[et_pb_section admin_label=”section” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” padding_mobile=”on” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font=”Open Sans||||”]<\/p>\n
Oh yes, finally! The newest eatery in the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, JIA<\/strong>, a contemporary Chinese food<\/strong> restaurant is now open! After months of preparations, JIA<\/strong> turned out to occupy formerly the Shang Palace restaurant. But I know that JIA<\/strong> is an entirely different restaurant! I realized they announce the public opening on its Facebook page and you know what? It’s eight days left to their Grand Opening<\/strong>, yay! <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Cozy-ambiance-at-JIA-Dining-Shangri-La-Jakarta-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font=”Open Sans||||”]<\/p>\n My very first impression of JIA<\/strong> is the welcoming and cozy atmosphere, with lots of modern touches, and the room is dominated by black and gold color; great for couples, small groups of friends, etc. While the tables out front of the restaurant are quite special, more as the lounge of the restaurant. Honestly saying, I fell in love with this restaurant, and the intimate vibe at JIA<\/strong> feels just right. I mean, where else can you enjoy such a romantic ambiance with the great taste of Chinese food<\/strong> like this in Jakarta? With warm lights and the chilled-out tunes that were playing made me feel so relaxed in the restaurant.\n<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Cozy-ambiance-at-JIA-Dining-Shangri-La-Jakarta-by-Myfunfoodiary-01.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Cozy-Romantic-ambiance-at-Jia-Dining-Shangri-La-Jakarta-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Spacious-cozy-ambiance-at-JIA-Dining-Shangri-La-Jakarta-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video” src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VP7ASLXaEEM”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”0px|||” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font=”Open Sans||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|”]<\/p>\n So, how about the food? Expect a modern take on a classic Chinese food<\/strong> as well as a variety of Chinese tea<\/strong> which is the perfect combination of all the dishes. Of course, we tried the Signature Peking Duck (IDR 398K whole duck \/ IDR 218K half duck)<\/strong> because the pleasure of wrapping, dipping and sharing the duck always excites me. Here, in JIA<\/strong>, they serve the duck in Beijing style<\/strong>, so the Chef came out, skillfully sliced the duck in front of our table, and served on a plate. I noticed how crispy the skin when I heard the cracking sound as they cut it. For the first presentation, the sliced crispy duck skin and meat served with cucumber scallion and hoisin sauce; best eaten when we<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Signature-Peking-Duck-at-Jia-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” title_text=”Signature Peking Duck”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font=”Open Sans||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|”]<\/p>\n wrap the duck slice in thin steamed pancakes. The duck meat was tender as expected, and for the second presentation, we opted-in for Wrapped in Lettuce. Thus, the rest of the duck meat is then minced, and stir-fried with vegetables, and we can wrap them with lettuce leaves. We loved it!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Serving-Duck-in-Beijing-Style-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” custom_margin=”0px|||” title_text=”Serving Signature Peking Duck in Beijing style”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Signature-Peking-Duck-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary-01.jpg” custom_margin=”0px|||” title_text=”First Way: Signature Peking Duck thinly sliced Crispy Duck Skin and meat”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Duck-Meat-Wrapped-with-Lettuce-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” custom_margin=”0px|||” title_text=”Second Way: Minced Duck Meat Wrapped with Lettuce”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font=”Open Sans||||”]<\/p>\n Another highlight of this visit was the cute White Swan<\/strong> from the dessert section. The Deep Fried Swan (IDR 32K)<\/strong> filled with almond custard, simple but you couldn’t miss this one! And if you can eat pork, don’t forget to try their Barbecued Pork with Honey (IDR 78K)<\/strong>. I loved the combination of sweet charred taste and succulent pork meat, oh it was so delicious!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Deep-Fried-Swan-with-Almond-Sauce-at-Jia-Dining-Shangri-La-Jakarta-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” title_text=”Deep Fried Swan with Almond Sauce”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Barbecued-Pork-with-Honey-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” title_text=”Barbecued Pork with Honey”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_font=”Open Sans||||”]<\/p>\n While waiting for the main course, we also tried the Crispy Fried Beef in Honey Sauce (IDR 58K)<\/strong> which is one of the signature dishes in JIA<\/strong>. We fell in love instantly with this Fried Beef<\/strong> since the first bite. It was amazingly crispy, garnished with sesame seeds, and served with honey sauce. It was so good and so addictive, the same thing as when we tried the Crispy Salmon Skin with Spicy Salt (IDR 48K)<\/strong>. Better yet, the portion was quite big, can share for two persons. And in fact, there are lots of interesting selections of dim sum on the menu, but in this visit, we only tried the Deep Fried Minced Chicken and Seafood Puffs in Curry-Coconut Sauce (IDR 30K)<\/strong> which tasted nice as well. It wasn’t too oily, crisp puffs at the outer, with generous filling inside. