Top Places in Jakarta

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Top Places in Jakarta

Sightseeing Places

Great places to relax and chill in Jakarta.
Located just next door from our lobby apartment. Perfect place to hang out with family & friends without any hustle of traffic from our apartment. Central Park Mall is one stop shopping mall , where you can find everything there, lots of good restaurants, cafes, shops, etc. The outdoor park features koi ponds and lush gardens, nicely complementing a shopping experience that you won’t find at other malls in Jakarta. Also don’t ever miss their fireworks show which always held on special public holiday.
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Central Park
Kavling 28 Jalan Letjen S. Parman
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Located just next door from our lobby apartment. Perfect place to hang out with family & friends without any hustle of traffic from our apartment. Central Park Mall is one stop shopping mall , where you can find everything there, lots of good restaurants, cafes, shops, etc. The outdoor park features koi ponds and lush gardens, nicely complementing a shopping experience that you won’t find at other malls in Jakarta. Also don’t ever miss their fireworks show which always held on special public holiday.
This large and complete mall is right in the city centre and houses a good selection of shops of high-end brands and entertainment outlets. There’s a supermarket, department store, home improvement depots, health and beauty centres, ATM and money changers, a supporting facilities ensuring convenience for shoppers. You’ll need to cross between the two wings - east and west - in order to browse through its vast collection. It also houses Blitzmegaplex, Indonesia’s largest cinema, on its ground level. Kids will love its play land and game arcade, as well as the mall’s iconic Dancing Fountain Show, which presents an hourly spectacle of multicolour-lit spouts dancing to symphony.
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Grand Indonesia Mall
No.1 Jl. M.H. Thamrin
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This large and complete mall is right in the city centre and houses a good selection of shops of high-end brands and entertainment outlets. There’s a supermarket, department store, home improvement depots, health and beauty centres, ATM and money changers, a supporting facilities ensuring convenience for shoppers. You’ll need to cross between the two wings - east and west - in order to browse through its vast collection. It also houses Blitzmegaplex, Indonesia’s largest cinema, on its ground level. Kids will love its play land and game arcade, as well as the mall’s iconic Dancing Fountain Show, which presents an hourly spectacle of multicolour-lit spouts dancing to symphony.
Mall Taman Anggrek located just beside Central Park Mall. MTA (Mall Taman Anggrek) is where you can find Indonesia’s largest indoor ice skating arena, Sky Rink. The mall also holds the world record for its longest LED display, which you can admire upon approaching the building along Jalan Letjen S. Parman. Mall Taman Anggrek is connected to Mall Hublife. You can hang out at nice restaurants & food court in Mall Hublife
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Taman Anggrek
Kav 21 Jalan Letjen S. Parman
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Mall Taman Anggrek located just beside Central Park Mall. MTA (Mall Taman Anggrek) is where you can find Indonesia’s largest indoor ice skating arena, Sky Rink. The mall also holds the world record for its longest LED display, which you can admire upon approaching the building along Jalan Letjen S. Parman. Mall Taman Anggrek is connected to Mall Hublife. You can hang out at nice restaurants & food court in Mall Hublife
Plaza Senayan offers a well-rounded collection of shops that mostly cater to the modern lifestyle with many international luxury brands. With its great selection of restaurants, it is a favourite go-to place for lunch among business people in Central Jakarta. Although Plaza Senayan might not be large if compared to Jakarta’s other grand malls, it does feature a refined, high-class appeal. Don’t forget to enjoy the iconic ‘musical clock’ at the atrium of Plaza Senayan. The musical clock perform every hour. This musical clock always brings me back to the good childhood memories. So nostalgic.
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Plaza Senayan Mall
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Plaza Senayan offers a well-rounded collection of shops that mostly cater to the modern lifestyle with many international luxury brands. With its great selection of restaurants, it is a favourite go-to place for lunch among business people in Central Jakarta. Although Plaza Senayan might not be large if compared to Jakarta’s other grand malls, it does feature a refined, high-class appeal. Don’t forget to enjoy the iconic ‘musical clock’ at the atrium of Plaza Senayan. The musical clock perform every hour. This musical clock always brings me back to the good childhood memories. So nostalgic.
