Monday, October 29, 2018

[KOREA] 경주 GYEONGJU CHERRY BLOSSOM HUNT

Its been my top list must visit spring in Korea for LONGG TIME but because i was not confident yet with my Korean, so i never came here before. This city is famous not only in Spring but all around year for its beauty of nature and historical places since it was Korea's capital city in Shilla dynasty around 7th century. Be honest, i am totally not historical person (i put this sentence in everypost lol) so just let's get started!

경주
GYEONGJU

TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO SEOUL
By Bus from 경부 gyeongbu bus terminal to 경주 gyeongju bus terminal 
Takes around 2 hours 40 mins
Ticket price : ₩15.300/regular(R) ₩19800/premium(P)

By Train from 청량리 cheongyangni station (line 1)
Takes around 3 hours 40 mins
Ticket price : ₩15.300/mugunghwa train


ACCOMODATION IN GYEONGJU
스파락스
SPALUX
경북 경주시 원효로 14-1
노서동 136-4
₩12000/8 hours
i suggest this jimjilbang because this super luxury compared to other jimjilbang that i've tried before and located just a few walks away from bus terminal, so if you in budget and use midnight bus it's a perfect choice for you!

MUST VISIT GYEONGJU
#1
CHEONGSAMDAE

#2
DAEREUNGWON


#3
BOMUNGWANGWANGJI

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MUST EAT
actually in gyeongju is prefer coffeeshop hopping than eating because THEIR CAFES JUST TOO MUCH!!! even starbucks is cuter there but still you have to eat rite? So i recommended some famous cafes and famous restaurant that you have to visit!

#1
STARBUCKS


#2
ADEN

#3
YARD


#4
순두부 맷돌
SUNDUBU " KOREAN SOFT TOFU SOUP" MAETDOL
경북 경주시 북군길 7
북군동 229-1
 ₩9000/portion
Actually i'm not a big fan of soupy things but my friends asked for it and OMGG it much better than any tofu soup that i've tried before. Super seafoody broth and softttttt tofu.  
#5
황남빵
HWANGNAM BBANG
경북 경주시 태종로 783
황오동 347-1
Special bread with full redbean filling from 3rd generation maker. Super famous and best souvernir from gyeongju. You can find many places also sell similar bread but this is the original one ♡
₩16000/20pieces or ₩24000/30pieces


Monday, October 22, 2018

BALI FOODVENTURE, HYPE=WORTHIT?

BALI

it's been ZUPER long time ( around 7-8years) since the last time i went there. I am not a budget traveller this time because i went together with my parents HAHA sponsored. BUT actually i am pretty sick of "instaworthy" "instaspot" boring places that will waste your money for nothing excepts some likes on ig. 

SOO in this post, no me #ootd or #dailylook tags just me and some bali local comfort foods WITH lil bit "hype" places that i was very very curious about but is it really worth it?

LETS CHECK IT OUT!

#1
BABI GULING SINGARAJA BERAS MERAH "RENDI"
Jl. Tukad Pakerisan 122, panjer, denpasar
Open hour 7am-10pm
What i ordered: Nasi campur bali IDR 17000, Siobak IDR 20000
I got this recommendation from my sis ucup bin ajaib. Totally local no tourist no overprice pork rice. C'mon seventeen thousand for a full plate of pork godness? It's good but lil bit too dry for me. And siobak, bali style hmm not my type fried samchan with thick brown sauce but maybe you should try.
TASTE 7/10
HYPE: NO
WORTH IT: YES
P.s i tried one no-name random nasi babi guling in Jl. Sutomo, denpasar right across a pura, you should check this out!! I didnt even take photo of it because i didnt expect to be that great!

#2
WARUNG WAHAHA
Jl. Sunset road no 1689, seminyak, kuta
Open hour 11am-10pm
What i ordered: Half pork ribs IDR 98000, Pork knuckle IDR 188000
Naughty nuri's and wahaha are 2 biggest competitor that i know in selling pork ribs. But i can't compared each other since i never try nuri's. And it also my first time tried wahaha & this time recommendation from my mom maminen that've came before with her friends. Personally, i loveddddd their pork ribs, the meat is not so tender but they grilled it lil bit to burned side so i ate some crispy charside and it tasted more into savoury than sweet side. And for pork knucle, it super deadly crispy yet super tender in the outside. All my fam members said it tasted better than paulaner's but it lil bit tasteless for me. I love my meat lil bit salty.
TASTE 8/10
HYPE: YES 
WORTH IT: YES

#3
WARUNG NASI AYAM BU OKI
Jl. Celangi basur no.3Y, Jimbaran, kuta selatan
Open hour 7am- 6pm
What i ordered: Nasi campur ayam pedas IDR 25000
Again my mother recommendation. ZUPERLAFFF With it!! But we had it as our breakfast and it just too spicy for early morning HAHA  but its okey!! Super flavourful especially their chicken skewer sate ayaam emejing! no words HAHA
TASTE 10/10
HYPE: QUITE
WORTH IT: SUPER YESSS MUST TRY!

