Monday, October 22, 2012

It's the same...but different.

I remember going to Hawaii to visit my cousins when I was about 16. Delle took me to McDonald's and was I ever so shocked to see "Saimin" and "Portuguese" sausage on the menu. What the feezy?? That's when I learned about regional specialties offered by big chain restaurants. In Indonesia, it doesn't stop there!

We've really enjoyed experiencing the "Jakarta" version of US style things. Of course, factor in the attempted "copies" of western things and it's been it's own adventure. Here are a few gems:

It's right on the corner of Holy Wood and Wine
You dunk these in mili-ili-ilk.

When in doubt, any office supply name will do.

I've never heard of this secret.

Yes, Fatburger here sells Fat Chicks.
It's just like home!

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