Great food, a bit pricy but still really good valu...

Great food, a bit pricy but still really good value for money. Arguably the best mashed potatoes in town.

Le Quartier
Senopati
South Jakarta
August 2019

Smoked salmon waffle for 186 K IDR++

The most butter-infused (and not just butter slathered, mind you) waffle made crispy with a good more than your average amount of Maillard reaction topped with some nice creamed spinach, great baked tomatoes, slices of good smoked salmon, two perfectly poached eggs, and topped with a sufficiently salty and creamy mousseline sauce served on a heated plate to keep the dish warm for longer as well as a side of mixed fresh fruits.

I cannot stress just how good the waffle is. It might be a bit too buttery for some, but i only found it slightly decadent. The baked tomatoes were just perfect in terms of taste and texture and its freshness is complemented so well by the sauce. The smoked salmon is so soft while also imparting an enjoyably salty yet clean taste. Last but not least, the perfectly poached egg was the epitome of clean egg taste which the mousseline just amplifies so well with its creamy saltiness. All in all, this really is a filling meal and the quality really is top notch. So although the asking price does feel steep, i will have to say that it is still quite worth it.

The eggs benedict were also great at 166 K++ because the slices of ham it comes with is really enjoyable and the bread, butter, and jam is also nice. The sides were also nice - fresh greens, great baked tomatoes, and really nice baked beans which goes so well with the mousseline sauce although sadly the bagels were just okay and potatoes were kinda meh. Next in line, in terms of value for money, comes the 166 K++ whiskey scrambled eggs which are great especially for how crunchy the croissant is.

However, the side of bacon for 72 K++ (iirc) was a tad too little and too salty albeit being fried to a perfect amount of crispiness. Subsequently, the various drinks on offer also tended to be bad value for money. So really i think this place is better for dinner than breakfast.

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