Kahyangan Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Jakarta

My yet another naïve attempt to eat Japanese wagyu beef outside of Japan itself. This time good reviews, high prices and modest self-claiming on Pullman site of Kahyangan being the best Japanese restaurant in Jakarta brought my wife and I here. We booked at their teppanyaki room and ordered the most expensive meat they have - Hokkaydo rib-eye – only 3.900.000++ INR for a set for 2. We booked for 8 p.m. – latest time they can accept a reservation for teppanyaki we were told. But still latest or not, it is time approved by them, so it was very unpleasant to feel that they were trying to have us through as soon as possible. The chef didn’t even start to make fried rice for us (not even to mention a dessert), when we saw one of the staff already standing behind the door with a credit card machine ready. OK, unpleasant, but not most important, of course. An important thing is that they have a very little clue about preparation of meat and wagyu meat in particular. When going to teppnyaki in Japan you’ll get a very small portion compared to regular steak houses, 100 – 150g. But they will clear out all the uneatable fat and impurities (which will also reflect on the price, of course, together with provenance and marbling). Thus, even rib-eye will look “tendelonish” – a small cylinder of about 2 cm high, pure meat. While in Kahyangan they just make a cut including everything uneatable, standard steak-house cut. So, you end-up also getting less than 200g, but about 5mm thin. For Japanese price. Even forgetting about value for money, in order to be able to control doneness of the meat (rare, medium-rare, medium, etc.) one needs a certain thickness of the steak. Impossible to make proper doneness apart from well done on a slice of half-centimeter thick. Just google “Steak doneness guide” and all the illustrations showing-up will demonstrate proper thick slices. And then coming to wagyu, the idea is that all precious marbling will dissolve itself into the meat during cooking, you are not supposed to eat fat. In Kahyangan I ordered medium-rare without thinking properly about it. The “cooking” lasted 30 seconds and I was served boiled pieces of fat. Waste of meat...

Kahyangan Restaurant, located in Jakarta, Indonesia, is renowned for its exceptional Japanese cuisine, particularly its Shabu-Shabu and Teppanyaki offerings. The establishment has garnered positive reviews for its high-quality ingredients, including premium meats like Wagyu beef, and its attentive service. The ambiance is enhanced by stunning city views, making it a favored choice for both locals and visitors seeking an authentic Japanese dining experience.

Food Quality: Guests frequently commend the restaurant for its delicious and authentic Japanese dishes. The Shabu-Shabu, featuring high-end Japanese Wagyu beef, is particularly highlighted for its taste and quality. The homemade Ponzu sauce is also noted as a standout feature, adding a tangy flavor that complements the dishes.

Service: The service at Kahyangan is consistently praised. Staff members are described as attentive and friendly, with specific mentions of individuals like Kiki, Jannah, and Sari for their exceptional service. This level of service contributes to a memorable...

This was my first time came to Kahyangan, I had a wow moment as I entered the room because I saw such a beautiful view of the sky and tall buildings and a glimpse of city of Jakarta. I was not a fan of sushi before but now I like it, even though I'm picky to choose where I'm going to eat that. So here I ordered sashimi and Gyu Kimchi, both tasted were very delicious, tasty, and I enjoyed every bite, especially the sashimi, its tasted very good even without the sauces and wasabi, oh the wasabi though taste less strong in my tongue, but it's not a big deal, I still love it. I also like how the staffs served us here, they're nice, informative, and helpfull. I'm avoiding rice so l asked them whether they can replace rice in Gyu Kimchi with something else. They gave several options, and I opted to Mashed Potato which tasted good and I'm satisfied. Can't wait to come back here and try another menu, but I think better to come in the evening, because the views will be more beautiful and romantic with all the lights from outside...