Restaurants in Jakarta
Influences come from the Dutch colonial days at Café Batavia, in Kota, where the 300-year-old dining room hosts guests feasting on brunch and homemade ice-creams. There's sizzling Asian food on sale at the Mangga Besar Night Market in West Jakarta's Chinatown and Pure serves both international and Asian cuisine in a revolving dining-room with city views. Tipping is not expected, but if the service is good a tip is always welcome.
Top-end
Expand all1. Pure - Revolving dining room
Show moreSet in South Jakarta's Menara Imperium Building, Pure restaurant and lounge revolves its 35th-floor dining room to make the most of commanding city views. Diners tend to be businessmen and tourists who linger over their international and Asian meals while the dining room makes its hour-long circuit offering sunset views.E-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6pm-1am
Address
Menara Imperium 35th floor, 1 Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 8378 6001
Transport
Taxi to the Menara Imperium Building
2. Hazara - Atmospheric Thai and Indian
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Central Jakarta's Hazara specialises in northern Indian, Thai and Moroccan dishes. The atmospheric decor features low-lighting, rich colours and armfuls of oriental antiques. Hip diners sample aromatic curries and giant naan bread, before visiting the adjoining Face Bar for after-dinner cocktails.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6pm-2am
Address
85 Kusuma Atmaja, Imam Bonjol, Jakarta 10310
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 3192 5037
Mid-range
Expand all3. The Brasserie - Relaxed French fusion
Show moreRelax and feast on French fusion cuisine at La Brasserie, within Le Méridien Hotel along the luxurious Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. Patrons can pick from an a la carte menu or the all-day Asian and international buffet spread. Gastronomic highlights include the shrimp and the steamed red snapper fish.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6am-12am
Address
Le Méridien Hotel, 18, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta 10220
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 251 3131
4. B.A.T.S. - American food and setting
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Situated in the Shangri-La Hotel in Central Jakarta, B.A.T.S. is a New York-style underground bar and restaurant. Exposed brickwork and wood panelling characterise the casual space, where large portions of linguini, salads, pizzas and steaks are served. Nightly performances from Filipino bands draw a crowd of visitors and businessmen.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 5pm-2am
Address
Shangri-La Hotel, Kota BNI City Complex, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta 10220
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 570 7440
5. Café Batavia - Colonial setting for romance
Show more Café Batavia is set in the Dutch colonial area of Batavia. Once a favourite with Jakarta's city officials and visiting celebrities, hundreds of monochrome photographs line the walls. The romantically-named Marry Me cocktail is served to couples at dinner. There's also a brunch menu and an all-day menu of classics, like caesar salad.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-2am; Sat & Sun all day
Address
Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta 11110
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 691 5531
Budget
Expand all6. Lara Djonggrang - Atmospheric Indonesian
Show moreElegant, classy Lara Djonggrang has a terrific reputation for authentic Indonesian cuisine, with many unusual dishes from across the island nation, including plenty of vegetarian options. The building itself, a historic mansion very close to the neighbourhood where Barack Obama once lived, is richly atmospheric, its stylish rooms lavished with antiques and tribal artefacts.E-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12.30am-11pm
Address
4, Jl Teuku Cik Ditiro, Cikini, Jakarta
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 315 3252
7. Mangga Besar Night Market - Spicy street food
Show moreThe Mangga Besar Night Market is set in Jakarta's Chinatown district. The market teems with activity, much of which circulates around the stalls serving street food. Spicy local dishes, seafood, and unusual Chinese meals are freshly cooked. The tempting smells draw both locals and visiting foodies keen to sample authentic Indonesian food.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 5pm-2am
Address
Jalan Mangga Besar Raya, Jakarta 10750
Transport
Trans Jakarta Bus Koridor 1 (red) to Mangga Besar
8. Gado Gado Boplo - Speedy Indonesian dishes
Show moreGado Gado Boplo restaurants can be found in a number of Jakarta locations. The one in Blora is the most central. Gado Gado is an Indonesian mixed vegetable dish, with peanut sauce. Service is speedy here, and the restaurants have a fast food vibe. The Boplo gado gado with spinach, cabbage and prawn crackers is popular with locals in a hurry.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8am-10pm
Address
1 Jl. Blora, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta 10220
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 573 4081
Transport
Taxi
9. Cahaya Kota Restaurant - Popular with locals
Show moreCahaya Kota Restaurant has a reputation for very good local Indonesian food. Frequented by local celebrities, the menu includes a speciality babi kecap, pork in soybean sauce. The dining room is unremarkable, but the local crowd packs in nightly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6pm-11pm
Address
9, Jalan K.H. Wahid Hasyim, Jakarta 10340
Telephone
+62 (0) 21 314 3077
Transport
Trans Jakarta Bus Koridor II (blue) to Gamir Station
