It uses many spices such as bayleaf, chillies, and basil that contribute to its succulent taste.
Mantra’s Tinorangsak use half chicken in every dish. Customers with small appetite surely need companion to share and finish.
2. Gulai Kepala Ikan Ratulangi (Fish Head Curry)
Gulai Kepala Kakap is well-known Padangnese cuisine, along with beef rendang.
In Padangnese restaurant, head Curry is served in thick stock. In Mantra’s the fish head curry has orange stock, while the common FHC is yellowish. Surely, they taste different.
Despite of its name, Mantra serve the fish’s whole body in a white-ceramic bowls, not only the head part.
You'll see the reason why the portion is big, for even a person with voracious appetite will not be able to finish this dish.
For the taste, it is surprisingly sweet. And of course you can request the level of spiciness when ordering.
3. Daun Ubi Tumbuk (Stewed Ponded Cassava Leaves)
As an iconic Bataknese cuisine, Daun Ubi Tumbuk is also served in Mantra restaurant.
