Restaurants in Central Jakarta

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With dozens of countries, Asia is known as a continent that has a strong level of diversity. This does not only apply to the culture but also on the culinary as well. Each country has its own typical culinary, which makes Asia rich in diverse culinary options with interesting tastes.

So, it’s no wonder that you can find many Asian restaurants, including in Indonesia. In the Central Jakarta alone, the number of Asian restaurants is uncountable. Ranging from Indonesian culinary to the Indian ones, here is a list of eating spots in Central Jakarta that will satisfy your Asian culinary journey.

1.    Tatemukai (Japan)

One of the best eating places to enjoy Japanese culinary is Tatemukai, a fine dining restaurant in Grand Indonesia, Fashion District, Floor 3A, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1. With a budget of IDR1,5 million, each person will get a menu packed with various dishes that have been personally selected by the chef. The budget is indeed quite pricey, but it is worth the quality of taste you will get to experience.

Some of the menus that you might get are Toro Sushi, various types of Sashimi, Uni Sushi, and Toro Sushi Foie Gras. All of the sushi and the seafood are always served in a fresh condition so they are very tasty. In order to enjoy all of those Japanese dishes at Tatemukai, you are required to make a reservation beforehand.

2.    Shaburi – Grand Indonesia (Japan)

At Grand Indonesia, you can also find another Japanese restaurant called Shaburi. It is located in the West Mall area, Floor 3A. Shaburi is a shabu-shabu restaurant, which uses Japanese cooking method where the thinly sliced meats are cooked promptly in the boiling broth, then dipped in the special sauce. Shaburi offers an all you can eat shabu-shabu menu.

Some of the favorite menus that you should order are Beef Shabu-Shabu, Special Beef Shabu-Shabu, Shaburi Wagyu Shabu-Shabu, and Special Wagyu Shabu-Shabu. You can also order Dashi Soup which comes in several kinds such as Original Konbu Soup, Japanese Herbal Soup, and Hot Miso Soup. Make sure you bring a budget worth of IDR200,000 to IDR500,000 per person when coming to Shaburi.

3.    Fook Yew – Grand Indonesia (Chinese)

Located in the same area and floor with Shaburi, there is a Chinese restaurant called Fook Yew. Some of their specialized menus are Garoupa Fish Fried Rice, Master Choi Pan Fried Oxtail, and Kung Pao Chicken Porridge.

If you are not in the mood in eating heavy meals, you can order other lighter dishes such as X.O Sauced Jellyfish and Various Fried Mushrooms. In order to enjoy those dishes, you have to prepare a budget worth of IDR75,000 per person. Fook Yew can also be a fun place to hang out since the interior design is so unique with various Chinese elements such as lanterns and paintings.

4.    Bakmi Alip (Chinese)

If you want to eat Chinese foods but your budget is currently tight, Bakmi Alip can be your perfect go-to place. You only have to prepare a budget worth of IDR40,000 to IDR50,000 per person. With that amount of budget, you can already enjoy tasty dishes such as Mie Pangsit + Bakso, Mie Pangsit/Mie Baksi, Mie Ayam/Bihun/Kwetiau, Pangsitu Kuah, Bakso Kuah, and Bakso Goreng.

If you are interested to try Bakmi Alip, you can come to Jl. Sukarjo Wiryopranoto No. 20C at 05:30 to 15:00 WIB. Since the place is almost packed, it’s better if you come early. For Muslims, you don’t have to worry because Bakmi Alip only serves halal menus.

5.    Penang Bistro – Grand Indonesia (Malaysia)

Penang Bistro is a Malaysian restaurant that already has several branches in Jakarta, one of them is in Grand Indonesia Mall, Floor 3A, West Mall. This restaurant opens every day at 10:00-22:00 WIB. You need to bring a budget worth of IDR75,000 to IDR200,000 per person if you are interested to eat here.

One of the must-try menus here in Penang Bistro is Malay Mee Goreng, which is a fried egg noodle that is served with seafood and tomato-based sauce. There is also Nyonya Nasi Lemak, coconut rice that is served with spicy fried fish, chicken curry, fried egg, balado squids, fried potato, and sambal.

6.    Sukhothai (Thailand)

Even though it is located inside The Media Hotel & Towers, you do not have to stay here first to be able to enjoy the Thailand dishes in Sukothai restaurant. You can come to Sukothai every day at 11:30 to 23:00 WIB with a budget worth of IDR75,000 to IDR200,000 per person.

However, you can save more budget if you use Traveloka Eats. Traveloka Eats provides a special offer in the form of Thailand Set Steamboat voucher that can be used for two persons. The initial price is IDR145,200, but with Traveloka Eats voucher you can enjoy that menu with only IDR100,188. Open Traveloka Eats right now to secure your Sukhothai voucher!

