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Originally Posted by johnkhb
For steaks, I reckon the best will be at Teras Cafe; it's a standalone restaurant opposite Swiss Inn on Jalan Gajah Mada. Quality-wise is perhaps similar to Jack's Place. I know, Jack's Place is quite 'normal', but that's the best you'll get in batam. Don't expect to find any Angus or wagyu beef in batam...
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Am a steak lover. So,
Correction, please. Can find wagyu and angus steaks in batam - but just not in the touristy spots. It is out of the way for many even for locals - but is in Jodoh (residential area). On a hill slope. The place is called GOODIES. Run by Douglas - an old wise englishman. Chef is scottish, and 2 months prior him, an Italian chef (Marco). No cabs. Need car for sure.
Another good place for steak (2nd best) - DE BOTTLE (take mini elevator to 4th floor) - Batam Center. Again, not in the touristy area. And open in evenings. *Best* buffet spread so far in
whole of Batam. And my personal favourite ala carte food there - the BLACK BURGER ... amazing.
Word of advice : when ordering steaks - every resto's definition of rare, medium, medium rare is different - so describe to the waiter/chef exactly how the meat should look like when cooked (pink in the middle.. or pink throughout but no blood, or bloody but seared at the surfaces, etc etc) so one gets the steak as exactly one wants.
-cheers-