Originally Posted by
BuildingMyBento
It should read, rendang, a popular Indonesian dish...
That is true of being a
Malaysian dish as well but this beef rendang was more like a stew and missing the spiciness of the beef rendang in Padang cuisine that I prefer
Originally Posted by
marcuslai
Wow, great trip report - my first time to see the SQ regional F !!! Really superb photos too !! (And good on you for not needing to preface them with "I happen to be a professional photographer"

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Thank you
marcuslai! Photography is just but a hobby...
Originally Posted by
roastpuff
Amazing photos, I am quite impressed you made Jakarta look quite beautiful in your first shot! Definitely different from what I remember of it since I moved away, haha.
Thank you
roastpuff! The city is undergoing some upgrading after Jokowi became the governor of the city. Little wonder why so many Indonesians are supporting him!
Originally Posted by
oneworld82
Wonderful photos, as usual. Where in Indonesia are you located? I sorely miss my days in Jakarta!
Thank you
oneworld82! I am based in south Sumatra
Originally Posted by
tsastor
Yes, the Meridien ... Does it still have a rather popular night club downstairs?
Yup
tsastor, I am assuming you're referring to the Tiga Puluh music bar?