French restaurant an expensive treat? Rejoice, for at the Bokabuka restaurant, money hardly matters. You can enjoy authentic French cuisines at very reasonable prices. This small, yet lovely dining spot in South Jakarta is sure gem, hidden for the bon vivant.

• The Vibe
  Small yet sassy, BokaBuka restaurant takes on the concept of a bistro with a patio for al fresco dining. Unlike the Parisians, the patio is located at garden area behind with additional seating space to accommodate a total of 40 for the whole restaurant. The front renders slightly too much pollution and dust for a delightful meal.

  Don’t expect chandeliers or ostentatious upholsteries here. Bokabuka restaurant adopts a cozy and laid-back approach with its interior hue of magenta, purple, orange and brown; apparent even in the napkin and pillow colours. Works of budding artists adorn the walls with paintings and photographs alike; one can purchase them if interested.

  While waiting for dishes to be served, customers are treated to various accompaniments on the house, puzzle games and plain paper placemats to draw with the best one exhibited and rated, to occupy themselves while waiting for their dishes.

• The Food
  Dining at Bokabuka restaurant will be a French affair as most of the dishes are French Mediterranean food with the exception of a few Italian cuisines. As the menu changes on a weekly basis, one can look forward to new  interesting dishes to whet the appetite. Of course not to forget a few signature dishes which remain available upon request.
   
  Check out the salads Bokabuka is known for. Diners are treated to a refreshing platter of fruits and vegetables for a usual house salad, and also the Tomato and Feta salad which with its distinctive taste of Feta cheese and generous amount of olive oil mixed with parsley leaves, brings your palates to exotic feel.

  Another hot favorite is the Escargots de Bourgogne. The meaty and large escargots, seasoned with garlic butter are then baked in their shells to retain its natural taste, resulting in the ultimate oozing flavour.

  The Beef Fillet with Mushroom sauce is a sure winner. Serving local tenderloin with creamy sauce in a generous portion is the trademark of Bokabuka. The texture is cooked just right, neither too tough nor too undercooked, pleasing the palates with the appropriate tenderness upon the first bite and subsequent ones.

The SD Food Advisor’s Take on Bokabuka Restaurant
It is indeed a gourmet experience gourmet with French Cuisines at such reasonable prices. Dining experience at Bokabuka is pleasurable and heart-warming, a difference from the usual fine-dining affair. Bring along friends and loved ones to chill out over the weekend but call the restaurant in advance to make a reservation as it is usually fully booked.