[NEW SPOT] All About Meatballs at OMG “Original Meatball Galore”

Belum lama ini aku mengunjungi salah satu restoran baru yang berada di area Jakarta Barat, OMG Meatball “Original Meatball Galore” yang berlokasi di Jalan Meruya Ilir. Pada saat acara pembukaan Soft Opening pada tanggal 23 Agustus 2014 lalu, mereka sempat mengundangku datang namun karena berhalangan, aku pun tidak hadir ke acara itu. I was too tired with my job lately, and feeling unwell from my heavy cough and flu since last week. I also have no idea of what to cooked for dinner that day. Nah, karena foto-foto menu makanan OMG Meatball yang bertebaran di sosial media cukup membuatku penasaran. So we decided to visit this new restaurant in our area, West Jakarta. Siapa sangka, ternyata lokasi restoran ini sangat dekat dari rumahku, oh la la…. OMG Meatball persis bersebelahan dengan toko roti Pinot dan Rolin Cake yang keduanya sudah menjadi tempat langgananku ketika mencari sebuah Birthday Cake dan bolu gulung (roll cake) Mocha Meses favoritku di sana. Sayangnya, area parkir di sini sangat terbatas kapasitasnya!

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Berlokasi persis di seberang Superindo yang ada di jalan Meruya Ilir; OMG Meatball menempati satu buah ruko dimana lantai bawah digunakan sebagai coffee area, dan lantai dua sebagai ruang makan bagi para pengunjung. Lantai dua ini pun terbagi menjadi smoking dan non-smoking area. Tempatnya tidak besar, namun cukup nyaman dengan minimalist decoration pada sekelilingnya. Untuk minuman pada malam itu, my husband ordered an OMG’s Go Green Tea Avocado, one of their recommendations. It’s a good combination of green tea and avocado, but it feels too milky for me.

OMG's Go Green Tea Avocado, IDR 30K

A combination of Green Tea mixed with fresh avocado and passionately shaken with fresh milk and vanilla ice cream.

Avocado Green Tea at OMG Meatballs by Myfunfoodiary

Hot Tea, IDR 15K

I need something to soothe the throat, so I chose a simple hot tea to accompany my dinner that night.

Hot Tea at OMG Meatballs by Myfunfoodiary

Jumbo Chicken Wings, IDR 28K – regular size

Kami mencoba salah satu menu appetizer favorit di OMG Meatball, yaitu Chicken Wings (sayap ayam) yang telah dibumbui dengan “Hooters” Sauce. Ketika memesan ini, pelayan akan menanyakan apakah kita menginginkan tingkat kepedasan biasa, atau extra spicy. Malam itu aku memesan tingkat kepedasan biasa, dimana rasanya tidak terlalu pedas dan lebih mirip seperti asam pedas thailand sauce. Bila kalian menginginkan rasa lebih pedas, cobalah extra spicy mereka. Recommended!

Chicken Wing at OMG Meatballs by Myfunfoodiary 01

The Naked Balls with Cream Cheese gravy sauce, IDR 38K

Aku juga mencoba The Naked Balls yang merupakan signature dish mereka di sana. The Naked Balls terdiri dari 3 buah home-made meatballs yang semuanya menggunakan daging olahan dari Australian Beef, dan dilapisi dengan siraman gravy sauce sesuai keinginan pengunjung. Cream Cheese Gravy Sauce yang merupakan salah satu gravy favorit disana, ternyata memang enak! The Cream Cheese adds a wonderful flavor to those meatballs, and it is served with generous Parmesan Cheese and Focaccia Bread. Daging bakso sapi-nya benar-benar lembut sekali, teksturnya halus dan di dalam baksonya terdapat sedikit cincangan paprika merah serta chili powder. Karena itulah, ada sedikit sensasi rasa pedas pada baksonya. So yummy! Agar lebih mengenyangkan, aku pun memesan mashed potato seharga IDR 12K sebagai side dishnya.

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UFO Burger, IDR 60K

Aha!!! Guess what? Ini adalah hidden menu, which is, a new menu by OMG Meatballs. Bila burger biasa terdapat Beef Patty, berbeda dengan UFO Burger. Di antara burger bun diberi 3 buah homemade meatballs, sama seperti menu The Naked Balls, namun disajikan dalam bentuk Burger. Caramelized onion, fresh vegetables, dan Mozzarella melting cheese benar-benar menjadi perpaduan tepat bagi bakso sapi ini, apalagi disajikan lengkap dengan french fries yang cukup banyak. We loved it!

Ufo Burger at OMG Meatballs by Myfunfoodiary

Overall, pengalaman dinner malam itu menyenangkan bagi kami. Semua menu yang telah kami coba semuanya enak-enak, servicenya cepat, dan pelayan pun dengan ramah melayani. Bila kalian sedang berada di wilayah Barat Jakarta, tidak ada salahnya untuk mampir mengunjungi tempat ini. OMG Meatball cocok sekali untuk menjadi tempat hang out maupun makan bersama teman-teman atau keluarga tercinta.

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OMG Original Meatball Galore
Jalan Meruya Ilir Raya no. 16A, Jakarta Barat
Price Range: Rp. 30.000,– – Rp. 50.000,-
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Author: myfunfoodiary

Myfunfoodiary as Indonesian Food and Travel Blog was born in July 2012 and has become one of the valuable online source for locals, tourists, food enthusiasts and industry professionals. It is a Jakarta based Food and Travel Blog managed by Mullie Marlina, a young, lovely, cheerful and blessed wife who loves to share her culinary and travel experiences through her writing. You’ll find her honest reviews, valuable suggestions, objective ratings and recommendation of eateries in Jakarta and selected cities in Indonesia and abroad. Her curated restaurant reviews are based on her meticulous inquiries and her rich dining experience in various restaurants in Jakarta. She has also traveled to different cities and countries where she finds interesting and inspiring dishes, cuisines and excellent dining ambience which she also included in the list. From recommendations, restaurant experiences, events, travel destinations, and recipes, readers will find anything food related in this website. She would really appreciate your feedback, and would love to hear about any suggestions, events regarding food, or just to drop in to say "Hi". Again, thank you so much for dropping by, and she hopes you enjoy reading her journal. Thank you so much for all your supports! God bless you! ^_^

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