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Mecha oishii bandung

Hi, everyone.
Went to Mecha Oishii Setrasari Bandung a few days ago. We went to Mecha Oishii Setrasari Bandung on a weekday for lunch and the place was empty. But customers started trickling in to Mecha Oishii Bandung when we started eating.  

Mecha oishii bandung

Mecha oishii bandung

The first floor of Mecha Oishii Bandung is quite compact, but there’s a much more spacious second floor upstairs. The interior of Mecha Oishii Bandung has a warm Japanese-inspired feel with lots of wood, soft lighting, and little Japanese details throughout. There’s also an open kitchen, which is always fun because you can peek at the Mecha Oishii Bandung’ kitchen while they’re preparing your food.

Mecha oishii bandung

Mecha oishii bandung

🍗 Chicken Truffle Rice — 65K
I ordered the Chicken Truffle Rice, which comes with grilled chicken and creamy truffle sauce.
The chicken was nicely grilled and the sauce was creamy and comforting. The truffle flavour was quite subtle though — more of a hint rather than a strong truffle hit.
What I really liked was actually the rice. It was super soft and fluffy, with that nice Japanese rice texture. The portion was just right too.

Review Mecha oishii bandung

🍙 Salmon Ikura Onigiri — 30K
My husband got the Salmon Ikura Onigiri.
His verdict? Just okay. 😂
Not bad, but apparently not memorable enough for him to have much to say about it either. So… I’ll just leave it at that.


Review Mecha oishii bandung

🧋 Jelly Tea Cream
This one was a little complimentary treat we got after leaving a Google review.
It’s basically tea jelly topped with cream, and surprisingly, I quite liked it! The jelly makes it refreshing while the creamy topping adds some sweetness, so it kind of tastes like a milky tea dessert. Simple but nice.

Mecha Oishii Bandung review

🍵 Matcha Ice Cream — 18K
This was the star for both of us.
We liked it so much that we actually ordered a second cup. 😂
It’s creamy, not bitter, but still has that lovely umami matcha flavour. Sweet enough without being overly sweet, and everything just feels nicely balanced.
Definitely my favourite thing we had here.

Review Mecha oishii bandung

Service was fine and everything went smoothly during our visit. I also liked that the open kitchen makes the place feel a little more lively.

Overall, Mecha Oishii is a nice little spot for affordable Japanese comfort food in Setrasari. The food we tried was decent, but that matcha ice cream? I’d happily come back for another cup. 💚

Mecha Oishii
📍 Setrasari, Bandung
(Right across Yogya)
Open everyday from 10.30 AM to 8 PM

Below is Mecha Oishii menu.

Menu Mecha oishii bandung


By jo thai bistro bandung

Hi, everyone.
Went to By Jo Modern Thai Bistro a few weeks ago. We went to By Jo Modern Thai Bistro on a Friday for lunch and the place was empty. Thankfully there is one waiter on a standby. 

By jo thai bistro bandung

By jo thai bistro bandung

By Jo Modern Thai Bistro is located at Paskal Hypersquare, and the place has a very modern, futuristic Southeast Asian café feel. The interior is dominated by silver metal, grey tones, glass and sleek lighting, giving it an almost slightly sci-fi vibe. It’s definitely not your typical colourful Thai restaurant, and I actually like how clean and contemporary the whole space feels.
 

Review By jo thai bistro bandung

🌶️ Creamy Tom Yum — 98K
This was pretty good! The broth is spicy, sour and creamy, with a decent amount of prawns and squid. Seafood was fresh, juicy and thankfully no fishy smell. The black noodles make it look extra dramatic too 😂. My only complaint: the noodles themselves were a little too salty.

By jo thai bistro bandung


Thai by jo bandung resto

🍳 Crab Meat Fried Rice — 70K
The fried rice was tasty and nicely seasoned, with egg, bean sprouts, pickled onions and a sunny-side-up egg on top. But honestly, I didn’t get much crab flavour from it. So if you’re ordering this specifically for the crab, manage your expectations.

By jo thai bistro bandung


🥬 Sautéed Baby Kailan Seafood — 55K ⭐️
This was my favourite! Surprisingly comforting and probably the dish I’d order again. It has that slightly Chinese-fusion feel — savoury, garlicky and very comfort food-ish, with prawns, squid and baby kailan. The seafood was cooked really well too: tender, juicy and not fishy at all. Rice was not included so if you want rice you need to order one. 


By jo thai bistro bandung

🍧 QQ Ball
We also tried their QQ Ball for dessert — this one isn’t listed on the menu, so I’m not sure if it’s a regular item or a special/available-on-the-day thing. It’s basically chewy colourful balls served with coconut milk and crushed ice. Simple, refreshing and a nice way to end the meal.

Overall, Thai By Jo is worth a try if you’re around Paskal. Nothing was particularly mind-blowing, but the food was generally enjoyable, portions were decent and prices are quite reasonable. And that sautéed kailan? Definitely the little surprise winner of our lunch. 😂

By Jo Modern Thai Bistro
Paskal Hypersquare
Open everyday from 10 AM to 10 PM

Below is By Jo Modern Thai menu.

