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8 Indonesian Restaurants and Cafés in Jakarta

For a taste of Indonesia’s regional cuisines and a coffee break along the way, this guide brings together everything from Betawi soto and Javanese home cooking to Manado rice dishes and Indonesian coffee beans. Explore casual eateries alongside specialty coffee cafés.

Pondok Laguna

1. Pondok Laguna

Food · Menteng · Thamrin · Kota Tua

Try Indonesian seafood dishes such as tahu kipas, gurame pesmol, and crispy fried gurame. The spacious dining area and air-conditioned upstairs seating make it a good choice for a family meal.

★ 4.5 · Rp75,000–225,000 · Daily 11:00–21:00

Jl. Batu Tulis Raya No.45, RT.3/RW.2, Kebon Kelapa, Gambir, Jakarta Pusat 10120

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Warung MJS

2. Warung MJS

Food · Senopati · SCBD · Kemang

Serving Javanese home-style cooking and Indonesian favorites, this spot is known for spicy ayam rica and savory mendhoan. The interior is decorated with vintage objects, while the garden seating features colorful lights.

★ 4.5 · Rp50,000–100,000 · Daily 11:00–21:30; until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays

Jl. Setia Budi Tengah No.11, RT.1/RW.1, Kuningan, Setia Budi, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Jakarta Selatan 12910

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Soto Sob H. Asmawi

3. Soto Sob H. Asmawi

Food · Senopati · SCBD · Kemang

A place to enjoy Indonesian soups and nasi goreng, with Betawi-style soto at its heart. Soto daging, simmered without coconut milk, stands out for its savory spices and tender beef.

★ 4.6 · Rp30.000–50.000 · Daily 10:00–21:00

Jl. Komp. PLN, Jl. Sigura Gura No. 28, Duren Tiga, Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan 12760, Indonesia

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Sate Purnawarman

4. Sate Purnawarman

Food · Senopati · SCBD · Kemang

Sample chicken or goat satay at this humble roadside stall, where plastic chairs sit beneath a canopy. The juicy meat comes generously coated in sweet peanut sauce.

★ 4.7 · Rp25.000 · Mon–Sat 07:30–15:00; closed Sunday

QR74+H3W, RT.3/RW.2, Selong, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia

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Sate & Seafood Senayan

5. Sate & Seafood Senayan

Food · Senopati · SCBD · Kemang

Enjoy Indonesian cuisine through chicken and lamb satay, satay lilit, and seafood dishes. Nasi campur and gurame are also great for sharing with a group.

★ 4.8 · Rp75,000–200,000 · Daily 10:00–22:00

Pacific Place Mall, Lantai 4, Unit 4-65, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav 52-53, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12190, Indonesia

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Rempah Kita, Senayan City

6. Rempah Kita, Senayan City

Food · Menteng · Thamrin · Kota Tua

Taste regional Indonesian specialties in one place, from Manado-style nasi Manado and rendang to the traditional sweet snack biji salak. The tangy heat of sambal dabu-dabu and the snack’s chewy texture add variety to the meal.

★ 4.8 · Rp50,000–75,000 · Daily 10:00–22:00

Senayan City, Lantai 5, Delicae Food Court, Jl. Asia Afrika No.19, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Jakarta Pusat 10270, Indonesia

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Anomali Coffee - Senopati

7. Anomali Coffee - Senopati

Cafés · Senopati · SCBD · Kemang

This specialty café serves V60 coffee made with single-origin beans from across Indonesia. It also offers brunch and Indonesian dishes, with separate seating areas and Wi-Fi.

★ 4.5 · Rp100,000–250,000 · Daily 07:00–23:00

Jl. Senopati No.19, RT.6/RW.3, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12190, Indonesia

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Sayap Suci Coffee Kelapa Gading

8. Sayap Suci Coffee Kelapa Gading

Cafés · Elsewhere in Jakarta

A spacious café for coffee and a meal, from rich iced mocha to a milk-blend latte made less sweet. The menu also includes nasi kandar and chicken fried rice with kecombrang; lakeside views and evening performances add to the atmosphere.

★ 4.8 · Rp50,000–150,000 · Mon–Thu and Sun 08:00–00:00; Fri–Sat 07:00–02:00

Ruko Inkopal, Jl. Boulevard Bar. Raya No.1, RT.2/RW.9, Klp. Gading Bar., Kec. Klp. Gading, Jakarta Utara 14240

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