Waroeng Penyet

The last time I have tried Indonesian food was in Indonesia. This one is at The Curve. Seen this restaurant awhile back. Recently only have I been there. The Teh Botol is a drink formulated in Indonesia. When the first time I tasted it, it feels odd to me. Till now it is. Can't bring myself to describe it, I mean the taste of the tea.

I was there with my wife, so I made the order. Oh, the food is to be ordered at the counter. More like going to KFC or McDonald or fast food outlets. When I was there, the place is packed. No empty seat available. I was about to leave, a table got emptied. Taken the table, waitress and waiter came and went from the table. First the table was cleared. Then I was given a form and a menu. On receiving the form and menu, ooo... it feels like Oldtown Kopitiam. Then I started to read the menu and filled the form. Then I was sitting waiting for a waiter to serve me. Then only realised that I have to order at the counter. As the menu has written the self service word.

At the point of time I was alone. My wife was shopping. And I was thinking, how am I suppose to leave the table, without other customer taking over the table. At last, taken the risk.

At the counter, I was told the taufu, tempe and telor penyet is not available. So order the bakso penyet and ayam penyet. Later I added a siaomai. I am not able to share a photo on it as I was so eager to taste it. I was a bit disappointed as it does not taste as those I have taken in Jakarta. The penyet is a bit on the sweet side. The ayam penyet was not that crispy, much on the soft side. It does taste good no doubt. Just me being picky. Yup, not to forget the sambal come with the penyet tasted fresh.

Most likely I would try again on a day where there isn't so many people. Hoping it will taste different. And more toward the one I have tasted in Jakarta.