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…
Must-see restaurants in Jakarta
Jakarta
Common Grounds is a pioneer of Melburnian third-wave coffee culture in Jakarta. Its award-winning baristas brew fine coffees roasted in-house, while the…
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Jakarta
High tea or cocktails? You can have both, plus a divine Indonesian dinner in between at this alluring re-imagined Dutch colonial mansion, once Batavia's…
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Jakarta
There are more than 70 types of artisanal tea on offer at Lewis & Carroll. The tea lounge serves locally sourced teas with names like Batavia Grey and…
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Jakarta
Served in a hip Kota warehouse with soaring ceilings, big art murals and a retro-industrial vibe, Historia's dishes hail from around the archipelago. Try…
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Jakarta
This excellent restaurant in a grand, old, light-and-airy mansion has plenty of ambience. There's a live pianist, birdcages and reminders of a bygone era…
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Jakarta
A tucked-away, uberhip rooftop tapas bar with terrace in the De Ritz Building in Menteng, this spot is popular with those in the know. Try the grilled and…
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Jakarta
On one of the best coffee strips in Jakarta, this appealing cafe has an alluring vintage style with bentwood chairs and tiled floors. Coffee drinks are…
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Jakarta
One of Jakarta's more tasteful dining options is this midcentury Dutch house set in a leafy neighbourhood that offers respite from the surrounding mayhem…
Jakarta
Plan B is a humble Spanish eatery serving authentic delicacies courtesy of Basque chef Oskar Urzelai. Locals love this out-of-the-way-but-buzzy…
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Jakarta
It's easy to think you've stumbled across an enchanting lost temple at Lara Djonggrang. Its dimly lit, incense-filled space is decorated with traditional…
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Jakarta
Expand your culinary palette at this branch of the acclaimed Michelin-starred Singapore chain, located at Grand Indonesia mall. The high-end Chinese…
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Jakarta
This re-imagined warung (food stall) attempts a modern and healthy take on classic dishes. Expect delectable Sundanese and Chinese Indonesian dishes,…
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Jakarta
With modern, Scandi-esque design incorporating pastel tones and plants in terrariums, this cute spot around the corner from Barack Obama's old school…
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Jakarta
An excellent low-key local chain restaurant just a short walk from glitzy malls and hotels. Classic Indonesian dishes from satay to beef rendang are…
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Jakarta
One of several similar places around Taman Fatahillah, this restaurant is housed in a cute old Dutch building with green shutters. You can eat inside…
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Jakarta
You'll see cooks preparing fried and steamed Chinese pork dumplings out the front of this ramshackle but highly popular little place in Glodok, dating…
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Jakarta
This 200-year-old building overlooking Kota's old Dutch quarter pulls crowds. It certainly looks the part, with its classy bistro styled with colonial…
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Jakarta
Funky spot with geometric lampshades, bright colours, solid marble counter tops and patterned chairs, serving a mixture of Asian and Western eats. Order…
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Jakarta
This open-plan space at Grand Indonesia mall has an attached wine shop. Diners can enjoy a courtyard feel (and indoor trees!). It serves dinner, but the…
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Jakarta
One of a few branches of this ice-cream chain, serving Italian-style scoops in a cool space decorated with pastel tones and plants. The ice cream and…
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Jakarta
Good brunch spot in a trendy retro space with a display of vintage phones and radios and a polished factory chic feel. You can't go wrong with the croque…
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Jakarta
One of the first buildings restored as part of the government program to revitalise the Old Town, this pie-shaped 1928 beauty makes a good first…
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Jakarta
Small Indonesian chain inspired by New York; the decor is French brasserie meets art deco. There's a bakery selling fresh loaves and sourdough, plus a…
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Jakarta
Also a cafe, Dua Nyonya is an intimate place serving fine Indonesian coffee (from Bali, Toraja and Aceh) and traditional food including rice dishes such…
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Jakarta
Arabian themed with pretty floor tiles, this Middle Eastern restaurant has a large menu of more than 100 dishes – everything from kebabs and felafel to…
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Jakarta
Along the historical pedestrianised strip off Taman Fatahillah, Bangi Kopi is a slick affair with a lot of money poured into its renovation. It's a…
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Jakarta
To the right of Sunda Kelapa and overlooking the new Batavia Marina, where you'll see a number of modern yachts docked, this dining room has a nautical…
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Jakarta
A super-casual place for sandwiches right across from Pasar Jl Surabaya. Prowl the market looking for an actual genuine antique, then enjoy soup in a…
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Jakarta
Classic Chinese restaurant with large tables suitable for banquets, seating 10 people. The atmosphere is pretty dismal, with dated decor and fluorescent…
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Jakarta
A much-loved, open-fronted, no-frills outlet for simple Indonesian dishes, Bon Bin has been stir-frying up classics for over 50 years. The namesake gado…
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Tjikinii Lima Restaurant & Cafe
Jakarta
Pretty courtyard setting with a restaurant serving fish and chips, flatbreads and sandwiches, and simple Asian plates of chicken with rice or noodles…
