Otella & Buranchi Restaurant Alam Sutera — Restaurant in Serpong Utara

New latest establishment in Alamsutera Area - inside Flavour Bliss next to The Broadway facing Pasar Delapan... Just walk pass the alley with kiosk (not fully occupied by tenant yet), you will find a long wooden structure building facing the pool at the end of the alley... That's Otella and Burunchi.

We may sit inside the building or outdoor both facing a clear blue pool water (it is said that we are allowed to swim here... but who is willing to swim in front of resto guests having food on their table... 😊). The design is adopting Japanese wooden building which mentioned that erected within a week as all parts are prefab... Salute !

I was here twice...

The first one during a heavy downpour at nite for dinner.

I choose duck udon (not sure what is the right name in the menu). The taste is good, although my friend said that the food is not as per his expectation. Maybe this is related to size/portion compared with the price.

To overcome this pricey issue, suggest to add the portion (ie more udon if adding meat is increased the cost too much) without the need to change the price. Consider the portion for an adult man as the standard.

Main concerned for me is "not hot enough" soup for udon at that cold rainy nite.

Coffee is light, so dont expect a strong one for coffee drinker. But taste is ok.

My second visit was on the bright afternoon 17.00 to sunset time - sitting outside facing the pool and the building. A glass of cold beer accompanied me enjoying the reddish sunset in the sky... Great ambience and feel...

Will I come again? Most possibly: Yes, considering not easy to have beer in a cafe around Alamsutera area.

Aug 2022 I came again yesterday pm.... the place is as good but alas no more beer served. 🤨😣

So we just order food (rice with salmon on top... but the rice is not even warm at 18.00 pm.... 🤔)...

There is a live music (soloist with guitar)... singing everlasting and nee song... Funny thing is the waiter going around the table asking for us to write song request... 😀

Will I come again? Probably NOT until someone inform me that the food quality is improved and cold beer is served again.. or maybe be here for just a cup of black coffee...

I will temporary drop the rating to 3* till hear some good news to make...

After several times visits, i think i can rate this place fair and great..

To be honest my first time visit were not so great. The food was okay but the service and cleanliness were horrible. Probably, I just caught them on the bad day.

Next visit, I can see significant improvements. Toilet was clean and smell good but needs more light. Tables are properly cleaned. Staff had more smiles than ever.

Let's talk about the food. I really enjoyed the big breakfast menu. Buranchi is definitely my fave western brunchy place to go. The eggs are cooked perfectly, with tasty bacon, sauteed mushroom and many other things. All items on the plate compliment each other in perfect harmony.

As coffee drinker, I somewhat enjoy the coffee. Their coffee are not the best but still on enjoyable side. I ordered ice americano, the coffee is kind of light and a bit wateryeith notes on chocolate with bitter after taste. Not so much my liking but not so bad for coffee. Maybe next time, i will come back for milk based coffee.

Pricewise, it is categorically expensive but it still worth it with taste and quality of the ingredients.

The interior is also nice. It feels homey with many wood accents, the lighting is warm and romantic at night, the views are green and calming. Every thing is set properly, definitely the best feature at buranchi.

The last time, I went there it was brunch time and it was not that busy. The staff were helpful and quite attentive. There is nothing wrong the service, the order is spot on, didnt get too long to arrive on the table, the food is hot and tasty. Keep up the...

Visited Buranchi recently and had a mixed but overall enjoyable experience.

For the main course, the Nasi Goreng Kampoeng was underwhelming, too oily and lacking the traditional depth of flavor you’d expect from a dish with such a name. It didn’t quite deliver on the "kampoeng" (village-style) promise.

However, the appetizers were the highlight of the visit. The fried banana was a smart and delightful surprise with crispy on the outside, paired beautifully with vanilla sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar. A playful combination of sweetness that really worked well. The cheesy meatball marinara was equally impressive. The marinara sauce was perfectly balanced, enhancing the smoky and garlicky richness of the meatballs.

I also tried the Teddy Bear Series drinks, which were as visually charming as they were creative. The bear-shaped frozen element slowly melts as you pour the hot milk, making it both a fun experience and a good conversation starter.

The space itself is cozy and well-designed. It’s a great spot whether you’re visiting alone, on a date, with family, or meeting up with colleagues. I could easily spend hours here working or just enjoying the...