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| Pan-seared tuna |
SKYE Bar & Restaurant has become somewhat of a symbol in terms of exclusivity and chic since you would be hard pressed to find a table without booking during peak hours. So what is it about this place that makes it so appealing to the point that it is often fully-booked? Well it's actually quite simple. The view. SKYE boasts one of the best views in all of Jakarta since it is located in the central part of the city looking over the skyline. Be it day or night, you will have an absolutely fantastic view of Jakarta (if there is no smog)
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| The view from SKYE |
The restaurant itself has two parts, indoor and outdoor, both of which provide views of Jakarta but I personally recommend the outdoor area if it isn't too hot or smoggy (Sunday brunch/lunch is perfect).
Now enough of the view, what about the food? To be honest, it is by no means life-changing but it is indeed very good. They serve a wide range of continental dishes focusing mainly on European cuisine. When I was there I ordered the Black burger, which is definitely a fan-favourite.
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| Black burger |
This burger was absolutely delicious so please don't be put off by the black buns. The burger consists of grade 9+ wagyu, roasted tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms. It also comes with sweet potato fries. They all blend together to make a burger filled with meaty and juicy goodness so expect quite a bit of drippage. Ordering the burger will set you back 250,000 rupiah so it is a little steep but considering the quality of the meat, the price is quite appropriate.
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| Sesame chicken salad |
I also had the pleasure to order their sesame chicken salad and this is a neat little dish that is tastier than it has any right to be. The sesame mustard dressing gives the entire dish a fresh kick that accentuates the salty soy chicken. Texture-wise, the dish is super pleasing since it has that crunch from the lettuce but is devolves to the softness of the chicken.
To end the meal, of course I had to order some sort of dessert and this another area where SKYE excels at. I ordered their take on the American camp classic - S'mores. Did you know it's actually a contraction of 'some more'? That makes sense since you always, and I do mean always, want 'some more'. Their version is no different as after finishing the sugary and chocolatey heaven that is marshmallows sandwiched by peanut butter shortbread covered in chocolate, I wanted a second portion.
So is it all worth it? Well it depends. Let's say you get there without a booking and are denied - then obviously it isn't and maybe it's raining or theres a lot of smog, once again it might not be worth it since the biggest appeal of SKYE is most certainly its view and atmosphere. However, if you do manage to squeeze in on a good day then I can say without a doubt that it is one of the premier destinations for dining in Jakarta.
SKYE Bar & Restaurant
Menara BCA, Lantai 56, Jl. MH. Thamrin, Thamrin, Jakarta
+62 21 2358 6996
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