One of Jakarta’s high-end malls, Pacific Place is home to Indonesia’s own Kidzania, located on its 6th floor. Various boutique stores are attached to it, as well as notable establishments such as Hard Rock Café Jakarta and even a Ritz-Carlton hotel.
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Pacific Place Mall
5 Jl. Jend. Sudirman
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One of Jakarta’s high-end malls, Pacific Place is home to Indonesia’s own Kidzania, located on its 6th floor. Various boutique stores are attached to it, as well as notable establishments such as Hard Rock Café Jakarta and even a Ritz-Carlton hotel.
Plaza Indonesia is located at the Central Jakarta. You can find many luxury stores, good restaurants & cafes inside this mall. Kids will love the miniapolis area.
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Plaza Indonesia
Kav.28-30 Jl. M.H. Thamrin
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Plaza Indonesia is located at the Central Jakarta. You can find many luxury stores, good restaurants & cafes inside this mall. Kids will love the miniapolis area.
Located in the Jakarta Chinatown area, Petak Sembilan is a lively neighborhood with Chinese-style buildings, temples, and the most authentic Chinese food in the city. Tourists can munch on delicious Chinese street food while exploring the ornate neighborhood lined up with temples, old houses, and stores.
Petak Sembilan Market
40 Jl. Kemenangan Raya
Located in the Jakarta Chinatown area, Petak Sembilan is a lively neighborhood with Chinese-style buildings, temples, and the most authentic Chinese food in the city. Tourists can munch on delicious Chinese street food while exploring the ornate neighborhood lined up with temples, old houses, and stores.
Despite its name that means “New Market”, Pasar Baru is one of the oldest markets in Jakarta. Most vendors have been trading there for generations, from textiles to antiques, Indian spices to electronics. Also packed with small restaurants and food stalls, some tourists even visit this place just for the experience.
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Pasar Baru
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Despite its name that means “New Market”, Pasar Baru is one of the oldest markets in Jakarta. Most vendors have been trading there for generations, from textiles to antiques, Indian spices to electronics. Also packed with small restaurants and food stalls, some tourists even visit this place just for the experience.
This place used to be a post office, now renovated become hang out place. This historical building keep its architecture until now. Many local restaurants & shops that you can explore inside the Posbloc building.
Pos Bloc Jakarta
No.2 Jalan Pos
This place used to be a post office, now renovated become hang out place. This historical building keep its architecture until now. Many local restaurants & shops that you can explore inside the Posbloc building.
Place for sport lovers!
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Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
Jalan Pintu Satu Senayan
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Place for sport lovers!
Nice place to sport in the morning.
Taman Lapangan Banteng
Nice place to sport in the morning.

Historical Places

Great historical places to know more about Jakarta.
In Jakarta’s city centre of Merdeka Square, stands the National Monument (Monumen Nasional (Monas)) tower. It is a must visit for every tourist in Jakarta as it is a symbol to be beckon with. It stands to symbolize the fight for Indonesia and constructed under direction of President Sukarno. It is open daily from 8am - 3pm everyday except last Monday of the month.
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National Monument Park
2 Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara
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In Jakarta’s city centre of Merdeka Square, stands the National Monument (Monumen Nasional (Monas)) tower. It is a must visit for every tourist in Jakarta as it is a symbol to be beckon with. It stands to symbolize the fight for Indonesia and constructed under direction of President Sukarno. It is open daily from 8am - 3pm everyday except last Monday of the month.
Being two centuries old, National Museum of Indonesia (museum nasional) is an icon that you must visit. It is located at Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat in center of Jakarta city and it is an archeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical museum. Jakarta’s national museum is well known as Elephant Building (gedung gajah) because of the elephant statue there. Visit here to get yourself acquainted with Jakarta and also Indonesia’s history and culutre.
