For a one-stop dining destination where you can get the highlights of vibrant Indonesian cuisine, look no farther than NSNTR.
NSNTR stands for Nusantara, which is Indonesian for archipelago, and the name pretty much reflects the authentic delicacies on offer at the restaurant. Ensconced on the eighth floor of Mercure Jakarta Pantai Indah Kapuk, the refined Indonesian restaurant boasts elevated views of the thriving neighbourhood of Pantai Indah Kapuk. The feast for the eyes doesn’t stop there, as NSNTR is home to cool, contemporary designs and noteworthy artworks – including a pair of paintings by famed Indonesian artist Eddie Hara.
The restaurant gives out a hip vibe and also a homey ambience, starting from the laidback bar, to the unique semi-private dining booths. NSNTR’s bar is nestled a few steps away from the swimming pool, making the whole atmosphere even more alluring and enchanting. With a capacity of 130 guests, the restaurant is a perfect dining destination for some quality time with family, friends or loved ones, or even a business lunch meeting with professionals.
Helmed by Executive Chef Agus Stiono, NSNTR delivers the highlights of the rich and eclectic Indonesian cuisine. The menu consists of regional delicacies from Aceh and Minang to Jakarta and Makassar, and the flavours are kept as authentic as possible, served with a modern presentation.
To whet the appetite, small bites like gado-gado from Jakarta, batagor ikan sambal kacang from Bandung or lumpia goreng ayam udang from Semarang are some of the great options you can choose. Pile up the carbs with the rice and noodle selections, with a special nod to the scrumptious nasi goreng rempah.
The protein section is a parade of flavours, with culinary stars like iga bakar sambal matah, sate maranggi, tongseng kambing muda, ayam goreng daun jeruk from Aceh, ikan gurame madu and more. In addition, hearty soups like the iga sapi kuah asam are truly Indonesian comfort food, perfect for all kinds of mood.
As any Indonesian restaurant should be, NSNTR offers sambal. Not just one or two, but seven kinds of sambal – from sambal matah, sambal terasi and sambal lado ijo, to sambal rias, the unique sambal tempoyak with fermented durian, sambal mangga and sambal goang. Top all of those off with some steamed rice, some Indonesian-style savoury crackers like rempeyek kacang, emping or kerupuk udang, and you’re good to go to the true Indonesian culinary journey.
Last but not least, the dessert selection at NSNTR stays true to the Indonesian theme. The tape bakar saus caramel, pisang mas goreng madu and mangga santan pudding are always reliable, but those who like durian, an acquired taste, should try the es cendol durian and durian pancake.
Iga Sapi Kuah Asam Semarang-style Sour Beef Rib Soup
Ingredients
- ½kg beef ribs with bone
- 1.5l water
- 2tbsp cooking oil
- 100g bilimbi or belimbing wuluh
- 100g string beans
- 50g carrots
Paste
- 1tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- ½tsp ground pepper
- 3 large green chillies, sliced
- 10 large red padi chillies, sliced
- 3 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 candlenuts
- 1 segment of galangal, thinly sliced
- salt
Method
- Place the chopped beef ribs in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until the meat is tender. Add water if the meat is not tender. Strain and rinse the beef from water.
- Ground shallot, garlic, candlenut, galangal and salt. Heat oil in the frying pan and fry the paste until fragrant.
- Transfer the cooked paste into the soup pot with boiling water. Add in the bilimbi, sweet soy sauce, bay leaves, pepper, green chilli, red chilli and cook until boiling. Add salt to taste.
- Add in the beef ribs and carrot. Cover and simmer over low heat until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve while hot, garnish with crispy shallots.
NSNTR
Mercure Jakarta Pantai Indah Kapuk
Jalan Pantai Indah Kapuk,
Jakarta 14470, Indonesia
T: +622122571000
