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Find the best local cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and more in Jakarta with our Directory.

The Crown by Kirk Westaway

Perched on the 22nd floor of Fairmont Jakarta, The Crown by two-Michelin-starred chef Kirk Westaway invites diners to look beyond the stereotypes and discover a new perspective on British food.

One Fifteenth Coffee

The term 1/15 finally finds its physical bearing with One Fifteenth Coffee, balancing the right mix of coffee experience with its craftsmanship and interior.

Waha Kitchen

Enjoy the all-time favourite Peranakan dishes in the comfort and intimate environment of Waha Kitchen without compromising taste buds.

Chung Gi Wa

Thankfully, no soapy Korean drama here. Just good ol' Korean BBq in Chung Gi Wa.

Martabak Pecenongan 65A

Martabak Pecenongan 65A lives up to its celebrated expectations.

Bubur Kwang Tung

At the famous Bubur Kwang Tung in Pecenongan Street, supper cravings are satisfied, Canton style.

127 Café

Rest, chill and fix your caffeine cravings at any given time in 127 Café.

Mbah Jingkrak Setiabudi

Mbah Jingkrak easily whips up an irresistible Indonesian comfort food with a taste of nostalgia.

Pi Oh

Don't be surprised if the meat is a reminiscent of more than five distinct types of meat. But, just leave the myths at the door.

Koultoura Coffee

Koultoura Coffee claims its territory in the West Jakarta as the cafe with cool factors.

Smashing Local Flavours

Nothing like the good old Indonesian food to comfort both the stomach and palate. You can always trust these restaurants for that familiar taste of Motherland.

After-Work Drinks

Why stress about going through the mad evening traffic if you can unwind and have a good laugh over a few bottles of beer? Relax, you’ve earned it.

Legendary Street Food

These famous street foods have made a name for themselves with just one dish under their belt. One question left: are you ready to queue?

Weekend Coffee Fix

Weekend is about taking some downtime to sit down with a good read accompanied with superb coffee. Take this chance to drop by those coffee shops you’ve been yearning to visit.

New-Wave Healthy Food

More and more eateries are reimagining healthy food into satisfying dishes that are both nourishing and fulfilling; they definitely are beyond just a bowl of wilted salad.

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