Thai I Love You? Not So Fast: This Place is Half Paradise, Half Pitfall.
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2026-01-24
Is this popular Thai restaurant a hit or a miss? This review dives into a dining experience that's part paradise, part pitfall. Find out which dishes are pure bliss, like the must-try Pandan Chicken and rich Green Curry. More importantly, discover which major letdowns to avoid, including a notoriously disappointing Tom Yum Soup. Learn how to navigate the menu for a delicious meal without falling into the traps of small portions and poor value.
Anjay, with a name like that, I almost believed it… But after eating, my feelings were as complicated as Jakarta's evening rush hour traffic—half of me felt it was Mantap, the other half wanted to complain. So today, I'm going to break down this Thai chain restaurant in Central Park for you girls and see if it's really worth going for!
😇 Heaven Mode: You HAVE to order these dishes!
To be fair, this place isn't all bad. Some dishes were so good I wanted to order another one on the spot!
First up is the Pandan Chicken[1]—this was hands down the best dish of the night! The fresh aroma of the pandan leaves completely infused the chicken. The skin was slightly crispy, and the meat inside was so tender and juicy. One bite was pure bliss. Promise me, if you go, this is a must-order!
Next is the Green Curry[2]. The sauce was so rich you could finish three bowls of rice with it! The coconut milk and spice flavors were perfectly balanced, the chicken was quite tender, and the taste was very authentic.
Meat lovers can try the Grilled Sirloin Beef[3]. The meat was marinated so well that it was delicious on its own, with or without the sauce.
As for the ambiance, it's that open-concept style you find in malls—pretty clean and modern. But don't expect any privacy[4]. With people coming and going, it's more suitable for a casual meal to Nongkrong with friends, not for a date where you want to whisper sweet nothings.
🤬 Pitfall Mode: Definitely avoid these landmines!
Alright, enough with the praise, it's time to get real.
The biggest disappointment of the night was their Tom Yum Soup[5]! The menu said it was for two people and cost 75k, but when it arrived, I was just dumbfounded… The portion was so small it felt like it was only enough for me to rinse my mouth with, and the ingredients inside were pathetically scarce—just two or three tiny shrimp and a few slices of mushroom[6]. The flavor was also overly sour, completely lacking any rich, complex layers[7]. Girls, take my advice: wouldn't it be better to save that money and order another portion of Pandan Chicken?!
Besides the soup, the overall value for money of their dishes is really not great. The portions are generally on the small side, so if you have a bigger appetite, your wallet might hurt a little.
Pitfall Guide & Summary
So, is this place worth a visit? Here's my advice:
All in all, it's a restaurant with extremely prominent pros and cons. Whether you go or not, I'll let you girls decide for yourselves
- 🎯 Surgical Strike: If you're just craving delicious Pandan Chicken and Green Curry, then go for it. Just treat it as a place where you only order specific dishes.
- 💸 Don't treat it as a proper big meal: Don't expect to get a lavish Thai feast for a small price; the value for money is just average. A casual meal for two could easily run you 250,000 IDR.
- 🤔 Manage your expectations: Remember, it's just a more budget-friendly offshoot of the Jittlada Group[8], so don't hold it to the standards of a high-end restaurant. Service quality is also a matter of luck—sometimes good, sometimes bad[9].
- ⏰ Avoid peak hours: Try not to go right before closing time. The chefs and waiters might be in a rush to get off work, which could affect your dining experience[10].
- Pandan Chicken – pure bliss! Crispy skin, juicy, pandan aroma perfectly fused. [1]
- Green Curry so rich, you'll need extra rice! Perfect coconut milk & spice balance, authentically addictive. [2]
- Tom Yum Goong – total flop! Tiny portion (just for a rinse!), super sour. Seriously, what is this?! [3][4][5]
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