Scusa, InterContinental MidPlaza, Jakarta, Indonesia

Had dinner with XQ, SS and wife, BZ and wife, and AR last Tuesday at Scusa, InterContinental MidPlaza (Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11, Jakarta, Indonesia 10220). This is an Italian restaurant that is designed to impress with its sleek and luxurious look. We had a private room on the upper floor of the restaurant.

BZ had told me that he liked the foie gras (goose liver) at Scusa. BZ is French, so I trusted him and followed him to order the foie gras for appetizer. I also ordered a char-grilled filet mignon (done medium) as main course.

The foie gras turned out to be very good indeed. The filet mignon was also done perfectly, tender and juicy on the inside, but crispy and smoky on the outside. I like the way Scusa serves the sauce in a separate dish, so that it doesn't spoil the texture of the meat.

XQ had mushroom soup as appetizer and a mixed seafood grill comprising half a lobster, scallops, prawns, and fish as main course. She liked the mushroom soup but was disappointed with the seafood grill.

To accompany all these wonderful food was a bottle of Chianti Classico and the excellent company!

Oh yes, one more thing! Don't miss out on the bread that was served with the appetizers. The bread comes in a cup and is filled with cheese on the inside! Break it open and enjoy!

Posted by ymchee at December 21, 2004 04:07 PM | TrackBack