Layar Seafood & Ikan Bakar Pesanggrahan

Recently visited a seafood restaurant in Jakarta Barat with high hopes, but was utterly disappointed by the service. The wait time for a simple glass of tea stretched to an excruciating 30 minutes. The staff's attitude added to the frustration; they lacked basic courtesy and were inflexible. An instance that stood out was their handling of our order change. We requested to cancel one out of five rice orders, to which they initially agreed. However, at the time of billing, they not only charged us for it but also handed us the extra rice in a takeaway box. This seemed like a clear money-grubbing tactic, totally undermining the dining experience.

On the positive side, their private room is nice, and the quality of the food was acceptable. A standout dish was the Ikan Kudu Kudu, well-prepared, fried not oily, and crispy, complemented nicely by the sour and spicy mango sambal. However, the food quality didn't justify the high prices, especially when compared to Sentosa Seafood Restaurant. While the seafood is decent, the poor service and unreasonable policies marred the experience. I would recommend this place only if you have no other options for seafood in the area and Sentosa is fully booked. Do try the Ikan Kudu Kudu if you visit, and get the kangkung veggie to balance the flavor. Just be prepared for potential service issues and inflated prices.