Ramadhan Bazaar | Nasi Kerabu Ayam

Some time during the first week of Ramadhan, I had my first nasi kerabu for sungkai. And I swear it tasted divine even if I didn't have it on a proper plate in a fancy restaurant. My first choice,though, was not the nasi kerabu. The stall, Gerai Makan Lapuasa , in Balung Bazaar that was selling nasi kerabu was also selling nasi lalap ayam madu which Echa and I both had our eyes on but I chose the nasi kerabu ayam at last because the blue rice looked inviting.

No regrets I tell you.

The Nasi Kerabu Ayam was neatly covered and separated inside which is a thumbs-up because you know the person who made this was thorough and careful. Other than that, it makes the food lasts longer.

The kuah sambal tumis is really something special. It's one of those kuah you can eat with plain rice alone; it is that mouth-watering. The sambal cili and sambal ikan compliments the whole meal as well. 

The ulam-ulaman which consists of kacang panjang, cabbage, taugeh, and bunga kantan added the extra flavorsome crunch.

If I were to pick between this and the usual nasi ayam lalap; I would definitely pick this.

However, I couldn't find the stall that sells this nasi kerabu the next time I went to the bazaar. I'm convinced that everything has been bought and we came too late. I hope I get a second dose of this very appetizing Nasi Kerabu Ayam before Ramadhan ends :)

UPDATE:
The evening after I posted this I had the chance to drop by at the bazaar and I immediately went to find Gerai Makan Lapuasa. As predicted, all the nasi kerabu was sold out but I had the chance to talk to the makcik who runs the stall. She was kind enough to give me her number so either me or any of my friends can reserve her nasi kerabu before it finishes again. So nice of her :)

Food Review : Restoran Balikpapan Seafood,Tawau

I intended to post this review some time after the previous food review but something came up so I had to step away from blogging for a couple of months to get the blogging spirit back. I might not recall the correct name of the dishes/drinks since my memory has fogged up a bit. 

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I came to eat lunch here at random actually. Didn't have any exact places where I wanted to eat but it turns out to be a decent dining experience. 

Es Jakarta. 

Before ordering this, I don't know how it was supposed to look or taste like but the name sounds so inviting I had to find out. It tasted no differently than other ABC but the toppings certainly made a difference. Its a good idea to have plain water on the side because the sweetness might be too much for some people.

ABC Pulut Cendol (name may not be correct lol)

The pulut gave an interesting taste to this dessert which makes it delicious. I recommend this for first-timers to the restaurant especially if you enjoy pulut. 

Ayam Masak Merah.

Not exactly the kind of ayam masak merah that I had in mind but it was good.

Ikan Bahulu (boneless)

Delicious. Especially with lime drizzled on top. Order this individually because sharing might not be enough cos its that good haha

The restaurant is a humble place. Nothing fancy schmancy but their food speaks for their reputation. 

You can find this restaurant on a commercial area at Jalan Budi (in between Jalan Kuhara, if you're coming from the main traffic lights at Jalan Sin Onn-Apas and Jalan St Patrick, if you're coming from the Fajar Complex).

Since its Ramadhan, I think this would be one of the nice places to break fast with friends.

Oh and with that,

Happy fasting to all my Muslim friends :)

Food review: Indo-Taste Restaurant, Fajar

I should at least do one food/restaurant review here in Tawau. I don't think I've done a proper one before since most food posts are updated straight on my Instagram.

Where I dined:

The second Indo-Taste Restaurant branch at Fajar (same row as Maxis Center). Recently opened  on October last year.

The interior and decoration of the restaurant; a nice contrast to its other branch near Giant Tawau. A very comfortable place to dine in with friends or to hangout alone since it is quite spacious and there are plenty of sockets around (to charge whatever devices you lug around). Its a non-smoking restaurant since the place is indoors and air-conditioned. 

Nasi Ayam Penyet.

They serve a variety of Indonesian dishes but I opted for this instead since you can never go wrong with Nasi Ayam Penyet especially when dining at unfamiliar restaurants. 

Avocado sago

It tasted different (milkier maybe, if that's a word)  compared to Indo Cafe's version of this. Maybe it has something to do with the chocolate syrup and chocolate chips but its yummy, nevertheless.

The prices are standard, still in the not-too-pricey range (pricey is what you get at L.A Rooftop). The service is okay, didn't take too long to wait. My first time dining there had been a pleasant experience so far. Indo-Taste's food never fails to be appetizing, this includes my experience dining at the first branch where I ate the best Nasi Ayam Cendawan, in my opinion.

Maybe more food review soon (stress on maybe), since its such a pity to not blog about the food where you can't find its competition at your own hometown.

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