so, is Potato Head worth it?

It depends...

So, this is the first time I've been to Potato Head, one of the *so it is said* hippest places in the city of Jakarta. Located on the Ground Floor of Pacific Place, Potato Head has a mix of antique/effortless classy-modern feel. I was there during lunch hour, and there were many bules there - indicating that the place is somewhat a favorite among the Jakartan foreigners. As a matter of fact, half of my companions were bules as well. :)

The atmosphere is relaxed, but still somehow elegant. Perhaps it's the people who were there that creates such atmosphere. They have the 3 parts - the terrace, the inside restaurant, and the mezzanine. The terrace is a bit hot during a hot afternoon, but otherwise quite cool. If you like some wind breezing and laid back sofas, you may like it here. The inside part of the restaurant is nice as well, but I think my favorite is the part where we sat - the mezzanine. To go up to the mezzanine, you can take the ramp or the stairs. It's cozier up there, and on the far end of the mezzanine there is a table that is more private for 6-12 people.

As for the food, I had Philly Steak Sandwich with Mashed Potato, and an appetizer of Nori-wrapped Prawn with Chili Sauce. The sandwich was really nice, unlike any other sandwich I've had before! It's a french baguette with a filling of thin-sliced beef and mushroom marinated with spices. The beef tasted almost similar to korean BBQ, minus the sauce. It was juicy and soft and it was good...

The prawn was also good, quite cute because the prawn was wrapped in nori and springroll-skin, and then deep fried. The chili sauce enhances the Asian taste. :)

The average price for the main courses are around IDR 75k - 90k. Some goes below, and some above. The food presentation is really nice - mine was not on a plate but on a wooden plank! All in all, I think it's quite a good deal to dine here after you got your pay check, or one day before you get your pay check. ;)

Oh, one turn-off though. Check the picture below.

My rating: 3,5 of 5