National Museum
12 Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat
Being two centuries old, National Museum of Indonesia (museum nasional) is an icon that you must visit. It is located at Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat in center of Jakarta city and it is an archeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical museum. Jakarta’s national museum is well known as Elephant Building (gedung gajah) because of the elephant statue there. Visit here to get yourself acquainted with Jakarta and also Indonesia’s history and culutre.
Built during the Dutch colonial period, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta is a concert hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is situated close to the Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral. Check out the various arts program lined up, ranging from theater shows to musical performances. This is definitely the place to visit to stock up on cultural shows and concerts.
Gedung Kesenian Jakarta
No.1 Jalan Gedung Kesenian
Built during the Dutch colonial period, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta is a concert hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is situated close to the Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral. Check out the various arts program lined up, ranging from theater shows to musical performances. This is definitely the place to visit to stock up on cultural shows and concerts.
Kota Tua also goes by the name Old Town Batavia and is one of the most historically significant parts of Jakarta. As you walk around the area you will find pretty architecture that dates from the Dutch colonial period and you can also visit the cobbled central town square which is the signature feature of the area. This is seen as the cultural heart of the city and many artists and photographers gravitate here to take in the relaxed atmosphere and old world feel, and the area is also studded with cafes so you can have a drink and enjoy the surroundings. It also has a high concentration of museums so you can learn some history here at the same time.
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Kota Tua
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Kota Tua also goes by the name Old Town Batavia and is one of the most historically significant parts of Jakarta. As you walk around the area you will find pretty architecture that dates from the Dutch colonial period and you can also visit the cobbled central town square which is the signature feature of the area. This is seen as the cultural heart of the city and many artists and photographers gravitate here to take in the relaxed atmosphere and old world feel, and the area is also studded with cafes so you can have a drink and enjoy the surroundings. It also has a high concentration of museums so you can learn some history here at the same time.
Located at Merdeka Square in Gambir is the National Gallery of Indonesia which is one of the best museums in the city and has some 2,000 pieces of Indonesian art work. For any art lovers or those who don’t know much about Indonesian artists this is definitely not to be missed and it takes you on a colorful journey through different regional pieces. There is also a separate section dedicated to foreign collections and you will find paintings, ceramics, photographs, and sculptures here.
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Galeri Nasional Indonesia
No.14 Jl. Medan Merdeka Tim.
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Located at Merdeka Square in Gambir is the National Gallery of Indonesia which is one of the best museums in the city and has some 2,000 pieces of Indonesian art work. For any art lovers or those who don’t know much about Indonesian artists this is definitely not to be missed and it takes you on a colorful journey through different regional pieces. There is also a separate section dedicated to foreign collections and you will find paintings, ceramics, photographs, and sculptures here.
Museum Bank Indonesia is not one of the best known museums in the city but it is certainly one of the most enjoyable. It sits in the headquarters of a former bank which has been lovingly restored and tells the story of Indonesia’s currency from past times until the present. There are a range of interactive exhibits as well as some touch screen sections and a special gallery dedicated to the spice trade for which Indonesia is so famous. There is another section that takes you through the story of the financial crisis that hit in 1997 and another area with a dazzling array of currency from all over the world.
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Museum Bank Indonesia
No.3 Jalan Pintu Besar Utara
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Museum Bank Indonesia is not one of the best known museums in the city but it is certainly one of the most enjoyable. It sits in the headquarters of a former bank which has been lovingly restored and tells the story of Indonesia’s currency from past times until the present. There are a range of interactive exhibits as well as some touch screen sections and a special gallery dedicated to the spice trade for which Indonesia is so famous. There is another section that takes you through the story of the financial crisis that hit in 1997 and another area with a dazzling array of currency from all over the world.
First built by the Dutch colonials as the city hall, this building has reopened as a museum in 1974, showing historic relics found in Jakarta. The neo-classic architecture is inspired by the Dam Palace in Amsterdam. Fatahillah Museum is located within the charming Old City of Jakarta (Kota Tua Jakarta).
