Another hidden gem in South Jakarta, this one is tucked along an unremarkable stretch of Fatmawati and above Rossi Music Studio (a grimy little venue that nonetheless frequently Read more...
Cheap and cheerful is a good description for both outlets of this watering hole. The original in Cikini has a dark and dingy interior but also a nice Read more...
Face has become famous as Jakarta’s journalist bar (due to its close proximity to several news agency offices as well as its regular events for members of the Read more...
This latest addition to the Shangri-La Hotel’s line-up of luxurious restaurants, Jia’s elegant decor offers a great setting for their delectable dim sum. As can be expected from Read more...
This Singaporean brand has earned Michelin awards at a few of its many branches throughout the region and its five Jakarta outlets, while varying somewhat in terms of Read more...
As the name implies, this old-school Chinese restaurant in Sudirman specializes in abalone, offering species of the pricey marine mollusc from all over the world. But their Sunday Read more...
The original May Star in the Le Grandeur Hotel in Mangga Dua is still the best, but its newer mall outlets are all extremely popular (try to get Read more...
From the same group behind Sun Tung Lok (the the 2nd Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong to receive 3 Michelin stars) House of Yuen in the Fairmont Hotel Read more...
From the same group as Imperial Kitchen, Lamian Palace is their slightly more upscale sister brand where hand-stretched noodles and non-halal barbecued meats are additional draws. The mie dengan Read more...
Another chain of cheaper mall Chinese restaurants, Imperial Kitchen can be a bit hit and miss (also depends on the outlet) but if you know what to order Read more...