Guidebook for South Jakarta
Food Scene
It features art works from local artists while also giving such a great place to chill or work in a cozy environment. Their lunch menu is also great - try the Pesto Chicken Spaghetti.
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Dia.lo.gue
99A Jl. Kemang Sel.It features art works from local artists while also giving such a great place to chill or work in a cozy environment. Their lunch menu is also great - try the Pesto Chicken Spaghetti.
It offers one of the BEST Italian foods you'll ever taste! I seriously recommend this for die-hard fans of pasta / Italian cuisine. The chef is a native of Italy and the ingredients are super fresh.
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Mamma Rosy
No.58 Jl. Kemang RayaIt offers one of the BEST Italian foods you'll ever taste! I seriously recommend this for die-hard fans of pasta / Italian cuisine. The chef is a native of Italy and the ingredients are super fresh.
A great eating and meeting place, with just the right ambience to chill and people-watch. Food is great - Look out for their wine specials - it's quite nice!
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Koi Kemang
72 Jl. Kemang RayaA great eating and meeting place, with just the right ambience to chill and people-watch. Food is great - Look out for their wine specials - it's quite nice!
If this is your first time in Jakarta and you want to try Street Food in a nice-setting, visit Pasaraya Grande Foodcourt. It offers well-known and local-loved foods from all of Indonesia (Try the Nasi Goreng Kebun Sirih, Ayam Kremes, Bakso, Pempek, and many more). You'll have to buy a top-up card for $5-$10, but it's definitely worth it.
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Pasaraya Blok M
No.2 Jl. Iskandarsyah IIIf this is your first time in Jakarta and you want to try Street Food in a nice-setting, visit Pasaraya Grande Foodcourt. It offers well-known and local-loved foods from all of Indonesia (Try the Nasi Goreng Kebun Sirih, Ayam Kremes, Bakso, Pempek, and many more). You'll have to buy a top-up card for $5-$10, but it's definitely worth it.
Jalan Sabang: This is the true Street Food in Jakarta, where you eat on the side of the roads in tents. The Padang Satay is delicious, definitely have to try! Note: Most of the food outlets is open only on night-time, so be sure to arrive there >5 pm.
Best place & time to visit: Sat 7 PM
Jalan Haji Agus Salim
Jalan Haji Agus SalimJalan Sabang: This is the true Street Food in Jakarta, where you eat on the side of the roads in tents. The Padang Satay is delicious, definitely have to try! Note: Most of the food outlets is open only on night-time, so be sure to arrive there >5 pm.
Best place & time to visit: Sat 7 PM
It's the latest happening Brunch spot in Jakarta. V nice foods and location is close to historic places - can grab a bite here before visiting museums. :)
Maple and Oak
No.91 Jl. HOS. CokroaminotoIt's the latest happening Brunch spot in Jakarta. V nice foods and location is close to historic places - can grab a bite here before visiting museums. :)
You have not visited Indonesia without trying PADANG food. The experience itself is quite unique - in which you actually gets served first instead of ordering. You'll be charged only the ones you actually eat. The taste is also phenomenal - Definitely a must.
Sari Bundo resto
58 Jalan Wolter MonginsidiYou have not visited Indonesia without trying PADANG food. The experience itself is quite unique - in which you actually gets served first instead of ordering. You'll be charged only the ones you actually eat. The taste is also phenomenal - Definitely a must.
Indonesians are well known for our love of spices and seafood, and I suggest you visit this restaurant from South Sulawesi for a local experience.
You are officially warned though :) Mention you prefer Mild if you're not feeling that brave.
Restoran Ikan Tude Manado
No.7 Jl. Gandaria 1Indonesians are well known for our love of spices and seafood, and I suggest you visit this restaurant from South Sulawesi for a local experience.
You are officially warned though :) Mention you prefer Mild if you're not feeling that brave.
Though it's a bit far, I think coming here at night and feeling the breeze of the sea coast and looking at the view while eating really delicious sea-food is a must-do experience. Indonesia is an archipelago - and we love the ocean and everything within it.
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Bandar Djakarta
7 Jl. Lodan timurThough it's a bit far, I think coming here at night and feeling the breeze of the sea coast and looking at the view while eating really delicious sea-food is a must-do experience. Indonesia is an archipelago - and we love the ocean and everything within it.
Monty is the place to mingle, both for locals and expats. If I go here, 50% of the time is sure to meet someone I know. Recommend it for the Wednesday Free Flow for Ladies
Monty's Restaurant
No. 84 Jl. SenopatiMonty is the place to mingle, both for locals and expats. If I go here, 50% of the time is sure to meet someone I know. Recommend it for the Wednesday Free Flow for Ladies
If you want to try Indonesian fine-dining at its best, head over to Tugu Kunstring for the complete experience. Food is very tasty, The staff is dressed in colonial times, and there's an art gallery adjacent to the restaurant.
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Palazzo Tugu Kunstkring
1 Jl. Teuku UmarIf you want to try Indonesian fine-dining at its best, head over to Tugu Kunstring for the complete experience. Food is very tasty, The staff is dressed in colonial times, and there's an art gallery adjacent to the restaurant.
This is one of my all-around favorite Indonesian restaurant. Medium prices, good quality food, and great place to be whether you're with family or friends. Located close to Grand Indonesia / Plaza Indonesia. Make sure you book though -they tend to be full.
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Kaum Jakarta
No.77 Jl. Dr. Kusuma AtmajaThis is one of my all-around favorite Indonesian restaurant. Medium prices, good quality food, and great place to be whether you're with family or friends. Located close to Grand Indonesia / Plaza Indonesia. Make sure you book though -they tend to be full.
