A Gantea, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)

Continuing my endless craves for bubble drinks, now I share you the glorious A Gantea (or A-Gantea), yet another drink and crispy chicken stores originated from Taiwan. My first encounter with this stall was around November last year, when I curiously bought their bubble tea in Lippo Mall Kemang. They were just opened that time, and there was a promotion of buy 1 get 1, and although I wanted to try their crispy chicken menu, I was too full that time so I just tried the drink. The drink was nice, but there was nothing really special about it. Later, during my next visit, I tried their crispy chicken and I totally loved it!

So when I was in PIK area last time, I passed the street and saw A Gantea’s shop, I was really keen to try eating inside as the one in Lippo Mall Kemang is just a stall with no dining area. The place is not too big but it’s easy to find thanks to the gigantic bright signboard and its trademark color: blue and white. Located at the infamous Ruko Cordoba, where tons of food joints are lining up, I believe there is nowhere else more strategic than this area.

The place is not too big, just like a regular little cafe with modern minimalist design. Maybe it’s just me, but every time I see A Gantea’s decoration, I think it looks like it’s taken from a sci-fi movies or something. Not that it means bad, though! Oh yes, if you want to smoke, there is also a smoking area outside, which is probably a better idea because it is quite windy and even chiller than the room inside.

Since we already had dinner that time, we just ordered some crispy chicken and a drink. You know, I usually had these chicken for take-away and the first time I ordered it, I was surprised by how generous the portion was! So this was the only time I actually ordered and eat on the spot, so I was kind of  expecting the same portion, LOL!

See how beautiful and yummy-looking the chicken are? We chose garlic seasoning, and were pretty surprised by the strength of the taste. I looooveee this. And to finally be able to eat this fresh from the frier, it was heavenly delicious. 

This menu has more variety for the sauce/seasonings, and ever since I tried this for the first time, I just never can forget the taste and I am totally hooked! Mala sauce is a popular Chinese sauce, which consists of Sichuanese peppercorn, chili pepper, and various spices simmered with oil. It is known as a sauce which is very hot and spicy to the point of making your lips and mouth feel numb. What I love about this chicken is that they are very fragrant, tender, and tasty. The sauce was poured generously and well-absorbed to the chicken meat so you can really taste it until the last bite!

Beside Mala sauce, this one is also my ultimate favorite. In fact, the first time I tried the Barbeque one, I ordered with this sauce, and it made me a fan right away! The Thai Sweet Chili sauce is sweet, sour, and spicy, a totally perfect taste combined with hot and fresh crispy chicken. Must try!

No matter how many times I eat their crispy chicken, I am not (yet) bored and still craving for more! One portion is usually very big so I recommend sharing with your partner, family or friends. The weakness is that they take so long to cook, but honestly, for something this delicious, I really don’t mind waiting. XD 

Beside crispy chicken and drinks, A Gantea also serves noodle and rice bowls, which unfortunately weren’t available during my visit. For the snacks, they also have many fried stuffs, but I think not everything is available anytime. Maybe next time I will try my luck!