Asia. It has an enormous collection of cultural objects of the various ethnic groups - costumes, musical instruments, model houses et al. - and numerous fine bronzes from the Hindu-Javanese period.

Shopping in Java
Yogyakarta is the best place for shopping in Java. You can buy an incredible variety of souvenirs, arts and crafts, woodcarvings batik cloths and garments, hand-woven fabrics, traditional and local jewellery, leather puppets, basketry, tortoise-shell accessories, trinkets, brassware and other decorative items, and all kinds of antiques. Shopping in Bandung is also full of fun. As the city is capital of Western Java, you can look for traditional as well as imported goods in the market.

How to Reach Java Island
Jakarta is Indonesia's busiest international airport and is the hub of the domestic air network. Bandung also has an airport and is connected to Jakarta and other places in Indonesia. Indonesia has one of the most extensive ferry and passenger ship networks in the world, with regular boats running between all the main inhabited islands. A ferry shuttles between Ketapang in eastern Java and the west-Balinese port of Gilimanuk. There are numerous ships and ferries between Java and various ports in Sumatra. Regular ships also ply between Jakarta and Singapore via the Indonesian island of Tanjung Pinang.