#4
AYAM BETUTU KHAS GILIMANUK
Jl. Raya kuta central parkir, kuta
Open Hour 8am-10pm
What i ordered: Half size ayam betutu rice set IDR50000+
I put + on the price because i didnt really remember the exact price. It might be looked unappetite and light yellow tasteless chicken BUT it will kick you with the spice at the first bite. And the chicken is super tender. But this type of opor kinda chicken always not include of my fav list so yeah no comment.
Taste 7/10
HYPE: EVEN JAKARTA HAVE BRANCH
WORTH IT: TRY LAH 

#5
PULINA 
Sebatu, tegallalang, gianyar, Bali 80561
Open hour 8am-7pm
Entrance fee: IDR 100000/Person
At first, i shocked like wtf 100k for this coffee plantation entrance :/ and okey. Firstly, emba guide told and showed us how coffee made, from luwak shitting, roasting process, arabica and robusta tree differences, try eating raw cocoa ( it tasted like soursop) and finally the guide lead us to the end where they served us 8 kinds of coffee and tea testers, and after you try it, you can ask 1 more free bigger size of what drink that you like the most. They also served compliment traditional snacks as sidedish. Honestly, i am not a big fan of black coffee especially indonesian coffee because for me it just too earthy and acidy. Iknow i am not a coffee expert no offense HAHA but overall the view and testing is great new experience.
TASTE 8/10
HYPE: NOT REALLY 
WORTH IT: YAP FOR ONCE

#6
BEBEK TEPI SAWAH VILLA
Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Teges Peliatan, Ubud, Peliatan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Open Hour 10am-10pm
What i ordered: Bebek panggang halfset IDR 130000, Bebek bamboo IDR 150000
LEGIT. One word that describe all my dining experience here. Beautiful rice field view, pendopo seats, and SUPER TASTY GRILLED DUCKKKK ( fried duck bye grilles duck is on other leveeeel) and also steam spicee duck in bamboo that i forget what the name is just too perffff ♡
TASTE 10000/10
HYPE: ITS BEEN SINCE LONGGG TIME
WORTH IT: 1.5 HOUR DRIVE FROM KUTA MEANS NOTHING ♡

#7
NASI BALI MADE WETI
Yang Batu Kauh, Jl. Letda Reta No.52, Dangin Puri Klod, Denpasar Tim., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80233
Open Hour 9.30am-5pm
What i ordered : nasi ayam mix IDR 25000
i expected ALOT but hem. I cant compared it with ibu oki even it "chicken rice" but the spice is different. Ibu oki uses lots of spice and made weti is milder and quite refreshing with that cucumber slices. 
TASTE 7.8/10
HYPE: SUPER
WORTH IT: JUST OKEY 먹는만큼만

#8
REVOLVER
Jl. Kayu Aya Gang 51, Seminyak, Kuta, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Open Hour 7am-11pm
What i ordered: Double patty burger IDR 110000, Ice latte IDR 35000
Ok i cant be said, misprespection for this place. I was hoping "coffeeshop" my mistake HAHA ending it felt more to eatery bar. Not bad but i dont know i just feel not my type of coffee but it is a great place for chill.
TASTE 7/10
HYPE: SUPERB
WORTH IT: YES ONCE 

#9
TITIK TEMU
Jl. Kayu Cendana No.1, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Open Hour 8am-8pm
What i ordered: Ice latte IDR 33000, grilled cheese IDR 40000
raisa's coffeeshop is super pretty indeed. Hands down for design. But too much people taking pic at their entrance so too mainstream spot ugh. Their coffee just okey and their "roti bakar keju" with pesto is quite delish. Good place to ngadem from the heat.
TASTE 7/10
HYPE: YEAH!
WORTH IT: SO-SO nothing special

#10
GUSTO
Jl. Mertanadi No.46B, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Open Hour 10am-10pm
What i ordered: Medium IDR 48000
( S IDR 25k/2flvs, M IDR48K/3flvs, L IDR75k/4flvs, XL IDR 240K/5Flvr, Cone IDR28k/2flvs)
AND FOR LAST BUT NOT LEAST hippest gelato in bali, yessss finally anak kampung bekasi akhirnya coba bijinian guys. You choose the size and pay first and then you can try it first before you decide. Because we were sharing, we bought 2 mediums, one is creamy cup, dark choco,mascapone, and coffee, and on the other one was sorbet cup, contains strawberry, lemon, and mango. To be honest, short, simple and fast, i dont like their sorbet so-so and too sweet and for cream one, chocolate is the only flavour that i love because others just too sweet. Is it right or just me? I know indonesian sugar level is above normal
TASTE 9 for choco 1 for othertastes/10
HYPE: CANT BE HANDLE
WORTH IT: Hm 6 of 10?
CONCLUSION:
DONT BELIEVE IN INSTAGRAM, BLOGGER OR EVERYONE INCLUDING ME AND MY BLOG HAAHAHAHAHAHA

