Located on the road to Kawah Putih, this is a great rest stop for lunch with the lovely countryside air and serene atmosphere. It was a joy to dine overseeing the pond that is well stocked with free spirited fishes swimming about.
The idyllic surroundings provides the perfect backdrop for a restful lunch. The picturesque landscape relaxed our senses and help us to put the tiring journey ahead to the back of our minds.
Not all is perfect in such a nice setting. English menu is not available but I could use my limited knowledge in Behasa. Being Singaporean, I could understand Ayam (chicken), Ikan (fish), Nasi (rice) and it was sufficient to at least know what I am ordering. Which ever way it is prepared is still bit challenging for me to understand but I am game for surprises. It is usually not too big a worry with the food in Indonesia fairly suitable for my tastebuds. If you have trouble or is more picky, I suggest checking the menu here (Thanks Zomato) to prepare what you will like to order in advance. Otherwise, google search might work but I am skeptical about their translations for food names.
It was quite nice to see the fish swimming around us and being naughty, we "carelessly" drop our food into the pond which attract trongs of fishes to feed around us.
The rich mango juice help to quench our thirst while we await the arrival of our food. Freshly juiced, just the way it should be.
My limited Bahasa allowed me to land an Ayam Goreng or fried chicken. I was expecting more of a KFC fried chicken but this turn our to be more pan fried kampong(free ranging) chicken. Taste wise, the outer skin was quite nice but the thinner (compared to Singapore standards) chicken ensure that there was not very much to savour.
Eggs are the missus favourite so it is always on the cards for our dining menu. It was not cheesy nor full of crunchy bacon bits like the ones usually found in hotels. The omelette was quite regular with mixed vegetables thrown in and felt home cooked.
Next up is the stir fried kangkong. I was more used to the sambal variant in Singapore so this is quite interesting with tomatoes and quail eggs included.
To add more bulk to our meals, we order Beehoon Goreng or fried rice noodles. It has very nice "Wok hey" flavours and is quite different to our local variant that is dyed in a red hue. There is nice amount of vegetables and chicken chunks. Tasty and rustic simple local fare.
A group shot of the dishes that filled up the entire table is too many to fit into my camera lens. We came in hungry and tired and left relaxed and satisfied.
Sindang Reret is a nice relaxing restaurant and a perfect stopover to rest the weary legs after visiting Kawah Putih. Cleanliness is a big concern for me when I am travelling and this place has all the right ticks, clean, tasty, nice ambiance and affordable. Ordering can be challenging but it was doable with the restaurant manager whom can speak some decent English. Do consider this place during your trip to Kawah Putih!
Damage:
Mango Juice 18500 IDR x 2: 37,000IDR
Watermelon Juice 14,500IDR
Ayam Goreng (Fried Chicken) 19,500 IDR
Gurame Asam Manis (Carp Sweet and sour style) 65,000 IDR
Teluk Dadar (Omelette) 12,500 IDR
Oseng KangKong (Stir fried morning glory vegetable) 18,000 IDR
Bihun Goreng (Stir fried white rice noodles): 29,500 IDR
Total including service charge and Tax: 215,600 IDR / $20.45 SGD
Food: 7.5/10
Service: 7/10
Location:
Jl. Surapati No.53, Sadang Serang, Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40133, Indonesia
Phone:
+62 22 2535050
Jl. Surapati No.53, Sadang Serang, Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40133, Indonesia
Phone:
+62 22 2535050
