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JAKARTA EATS: Turkuaz Take 2

May 26, 2012

The ambassador invited us to dinner at Turquaz to celebrate TD’s birthday (isn’t that the nicest?). It’s one of his favorite restaurants in Jakarta – he and his wife have become friends with the owners because they frequent it quite regularly. After my first visit to Turquaz, I was really excited to try more of the delicious food, enjoy the gorgeous ambiance and finally take good pictures with my DSLR! YAY! (I only took photos with an iPad on my first visit)

A definite highlight of the warm and cozy interiors are these stunning Turkish lamps (or mosaic lamps) right in the middle of the high ceilinged room.

Interiors have clean and simple lines that modern and elegant. Yet they are still able to showcase turkish culture with the details like the photo wall that looks cohesive by using only black and white photos and the same dark teak frame. I could really stare at these beautiful photos all day.  What a great idea to reflect Turkish culture in a modern yet almost minimalist way!

They also sell Turkish delights to take home with you.

Once we arrived, everyone ordered a pot of the warm apple tea. This is the only drink you have to order when you eat in Turkuaz. It is seriously good – and it’s great with all the food! My mouth is watering already…

Bread here is crazy delicious and freshly baked fluffy!Appetizers to go with the bread

Everything was heavenly! Since they don’t serve wine, we brought a few bottles of this delicious Portuguese red. They charge corkage of IDR 80,000 per bottle.

For dessert I absolutely loved the baklava – and YES – more warm apple tea please!

What a fun night among colleagues and friends. The chef and his fiancé Yanti were also so charming and hospitable. It was like being welcomed into their own home. No wonder the restaurant was packed with expats. Not only is the food and ambiance amazing, but it has that warm feeling of home!

Turkuaz also has cooking lessons. I hope to be able to attend it sometime!

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Turkuaz Restaurant

  • Jl. Gunawarman No. 32, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia (Just look for the tiffany blue door)
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10 Comments · jakarta food & drink

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  1. Ana Gaby says

    May 26, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I didn’t know about the cooking lessons! THat’s awesome! We should go together! I went there with Kaho when they had recently openeed it. I loved it! I’ve been wanting to take my hubby there because he loves the food. I will have to do that sometime soon! xo!

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    • diplomaticwife says

      May 27, 2012 at 7:27 PM

      You definitely should take your hubby there! I will let you know when I am taking the cooking lesson! Let’s go together! =) You’re hubby has never been? He is in for a treat! =D

      Reply
  2. Chuzai Living says

    May 29, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Yum! I love this restaurant, too! Great photos! It looks like everyone had a great time!

    Reply
  3. Ailtje says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    waaah thank you for the info on the cooking class! Gotta find more info on the class.

    Reply
  4. Martin says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Hey! Bea and I love it here. We’ve been to Turkuaz maybe 5 times already.

    Let us know if you plan to do the lessons! We’re game for that too… and we should also catch up soon.

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      July 25, 2012 at 11:31 AM

      Hey Marts, yes catch up soon please?? This weekend? Game?

      Reply

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    […] There is a new, super cheap lobster place on Jalan Gunawarman right beside Turkuaz that always has a line of customers on Mondays and Tuesdays. They have a promo where you get TWO lobster and calamari platters with rice and drinks for only 90rb. Its nothing fancy and I would even call it a hole in the wall type of place but for the price and freshness of the seafood, its an amazing deal. Last Monday we came at 430pm and put our name on the waiting list. We had cupcakes at Mini Love Bites and some Turkish hot apple tea at Turquaz. […]

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