A Taste of Germany in Jakarta

I was in some need of a little comfort food earlier this week; I am guessing my definition of comfort food is radically different from yours.  I come from Germanic roots and a meal that might have been cooked by my Grandmother Krauss is what qualifies as comfort food to me.

Unfortunately, my favorite source of a delicious Teutonic meal no longer delivers, so I had to venture out to their restaurant for an in-person visit.  Ended up at the Jakarta branch of Munich's Paulaner Brauhaus. As you can see I had a prototypical German meal of Bratwurst and Sauerkraut and best of all, German Potato Salad, my favorite.  German Potato Salad differs from the American version in that it is vinegar-based rather than mayonnaise.  And the Paulaner's version of German Potato Salad, though not quite as delicious as I remember my Grandmother's version was, it is still excellent and serves its function extremely well.

If you also wish, you may sample some Paulaner beers, but I didn't have the stomach for the 3-liter mugs that they serve, and I settled for a Lemon Squash instead.  Nevertheless comfort was enjoyed in the city where anything can be found except, perhaps, peace and quiet. 









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