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Jakarta History Museum (Fatahillah Museum)
1 Jalan Taman Fatahillah
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First built by the Dutch colonials as the city hall, this building has reopened as a museum in 1974, showing historic relics found in Jakarta. The neo-classic architecture is inspired by the Dam Palace in Amsterdam. Fatahillah Museum is located within the charming Old City of Jakarta (Kota Tua Jakarta).
Dedicated to Java’s traditional puppet wayang, this museum showcases various kinds and forms of wayang from all over the country. Tourists can learn and observe the country’s lost art that dates back more than 1,500 years. The building itself is of historic significance, built by the Dutch in 1640 as a church before being devastated by an earthquake, repurposed as a research center, then reopened as a museum.
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Wayang Museum
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Dedicated to Java’s traditional puppet wayang, this museum showcases various kinds and forms of wayang from all over the country. Tourists can learn and observe the country’s lost art that dates back more than 1,500 years. The building itself is of historic significance, built by the Dutch in 1640 as a church before being devastated by an earthquake, repurposed as a research center, then reopened as a museum.

Eat & Drink Places

All about famous & authentic restaurant / cafes in Jakarta.
If you’re looking for an authentic coffee in Jakarta, Es Kopi Tak Kie is a must go to place. Founded in 1927 by Liong Kwie Jong, it is now run by their 3rd generation. The classical taste started by their predecessor remained unchanged. Ayauw, the current owner, also makes a variant blend of coffee into one glass, such as Arabica and Robusta coffee from Lampung with Toraja and Sidikalang coffee. While already widely known, thanks to the social media, Es Kopi Tak Kie got a surge in popularity. Previously you will see many old people here enjoying their coffee as usual but now, young people flock here to taste the original coffee since the colonial days of Indonesia.
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Kopi Es Tak Kie
4-6 Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan III
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If you’re looking for an authentic coffee in Jakarta, Es Kopi Tak Kie is a must go to place. Founded in 1927 by Liong Kwie Jong, it is now run by their 3rd generation. The classical taste started by their predecessor remained unchanged. Ayauw, the current owner, also makes a variant blend of coffee into one glass, such as Arabica and Robusta coffee from Lampung with Toraja and Sidikalang coffee. While already widely known, thanks to the social media, Es Kopi Tak Kie got a surge in popularity. Previously you will see many old people here enjoying their coffee as usual but now, young people flock here to taste the original coffee since the colonial days of Indonesia.
Established in 1932, Ragusa Italian Ice Cream is one of the oldest ice cream shops in Indonesia. Ragusa has two outlets located in Duta Merlin and Jl. Veteran, Central Jakarta. However, the latter has become an icon of the capital as it has been serving its loyal patrons since 1947, after being relocated from its original location at Gambir Market. Their spaghetti ice cream is the must-try one.
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Ragusa Italian Ice Cream
10 Jl. Veteran I
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Established in 1932, Ragusa Italian Ice Cream is one of the oldest ice cream shops in Indonesia. Ragusa has two outlets located in Duta Merlin and Jl. Veteran, Central Jakarta. However, the latter has become an icon of the capital as it has been serving its loyal patrons since 1947, after being relocated from its original location at Gambir Market. Their spaghetti ice cream is the must-try one.
An excellent epitome of Jakarta’s vibrant city nightlife, Skye is a lively bar and restaurant located on the 56th floor of Menara BCA building. The stylishly decorated lounge features a stunning infinity pool that makes the view of the city much more refreshing. The place also serves impressive cocktails and food.
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Skye
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An excellent epitome of Jakarta’s vibrant city nightlife, Skye is a lively bar and restaurant located on the 56th floor of Menara BCA building. The stylishly decorated lounge features a stunning infinity pool that makes the view of the city much more refreshing. The place also serves impressive cocktails and food.
