Kamadoya Nizaemon — Restaurant in Jakarta

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Order 1: Sashimi Mori Gosu. Price : 98k/person Order 2 : Unagi Yagi Nasu. Price : 93k Order 3: Yakitori. Price: 55k Order 4: Koebi karaage. Price:53k Order 5 : beef tamanegi ishiyaki meshi. Price: 108k Order 6: Kani Cream Croquette. Price: 63k Order 7: Nasu Inaka-Ni. Price: 43k Order 8: Beef Teriyaki. Price:198k Order 9: Tori Kara kara nabe. Price 78k Order 10: tori nyumen . Price: 68k

tl;dr: Authentic, homey Japanese restaurant serving sashimi,yakitori, rice bowls, and other Japanese favorites. Rather overpriced on several items on the menu.

A recently opened Japanese restaurant in the lobby area of Hotel Century Park. A strong scent of wood is noticeable here, this classic Japanese decor enhance a customer's experience in this authentic Japanese restaurant. Even the chef is Japanese! There's an private area for dining, covered with paper screen, as well as a counter area if you'd like to see the chefs in action. Not too sure why the chairs are so low though. Made it rather uncomfortable for dining over an extended period of time.

Sashimi Mori Gosu: Shoyu mousse is the unique item of the sashimi mori gosu. Instead of dipping your sashimi in regular soy sauce, you take a tiny bit of the savory shoyu mousse and a little pinch of wasabi, as seen in the picture below. Assorted slices of fresh mackerel, tuna, salmon and squid. That squid though! I wasn't expected it to have a creaminess dimension that's gives it a mildly sweet after taste.

Koebi Karaage: a small platter of fried shrimp that's lightly salted and fully retains its crispiness. There's also fried ginko nut included, which is a rather unusual combination, but oh god, it's pleasantly chewy. Love the contrast there! A simple dish that's executed very skillfully

Unagi Yasu Salad: Smokey and sweet eggplant with unagi. Not too big of a fan of this, honestly.

Yakitori: one meatball, one chicken and leeks, one chicken skin ( yes, this one actually has the most flavor). Standard and good.

Beef tamanegi ishiyaki meshi: Basically a beef bibimbap minus the vegetables. Slightly too sweet on its own, adding some chili powder to add some needed dimension.

Kani Croquette: CREAMY! A thin crispy outer crust that's well done. Could be slightly more savory, unfortunately. Oh, where's the crab (kani)?

Nasu Inaka-Ni: Tender eggplant sliced smothered in a mildly sweetened miso sauce. Reminds me of a really flavorful Korean zzazangmen sauce with finely minced chicken and beef bits. Would have been great with rice

Tori Kara kara nabe: Sweet and spicy, with an element of savory that's desperately needed and not found. Chicken bits, chicken skin, chicken meatball and tofu in this disappointing soup.

Tori Nyu Men: Thin noodles that still retains its consistency. Light, but not thin, this is a great chicken noodle soup when you're looking for a simple and...

This place is my new favourite for Japanese cuisine. Located inside Hotel Atlet Century Park, the restaurant will be recognised easily because of its authentic Japanese interior & exterior design. Props for the magnificent interior tho! There’re two types of places when you dine in, one is like Teppanyaki Bar kind of style, and the other is a typical dining room but separated with partitions, so we get the private feeling. The staffs are amicable and fast. The ambience is so calm, homey, and cozy.

I ordered a lot of food, considering this is my first visit, and I must say that 90% food that I ordered was so good!! Especially their hidden menu, Tamago Truffle Udon and Salmon Sushi (I forgot the name). The Tamago Truffle Udon is such a simple dish but gives a deep impression. The truffle flavour is strong but not overpowering the whole dish. The Hidden Menu Salmon Sushi is spectacular, it’s melted in my mouth, and I can’t describe the taste; it's just amazing. The meat in Saikoro Steak is so juicy, tender, and loaded with flavour. For the Salmon Salad, I’m not a fan of it; maybe I don’t like the dressing and the salad it’s not served cold (chilled).

In my opinion, this place is worth the price. The price itself is just like any other restaurant located in the centre of Jakarta, but you get a different experience and such high-quality food. I would love to come back to try another...

I visited Kamadoya Nizaemon, an authentic izakaya where you can feel the Japanese atmosphere in the heart of Jakarta. It is an impressive place with a traditional atmosphere, neat cooking composition, and meticulous plating.

@ Food Review The simple grilled rice cakes, savory seaweed, and spicy mayo sauce create a very harmonious taste.

It is good for a light bite and also great as a drinking snack.

Eel omelet The thick Japanese omelet is filled with sweet eel, making it soft and savory. It is served warm, which makes it even more flavorful.

Fried chicken wings The crispy fried chicken wings are characterized by their light taste without being greasy. The flavor is doubled when eaten with a soy sauce-based sauce.

Spicy fish soup-style soup

The Japanese soup contains kimchi, bean sprouts, and tofu, giving it a Korean feel. The spicy and hot soup fills you up.

@ Atmosphere & Service The interior is typical of a Japanese izakaya. The warm lighting and wooden interior are impressive, and there is a good mix of bar and table seating.

The staff is friendly and can communicate in Japanese, English, and Indonesian.

It is a bit expensive by Jakarta standards, but considering the quality of the food and the atmosphere, it is...