Seia at Menara Astra, Gleeful Collision of Traditional Culture and Modern Elegance

Friday, 21 February 2020 | 16:46 WIB
  • Front facade of Seia Restaurant at Menara Astra, Central Jakarta.
    Front facade of Seia Restaurant at Menara Astra, Central Jakarta.

    This is a dish I’ve remembered about many times after my visit there due to the fact that it doesn’t ignore the taste while also looks pretty. Yes, it is "just" a rawon; and delicious rawon is sold at every corner of the city. But Seia’s Rawon Iga Bakar is an orgasmic hit of elegant presentation and faithful-to-the-original taste.

    Kawah Ijen, artisanal mocktail of Seia Restaurant
    Kawah Ijen, artisanal mocktail of Seia Restaurant

    Seia honors the beauty of Indonesia nature by naming its collection of mocktails to be the names of mountains. Namely Kawah Ijen, the mocktail perfectly expresses the beauty of Ijen Mountain with bluish color on top signifies clouds and yellow at bottom resembling highland.

    Another proof of Seia's meticulousness, Kawah Ijen is like a level up version of lemonade. Not only does it taste refreshingly sour, but the drop-dead-gorgeous apperance also adds the experience. 

    Change the Mindset

    Of course, there are prices to pay. Think of Seia as high-altitude dining, with prices to match. And be prepared to feel like a royalty the moment you get here. 

    Sera B
    David Togatorop
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