The group that brought forth the well renowned Potato Head
Restaurants are back with nothing to spare, the recently opened Attarine
Restaurant.
The all-day dining restaurant focuses on clean, fresh vegetables
and hearty food which definitely struck a chord within me (within the Asian in
me). We, Asians, love our grains and a meal that is ample enough to fill the
belly and that is what the restaurant offers.
The Restaurant emphasized its menus on local spices and
produces which I find quite unique and staying true to its local roots. It is
quite endearing to pay homage and remembering that we live in Indonesia, the
land of spices and bountiful of unique flavors and produces that in skilled
hands it creates wonders.
Helmed by Chef Jacob Burrell originated from Los Angeles
(what I had gathered from our short conversation) respects every aspect of
local flavors and collaborators that gives birth a very unique blends of hearty
dishes that evokes nostalgia in every menu serves.
The restaurant has that magic touch of the creative Potato
Head Group that we have known to love; well designed, well themed, well-thought
of and thoroughly immersive dining experience in every restaurant they
introduced and Attarine is no exception. Located in the Gunawarman area the
restaurant is quite discreet from plain sight and quaint that you have to give
a second look locating the restaurant (though you would not miss the
sign).
Walking in through the big doors I was greeted by friendly
servers and took me to my table passing the unmissable vintage car right smack
in the middle of the restaurant. The place was nicely dimmed and filled with
potted plants and hanging plants that exudes warmth and that soothing feeling
whenever you are surrounded by greeneries (I could almost feel like I heard
bird chirping nearby).
I sat next to the open kitchen and observing the chef and
the crews going back and forth putting dishes together and classic wooden fire oven
that glows truly bring the restaurant to life.
Eggplant on Sourdough
bread –IDR 45k
The bread was toasted in wooden fire oven; it is crunchy
with the smell of natural burnt that I love. They add Eggplant on top of the
bread which was mixed with fried garlic to add sweetness to the overall taste. Do
squeeze the lemon on top to give a balance taste overall and open up the taste
bud for more food to come.
Cup of Chicken
Bouillon-IDR 65k
This soup is perfect when rain is pouring outside and gives
you that shiver and know if you push a little bit further you are going to go
down with a cold. The clear soup of thick chicken flavored broth with fresh
mushroom and seaweed tasted like, or more to feels like, you are back home in
your bed and your mom made you that comforting soup to make you feel better
when you are down with cold. It tasted like home. It looks simple yet it evokes
all kinds of nostalgia and gives off good vibes, for 65K I actually don’t mind
that it took me to good places.
Duck leg Confit - IDR 145k
Most of restaurants I had been to often serves duck confit
with oven baked potatoes and mushrooms, however in Attarine, the confit is
served with lentil and roasted garlic and they are hearty and filling. The duck
was cooked nicely; It was tender, juicy, and tasty in the same time with super
crispy skin on the outside, it was simply delicious.
Slow-cooked beef
brisket - IDR 175k
Not judging the book by its cover for this dish, it looked
like an ordinary beef stew and half boiled egg with chilly sambal and lime on
the side. I thought to myself, it looked like my mama could make at home. I
gave it a stir, break the egg and tasted it, it tasted like magic (mama make
good meal but not magical meal like such) The taste is complex and rich, the
broth is thick and the meat almost melts in your mouth, so tender and juicy. I
was quite pleasantly surprised how this dish almost take my breath away and
believe me, I am not exaggerating.
Caramel Baked Cheese
cake –IDR 65K
I love cheesecakes and this cheesecake is to die for;
smooth, nice and heavily cheesy without being it overwhelming. The crumbs at
the bottom of the cake is crunchy and perfectly baked, it balances the
cheesecake perfectly. The sugar on the cake is actually coconut caramel with a
touch of yogurt, so fresh and so addicting I could have eaten the whole cake
and not just a slice!
Malang Apple + Oat Streusel
Tart – IDR 65K
This cake is definitely unique and it might not be
everyone’s favorite, but it was mine indeed. It has a very unique combinations
of flavors that I could not find anywhere in Jakarta (so far). There are apple
slices and oats that combined it almost tasted like breakfast. That was all I
could summed up from this cake, I felt like I ate breakfast with this slice of
cake. Give it a go and let it surprises you like I was.
Grilled lemonade _IDR
50K
A unique way to bring back the old fashioned lemonade. Grilling
the lemon gives a slight burnt taste and extra kick of zestiness from the
lemon. A definite try.
Roseberry Fizz _IDR
50k
It is a mocktail that consists of raspberry, rose water,
lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda and interestingly they added fluffy egg white to
the drink. It is refreshing and if you love raspberry, this drink is perfect
for you.
I highly recommend to anyone looking for quality, unique and
hearty meal! Say hi to the chef while you are there and tell him that the food is
superb!
Attarine Jakarta
Jalan Gunawarman no 11
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selata 12110
Sun- Wed 11am - 4pm , 6pm-11pm
Thurs -Sat 11am - 4pm , 6pm- 1am
+6221 2277 1256
IG : @attarinejakarta
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