Embracing Jakarta’s coastal geography at its best, this seafood restaurant serves the freshest of crabs, lobsters, and various fish. Location-wise, diners will be fêted on a stylish deck looking out to the ocean, brushed by the sea breeze and greeted by the glorious view. With the fish market concept, diners can choose their seafood straight from the aquarium, and talk to the chefs on how they would like to enjoy the meal.
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Bandar Djakarta
7 Jl. Lodan timur
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Embracing Jakarta’s coastal geography at its best, this seafood restaurant serves the freshest of crabs, lobsters, and various fish. Location-wise, diners will be fêted on a stylish deck looking out to the ocean, brushed by the sea breeze and greeted by the glorious view. With the fish market concept, diners can choose their seafood straight from the aquarium, and talk to the chefs on how they would like to enjoy the meal.
Managed by the reputable Plataran brand, this restaurant carries its signature luxury and elegance throughout. Housed by a charming traditional Javanese joglo house, with lavish contemporary interior design blending seamlessly with the setting, it creates a sweet mixture of culture and grandeur. Think delicate wood carvings, batik tiles, shiny chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling glass that looks out to the ardent garden outside. Food-wise, refined Indonesian meals from traditional dishes to desserts are on the menu along with invigorating cocktails.
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Plataran Dharmawangsa
6 Jl. Dharmawangsa Raya
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Managed by the reputable Plataran brand, this restaurant carries its signature luxury and elegance throughout. Housed by a charming traditional Javanese joglo house, with lavish contemporary interior design blending seamlessly with the setting, it creates a sweet mixture of culture and grandeur. Think delicate wood carvings, batik tiles, shiny chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling glass that looks out to the ardent garden outside. Food-wise, refined Indonesian meals from traditional dishes to desserts are on the menu along with invigorating cocktails.
The restaurant’s grand and elegant colonial building would be the first pleasant treat in your dining experience. The second would be the lovely interior, with sweet adornments in every corner that bring together a homey rustic feel and sumptuous ambiance in one place. Expats and locals alike love this restaurant for serving dignified versions of traditional meals from across the archipelago. Other than the elaborate and delicious full courses, Bunga Rampai is also a popular spot for high tea and soirée.
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Bunga Rampai
35 Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro
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The restaurant’s grand and elegant colonial building would be the first pleasant treat in your dining experience. The second would be the lovely interior, with sweet adornments in every corner that bring together a homey rustic feel and sumptuous ambiance in one place. Expats and locals alike love this restaurant for serving dignified versions of traditional meals from across the archipelago. Other than the elaborate and delicious full courses, Bunga Rampai is also a popular spot for high tea and soirée.
This down-to-earth restaurant serves hearty Indonesian dishes in a casual environment. The service is friendly, and the food is both affordable and authentic. Sate Khas Senayan is known for its chicken satays, which are served with a choice of sweet soy sauce or thick peanut sauce (must try!). The menu also offers Indonesian staples like gurame bakar (grilled fish) and ayam goreng kremes (fried chicken in batter). The restaurant features an excellent selection of traditional drinks including teh poci (tea served in a clay pot with sugar) and cendol (coconut milk, jelly noodles, Pandan flavouring and palm sugar).
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Sate Khas Senayan - Cideng Timur
76 Jl. Cideng Timur
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This down-to-earth restaurant serves hearty Indonesian dishes in a casual environment. The service is friendly, and the food is both affordable and authentic. Sate Khas Senayan is known for its chicken satays, which are served with a choice of sweet soy sauce or thick peanut sauce (must try!). The menu also offers Indonesian staples like gurame bakar (grilled fish) and ayam goreng kremes (fried chicken in batter). The restaurant features an excellent selection of traditional drinks including teh poci (tea served in a clay pot with sugar) and cendol (coconut milk, jelly noodles, Pandan flavouring and palm sugar).
