Markets and independent shops in Jakarta

60 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Jakarta.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 60.

BuyEast
AEON Mall
One of the AEON's chain mall across Jabodetabek region with dominant Japanese nuances on its decorations, numerous shopping brands, and its own food-court. It has a Ferris Wheel above its building as the main attraction to its visitors.
BuyNorth
Ancol Art Market
Pasar Seni Ancol
Wondering where to buy art in Jakarta? This is where the locals go, especially for Indonesian traditional arts. It's a collector's paradise!
BuyNorth
Baywalk Mall
It offers premium eateries and chain department stores, and has a dedicated seating area with view of Jakarta's seas and a seaside seafood restaurant.
BuySouth
Blok M Plaza
A middle-class mall. If you want to buy fashion & apparel, there are upscale options but much cheaper at the Blok M Square next door, but this is supposedly where you want to grab a bite or watch a movie after the shopping, as the restaurants are cleaner. Integrated with Blok M MRT station for commuting.
BuySouth
Blok M Square
Accessible from the underground tunnel from Blok M Plaza, both malls can be visited depending on your purpose. This is the place where you buy cheap fashion and apparel (and cheap books), which may look hectic as Ambassador Mall or Mangga Dua. If you are in for something to eat, it's much better to get to the Blok M Plaza next door, unless you prefer a snack or light meal.
BuyWest
Central Park
locally abbreviated to CP
An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), Sogo department store and a huge Gramedia bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the Tribeca portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek.
BuyCentral
Citywalk Sudirman
Many options of food and drink, decent shopping options such as Daiso Japanese 100-yen shop.
Daily 10:00-23:00
BuyNorth
Emporium Pluit Mall
EP, Empo
The first mall you'll typically see as you enter Pluit. A small but tall mall, with premium upper-middle-class fashion. Food options are abundant, both premium and budget, the food court has cheap food on par with chain brands.
BuySouth
Epiwalk
Epicentrum Walk
Much smaller mall because there are just a few options for dining and shopping. Home of the two biggest screening theatres in Jakarta (from 21Cineplex chain).
BuySouth
Gandaria City
One of the big malls in South Jakarta near Pondok Indah vicinity, easy to get lost in there. Dining options are endless with many restaurants including "Eat & Eat food court" on the top floor and other branded establishments. The mall is so big, that it can handle two events together at two different multi-purpose stages. It has one of the IMAX theatres from the 21Cineplex chain, that broadcasts blockbuster films on the schedule, and a 1:1 scale Boeing 737-800 airplane cockpit simulator, certified by FAA, CASA, CAA, and DCA.
BuyCentral
Grand Indonesia
popularly called GI
A big mall with high-end boutiques (both branded and independent) on its West mall, and a myriad of eating options at the East mall and the Skybridge. Highlights include Alun-Alun Indonesia arts and crafts, Seibu department store straight from Japan, the hourly Dancing Fountain at the 3A floor of the West mall, and Galeri Indonesia Kaya cultural performance at the 8th floor.
Daily 10:00-22:00
BuyCentral
Harco Mangga Dua
This is the place for computers and gadgets (but in most cases, not mobile phones). Come here to get a fix.
Mon-Sat 10:30-18:00
BuySouth
ITC Kuningan
A lower class mall, with small shacks of micro businesses. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. In contrast, the upper floor has premium dining options, while lower floor has Carrefour.
BuyNorth
ITC Mangga Dua
This is the cheapest place in Jakarta when it comes to clothing, but haggling is still the norm. Thousands of independent clothing lines in line with counterfeit brands. Very crowded on the weekends, watch out for pickpockets.
BuyCentral
ITC Roxy Mas
The Roxy strip is the place to look for mobile phones (but likely you won't get a new iPhone here). If you need a temporary smartphone and phone number, it is best to come here as you can hurriedly check for comparisons between shops. Haggling is the norm here, if possible get a local buddy to help with what is the best shop.
Daily 09:00-21:00
BuyCentral
Jakarta Design Centre (JDC)
7 floors of furniture showrooms, from vintage to modern minimalist.
BuySouth
Kota Kasablanka
locally abbreviated Kokas
A premium mall in the Tebet area. Branded middle-upper class boutiques in line with Sogo department store and many huge tenants. The Food Society on the ground and upper ground floors provide an exhilarating dining experience, one of the most favorite spots for culinary get-goers.
BuySouth
Kuningan City
locally abbreviated Kuncit
An all rounder mall, but pretty small in size, no big premium brands. A second choice for dining options.
BuySouth
Lippo Mall Nusantara
This large, the airy mall has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Lippo Mall Nusantara also offers a great view of Jakarta from its deck on the 10th floor (Plangi Sky Dining). Restaurants are also available on the 10th floor.
BuyWest
Lippo Mall St Moritz
A medium-sized mall split into two wings filled with mid-range brands as well as a good selection of Japanese and Korean food. Worth noting is the outdoor seating area for the cafes, where you can enjoy various beverages with either live music or sports.
