Jakarta's Hidden Gem: East Quarter 🍽️✨
Just randomly picked a place to eat in Jakarta—ended up at East Quarter in the basement of Grand Indonesia East. It’s got a bistro vibe with modern Indonesian twists, a cozy atmosphere, and zero crowds. Perfect for a chill meal. Ordered three mains and one dessert—here’s the breakdown: ❌ Prawn Chicken Dumplings – Skip This One The sauce was coconut-heavy with smoked chicken slices, but the dumplings themselves were a letdown. Pre-packaged taste, thick wrappers, and mushy shrimp. Not worth trying. ✅ Scallop Rose – Pretty Good Served on a mild pumpkin base with a hint of garlic and chopped squid bits. The scallops were perfectly tender, though the alkaline water taste was slightly strong (but tolerable). Overall, a balanced dish. 🌟 Grilled Octopus – Unexpectedly Delicious Sweet-glazed octopus, soft and melt-in-your-mouth. The sides were a flavor rollercoaster: Pickled mustard greens (sour-salty-sweet) Cherry tomatoes (tangy) Tiny purple potatoes (like mini blueberries!) Basil leaves for aroma Absolutely loved this combo. 🍰 Mochi Berry Cheesecake – A Sweet Finale Raspberry sorbet + cheesecake crumbs + mochi, topped with watermelon cubes. The sorbet’s tartness was perfectly balanced by the creamy cheesecake and juicy watermelon. Warning: Check for pistachio shell fragments in the crunch topping! Bonus: "PAOFAN" on the Menu?! 🇨🇳 Seeing a Chinese-style fried rice option made this Shanghai girl scream internally. 😆 Total for one person: 715K IDR (~$330 USD) – Totally worth it for the experience. #JakartaEats #RestaurantRecommendation