7.    OJJU K-Food (Korea)

With various branches spread all around Indonesia, chances are you are already familiar with this eating place. OJJU K-Food is a Korean restaurant, which one of the branches located in Grand Indonesia, Floor 3A, East Mall. The favorite menu is Rolling Cheese with various options of side dishes such as beef ribs, chicken wings, or chicken drumstick.

Each side dish is offered at different price rate, ranging from IDR 100,000 to IDR 220,000. However, you can save more money by using a voucher from Traveloka Eats. With only IDR 172.408, you can already enjoy the Set Meal for 2 People that are actually worth of IDR 212,850. Open Traveloka Eats to secure your voucher!

8.    Mapogalmaegi Magal BBQ (Korea)

Mapogalmaegi Magal BBQ is a Korean BBQ restaurant that has quite many branches. The Mapogalmaegi in Central Jakarta can be found in Jl. Pecenongan No. 67ABC. Here you can order various types of meats to cook on your own. Some of them are Beef Skirtmeat, Prime Beef Rib Finger, Marinated Beef Boneless Short Rib, and Beef Tongue.

In addition, Mapogalmaegi also serves ready-to-eat Korean dishes such as Beef BBQ Hot Plate, Original Style Bimbimbap, and Korean Style Instant Noodle. If you are interested to try, you can come here every day at 11:30 to 22:00 WIB by bringing out a budget worth of IDR220,000 to IDR500,000 for each person.

9.    Queen’s Tandoor (India)

This restaurant is located at the Plaza Permata, Basement Floor, Jl. MH Thamrin No. 57 and serves Indian culinary. Various dishes such as Chicken Tandoori, Tangri Kebab, and Chicken Malai Kebab are available to order. Do not forget to order some of their other specialties such as Tikka Masala, Vindaloo, and Curry Masala.

Besides the main dishes, Queen’s Tandoor also serves various Indian snacks such as Samosa, Chili Crispy Melt, and Paneer Cahsewnut. If you are interested to try them out, Queen’s Tandoor opens every day at 11:30 to 15:00 WIB and 17:30 to 23:00 WIB. Make sure you bring a budget worth of IDR480,000 for two persons so that you can try as many Indian dishes as you want at Queen’s Tandoor.

10.    Jia Jia (Singapore)

If you are currently in Grand Indonesia and out of the sudden you want to eat Singaporean dishes, you can go to the West Mall area, FoodPrint, Floor 5. Here you will find a restaurant called Jia Jia that opens every day from 10:00 to 22:00 WIB. The price range is pretty affordable since you only need to bring a budget around IDR 100,000 for two persons.

Jia Jia offers various Singaporean dishes, ranging from fried rice to the duck meats. Some of the favorite ones are Yang Chow Fried Rice, Roasted Duck Rice, Chicken Rice Set, and Chicken Congee with Cakwe. If you come with your family or friends, you can order a chicken in quarter portions (for 2-3 persons), half (for 4-6 persons), and whole (for 7-12 persons).

11.    Warung Koffie Batavia (Indonesia)

As the name suggests, Warung Koffie Batavia does serve various of coffees as its specialties. Some of their featured menus are Koffie Tubruk, Koffie Peranakan Jahe, and Koffie Peranakan. If you are interested, you can even buy coffee that is still in the powder form. Ranging from Robusta, Arabica, to Luwak coffees, you can buy them all at Warung Koffie Batavia.

To complete your coffee tasting experience, this restaurant also serves various Indonesian dishes such as Mie Goreng Tek-tek, Soto Betawi, and Nasi Goreng Batavia. You can visit this place at Grand Indonesia, West Mall, Floor 5. You can save more money in Warung Koffie Batavia by using a voucher worth of IDR 100,000 that is offered at only IDR 70,000 on Traveloka Eats. Secure you voucher now before it runs out!

12.    Marco by Chef Macro Lim (Indonesia)

When reading the name of the restaurant, you might think that Marco by Chef Macro Lim is an international restaurant. The truth is, this restaurant actually serves Padang dishes and you can find it at Grand Indonesia Mall, West Mall, Lower Ground Floor. Dishes like Nasi Para Rendang, Sate Padang Uda Marco, and Nasi Goreng Rendang are what you will most likely find here.

In addition to delicious Padang foods, you can also order Es Durian Marco or Es Jeruk Limo Puruk with a very refreshing taste. As an alternative, you can try Iced Shaken Kopi es or Iced Shaken Kopi Susu Es. The price range is quite affordable, you only need to bring a budget around IDR75,000 to IDR200,000 per person to be able to enjoy those tasty Padang dishes.

There is no need to doubt Asia’s reputation as a culinary heaven. What’s amazing is that you do not need to travel around Asian countries to taste them all. You can visit some of the eating places in Central Jakarta we have mentioned above. So, which Asian culinary is your favorite?