$4 vs $8 vs $38 Buffet in Indonesia

In this video, I went to Jakarta, Indonesia, to experience some of their buffet restaurant. I found a buffet that is believably cheap at only $4, another one that is $8, and a hotel buffet that costs $38. They were all really great in their own way, so please enjoy every moment of this video! 😊
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00:00 Introduction
00:24 8 Dollar Korean Buffet
06:56 4 Dollar Dim Sum Buffet
11:45 38 Dollar Hotel Buffet
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[@biffywang]

First half the video, humor was on point. Second half, you kept it real. Keep pushing king!

[@jimmykimtv]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Thank you!!! I promise I’ll spend this wisely on content 🙏

[@fawsharam]

Waw $100 i hope get the same 😅 LOL

[@aldipluto]

Wow

[@EchoVibesz]

​@@jimmykimtv pin his comment

[@mudapahlevi5019]

The meat are dry because we have been taught that we need to cook a lot of meat well done long before other cultures influenced us, when you cook it well done level, the fat anything liquid will be dry

[@asputra]

Thanks for coming to Jiwon and inspiring our buffet concept in the first place Jimmy. Looking forward to welcoming you back for our new and improved buffet!!

[@jimmykimtv]

I’ll be there again! Thank you for being so kind when I was there 😊

[@Wolololololo]

Jadi pengen bang, ntar ke jkt langsung gas kesono, kadang bingung ke jkt makan apa lagi, skrg udah ada tujuan yes mantap

[@hegoyisme]

ke jakarta pasti otw sana bang. gw saranin juga ke temen2 dsana. semoga bisa buka di bdg dngan harga yg sama. auto gaas makaan

[@WaodeNurAsyifah97]

Bang, buka di makassar juga. Disini resto koreanya bnyak yg dapat komplain

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

​@@jimmykimtv belum coba kondangan bang😂

[@luxzyxd8310]

The hospitality of the Indonesian people was really wholesome, Great video btw.

[@LordLOC]

I went to Indonesia in the mid 90s and I still wish I could go back. Mind you when I went it wasn't, as safe I guess you could say. But the people were so nice and kind (minus one cab driver, but you get that in every country lol) and the food was incredible. In fact, a couple of places I went to, wouldn't let me pay for my food and insisted on just giving me the meals for free. And it was some of the best food I had while in the country. Mind you, I don't eat seafood, or certain lamb dishes etc. but these guys just gave me some of the best chicken I've ever had and one of the best bowls of noodles I've ever had. Indonesia is certainly a more modern place now than when I went 30 years ago, and you have so many more options food wise. AND the street food scene, holy crap.

[@synclaire-5482]

hope you can go back here in the future @@LordLOC

[@jump2itxxx]

there must be a proud Korean Chef who wanted to make sure you are aware that despite the financial restrictions of the buffet *he can cook* 🤤

[@Haydensdad0124]

I love that you’re honest with food reviews!! Not all glasses of local tap water deserve 5 stars lol

[@jimmykimtv]

The internet could use some more honesty 😊

[@ANAnomalous1]

"I could have politely declined it, which might have been the right thing to do... But working for a corporation in the past taught me one thing, and that is: Sometimes it's pretty f**king nice to be selfish and greedy." - I was shocked, awed, and dying laughing from that one, Jimmy!

[@ritamanglona6672]

😂

[@warth45]

14:23 That's the thing that I noticed too as an Indonesian It's more like we're afraid of the meat not being cooked enough, so we just wing it and add more minutes cooking it 😂

[@ohnosmoarlulcatz]

I've noticed a lot of Thai places do that as well for their grilled meats.

[@SiKedek]

That's also the case in the Philippines - I guess it's from living in a tropical environment, as it was rather risky (until recently) to serve undercooked land-based meat.

[@ybuzzgo8]

​@@SiKedekagree with u.i think asean people can't eating medium rare😂

[@Raf-gf9tn]

People in indonesia should really try medium rare steaks. I'm Indonesian myself and used to only eat my steaks well done, but once I've tried medium rare I can't never go back

[@Jim_Colbert]

Chicken meat is risky if undercooked..not so much for beef..

[@dedov9406]

Hi Jimmy. The reason why beef is dry in Indonesia is because the islamic religion forbids meat to have any blood within it. Halal meat is typically quite dry, which is usually fought by using fat, hence why döner has a slab of fat and butter on the top that soaks the meat and makes it tender.

[@jimmykimtv]

Oh that also explains. Thank you!

