Today's post is dedicated to my younger brother Bie Bie. Congratulation on your graduation brooo, welcome to the real world!!! And congrats also for being accepted in Delloite, so proud!
A few months back, my family went to Jade Imperial Sichuan to celebrate Bie Bie's graduation. Went straight there from JCC where the graduation ceremony took place. I originally picked Paradise Inn but seing the menu only serve small portion, I can't imagine ordering many dishes to feed all of us. So went up to try Jade Imperial Sichuan.
I don't think I ever tried Sichuan Rest before. Encountered mapo tofu before but didn't give me any picture about real sichuan food. The place is quite elegant. Classic chinese decor with jade ornaments and splash of greens here and there. Small entrance leading to a huge dining area inside. Unique!
The food:
1. Sichuan House Smoked Duckling (Rp. 220.000/Whole)
A duck, smoked and grilled I think (can smoking things make it brown?) served with shell shaped white bun (mantao). Hmm... This dish is a bit confusing. First, dry smoked duck served with bun, not a good match. The taste of the duck is also rather weird... I didn't find it delicious and so did everyone else on the table.
2. Barbecued Lamb with Anise (Rp. 44.000/2 pcs)
Small pieces of lamb on an iron stick, grilled and served with lime. Hmm the taste is ok and very middle eastern-y.
3. Barbecued Chicken with Black Pepper (Rp. 44.000/2 pcs)
Just live the above only its chicken. Nothing special either
4. Deep Fried Squid with Garlic and Chili (Rp. 91.500/M)
Yummy!!! The squid is fried perfectly, fresh and big. Seasoned nicely with salt, pepper and chili powder giving spicy and salty treat. Love it :)
5. Deep Fried Spicy Chicken with Dried Chili (Rp. 105.000/M)
Another yummy dish! Salty and spicy, goes perfectly with a bowl of warm rice. The chicken is tender and moist.
6. Sauteed Sliced Beef with Garlic and Chili on Sizzling Hotplate (Rp. 105.000/M)
I didn't take a picture of this one... The beef is tender and spicy. All of the dishes are spicy actually.. I think that's the strength and also the weakness. Their taste resembles each other.
7. Sauteed String Beans with Mince Chicken (Rp. 84.000/M)
Yummylicious!!! One of the best I've ever tried. The string beans are crunchy. the minced chicken complements the tasteless string beans perfectly. Highlight of the day :)
8. Barbecued Pork Ribs Chong Qing Style (Rp. 44.000)
This is a snack actually but the taste is ohhh sooo yummyyy.. Pork has never failed me and this dish proves it. The pork is tender and juicy. Very bold and flavourful. The oily pork grilled and marinated with chili powder is a match made in heaven.
9. Chicken Feet (Rp. 22.000) Steamed Pork Bun (Rp. 22.000) Fried Shrimp Roll (Rp. 22.000)
I love the steamed pork bun the best!!! The others are quite good, definitely above average.
I think this place is a good alternative to the chinese cuisine scene in town. After all the HK style modern restaurant and the traditional hakka style restaurant, it's time for sichuan to shine! Worth trying but pick your dish carefully. Big portion, steep price but worth it :)
Rating: 7.5/10
Location: Plaza Indonesia F3
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