I love how everything is getting more reachable these days. Like this one, the opening of St. Germain by Cacaote in Grand Indonesia. Now I won't have to fight the traffic all the way to Senopati just to enjoy Cacaote's cake! (It was quite a let down that they don't have my favorite eclair here though :( But hey the choux is probably just as awesome)
Look-wise, just like Cacaote, St. Germain has this fancy look and ambience. It has an open kitchen concept so you could see the chefs working on the (mouthwatering) dishes.
Let's jump to the thing we love most, the food.
Brioche French Toast - Rp 75k
Caramelised banana, rum, crunchy nuts, butterscotch ice cream
Some would probably like this dish, but I didn't. Because.. the toast was too soggy and soft for me. I always prefer my toast a bit crunchy. The banana also lacked in taste (despite being caramelized) and I couldn't really taste the rum :| Thank God there is still the crunchy nuts to make this dish enjoyable (for me).
Crispy Pork Belly - Rp 140k
Pork croquette, pancetta, rhubarb, star anise jus
Well, this was a plate loaded with great things. My favorite was the croquette! A bit hefty on the price, but if you are a "quality over quantity" type of person, I think you wouldn't regret having this dish.
Dark chocolate and hazelnut - Rp 45k
Sorry that I forgot the names of the drinks! But they were both good and refreshing :D
Well, my first St. Germain experience was definitely not a mind-blowing one, but I am intending on going back for their other menus, especially their Reuben sandwich! Reaaaally regret my decision not to order that thing :( And I also haven't tried their choux yet!
So I guess it's a see you soon, St. Germain!
St. Germain by Cacaote
Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, Upper Ground level - East Mall
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1
Jakarta Pusat 10350
021 - 2358 0018 / 0812 1863 6100