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung

Menu By jo thai bistro bandung



Gula padi bandung

Hi, everyone. It’s been a minute..
But I’m back with a new post from Gulapadi Bandung. We went to Gula Padi Bandung on a Friday around 11:20 AM, just in time for lunch. Gula Padi Bandung is a casual restaurant located inside the historic Pos Indonesia Building on Jl. Asia Afrika no. 49.
 
Tapal Market Bandung

Hi, everyone.
Went to Tapal Market Bandung a few weeks ago. We went to Tapal Market Bandung on a Thursday for lunch but surprisingly, Tapal Market has an almost full house with reservations. Luckily, we managed to get a table right away.
Tapal Market Bandung interior leans modern-indistrial with soft wood accents, muted earthy tones, and an open kitchen that makes the whole space feel even more intimate. It’s the kind of place that is perfect for a slow brunch, casual lunch daye, or simply escaping Bandung’ traffic for a while.

Tapal Market Bandung

Tapal Market Bandung

Tapal Market Bandung

Tapal Market Bandung

Tapal Market Bandung

Tapal Market Bandung

Tapal Market Bandung

Tapal Market Bandung


What makes Tapal Market interesting though, isnt just the design, it’s the menu. Instead of serving the usual cafe dishes, they experiment with Indonesian flavors. A fusion,  you might say.


Tapal Market Bandung

I tried the Ramen Lodeh (Rp 76k), and surprisingly, it works. The broth still had that familiar lodeh taste, but creamier and richer, a fusion between collagen soup and santan. I do like it and find the taste unusual but comforting yet familiar at the same time.

Tapal Market Bandung

Husband ordered Gulai Ayam Bakar (Rp 70k) and this one is also good. The grilled chicken was different than what we usually get in gulai but overall it tastes like a good regular gulai. 

Tapal Market Bandung

As for dessert, we tried the Es Potong Lembang. Nothing mind-blowing, but still refreshing enough to end the meal nicely. I do like the new presentation of es potong tho, very pretty visually.

Tapal Market Bandung

We also shared the Tapal Fries, which turned out to be oddly addictive. The fries are cut into chunky little square shapes, making them extra crispy outside while still soft inside. Tiny detail, but it made them feel more fun to eat somehow. The dipping sauce was reaalllyy yummy tho. Def the star of this dish.

Tapal Market Bandung

We also got two kue balok to go. We ordered the chocolate one and it tastes like brownies. 
Nothing special tho.

Tapal Market Bandung

Overall we had a nice time. The staff were all cordial and our food and drink came out fast enough. Place is also surprisingly cozy. Altho Tapal Market place  is kinda tricky to find since the entrance is inside the alley. 

Tapal Market
Jl. Banceuy no. 48-49, Braga
Bandung

 
Kisah manis huis bandung

Hi, everyone.

Went to Kisah Manis Huis Bandung a month ago. Kisah Manis Huis Bandung just opened a few months ago and were instantly a hit thanks to the swimming pool. Yes you can actually swim (you pay extra tho) and Kisah Manis Huis also provide a shower room.

We went to Kisah Manis Huis Bandung on a Saturday for lunch and place was empty since it was still fasting month.

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah Manis Huis Bandung also has spacious lawn area perfect for kids to run around or play bubbles.

Kisah manis huis bandung

The outdoor seats can actually be fun for before sunset hours & dinner. It was way too hot for lunch tho.

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

So we chose to sit indoor where it’s cool. 
Kisah Manis Huis Bandung interior were dominated with lots of woods and yellow accents here and there creating a cozy and warm atmosphere.

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

The pool area. Unfortunately, pool is quite deep so kids def will need their floaties & under supervision at all times.

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah Manis Huis Bandung also has a small playground.

Kisah manis huis bandung

Looks like a claw machine but it’s actually a photobox.

Kisah manis huis bandung

Shower room.

Kisah manis huis bandung

For the food, I ordered MeatBall Bolognese (Rp 65k).
The meatball was actually pretty good, fragrant and cooked nicely. Spaghetti was al dente but tbh, the sauce was too watery for me. Wished the sauce was a bit more thick. Overall, not bad.

Review Kisah manis huis bandung

Husband ordered Nasi Barendo Kari Sapi (Rp 60k) and he enjoyed it. It’s savory and spicy. Portion was decent too.

Kisah manis huis bandung

I’ll be honest, this one is my friend’s order so I can’t say much about these.

Kisah manis huis bandung

I also ordered Kopi Kisah Manis (Rp 33k) and it was good. A bit too strong for me but it has a nice creamy taste.

Kisah manis huis bandung

Overall we had a nice time and would def recommend if you’re looking for a place that also doubles as entertainment for your little ones. My friend’ son recently had his birthday so I bought him a remote boat toy as a birthday present and he played it at the pool.

Food and drinks came out fast enough and all the staff were cordial and accommodating.

Kisah Manis Huis
Jl. Gunung Batu no 1, Ciumbeleuit
Bandung
Open everyday from 9AM to 11PM

Below is Kisah Manis Huis menu

Menu Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

Kisah manis huis bandung

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