Only in Suntiang, When Padang Cuisine Becomes a Superstar in Japanese Restaurant

Suntiang is one of the unique and best Japanese restaurant in Jakarta. The common but unusual sights can we see here. The conveyor belt which is commonly found in Japanese restaurant also exist here extends toward the entrance of the restaurant, but the sushi is unusual. This restaurant serves japanese cuisine with Minang tastes. Eating in Suntiang, we are invited to taste the atmosphere from two different traditions. For you who are maniac with the taste of Minang, Suntiang dishes are acceptable although served as Japanese food. The Minang taste is dominant. The cuisine rich of herbs and spices just like the common Minang cuisine. Nevertheless, that does not mean that they are not using material and ingredients commonly used in Japanese restaurant. The Japanese flavor comes through nori, mayonnaise, and sticky sushi rice which are different with the rice used in Minang cuisine.

Gorgeous plates with the meals are placed in the conveyor belt at the sushi bar. You will find a wide variety of sushi menu, for example chicken pop roll sushi. This menu contains chicken pop, complete with the sauce that is normally used as a companion of chicken rice pop. The sushi is fairly typical with the adhesiveness and resilience that is different from the common sushi rice so that when you chew it, the unique taste gives a message to you “this is Suntiang taste”. It is quite tasty with the humble and light flavor of the sauce. 

Who does not know the joy of rendang which will kick you out with the taste? In Suntiang you will find rendang roll sushi which meets the rice with the tender meat of rendang, served with a topping of delicious seasonings. For those who do not really like the taste of nori, you can surely enjoy this sushi. The nori scents are already shrouded with the alluring delights of the rendang seasoning.

The Japanese restaurant must not be separated from ramen. Try a bowl of ramen with appetizing orange and shiny sauce. Once the broth reaches your tongue, you will immediately discover the savory taste of curry. There is also a miso ramen soup spiked with green chili. Beyond that, there is a series of Japanese menu which is cooked in the Minang style like edamame balado, tempura brain, and head of the salmon curry sauce.

That is the sushi images which are formed through the eye and instantly erased when the taste reached the tongue. The result is a pleasant surprise. Suntiang restaurant is present in a large mall in south Jakarta, where diverse cultures and flavors come together which makes it one of the best Japanese restaurant in Jakarta.

Reference : zomato.com 

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