Drinks & Nightlife
LOLA offers live music and a good vibe to just chill. It's also quite a good place to meet new people, if you like the night crowd :)
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LOLA - Espíritu y Libación
No. 21 Jl. GunawarmanLOLA offers live music and a good vibe to just chill. It's also quite a good place to meet new people, if you like the night crowd :)
For a more upscale night experience where you can also eat, Leon is quite a good place to visit. Note that sandals and shorts are not allowed :)
LEÓN
25 Jl. Wijaya IFor a more upscale night experience where you can also eat, Leon is quite a good place to visit. Note that sandals and shorts are not allowed :)
I love to come here for brunch, eat some really good tapas, and come back later in the night to dance to some really good tunes. The house music is really nice - although they also do some R&Bs as well. Lots of expats go here to chill as well.
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Basque Bar de Tapas
No.2 Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde AgungI love to come here for brunch, eat some really good tapas, and come back later in the night to dance to some really good tunes. The house music is really nice - although they also do some R&Bs as well. Lots of expats go here to chill as well.
FJ on 7
No.6 Jl. Kemang RayaVery close to our place - practical recommendations :)
Shopping
Kemang Village
It's 5 mins away and pretty complete
This is the place if you want to go for high-quality local Indonesian authentic furniture and decoration pieces to display back in your home. I usually take a Sat morning oil painting class here.
Hadiprana Art Centre
This is the place if you want to go for high-quality local Indonesian authentic furniture and decoration pieces to display back in your home. I usually take a Sat morning oil painting class here.
For quality and affordable Indonesian souvenirs, Sarinah offers the largest variety of items (starting from rugs, mugs, fans, clothes, keychains, you name it). In fact, this was one of the earliest mall to be buit in Jakarta, so they still maintain the heritage of it.
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Sarinah station
For quality and affordable Indonesian souvenirs, Sarinah offers the largest variety of items (starting from rugs, mugs, fans, clothes, keychains, you name it). In fact, this was one of the earliest mall to be buit in Jakarta, so they still maintain the heritage of it.
For those of you who want to grab dinner, watch a movie, or just see how Jakartans spend their Sat, you can head over to Plaza Senayan. They have lots of good restaurants here: Esina, Union, to name just a few. Also coffee shops like Monologue. Offers branded goods as well
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Plaza Senayan Mall
For those of you who want to grab dinner, watch a movie, or just see how Jakartans spend their Sat, you can head over to Plaza Senayan. They have lots of good restaurants here: Esina, Union, to name just a few. Also coffee shops like Monologue. Offers branded goods as well
Arts & Culture
You can feel the spirit of Jakarta in this small square. Lots of street snacks and pedestrians strolling around. Visit Cafe Batavia, a colonial landmark that was built in the 1830s. Definitely a spot to take photos and see what Jakarta was like back in the days
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Fatahillah Museum Old Town
27 Jl. Pintu Besar UtaraYou can feel the spirit of Jakarta in this small square. Lots of street snacks and pedestrians strolling around. Visit Cafe Batavia, a colonial landmark that was built in the 1830s. Definitely a spot to take photos and see what Jakarta was like back in the days
You'll be transported in history and understand how the economic crisis in 1998 led Indonesia to its biggest downfall - and the struggles of recovery. The building itself is a commemoration of colonial architecture, very elegant and withstand through time.
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Museo della Banca d'Indonesia
No.3 Jalan Pintu Besar UtaraYou'll be transported in history and understand how the economic crisis in 1998 led Indonesia to its biggest downfall - and the struggles of recovery. The building itself is a commemoration of colonial architecture, very elegant and withstand through time.
Few people know this - but I believe this is one of the best museum in Jakarta. In 1965, there was a killing spree that propelled Soeharto, the longest ruling Indonesian president to power for 32 years. The museum is the house of a prominent General that was killed during the raid.
The museum still feels authentic and homy - so many real artifacts are still kept here. In fact, the General's family still visit here once a year to remember the dreadful night.
You can see the broken doors where the bullets were shot from, as well as the actual house pieces from 1965. Museum is well kept, and a tour guide is there to guide you along the way.
A must for history/culture buffs!
Sasmitaloka Pahawan Revolusi
67 Jalan LembangFew people know this - but I believe this is one of the best museum in Jakarta. In 1965, there was a killing spree that propelled Soeharto, the longest ruling Indonesian president to power for 32 years. The museum is the house of a prominent General that was killed during the raid.
The museum still feels authentic and homy - so many real artifacts are still kept here. In fact, the General's family still visit here once a year to remember the dreadful night.
You can see the broken doors where the bullets were shot from, as well as the actual house pieces from 1965. Museum is well kept, and a tour guide is there to guide you along the way.
A must for history/culture buffs!
This museum is a favorite for adults and kids alike. The museum hosts a wide range of very cool contemporary arts - definitely worth to visit if you have some time. The line is usually long though - they have a website where you can book tickets.
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Museo MACAN (Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Nusantara)
No.5 Jl. PerjuanganThis museum is a favorite for adults and kids alike. The museum hosts a wide range of very cool contemporary arts - definitely worth to visit if you have some time. The line is usually long though - they have a website where you can book tickets.
Essentials
It's located inside the Lippo Mall Kemang (which again, is just a 5 minute walk down from our apartment)
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Hypermart
No.36 Kemang VillageIt's located inside the Lippo Mall Kemang (which again, is just a 5 minute walk down from our apartment)
Everything Else
We Indonesians love our massages. It's almost a ritual if you're feeling tired. This is my favorite place - it's quiet and clean, also offers Javanese vibe to it
Martha Tilaar Salon & Day Spa - Cikini
No. 83 Jl. Cikini RayaWe Indonesians love our massages. It's almost a ritual if you're feeling tired. This is my favorite place - it's quiet and clean, also offers Javanese vibe to it