The August Experience
📸 The August Experience
📍 GF #03-02 Sequis Tower, Jakarta, Indonesia
🇮🇩 Contemporary Indonesian Cuisine
💲~176 (Chef’s Journey Menu)
👨🍳 Chef Hans Christian, Chef Ardika Tjandra, Budi Chahyadi
🗓️ August 2023
August restaurant in Jakarta, showcases Chef Han’s take on contemporary flavours with Indonesian touch.
The restaurant is the winner of American Express One To Watch Award and currently ranked #95 on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023.
📖 Chef’s Journey Menu
🍸 Kombucha added flavour sour sap strawberry
🍞 EVOO Bread, Mushroom Paste, Honey Parmesan Tempe, Virgin olive oil.
🌼Tempe cracker (fermented soya bean), sprouts, cabbage and Pakuria (local traditional flower) - taste bitter, cashew dressing with local basil (Kemban Turi).
🥧 Pie Tee, butternut squash, Jogja Cheese, Chorizo.
🍔 Breakfast From Mom, child breakfast memory inspired by rice, Lap Cheong, egg omelette.
🐟 Smoked yellow tail king Fish, Lemon Tea, marinated Ikura and lemon tea.
🍤 Deep fried prawn, jikama, peanuts and wrapped with shisho leaves, pair with olives. Dipped with Asinan (pickled sauce) and peanut sauce.
🍞 Foie PB&J , inspired by peanut butter jelly sandwich. Middle is foie gras mousse, topped with pickled grapes fermented in wine.
🦪 Scallop, Green Chili , coconut brunika infused with beetroot sprinkled with Coppa.
🧀 Stracciatella (creamie mozerella cheese), underneath there is elements of umami, savoury, sourery in 1 bowl with tomato cherry, basil, beansprouts and some purée, served with sourdough.
🐙 Octopus, burnt watermelon, black olives covered by the red spinach and Hollandaise sauce seasoned with Andaliman pepper.
🥣 Batik Clam & Squid Chowder
Clam chowder with local clam called Clam Batik with skin of rice crisps underneath.
🐠 Sablefish served with the yellow curry broth inspired by Garam Asam (sweet and sour taste). Bilimbi (taste super sour). Relish from Kecombrang (ginger torch) and chilli topped with fried kale.
🥩 Wagyu Tender, Kluwak, Pickled Shiitake
Tenderloin (marbling 9+) served in green curry sauce and black onion sauce and pickled shiitake mushroom.
🐖 Pork neck slowly grilled and spice rub and on top of that is tomato and pork crackling.
🍓 Hyoshii Strawberry, Shiso, Lavender
🧋Bubble Tea, Earl Grey, Vanilla, Caramel
🟢 “Klepon'
✍️ VERDICT
In conclusion, August Restaurant truly excelled in their culinary offerings with a diverse selection of both local and international dishes, all crafted with finesse and attention to detail. The ingredients were fresh, and the flavors were exceptional.
The service was impeccable throughout the evening. Staff members were attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.
Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply looking for a remarkable fine dining experience, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. Highly recommend visiting August Restaurant for a memorable culinary journey in the city of Jakarta.
OVERALL:
Food: 🌟🌟🌟
Aesthetic: 🌟🌟🌟
Service: 🌟🌟🌟
Value: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Must Try in Jakarta:🌟🌟🌟🌟
(Out of 5 Stars)
