Savoring the Best of Jakarta

Jakarta is a bustling metropolis that offers a diverse range of culinary experiences. From traditional street food stalls to upscale restaurants, the city has something to offer for every palate and budget. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the city's culinary landscape offers some truly delicious hidden gems.

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Li Feng's private dining room

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Café Cali's chicken quesidilla

Cloud Lounge

Dinner at Cloud Lounge was an unforgettable experience. Perched 49 floors above busy M.H. Thamrin Road in Central Jakarta, Cloud Lounge is a snug, stylish lounge bar and dining place with dramatic low lighting, hip furnishing, and high tables and chairs. In the al fresco balcony, large couches offer comfortable seating you can literally sink into. The menu has a substantial array of food and drinks to choose from. We had a thick creamy soup, Caesar Salad, and Margherita Pizza. The Cloud Nasi Goreng Kampung came in an enormous plate with two sticks of chicken satay, crunchy krupuk with pickled vegetables and salty/spicy sambal on the side, and a large heap of fried rice covered with fried egg on top. That wiped us out.

Cloud Lounge is located on the 46th floor of The Plaza, Plaza Indonesia, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Kav. 28 – 30, Central Jakarta. 

Li Feng

Stepping inside Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta’s Li Feng Restaurant is akin to entering a glamorous private club back in the old colonial town of Batavia. The restaurant’s partnership with Chef Fei from the Michelin-starred Jiang at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou has produced exquisite culinary delicacies such as Sichuan Chili Chicken, Crispy Fried Fish Skin with Salted Egg Yolk, Spicy XO Scallop Dumpling, Sweet Sour Chicken, and other tasty treats. Mr. Junhyeok Choi, Director of Food & Beverage of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta was especially proud of the Swan Dumpling with Black Pepper Duck Meat which was served with much flair. When the waitress poured water on the platter of swan-shaped morsels, it created a mist that covered the dumplings. A must-try when you’re in Jakarta.

Li Feng is located on the 2nd floor of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta (Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Jakarta, DKI Jakarta)


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Café Cali's fried chicken
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Lunch at Ethys Mayoshi's with savory eggs  
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Spicy potatoes

Café Cali (Café California)

Another bistro that lights up the sky at night is Café California, or simply Café Cali. Located on the 32nd floor of The Orient Hotel, the arched doorways, stucco walls, lounge chairs, potted palms, and even an infinity pool looking out into the massive corporate towers of Sudirman District, make Café Cali a truly relaxing joint. The manager delighted our appetites with some tasty treats, including Nachos, Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings, Chicken Quesadillas, Tacos De Asada, French Fries, Caesar Salad, Fish & Chips, Spicy Jambalaya Pasta, and Wood-Fried Truffle Mac & Cheese. Dinner at Café Cali proved to be a delicious and comforting way to end the night.

Café Cali is located at The Orient Jakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 26, Bend. Hilir, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 

Lara Djonggrang & La Bihzad Bar

Housed in a formal Dutch mansion filled with period objets d’art and exotic paintings, the authentic Indonesian cuisine here has been inspired by the royal journeys of King Hayam Wuruk, who held the reign of the Kingdom of Majapahit at the beginning of the 14th century. Lara Djonggrang’s menu brings back to life the unparalleled beauty of ancient Indonesia’s history. Amid rich Indonesian art and décor, we had Tempe Ngawen (thinly sliced soybean cake), Lumpia Tahu (tofu spring rolls), Rendang Padang (beef simmered in coconut milk and spices), Ayam Bakar (grilled baby chicken whose recipe came from Prambanan Temple), and many more imperial dishes.

Lara Djonggrang Restaurant is located at Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No.4, RT.3/RW.2, Gondangdia, Menteng, DKI Jakarta 

Tugu Kunstkring Paleis

The grand historical building originally housed the Fine Arts Circle of the Dutch East Indies which displayed world-class masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Paul Gauguin, Marc Chagall and the like. Today, it has become a fine dining restaurant with a large event space, several theme rooms, a bar and a grand elegant lounge as well as a tea house. The Tugu Kunstkring Paleis features a wide range of menu from Western cuisines, Southeast Asian flair, and authentic Indonesian dishes. The restaurant also has a cake and coffee corner, alongside a bar with a vast fine wine collection.

Tugu Kunstkring Paleis is located at Jl. Teuku Umar No. 1, RT.1 / RW.1, Gondangdia, Menteng, DKI Jakarta 

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Natives sweet at Sari Sari.

Jakarta’s Street Food

From savory satay skewers to crispy fried tempeh and spicy mie goreng noodles, the flavors and textures of Jakarta’s street food are sure to tantalize taste buds. Popular dishes like nasi goreng (fried rice), bakso (meatball soup), and soto ayam (chicken soup) can be found at street vendors throughout the city, often served with a side of crunchy krupuk crackers or fresh vegetables. One of the joys of Indonesian street food is the opportunity to try a variety of different dishes, each with its own unique blend of spices and seasonings.

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