[@zeayd4546]

​@@jimmykimtv Actualy that's not the real reason, it's just their traditions of cooking meat Islamic ways of slaughter allows all blood to leave the animal's body before cutting it, therefore the meat has no blood, so it is normal for one to eat medium rare and juicy meat as Muslims since it's still halal 😂.

[@andika2740]

the reason why indonesian food only exist in 38$ buffet is because we could get that for some cheap price around 1-2$ and as an indonesian myself i wouldnt pay 38$ just for a nasi goreng and other indo stuff 😭😭, btw thanks for coming to indonesia jimmy, hope u hv a great time here

[@ernestorio3550]

True at most 1$ - 2$ which is roughly 30k Rupiahs is more than enough for us to buy a decent meal at the average store or small street side restaurants. Foreigners would probably question how the 38$ buffet here is priced like that, but to us Indonesians that price is already helluva expensive for the average peeps. So yeah It's cool that Jimmy gave his honest thoughts during the whole video even if some of the food may not look pretty lol

[@taufikwalinono1034]

Would be nice if you could've actually gotten an authentic Indonesian food experience 😀. Indonesia is massive with a very diverse culinary heritage. Having an experience in a region would be very different from another. Looking forward for a deep dive into a more genuine Indonesian experience, Jimmy!

[@aisyahummufatih5469]

Yeah, mie aceh has different taste to mie goreng

[@imdrowninghelp8975]

The reason why meat is mostly dry in Indonesia is because alot of the population thinks that meat having juice makes it raw/uncooked. When i was working in a restaurant there was many complaints if the fried chicken was still juicy because people think it hasn't been cooked properly, so we had to fry it till it was overcooked but dry. I think it is just because the population isn't used to itt.

[@thefamouscookiedough]

The galbi jjim looks SOO good and you are right about it being expensive in Korea! Now imagine the price in Singapore sigh! And the ones here prob aren't even as good as the good ones in Korea! The restaurant was so generous!

[@VH1771]

Hi jimmy, when you visit the $38 buffet hotel during weekend, they will serve you infinite amount of german style pork leg, sashimi, endless seafood including crab and lobsters, etc, but the price will be slightly more expensive!

[@babygirl81069]

I love how candid and blunt you are with your food reviews. It makes it seem more credible. Thank you for being you! ❤

[@Paramurasaki]

Yeah! Jimmy! You just in time! I'm about to eat my dinner :'D and to eat with you is amazing!

[@jimmykimtv]

I enjoy eating with my viewers, too, my friend

[@anomy.2848]

I love eating food whilst watch you also your music is very chill when i go school mode

[@kvb7772]

LOL SAME

[@chriskyle151]

@@jimmykimtv Jesus Christ bless you brother lots of love from India

[@xithcal8439]

Same XD

[@bekogimang]

I’d say why the meat is usually dry because we don’t really have good quality cow that’s sold in the traditional market which make our meat a little tough to chew. Which is why people really make sure that the meat is cooked really well and are usually made into stews and rendang! But we do import meat for steak too

[@GaryLau2099]

Great variety of food & I guess that’s one of the main benefits of buffets, you get to try a wide variety. Also apparently you’re my Spotify 2023 wrap #1 artist that I listened to, Jimmy. 😂

[@yohannessulistyo4025]

Indonesia - Jakarta is one of prime destination for Korean migrants. Back in late 1990s - they are mostly Korean church missionaries, and they mostly nestled in my neighbourhood of Kelapa Gading - we have so many Korean restaurants and supermarkets, including a very big Lotte mart, Mu Gung Hwa, and Hanyang. Today though, they are all kinds of Koreans, including our very own national team football coach, and all those Hyundai / LG Chem engineers. But the trendiest is definitely in Jalan Senayan, Kebayoran Baru - a lot of Korean shops, including barber shop, and 2 storey Mu Gung Hwa supermarket. We have Ajummas and Ajushis making their own fresh batch of various kimchis as well as made-to-order Yangnyeom or Ganjang gejang or Korean seasoned raw crab. It is quite crazy. Since Korean food is directly introduced in Indonesia by actual Korean, they are largely still very authentic compared to everywhere else nearby, even in more cosmopolitan places like Sydney, Australia and Singapore. Korean cuisine is also relatively very new in Indonesia, there is just not much time to evolve or blend in with local dishes or "fusion", besides local dishes starting to use gochujang sauces.