Dont waste your money and time just for "instapic" live your own life. Just be you! It's okey to try some of hype places but don't into it too much. Try it yourself and believe in your tastebud. Because maybe it less than 40% that really worth to try :) and remember holiday is when you can enjoy your day without any stress and pressure, so dont let SNS do it to you ♡

BTW now i am still getting sick of nasi babi guling, i ate it too much
SEE YOU ON NEXTTTT POST 

XO,
HJ

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

[JAPAN] HONSHU: OSAKA FOODVENTURE


OSAKA FOODTRIP

as osaka known as heart of japanese food so many recommendations that can you can try randomly here. Mostly takoyaki and okonomiyaki that i thought kinda mainstream and kinda pricey, because when you go to Okonomiyaki restaurant every person should order 1 and each around ¥900yen for a big bunch of grill flour, i don't think its worth it. So i took out any okonomiyaki recommendation from this post HAHA because i didnt eat any of it. So here some random things that i ate in osaka! 

#1
TAKOYAKI 
Random one with giant octopus display
¥600/8 pieces
All along shinsaibashi you can easily find tayokai everrrrrywhere and i thought all has pretty similar taste as long as it still hot haha and BECAREFUL burning hot inside 
TASTE 9/10
( who doesnt love takoyaki)

#2
SLOW COOKED RIBS RAMEN
Hanamaruken
1-chōme-2-1 Nanba, Chūō-ku, Osaka, 542-0076 
¥800/bowl
Randomly choose this local ramen shop and dont even remember the name. I just googled it when i wanna post this HAHAAHAH actually this ramen shop is good and the slow cooked ribs is amazing BUT sometimes i expect like sweet savoury taste in my ramen and it has 0 sweetness in it so i felt lil bit boring when eating this HAHAA but dont get me wrong, i love it 
TASTE 8/10
( it can be better)

#3
KYUKATSU
Takeru beef cutlet
3-chōme-8-26 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0005 
¥1000~1600/set with rice 
My best meal in osaka HAHA i just fall too deep into kyukatsu. And here their salad sauce is crazyyyyyt sourly refreshing. Here you can ask more cabbage for your salad and i thought it is an important thing since eating beef can be nauseusing? Am i right this word?
TASTE 1000000/10

#4
STEAM BUN AND DUMPLINGS
Horai 551
〒542-0085 Osaka, Chūō-ku, Shinsaibashisuji, 1-chōme−7
¥300/set
Actually you can find many branches around osaka not only on the street but also inside dept store. Well taste good and the bun is so fluffy but if you compare it with indonesian-chinese dumpling and bun of course nothing can beat it HAHA 
Taste 7.5/10

#5
RICE FAST FOOD
Nakau
¥900/set
No need to explain, if you laready read my kyoto post. Gald to find you back in Osaka <3
Taste SOUL FOOD LEVEL

#6
BUTTER BEEF BOWL
Densetsu no Sutadonya Dotonbori
Japan, 〒542-0071 Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Chūō-ku, Dōtonbori, 1-chōme−10−7 ぼんちビル
Me and my boyfie randomly chose this as we get sick of yoshinoya and looked at the menu butter on beef bow looking very interactive but unfortunately it tasted so-so more to salty side, maybe because of butter? Not sure but their kaarage worth to try!
Taste 7/10

#7
LOCAL BREAKFAST
Google it hundred times and still couldnt find the name grrr
well super randommmmm place from google with suepr unique interior ful lof random stuff hangin here and there. Serve manual brew and just great homr coffee and some light breakfast like toast and croisant sandwich. Superrrr good omg not only unique ambience but for the taste simple but classyyyy
Taste 9/10

#8
WESTERN BRUNCH
West wood bakers
¥1000/person
Fancy daily breakfast or brunch cafe. Quite pricey but worth it with its quality of dish. I ordered french toast with crispy bacon woaaaa speechelss ooeeye gooey french toast with crispy bacon and sweet maple syrup boom! No wonder people already queues since early mornin
Taste 10/10

#9
FAST STATION BREAKFAST
Dean and Deluca
Shinsaibashi station underground shopping center
¥700/pax
Cafe level of fast food. Many variety of muffin and bakeries,great coffee blend and some cute merchandise, goodie bag maybe?
Taste 9/10

#10
STARBUCKS
Last but not least my top coffeeshop everywhere i go. The one in Dotonburi is lovely located near T-juction of dotonburi and has 2 floors so make it super pewe to just chil land watching people from above!

THATS A WRAP!