Timeline
09:00
Walk into the Textile Museum as it opens. Start in the dedicated batik gallery to see the vast range of motives and textures. If you have time, head to the back to try making your own batik for Rp40,000 or explore the library of dying colors.
10:15
Walk just one minute to Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail for a late lunch. Order the grilled sheep with onion, served with fried banana. It is a distinct African-Indonesian dish that starts from Rp50,000.
10:45
Take a thirty-eight minute walk east to Menteng Park. This forty-hectare expanse offers wide pathways and fountains that serve as a remedy for the eyes and body after your meal. Look for the collection of plants and enjoy the shade.
Local tip
The Textile Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 15:00. Arriving at opening time ensures you have the quietest experience. Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, so plan your lunch accordingly. Menteng Park is always open, but the wide pathways are best enjoyed in the late morning light.
Check before you go
- Textile Museum: Tu-Su 09:00-15:00
- Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail: 10:00-19:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Jakarta (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).