[@poohbear2441]

Great video:) Always great job. Your having the best life traveling and eating delicious food:) Wow only $8 for that buffet!! That is amazing price and looks delicious. $4 for dim sum!! Wow! Restaurant looks clean and nice. Wondering since your there maybe do some traveling content too:) I would love to know how to get from airport to your hotel and where you normally stay and other options. Places that travelers must go:)

[@acehunter2468]

Just found your channel, I love these videos! I especially love your honest reviews :)

[@KENNEZU0316]

You are so underrated brother, I love the little jokes and keeping it real in food tasting!

[@Affax]

Thanks for the video Jimmy!! Your adventures are super fun to watch and they genuinely make my day better, especially after a lot of stress

[@bruceford9413]

You have come a long long way since your twitch days. I am happy for your success and think you will soon be at 500k subs. Fighting!

[@gbba091]

Hey Jimmy! Just wanted come on here and let you know that life’s been bleh lately and coming in to watch your videos gives me comfort. So thank you for being you and making me laugh! 😊😊

[@chiraganand5621]

your videos genuinely light up people's days.

[@fahrilsetiawan6041]

Jimmyy you should come to Bandung, theres so much amazing traditional street food!! I can take you to some of my favorite place.

[@Xialann]

Woahhh, love to eat my lunch while watching your video, didn't expect it'll be Indonesia this time XD. Try the local street foods next!!

[@user-dt7fq9zq2i]

Great video! First video of your i randomly found and i can say im pleasantly surprised :) Out of curiosity tho, why did you choose kempinski out of all the other 5* hotels in jakarta?

[@Junior-mq1ts]

Hi Jimmy I’m a new watcher here. As far as i know there’s a whole lot of higher ends ayce in Indonesia that has a price range around 38 dollars too, mostly are Japanese, Brazillian , or Padang foods. Such as Gyukaku, Panella, and Pagi-Sore (highly recommending you to try these outs) Regarding Kempinski, or signature Kempinski, as far as i know hotel ayce buffets usually differs their ayce themes everyday. As an Indonesian myself i usually go for the days where they serves the steaks 😂😂 Because you’re right, most Indonesian meat dishes are you usually cooked well until well done. Its because the cows in Indonesia are known to have stiff meats. They are used for farming mainly. To make up for the stiffness of the meat, Indonesian uses our abundant range of spices to make splendid meat dishes such as Rendang, Kalio, Rawon, Maranggi etc. So its like a hit or miss for the Indonesian meat dishes. When you meet the right chefs its heavenly, when you don’t, its hella mid😂😂 Anyways that’s my thoughts, hope you read it!

[@sistersistera]

I love your evaluations. Keep them coming, Jimmy. ❤

[@sanctus678]

hope you review more indonesian foods, Jimmy! just realize you're in my top 5 spotify wrapped 🤣 great video as always

[@jarodadaya7051]

Love this man! Seeing videos like that makes me want to explore the world

[@drkjinsxul]

jimmy needs more recognition, these videos are nice to watch

[@Unknown_-..]

Im honestly surprised Jimmy doesn’t have more subscribers he has amaizing quality videos and content. He is one of my top viewers

[@theslashbro4474]

I love your sense of humour, man. Your Indonesian internet cafe made me instantly subscribe to your channel!

[@dysfunctionalisme]

Another great video Jimmy! Love seeing you in Southeast Asia 😊😊

[@Ofdoom5159]

Jimmy, Thank you for being so kind to that little boy. You are such a great guy!

[@audreyfleur2182]

Love that you made it to Indonesia!!!

[@moonilehe]

I love your videos man, Keep up the Good Work!!!

[@roxanasaez102]

I felt full and satisfied with the first and second buffets that I didn't have space for the third 😁 I can understand how that little boy feels 😍when in Jimmy's presence 😂 It is nice to see you get star 🤩 treatment 🥰Have a great day 👍

[@ehem3274]

finally. welcome to indonesia, jimmy! hope u enjoy ur stay. and if u have some times please visit gunung bromo (bromo mountain) and go to bukit teletubbies (teletubbies hill). it was burned several months ago but now it's so beautiful. just like windows xp legendary homescreen lol

[@obsidianpanther]

Looks like you're having fun. I love your sense of humor Jimmy-nim. I would ask for a photo with you too :P

[@rifandyadnan9501]

dang you actually in my country xD, been watching your buffet videos for a while and loved it. Tho i know you from valorant videos back then and just found out you already stopped making valo content.

[@audreyfleur2182]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! and now youre in indo i love it even more!!

[@marijusofficial]

Funny thing that i know someone whose name Jiwon.Dimsum was awesome. So Jiwon restaurant was inspired by you,thats crazy.Your buffet videos are the best on KZbin.I think expensive buffets have better desserts,but cheaper buffets have better tasting food.