Padang food is definitely must-try while you are in Jakarta. This Pagi Sore Restaurant is more upscale than the usual Padang restaurant and it shows in their food’s prices, but still, no one would complain about them being overpriced. Make sure you try Ayam Pop, Rendang Sapi, Gulai telur, Dendeng balado, Paru garing. If you make it here, make sure to try their martabak (Indonesian omelette), which is given a Padangnese touch and is thicker – but less greasy – than regular Indonesian martabak.
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Pagi Sore
2 Jl. Cipete Raya
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Padang food is definitely must-try while you are in Jakarta. This Pagi Sore Restaurant is more upscale than the usual Padang restaurant and it shows in their food’s prices, but still, no one would complain about them being overpriced. Make sure you try Ayam Pop, Rendang Sapi, Gulai telur, Dendeng balado, Paru garing. If you make it here, make sure to try their martabak (Indonesian omelette), which is given a Padangnese touch and is thicker – but less greasy – than regular Indonesian martabak.
Head on over to Depot Es Durian Nan Salero in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, where you can have ice durian (durian paste blended with ice cubes, topped with chocolate condensed milk), a dessert that does the seemingly impossible task of elevating the taste of the king of fruits. Despite primarily being a dessert restaurant, Depot Es Durian Nan Salero also serves light Padang meals, such as sate Padang, soto Padang (traditional Padang soup composed of vegetables, rice noodles, and fried mashed potatoes), as well as gado-gado khas Padang (Indonesian salad served with egg noodles, boiled eggs, crackers, and peanut sauce).
Depot Es Durian Nan Salero
No 218 Jalan Dokter Susilo II
Head on over to Depot Es Durian Nan Salero in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, where you can have ice durian (durian paste blended with ice cubes, topped with chocolate condensed milk), a dessert that does the seemingly impossible task of elevating the taste of the king of fruits. Despite primarily being a dessert restaurant, Depot Es Durian Nan Salero also serves light Padang meals, such as sate Padang, soto Padang (traditional Padang soup composed of vegetables, rice noodles, and fried mashed potatoes), as well as gado-gado khas Padang (Indonesian salad served with egg noodles, boiled eggs, crackers, and peanut sauce).
Established in 1958, Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih has become somewhat legendary among Jakarta’s culinary connoisseurs. Managed now by the founder’s grandson, the humble street warung still retains its sought-after mutton fried rice, with generous spices and seasoning that result in a strong Indonesian flavor. You can also complete the menu with a selection of satay.
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Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih
No.3 Jl. Kebon Sirih
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Established in 1958, Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih has become somewhat legendary among Jakarta’s culinary connoisseurs. Managed now by the founder’s grandson, the humble street warung still retains its sought-after mutton fried rice, with generous spices and seasoning that result in a strong Indonesian flavor. You can also complete the menu with a selection of satay.
Indonesian instant noodles is an inescapable casual meal present in virtually every warung you can find in Jakarta. Even so, Warung Abang Adek is different to the others. The place is notorious for breaking sweat and burning the tongue of its customers with exceedingly spicy instant noodles. When ordering, customers will be asked how many chilis they’d like to use in the seasoning. Answers vary from 10 to 100, as responses range from scratching your head while gasping for air, to actually passing out right on the spot. Consider yourself warned.
Warmindo Abang Adek
22 Jl. Mandala Utara
Indonesian instant noodles is an inescapable casual meal present in virtually every warung you can find in Jakarta. Even so, Warung Abang Adek is different to the others. The place is notorious for breaking sweat and burning the tongue of its customers with exceedingly spicy instant noodles. When ordering, customers will be asked how many chilis they’d like to use in the seasoning. Answers vary from 10 to 100, as responses range from scratching your head while gasping for air, to actually passing out right on the spot. Consider yourself warned.
Nasi Uduk is made from white rice cooked with coconut milk and a mixture of herbs, making the flavour curiously aromatic and hearty. Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang is a legendary establishment, retaining its place as the top-of-mind nasi uduk since the 1960s. The rice is served with different side dishes to choose from — chicken, shrimp, tempeh, innards, and more. The selection of condiments intensifies the savoury taste of the dish, whether you opt for the peanut sauce, chili shrimp paste, petai sauce, or some combination of those.
Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang
No.112 Jl. Kb. Jati
Nasi Uduk is made from white rice cooked with coconut milk and a mixture of herbs, making the flavour curiously aromatic and hearty. Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang is a legendary establishment, retaining its place as the top-of-mind nasi uduk since the 1960s. The rice is served with different side dishes to choose from — chicken, shrimp, tempeh, innards, and more. The selection of condiments intensifies the savoury taste of the dish, whether you opt for the peanut sauce, chili shrimp paste, petai sauce, or some combination of those.
Remboelan wishes to preserve the legendary creations of Indonesian archipelago. With various homemade flavour, and aroma – balancing each meal, Remboelan brings out the finest nostalgic moment to every guests. Till date, the restaurant has been hailed as one of the city’s finest spot for a true Indonesian flavour.
Remboelan Central Park
No.28 Jalan Letjen S. Parman
Remboelan wishes to preserve the legendary creations of Indonesian archipelago. With various homemade flavour, and aroma – balancing each meal, Remboelan brings out the finest nostalgic moment to every guests. Till date, the restaurant has been hailed as one of the city’s finest spot for a true Indonesian flavour.
The building is a result of combining authentic colonial style and modern Javanese architectural features. Dominantly white, the restaurant looks really pretty and elegant. Plataran offers sharing menus that highlight modern Indonesian cuisine. It is a perfect place to organize gathering, party, and meeting in Jakarta.
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Plataran Menteng
42 Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto
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The building is a result of combining authentic colonial style and modern Javanese architectural features. Dominantly white, the restaurant looks really pretty and elegant. Plataran offers sharing menus that highlight modern Indonesian cuisine. It is a perfect place to organize gathering, party, and meeting in Jakarta.
There’s a reason Jakartans love this brand enough for it to set up camp all over the city. For one, they take their beans very seriously. Sourced from the best estates across the country, the coffee beans are roasted in a considered manner to bring out the best of their characteristics and specialities. Whether it’s single origin or blends, sourced from Sumatera or Sulawesi, Tanamera’s coffee is approved by Jakarta’s prominent coffee aficionados. Trusted as a coffee specialist, Tanamera holds training sessions for aspiring baristas and coffee enthusiasts.
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Tanamera Coffee & Roaster
No.3 Jl. Jend. Sudirman
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There’s a reason Jakartans love this brand enough for it to set up camp all over the city. For one, they take their beans very seriously. Sourced from the best estates across the country, the coffee beans are roasted in a considered manner to bring out the best of their characteristics and specialities. Whether it’s single origin or blends, sourced from Sumatera or Sulawesi, Tanamera’s coffee is approved by Jakarta’s prominent coffee aficionados. Trusted as a coffee specialist, Tanamera holds training sessions for aspiring baristas and coffee enthusiasts.
One of the most established names on Jakarta’s coffee map, Anomali is famed for the speciality coffee from across the archipelago. Over the years and seven branches later, Anomali is still trusted for the premium quality craved by avid coffee enthusiasts. Being at the forefront of coffee education in the city, both their single-origins and espresso-based are prepared passionately and thoughtfully. From the Aceh Gayo to Luwak beans, you can expect consistent quality, both within the cup and pack. Each of the seven locations has cosy and open ambiance loved by young professionals and students alike.
Anomali Coffee Menteng
52 Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro
One of the most established names on Jakarta’s coffee map, Anomali is famed for the speciality coffee from across the archipelago. Over the years and seven branches later, Anomali is still trusted for the premium quality craved by avid coffee enthusiasts. Being at the forefront of coffee education in the city, both their single-origins and espresso-based are prepared passionately and thoughtfully. From the Aceh Gayo to Luwak beans, you can expect consistent quality, both within the cup and pack. Each of the seven locations has cosy and open ambiance loved by young professionals and students alike.
