Quiznos Sub

Hi Eaters.

Talking about meat between two buns probably most of us would refer to burgers and hotdogs. Some would mention sandwich. But would any even mention submarine?
Submarine sandwich (or subs as they commonly call it) is more likely shaped like a sandwich but longer in length and thicker in bread.
Finding a sub in Indonesia is no easy task. Well, not many sub restaurant can be easily found as likely if you're looking for burgers or fried chickens. I remembered one time I tried sub sandwich in a restaurant in Plaza Indonesia though. But that just it, the only place I know that sells sub sandwich at that time. 
Well luckily now, an infamous brand from overseas has opened its outlet in Indonesia.
Say hello to Quiznos Sub!

When I say that Quiznos is an infamous brand, I wasn't lying. Started out over 30 years ago in Denver, Colorado, USA, now Quiznos has grown to be the the second-largest Submarine Sandwich shop chain in North America with about 1,500 domestic locations and about 600 international locations. And lucky for us, Indonesia is one of those countries being grasped by the expanding growth of Quiznos outside of US.

I had the chance to try their sub sandwich at one of their outlet located in Jalan Pemuda, Rawamangun. It's not that far from Arion Mall, just beside the Shell gas station.
It's a huge and spacious outlet with a vast parking area, and to my convenience it was also equipped with automatic door. Cool, right?

The inside of the outlet was very spacious. A nice cool air conditioner was a relief since it was a hot day outside. The outlet has a second floor with outdoor seating available.
There's only one cashier so a long queue for food is maybe unavoidable. If you happen to come at lunch time then patience is what you should also bring along.

The great thing is that they made the sandwich really fresh from the oven. I mean, they will assemble your sandwich from scratch upon your order. So it's hot and fresh delivered directly to your hands and not just being reheated like it has already been pre-made before. A thumb up for delivering such a fresh meal for the customer. But that also means you need to wait a bit more to have your order being made. So again, patience is really needed here. Basically you will be given a queueing number and you can wait for the waiter to call your number when your order is done.
You can watch how the staffs work on your order as they will make it in front of you. But if you feel like sitting and wait then you don't need to worry since the staff wears gloves, mask, and hat to guarantee the hygiene of your food.

They provide 3 kinds of bread and also in 3 sizes to choose from. Choices from regular bread, wheat bread, or rosemary parmesan bread come in either 6, 9, or 12 inches bread.
6 inches is a single person portion. If you're really hungry then you can opt for the 9 inches. For the 12 inches you can have it for up to 2 persons.

So let's talk about the subs I tried that day.

Zesty Steak on Rosemary Parmesan Bread

IDR 70K (6 inches), IDR 90K (9 inches), IDR 105K (12 inches)

honey bourbon & zesty grill sauce, sauteed onion, sauteed mushroom,

steak, mozzarella & cheddar cheese

So the first one was an all meaty experience. I mean, they were really generous on giving meat in the sandwich. The overall taste was very delicious. This one use the rosemary parmesan bread so the bread was crunchy and flavorful. The honey bourbon gave a nice sweet and savory taste which in my opinion went really well with the sandwich filling without being too dominant. 

The Traditional on Artisan White Bread

IDR 55K (6 inches), IDR 70K (9 inches), IDR 90K (12 inches)

Ranch dressing, tomato, lettuce, red onion, black olive,

 chicken ham, chicken turkey, steak, cheddar cheese

The Traditional uses 3 kinds of meat: chicken, turkey, and beef. Slightly you'll see that it has also more vegetables fillings compared to the one I had before. Well I personally like this one more than the first. I think maybe because of my perspective that sandwich is better with veggies on, you know, to balance the flavor and also to prevent being too full too early.

The Ranch dressing was delicious, yes I have to admit that it was spot on. And I really loved how they grill the bread to make it crispy in every bite. Da yumm!

Definitely loving this one. And I won't hesitate on ordering this one on my next visit. I truly recommend this one to you guys.

Baja Chicken Pizza - IDR 55K

Chipotle Mayo & BBQ dressing, mozzarella cheese, red onion, chicken breast, beef bacon.

Besides subs, Quiznos also serves pizza. So if you went here with people who don't like subs then they can opt for pizza. Pizza is quite common and most people just love pizza, right?