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Crispy-Fried-Beef-with-Honey-Sauce-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” title_text=”Crispy Fried Beef with Honey Sauce”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Deep-Fried-Minced-Chicken-and-Seafood-Puffs-in-Curry-Coconut-Sauce-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” title_text=”Deep-Fried Minced Chicken and Seafood Puffs in Curry Coconut Sauce”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Crispy-Salmon-Skin-at-JIA-Dining-Shangri-La-Hotel-Jakarta-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” title_text=”Deep-Fried Minced Chicken and Seafood Puffs in Curry Coconut Sauce”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n They also recommended me to try the special fried rice called Ipoh Special Two Salted Fish Fried Rice (IDR 88K)<\/strong>. Surprisingly, the fried rice tasted really good although the combination was very simple. It consists of bean sprouts, two kinds of salted fish, and shredded egg. Again and again, the food came quickly, beautifully cooked and served in generous portions, ideal for sharing up to 3 persons. It’s certainly a must try when you visit Jia<\/strong>. Not only that, but the noodle soup also become my favorite, be it the Lan Zhou La Mian Noodle Soup with Beef Shank (IDR 68K)<\/strong>, or La Mian Noodle Soup with Braised Pork Belly (IDR 68K – non-halal)<\/strong>, both were so comforting, and filling! You should try it yourself.\n<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Ipoh-Style-Two-Salted-Fish-Fried-Rice-at-Jia-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” title_text=”Ipoh Style Two Salted Fish Fried Rice”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lan-Zhou-La-Mian-Noodle-Soup-with-Beef-Shank-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” title_text=”Lan Zhou La Mian Noodle Soup with Beef Shank”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Overall, we had a lovely lunch experience at JIA, Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta<\/strong>. The service is wonderful, and the staff couldn’t be more friendly. Now I’m craving for the mouth-watering Peking Duck<\/strong> again, ha-ha.. So, if you are looking<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/La-Mian-Noodle-Soup-with-Braised-Pork-Belly-at-JIA-Dining-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” title_text=”La Mian Noodle Soup with Braised Pork Belly”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n for a Chinese restaurant for family dinners, a CNY (Chinese New Year) celebrations or get-togethers, JIA<\/strong> is the right place! Pssst<\/i>, due to the upcoming CNY celebration by the end of this month, we recommend that you make an advance booking because I heard that last month the restaurant was full book during the Xmas season. I would love to come back again, and can’t wait for the Grand Opening this Thursday, 12 January 2016<\/strong>. Congratulations JIA<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and thank you Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/strong> for having us! Follow my SnapChat to see the live updates: Myfunfoodiary<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n or FIND ME here: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow admin_label=”Social Media Follow” global_module=”24397″ link_shape=”rounded_rectangle” background_layout=”light” url_new_window=”on” follow_button=”off” module_class=”wpc-sf” custom_css_main_element=”text-align:center;” custom_css_social_follow=”float: none!important;||display: inline-block;” saved_tabs=”all”]<\/p>\n [et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”instagram” url=”http:\/\/instagram.com\/myfunfoodiary” skype_action=”call” bg_color=”#8c5b43″] Instagram [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”facebook” url=”http:\/\/facebook.com\/myfunfoodiary” skype_action=”call” bg_color=”#3b5998″] facebook [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”youtube” url=”http:\/\/youtube.com\/myfunfoodiary” skype_action=”call” bg_color=”#a82400″] Youtube [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”twitter” url=”http:\/\/twitter.com\/myfunfoodiary” skype_action=”call” bg_color=”#00aced”] Twitter [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_social_media_follow][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/myfunfoodiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Romantic-and-Intimate-Vibe-at-JIA-Dining-Shangri-La-Hotel-Jakarta-by-Myfunfoodiary.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial” url_new_window=”on” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”]<\/p>\n JIA<\/strong><\/p>\n Kota BNI, Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta<\/strong><\/p>\n Phone: +62 21 2922 9999<\/strong><\/p>\n
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