Must try Chinese style chicken porridge in Jakarta.
Bubur Ayam Mangga Besar I
46 Jl. Mangga Besar 1
Must try Chinese style chicken porridge in Jakarta.
Perfect place for seafood lovers! With its very reasonable price, you can get a very delicious & fresh seafood.
Pondok Pangandaran
Perfect place for seafood lovers! With its very reasonable price, you can get a very delicious & fresh seafood.
Small coffee shop with a great coffee taste. Nice place to sit down, relax, and enjoy your coffee!
Guten Mørgen Coffee Lab & Shop Tomang
No.29C Jalan Mandala Utara
Small coffee shop with a great coffee taste. Nice place to sit down, relax, and enjoy your coffee!
Legend of ice cream shop. You can enjoy oldies ice cream here.
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Ragusa Italian Ice Cream
10 Jl. Veteran I
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Legend of ice cream shop. You can enjoy oldies ice cream here.

Religious Places

Istiqlal Mosque has the claim to fame of being the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and has a capacity of 120,000 worshippers at any one time. It is located near to the national monument of Monas so it makes sense to visit both at the same time. Some things to look out for here include the beautiful Islamic motifs such as stars used to decorate the mosque as well as the water features that are repeated inside. Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque outside of prayer times providing that they dress modestly.
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Istiqlal Mosque
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Istiqlal Mosque has the claim to fame of being the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and has a capacity of 120,000 worshippers at any one time. It is located near to the national monument of Monas so it makes sense to visit both at the same time. Some things to look out for here include the beautiful Islamic motifs such as stars used to decorate the mosque as well as the water features that are repeated inside. Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque outside of prayer times providing that they dress modestly.
Located in Glodok is Jin De Yuan which is a spacious Buddhist temple that was built in 1755. It is one of the most important places of worship for the Buddhist community in the city and some signature points to look out for include the roof which is topped with two ornate dragons with pearls in their mouths. Inside the temple you can take in the aromatic incense as well as ceremonials bells and a collection of ancient calligraphy.
Buddhist Temple Jin De Yuan - Jakarta
19 Jalan Kemenangan III
Located in Glodok is Jin De Yuan which is a spacious Buddhist temple that was built in 1755. It is one of the most important places of worship for the Buddhist community in the city and some signature points to look out for include the roof which is topped with two ornate dragons with pearls in their mouths. Inside the temple you can take in the aromatic incense as well as ceremonials bells and a collection of ancient calligraphy.
The mighty cathedral stands tall at the heart of the city, boasting tall spires and impressive neo-gothic architecture. Built during the colonial era, many of the cathedral’s materials and pieces of furniture are sourced from the Netherlands, including its massive pipe organ and ornate main altar. One of the spires also serves as a museum that shows Catholic relics. It was built in 1901 to replace an earlier church. Look for stained-glass features. It is a must visit religious place in Jakarta
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Jakarta Cathedral
7B Jl. Katedral
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The mighty cathedral stands tall at the heart of the city, boasting tall spires and impressive neo-gothic architecture. Built during the colonial era, many of the cathedral’s materials and pieces of furniture are sourced from the Netherlands, including its massive pipe organ and ornate main altar. One of the spires also serves as a museum that shows Catholic relics. It was built in 1901 to replace an earlier church. Look for stained-glass features. It is a must visit religious place in Jakarta

Kids friendly Places

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Kidzania Jakarta is a family fun complex focused on the world of jobs where kids can play at being a number of different professions. This is an education activity. Suitable for kids from 4 years above. Kidzania Jakarta located inside Pacific Place mall, where parents can also have sightseeing in that mall.
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Kidzania Jakarta
Kav. 52-53 Jl. Jend. Sudirman
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Kidzania Jakarta is a family fun complex focused on the world of jobs where kids can play at being a number of different professions. This is an education activity. Suitable for kids from 4 years above. Kidzania Jakarta located inside Pacific Place mall, where parents can also have sightseeing in that mall.