Modern Chinese food is one kind of new comer in Jakarta lately. Chinese food is one thing that related with something authentic and oldies, but Chinese food in Jakarta has been progressing to something fancy, fun, and modern. I have to say that Asiatale is not the first one to apperear as a modern chinese food restaurant, but let's see if Asiatale is a newcomer that need to be reckoned.
Location-wise, it was strategic and easy to be found, reside in Suryo street aligned with many well-known restaurants in that area. Place was looking good with a touch of sophisticated ambiance. I could imagine having a private dinner party with Chinese theme here with cheongsam that match the atmosphere of its dim light.
I love the pretty design. It reminded me of old luxurious Chinese restaurant somehow.
At first I thought that their menu was quite affordable, range between 20k-150k. Turned out the serving size was small, and honestly I was not a fond of food with tiny serving size. I mean I don't mind paying more to get its original size like the way it should be. Personal opinion, tho.
UNCLE TIONG'S SEAFOOD CAKWE-42k
Despite its tiny serving size, actually it was tasty. Seasoned well, it was kinda sticky, was not too oily as well.
SZECHUAN STYLE WONTON - 26k
One of the best seller, they said. Steamed wonton with chicken, shrimp, mushroom with hot and chilly sauce. Small portion, actually the filling was quite nice but I'd prefer to have it saltier. The skin was kinda bland but the sauce was helping to give it a kick.
It was quite a simple dish but turned out became one of my favorite. Chewy kwetiau was well seasoned enhanced by salted egg. Well, it might be a humble bowl, but this one was the one which filled my tummy well!
SALTED EGG YOLK SESAME BALL - 26k
This one, was the winner of my lunch! Tasty crunchy sesame ball filled with melted egg yolk custard. Recommended to end your palate with something sweet like this. I liked it, enough said.
Overall I was enjoying it but honestly it was just ordinary. The dimsum was good but it was not that special to make me come all along the way. Taste was quite nice but the serving size was too small even for me. Anyway they are having dimsum promotion for 18k only and the waiter did not give it as a suggestion for me so I did not know about it until I paid it in the end.
ASIATALE RESTO AND BAR
Jl. Suryo no 15, Senopati
Jakarta Pusat
(021) 29704981
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