One you should try is the Baja Chicken Pizza with its rich melted mozzarella cheese topping. Absolutely delicious. The dough came in a perfect thickness. Not too thin, and certainly not thick. I think it's a portion for 2, but I am absolutely sure I can finish 1 portion single handedly. LOL.

Honey Mustard Pizza - IDR 50K

honey mustard dressing mozzarella cheese, tomato, red onion, chicken breast, beef bacon.

It's visually appetizing. I really think it's beautiful. This one was also delicious. The honey mustard was sweet and savory. The toppings were quite overwhelming and generous too. So to spend around 50K for this I think is more than worth it.

Picture speaks above everything, right? And you can see from my snapshot those mouth-watering toppings: the mozzarella cheese, the bacon, the chicken breast. Yumm! Let me tell you that as I am writing this blog right now, I am drooling.

Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap - IDR 65K

iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, chicken breast, beef bacon, parmesan cheese

They also have salads and soups beside of their subs and pizzas. And this particular salad that I tried was unique since it is wrapped with tortilla. I almost thought it was a burrito and not salad. What overwhelmed me was the size. It's huge!

The cheese was so generously given inside and as in any salad you'll find more veggie than the actual meat. But I have to say it's delicious. I love the overall combined taste. Especially the vegetables used were all fresh.

For the beverages there are a wide variant to choose from juices, coffees, teas, and smoothies.

Blueberry Frozen - IDR 35K

Tiramisu Frozen - IDR 35K

Irish Frappe - IDR 38K

Matcha Frappe - IDR 38K

Cafe Latte Hazelnut - IDR 35K

Personally I loved the excessive choices of beverages available. Certainly there won't be any trouble on bringing the kids here. But I really do think they need to tune down on the sugar level though.

Overall conclusion, I have simply fallen in love with the food. Besides the beverages I think the food was on another level. I love the hygienity and the freshness of every meal though in my opinion the long line can maybe kill the appetite. I sincerely think they need to open another cashier to accomodate to overflowing customers.

So as in terms of the food, I really recommend this place. Why not giving it a try and see if you share the same opinion like me?

 Keep on chewing!

Jazzy Dee

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Quiznos Sub
Jl. Pemuda No.30,
(021) 29834017
Rawamangun, Jakarta Timur

Nanyang Malaysian Klang Bak Kut Teh, Pantai Indah Kapuk

Hi Eaters.

It's another new restaurant opened in the hip culinary area of Pantai Indah Kapuk. Say hello to Nanyang Malaysian Klang Bak Kut Teh, a restaurant which specializes.. well as you can say by its name, Malaysian Bak Kut Teh. It's a bold move to open a bak kut teh restaurant in Pantai Indah Kapuk if you know that there is another infamous restaurant that serves the same kind of dish just hundreds of meters away.

But actually between those two restaurants, although serving the same kind of dishes but apparently quite different if you tasted them respectively. Malaysian bak kut teh is more herbally, and in Nanyang the herbal taste has been adjusted to the palate of Indonesian customers. It's more light and not too strong.
Speaking about Nanyang again, well let's talk about the interior. The outside facade is quite eye catching, with solid black and bloody red color being so contrast. It just makes you easier to locate this restaurant. The beautiful chinese paper lanterns also gave a nice esthetic feeling to the facade.

The solid black and the bloody red color are also applied inside the restaurant, accompanied by the warm-soothing wooden brown to give the restaurant a homey atmosphere. It's an elegant look if you closely see how the interior is designed. I like how they again use the paper lanterns as lightings on every table. And how they tend not to use too many colors and stick more to the identity color of the restaurant.
The place itself isn't quite big but definitely comfortable, and also you can book the second floor of the restaurant for private events since they provide VIP room too.

Specializing in Malaysian bak kut teh doesn't mean you won't find other food here. Sometimes when you dine with children, they tend not to like herbally food. But rest assure that the kids can order something else besides bak kut teh.
So what kinds of food available here? Let's start eating!

Fragrant Rice - IDR 9K

It's kind of similar to the Chinese hainan rice. Fragrant and had that hint of chicken broth tasted in the rice. Delicious. I think it's a good companion for the bak kut teh.

