Interior of OKU

OKU

Top choice in Jakarta


Inside Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, OKU is an outstanding Japanese dining experience. Its Zen-like minimalist dining room allows the food to stand out. Chef Kazumasa Yazawa serves up modernised Japanese cuisine, but don't mistake this for fusion. Standout dishes include the extraordinary wagyu with macadamia nuts and black garlic miso, Japanese hot pot and sashimi cuts. Reservations recommended.


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