The already stunning reputation of Potato Head restaurants is now matched with a daring new look. After a short hiatus, Potato Head at Pacific Place Mall is now open with lavish new menus and decor.
Coinciding with their fifth year anniversary, Potato Head launched a two-week extravaganza called ‘Culinary Journey’, taking place from November 16th until November 30th 2013. In the space of two weeks, Potato Head brimmed with events from pop-up bars featuring guest mixologists from around the world, to a fried chicken feast and brunch experiences.
Inside, a feeling of familiarity can be felt; the Potato Head aura still exudes uniqueness and a cosy ambience. Heading over to the bar area, you’ll be greeted by Potato Head’s newest addition, their head mixologist, Megan Demeulenaere, freshly ‘imported’ from London just a month ago. She will immediately get you excited about a new concept of drinks that will be creating a buzz all over town. Megan is passionate about taking ordinary drinks one step further.
“Your mediocre bottle service could include so much more than just the usual vodka and cranberry juice,” Megan said. Megan and partner, Rhys Wilson, head mixologist of Potato Head Garage, created a concoction of beverages that would go well with your preferred liquor. Splendid creations, I reckon. They’ve carefully created – with just the right amount of fresh ingredients – four different bottled mixes that can be paired well with a spirit of your choice; vodka, gin, whisky, tequila, you name it. My favourite is their Meg’s Malted Lemonade combined with a little whisky. The mango garnish adds a hint of raw freshness to the drink. The concept is, if I may say so myself, bottle service without the boring bottles. “I can’t say no one else in the world is doing this…but no one else in the world is doing this,” Rhys added jokingly.
The new organic and homey Potato Head also has some surprises lined up for the epicures of Jakarta.
Potato Head’s new menu is more compact, yet still provides a wide range of dishes with refined touches, compared to the old menu. Their spicy tuna tartare starter is a hot new treat; hot for its wasabi infused avocado and chilli oil – great for a fresh and tasteful lunch appetizer. Wash it down with their Calypso mocktail, a delicious ‘fruit punch’-like creation, combining lime, pineapple and orange juice with a hint of ginger sugar. Potato head’s mushroom soup is also a particularly must-try dish; a bowl of rich blended mushroom with foie gras ravioli garnish.
Potato head’s list of dishes also include a ‘small bites’ option, perfect to be shared. My favourite, the mushroom and cheese tartine – a hearty bruschetta-like delight with bread topped with mushroom and cheese, with a side of sweet potato fries. A proud new addition to the menu is a selection of charcuterie. Desserts, such as the sweet almond-infused pudding, Blancmange, is a closing number not to be missed.
After a five-year journey, this rejuvenation is just what the doctors ordered. Potato Head is surely stepping their game up and ready to play.
Potato Head
Pacific Place Mall G51A, SCBD
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta Selatan
PH: +62 21 57973322