Nanyang Yam Rice - IDR 18K

A lot of expectations by looking at its appetizing color. But somehow it didn't came like the way I thought it would be. I would say it's plain. It needs a pinch of salt maybe, or a bit more seasoning. The fragrant rice was just a knock out compared to this one.

Deep Fried Squid with Spicy Salt & Pepper - IDR 45K

My favourite seafood dish in any seafood restaurant is also available at Nanyang. Couldn't be happier. Yes, I loved squid cooked with salt and pepper, like maybe...a lot!

This one was delicious. The golden brown-ish batter color is so so appetizing. The squid was cooked perfectly. Chewy and yummy with a decent level of spiciness. Recommended!

Deep Fried Chicken Mongolian Style - IDR 45K

Again, I really liked how they fried the food here. The color was very appetizing. This one is deep fried battered chicken cooked with a sweet and spicy mongolian sauce. The sauce really glazed the chicken beautifully. As for the taste, it's quite tasty. For my preference it's a bit too sweet. Perhaps it's because my palate tends to favor something salty. But this one is good enough for the kids. I mean, children loves fried chicken and sweets, right?

Deep Fried Prawns with Butter Flakes - IDR 65K

This one was superbly delicious. The butter flakes was so delicious, it complimented the prawn very nicely and thus enhancing the overall flavors. Crispy, savory and salty all around. I just hoped that they peeled off the skin and remove the prawn's head in the serving. It's much convenient to be eaten that way.

Mixed Fried Jade Kailan - IDR 30K

OMG I really loved this vegetable dish. The taste was delicious. The leaves were fried so they were crispy while the stems were stir-fried and seasoned nicely. Every bite of this dish was a delightful moment.

Deep Fried Pumpkins with Salted Egg Yolk - IDR 40K

I loved salted egg, and this dish just proved me that salted egg can never do me wrong. A great combination between that layer of salty and savory crispy batter on the outside, meets with the soft and sweet texture of the pumpkin inside. It's something I think the children would like also, and maybe get quite addicted. It's super yumm!!

Stir Fried Clams with Chili Sauce - IDR 40K

It may looked spicy but in fact it was not that burning hot. Still tolerable, and tends to be more sweet and spicy than it is to be just spicy. Anyway, it's perfectly cooked, no fishy smell and the texture was nice and not rubbery.

Claypot Bak Kut Teh - price according to your preference of meat

Now it's time for the main event, the signature dish, yes the bak kut teh. Anyway you can customize your bak kut teh here. In which I mean customize is you can choose what kind of meat you desire to be on your pot of bak kut teh.

For my bak kut teh that day it was served with pork, mushrooms, tofu and fried tofu skin. 

Arriving on the table, immediately the aroma was inviting. Visually speaking, it's also intriguing. The soup was herbally, yet not too strong as I have described before. Delicious and healthy of course. The pork was also tasty with soft and juicy texture.

Claypot Dry Bak Kut Teh - price according to your preference of meat

This one is stir-fry cooked bak kut teh. This one was my favourite dish of the day. Super delicious pork ribs, marinated nicely in the seasoning. Really succulent texture and it's just heaven in every bite. You should order this one at Nanyang. And I really mean it, you should order and not miss this one.

Mango Pudding - IDR 25K

Lychee Cincau Guilinggo - IDR 25K

It's a full tummy that day and I couldn't be happier. They served me two desserts too that day, but with a full tummy I could only tasted one, and find myself liking it too. The mango pudding was nice and not too sweet. A good closure for a heavy feast.

Overall conclusion, it was another satisfying dining. The food was great, most of it, and certainly something not to be missed of next time I visited Pantai Indah Kapuk. The price was acceptable, but knowing now the taste was that good then I think you get more than what you pay. So this is one restaurant I would happily recommend for you to try in any case you happen to visit Pantai Indah Kapuk.

Keep on chewing!

Jazzy Dee

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Nanyang Malaysian Klang Bak Kut Teh
The Gallery Metro Broadway, Blok 8 CE & CF
Ph: 021 30010557, 30010577
Jl. Pantai Indah Utara 2

Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta

Opening hours:

Mon - Sun : 11.00 - 15.00 & 17.00 - 22.00