[@ToastedSesam3]

You might be my favorite food vlogger now. Checking out less popular places and showing what really is the scene about.

[@rakhaaryaguna647]

It is nice to watch u eatin indonesian food while i am eating indonesian food too, keep up the good work man hope u enjoy the rest of ur trip✌️

[@xithcal8439]

You definitely get a subscribe from me. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work :D

[@mangarajatyangsa]

13:57 i'm Indonesian, and my parent used to have an steak restaurant in bandung couple of years ago, and yes the meat actually different, is much more tougher than korean, japan, and aussie meat because most of our cousine in meat usually cooked much longer (like rendang, soto, and curry) compared to a steak, it's what i know from experience it myself.

[@TiffanyDing]

Wow, a variety of deliciousness…!!! Haha, hopefully you didn’t get sick from the sketch sushi hehehe.. but great prices as well for all of it… really want some dim sum now hehe!!!

[@jimmykimtv]

Yes! They were such great deals!!!! Perhaps the last one is debatable, but I still liked it!

[@johnmichaelkane69]

You should try to go to Padang, their actual rendang is tougher than the one we got in other place, but more delicious imo.

[@janettemcgregor4100]

Jimmy's so FF 😂😂😂 Love his goofy 🤪 humor happy to find some new episodes I haven't seen yet , miss ya Jimmy 😂😂

[@humble.genius]

I cant wait to see Jimmy visit Padang food restaurant. It is literally the best place to eat in Indonesia.

[@Saradomin65]

Waiting for video about your trip in Cebu. Hope you enjoy it here as well 😁

[@nyanapintaka21]

Nice video Uncle Jimmy, can't wait for your next indonesia vlog

[@mulkkoggi]

I'm new to the channel and this oppa is hilarious 🤣🤣 instantly subscribed!

[@euanjohnson-dick1038]

Hey bud found your channel recently. Really feel like I know you. You spread a lot of positivity. Love you lots x

[@Akakikukaku]

I think the reason of why only the most expensive buffet has Indonesian food, is because of accessibility You can find it all the menu in the warung or warteg spread across the city, but for foreigners, they usually pursue "one size fit all" solution Hence why it's a staple menu in the hotel buffet, as it's a meeting point per se

[@chaterine--5201]

I didn't know about the Korean buffet! Thanks for the information 😊

[@scottshep8978]

Man the first place you went to treated you really good. The first two places looked great. The last place looked okay.

[@Toshi_baller]

I love your video so much uncle jimmy!!

[@gerrydjami1126]

Thank you for coming,jimmy 🙏🏻

[@jessen1550]

woah finally indonesia i'm waiting for this 🔥

[@TipsForPet]

it was really nice to watch this video before i visit to indonesia. i will be there soon. thank you

[@daechunvt]

just woke up before my classes, breakfast while i watch video thanks JImmy

[@aryasatya7300]

Thank you jimmy for coming to Indonesia ❤

[@haruyanto8085]

Theres about every typeof asian food available in Jakarta, from Indian to Chinese to Turkish, you can find almost every type of dish from different cultures.

[@ly7865]

Try weekend brunch/lunch/dinner all you can eat in 5 stars hotel, they have wider variety menus that’s not available in weekday like lobster, oysters, steak, beef Wellington, salmon en croute. It’s more expensive though but worth it especially when you use buy 1 get 1 payment using local bank credit card.

[@purpleplasma4824]

This content is so sweet, you earnt this sub.

[@johaw5087]

You should come to pasar lama in the night around 5pm to 9pm. They sell very good foods there. I personally recommend serabi royal there. It's pancake with durian sauce that is very good!. And they have a lot of foods there as well, So you should visit!

[@johaw5087]

its close to Jakarta, all you have to do is take the MRT(Train Station) to Tangerang

[@chrliengl]

Man, I never expect Jimmy come to Indonesia. Hahaha. Enjoy your time in Indonesia, bro.

[@qebsky94]

my favorite buffet in Jakarta is definitely in The Westin. It has the nicest roast beef and great selection of Indian food which is rare to find here!

[@jasminidk]

Aww that little boy was so fascinated with you 😭 so sweet

[@falvoure]

hell yeaahh free food for uncle jimmy...thank you for visiting indonesia. but i hope you visit other city in indonesia beside jakarta.

