Coin Operated Public Phone at Jakarta

It's been ages that Tuko actually seen one of these. And surprisingly still in good condition. Are these two actually still being use regularly? Impressive.

Tuko still remember that back in around year 1990, this is a most seek out spot to spend minutes or even hours. Friends of Tuko back than even really prepare many coins, queue up and start spending the coins until they're all gone. Just for the sake of calling their crush. With no assurance the girl they were chasing will actually like them back, but they were willing to spend hours tiring time to stand up, bitten by mosquito, stared by passer by and spend lots of money to call.

There are even times Tuko heard from friend that when they were actually rejected, they got angry and actually slam the phone and beat up the phone booth. Some even say that they actually smelled piss inside the booth. Or in some extreme cases, on the phone itself.

Tuko used it before too for sure. No one have mobile phones back then. No public phone cards too before. There are also people finding ways to cheat the phone's system. Like using stringed up coin to jump start the phone and make free phone calls. Or using recorded dial tones and play it to the mouth piece. And so many others.

This is a very basic initial evolution of mobile phones Tuko thinks. Without this, people probably will still just be relying on the phones at home.

Tuko think that this technology must be preserved not use. The mobile phone is already very cheap and the charge is also not expensive. So there's no reason to go back into the old school. Unless for the sake of being nostalgic and remember the old days.

XXI Djakarta Theater at Thamrin, Jakarta

It's been a while that Tuko haven't gone to the cinema. And so happen there's Liam Neeson's movie, Taken 3. Tuko already watch the previous 2. And like it so much. So together with the request of one of our Komeners, Tuko would like to make use of this opportunity to also visit and komen Djakarta Theatre.

This is the ticket which Tuko bought. Tuko went with Tuko's special someone. Unfortunately the middle center seats are taken. That's supposed to be Tuko's favorite. Because that's the best angle to watch a movie. Even more important if you're watching 3D and 4DX to get the middle and center seats.

 

This is the look from inside. Tuko can't take too many pictures because of there might be a security guy came over and escorted us out. That's not cool at all.

The theater is not so big. The seat is rather comfy but quite annoying with the people at the back either accidentally or carelessly keep on bumping the back of our seats. Sure there's nothing inconvenient to the kicker. But on us, that's a different story. Annoying. There should be a rule where you may not do so too.

The screen is bright combine with the technology of projector nowadays, there's no more blur or threads on the screen anymore. The technology of digital really improve the experience of movie goers compare to the old roll film back in the days.




The film ended. Among all three of the series, Tuko likes this one better. Since there's mind boggling moments and the more complex storyline make Taken 3 to be more interesting. The other 2 are full of action with lesser plots and scenes where we will need to use our brain and think.

Tuko really amazed with the security's SOP for getting into the bad guy's apartment. Very tight and secure. Is that even real?

Well above all, the main purpose is to komen about Djakarta Theater. Tuko thinks that considering the price which is cheaper than most other theaters (IDR40,000 or around USD3.20) this place is an OK to go. Tuko still likes XXI in Puri Mall better though.

Ya Udah Bistro at Menteng, Jakarta

This time around Tuko went for a tummy's nature call. The place visited this time is Ya Udah Bistro, which is located at Gondangdia, Jakarta Pusat. Just from the outer look is already very unique. You simply can't find any name. Tuko even was a little bit confused and had to make a stop to ask the parking guy whether is this really the place.

So after confirming this is the one, Tuko went in and the place is just so simple. Tuko expected to be mind blowing too. But it's not. Tuko will even consider this as sucks actually. It's dark, no signage, arrangement of tables, show cabinets, bbq oven, etc are just so wrong.

Well since Tuko's already here, so better order up something and try. So Tuko ordered The Meat Eater's Delight, as recommended by the waiter. And also for the drink Tuko go for Thai Gold Tea.

This Meat Eater's Delight really up to it's name. There's 4 different types of meat here. Bacon, Beef, and Chicken. So considering there's pork, that means this is a non halal food.

The beef is rather too dry. Tuko likes the barbeque chicken though. The bacon is too soft and gooey. The other chicken is kind of just a side dish maybe they think? Because the size is so small compare to the others.

The sauce is rather interesting. Tuko can't figure out what kind of sauce that is. It's salty but yet also sweet. To savor the taste, Tuko didn't use any chili or tabasco. The actual side dishes which are potato and the colesaw are just normal. Nothing special to mention.

Overall the food is interesting. The menu is also full of intriguing names that make you want to try them. If only that Tuko's hungry or with bunch of friends, to order everything will be great.

  







The Meat Eater's Delight is IDR71,819 or around USD5.70. Thai Gold Tea is IDR16,364 or around USD1.30. There's 10% tax. No service charge.

So after all is finished. Tuko certainly will visit this place some other time. Not anytime soon though. The food is good, the waiter is good, but unfortunately the place sucks. The parking area is also very small which makes you have to park by the street and walk down to the restaurant.