THREE. by Garamika Review: Traditional Indonesian Oxtail Soup, Ayam Bakar And More In TPY

So I was happy to learn that I was tasked to review THREE. by Garamika , a cafe in Toa Payoh that specialises in those very dishes. THREE. by Garamika is run by three Indonesian-born, Gen Z sisters, the youngest of which is merely 19 years old.

And yet, the cafe has been receiving rave reviews, with many praising the authenticity of the traditional Indonesian dishes that they serve up. Cumi Bali Review: Michelin Bib Gourmand Indonesian Restaurant With Grilled Seafood And Legit Chendol Food at THREE. by Garamika We began with the Chix Grill ($12.50++) , which is the cafe’s rendition of ayam bakar.

The grilled chicken arrived with a pile of rice, tempeh, keropok, half an egg, some sliced cucumbers, green sambal, and a bowl of soup. If you like your chicken juicy and well-grilled, then this ayam bakar is going to hit the spot. The light crispiness of the smoky skin went hand in hand with the succulent meat, and the sweet aromatic spices used in the chicken gave it plenty of taste.

This Warung In Canggu Has Famous Nasi Campur And Ayam Bakar Having the chicken with the large portion of rice and other ingredients makes this quite the hearty set to have. I thought the nutty, earthy tempeh and crispy keropok added good textural variety to the whole as well. The Traditional Oxtail Set ($18++) came next, and right off the bat, it looked even heartier than the previous set.

Prepared with a blend of spices including cinnamon and nutmeg, the broth was wonderfully fragrant and brimming with savoury and citrusy goodness. Some may find the natural fattiness of oxtail to be a turnoff, but for those who can enjoy its texture, this is a melt-in-the-mouth treat. We concluded our meal with the Gado-Gado ($10.50++) , the classic Indonesian salad.

Our plate arrived with a mass of vegetables smothered in a thick peanut sauce, once again joined by keropok, tempeh, egg, and green sambal. While the gado-gado wasn’t as delicious as the previous two dishes—perhaps an unfair comparison, as I am comparing a salad dish with meat ones—it was still pretty solid.

The fresh, crunchy vegetables were elevated by the nutty and savoury peanut sauce, and should you want even more savour, there’s the green sambal to spice things up. And while that means white walls with sleek contemporary furnishing, I wouldn’t call it the most comfortable or the most spacious cafe to be in, as seats are limited.

Still, if you’re just here for the good Indonesian eats, this will suffice. The dishes were delicious in that uniquely Indonesian way, and they came in hearty portions that filled us up in no time. For famous nasi padang with award-winning beef rendang, read our Chopstix & Rice review .

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