[@nicolassantoso529]

In the Kempinski Buffet, there should be a day where there is a Paulaner section. That section has some fresh carved brisket, german meatloaf, Crispy Pork, German Bratwurst, and also some sides.

[@WorldwideFoodFinds]

Thanks for sharing delicious comparison video with us brother ❤

[@itzthatcookie6075]

The thing about kempinski is you should go on sundays as sundays is when you get the lobsters and sashimi which is really good

[@luluhart8866]

You should come during weekend @signature kempinski they have more varieties of food such as lobster, sirloin steak and peking duck

[@janemaskell613]

Jimmy you are hansom. To us you are a star. Love watching you eat buffets ❤

[@defandra6011]

wow i dont know you come to indonesia, btw indonesia have many great dishes you can try. so enjoy your time in indonesia

[@kalakaymandhita]

Re: chewy/dry meat, yep this is what people get wrong when they eat Indonesian beef-based traditional recipes like rendang, dendeng, empal, etc. They expect 'good' to be 'soft/tender' but we like chewy meats - because this means flavour, and we don't mind doing a bit of work when we eat. And usually we don't eat beef on its own like in other types of cuisine. E.g. we don't focus everything on one big chunk of meat on the plate. The beef dish is almost always paired with other things that are more 'wet', like sambal or a kind of vegetable curry. The sate that you had also will always be paired with a sauce and pickles. And yes, there is the weather thing, too - since it's so humid, a lot of traditional recipes are all about preservation.

[@hafhgh6177]

love your travel videos

[@wonderfulbeat]

I've been wanting to go to Bamboo Dimsum for a long time. But instead Uncle Jimmy went there first 😂

[@wassup4wassup435]

Damn you get around the world mate!!!! Great to see the vids! Come back to japan hahaha tower knives misses you mate hahaha

[@APEALL]

Great video, like always!

[@alinatr2693]

I love that the owner was a fan of yours and you got food for free,that's so nice and It would be such a shame if you didn't accept it😌😊

[@NyvzStyle]

Everyone seems so nice and friendly.

[@scotttantono4378]

Go to intercontinental hotel at sugar and spice Sunday brunch has lobster but I highly recommend the Thursday and Friday night because it’s worth it and tastes amazing

[@nathanmerritt1581]

In your own way, you are a Korean famous guy lol

[@safiratanjung6753]

hi Jimmy! next time you should try the buffet from Hotel Westin

[@usernotfound-kq3wo]

Bamboo Dimsum actually the most legend dimsum for a student in Jakarta, grrat taste with a great price

[@masdarkito9598]

The meat on the satay is grilled long enough until it gets well done kind of quality. We don't usually grill meat for just a while to make it medium or rare meat quality. So that's why sometimes the meat in the stay is not juicy, but that's depends on the cooking style of the satay cook itself. I'll hope you are understand what I mean.

[@usernotfound-kq3wo]

Yoooo welcome to Indonesia, Jimmy!

[@Weamz]

Wow $4.45 for AYCE DIm Sum would be a dream to me. Where I'm at it's $7.25 for just 4 Har Gao. If you take into account a 12% sales tax and 20% tip, just that one dish alone comes out $9.50. Last time I went out for a Dim Sum meal it was about $145 for 4 after tax and tip.

[@user-wn4nq3hk5n]

Hahahahah, your channel is the best, you got my sub

[@ugoodbro3745]

just done cooking some fried maggi tomyum with sardin..then i saw your notification...🍻

[@facelikeghost.]

eating while watching a jimmy video is the only right way to spend the afternoon

[@akashvardhan2756]

exactlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@sarahmaspinall1015]

와 맛있겠다!! 인도네시에 갈 때 추천할 음식이 있어요?? 😊

[@Kataage_HRYK312]

bamboo dimsum is my choice when i don't have much money and want to eat a lot 😂😂 next time you visit indonesia, i can show you another dimsum place that's worth to visit

[@jefri4176]

Oh shit,welcome to Indonesia 😁✌️ Best buffet in Indonesia usually in the hotel. 1. Kempinski hotel Indonesia 2. Shangri-La hotel satoo 3. Hotel mulia ( have steak) And thank God you Went to the number 1 😁,Kempinski buffet is my favourite,i go there many times every year. Too bad you didn't try the soto which is great. Steak usually every Sunday in Kempinski. Saturday is seafood(lobster). Saturday Sunday cost more. Not many Indonesian eat beef medium here,mostly they eat well done. The local beef menu are all well done mostly but some make it soft using flour coating. For grilled meat buffet,there is gyukaku,kintan. For shabu shabu beef there is saburi.