BuySouth
Lotte Shopping Avenue
Ciputra World Jakarta
Inspired by the similar concept of its flagship mall in South Korea, it is catered to mainly the youth but has the best food options in the strip that everyone should not miss. The youth can have a photograph with some replicas of Korean idols. Big establishments include the Uniqlo clothing store, the 99 Ranch Market grocery store, the Toys City, the Lotte Duty-Free, and 3 premium dining options up on the highest floor. The restaurants on the 3rd floor cater to mostly East Asian delicacies, but a few serve Indonesian or other international cuisines.
BuySouth
Mal Ambassador
A similar option to ITC Kuningan, both are connected by a skybridge. Get cheap fashion or moreover, fix your electronic devices here. More eating options than ITC with famous Indonesian chain brands.
BuyNorth
Mal Artha Gading
MAG
Huge middle class mall with more than 300 shops and many food options. A batik center filled with accessories of such motifs can be found at the 5th floor.
BuyWest
Mal Ciputra Jakarta
Citraland or abbreviated CL
More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink.
BuyNorth
Mal Kelapa Gading & La Piazza
MKG
A series of 4 malls on one single street! A place for all budgets. The best place to enjoy your meal with five food courts in different themes, and the best place to shop for fashion in the area. The adjacent La Piazza is a similar but much smaller place.
BuyWest
Mal Taman Anggrek
locally abbreviated TA
One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest ice skating rink in Southeast Asia, a Hero supermarket, Uniqlo fashion store and Metro department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming.
BuyWest
Mall Taman Palem
An old mall with plenty of food tenants. Usually not so crowded, even at the weekend. There is a functional hall at the 5th floor.
BuyNorth
Mall of Indonesia
MOI
An upper-middle-class style mall with an indoor amusement park with a roller coaster. The best place for lounging with coffee shops and stores outside the mall.
BuyCentral
Mangga Dua Mall
One part of the Mangga Dua strip is where the locals shop for electronics, from game consoles to Hi-Fi speakers. Note that unless you ask not to, most of the software sold here are pirated.
Daily 10:00-20:00
BuyNorth
Mangga Dua Square
A more upscale option at Mangga Dua, but modest compared to elsewhere in Jakarta. Has a modest outdoor food court catering to Chinese tastes and a club upstairs. Houses many hotels that provide an optimal connection to Ancol.
BuyNorth
PIK Avenue
Opulent and futuristic mall with chic fashion tenants, flagship tech shops, and a dedicated Japanese food court alongside other mid-range to splurge options.
Daily 10:00-22:00
BuyCentral
Pasar Baru
An open market operating since the Dutch colonial era in 1820. Famous in Jakarta for selling textiles, sporting equipments, shoes, cameras and accessories. For numismatic lovers, this is also the place to go to. Tens of sellers display their collection of old Indonesian currency and also currency from around the world. Pasar Baru is also home to the Indian community in Jakarta.
BuySouth
Pasar Minggu
Sunday Market
During the Dutch colonial era, this market opened only every Sunday morning, hence the name. Now, it is open every day and sells cheap fresh vegetables and fruits.
BuyCentral
Pasar Tanah Abang
This is the prime place for garments in Jakarta or even Indonesia. The biggest in Southeast Asia and usually export to Africa and Middle East, arrangement delivery in all countries in the world. Groceries and semi retail (minimum 3 pieces) sale. All types of fashion are abundant. Haggling is not too necessary, mainly if you buy in bulk to get a large discount, the prices can be the cheapest you can find in Jakarta. There are 20,000 kiosks spread in Block A to F, Metro Block AA and BB, including Kebon Dalam Market near Hok Tek Tjen Sien Temple and also including Jembatan Tinggi Tanah Abang Bukit Shops. Because of the huge multi-purpose area, make sure you get to Metro Block AA & BB (the high brown and green building) for the quality garments, but still lower quality than ITC Mangga Dua's. Due to heavy traffic jams, walking a couple hundred metres may be necessary.
BuySouth
Pasaraya Grande
Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court in the basement with an extensive selection of local and international cuisine. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothing and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.
BuySouth
Plataran Dharmawangsa
A mall to go to if you don't like the crowded hype. Close to the premium hotel of the same name is a mall with premium tenants (well, most are not chain brands) and dining options.
BuyCentral
Plaza Indonesia
locally abbreviated PI
The standard-bearer of swank, but no longer the only game in town. Well located at the very centre of Jakarta, similar options as Grand Indonesia but with a bit more class. Good food courts and a well-stocked Periplus and Aksara bookstores. One of the top places to hang out in the Jendral Sudirman & M.H. Thamrin corridor with many F&B options, cafés and bars.
BuyCentral
Plaza Senayan
locally abbreviated PS
Anchored by Sogo and Metro department stores, this is the self-proclaimed "most stylish mall in Jakarta" and they just might be right, at least if you equate style with the ilk of the Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci shops that fill up the first floor. Check out the Kinokuniya book store on the 5th floor of Sogo, the largest in Jakarta with an excellent selection of English books. The Arcadia annex, lurking in the back across a parking lot, has a cluster of high-end restaurants, ice cream bar, and health centre. Next to Senayan sports complex.
Daily 10:00-22:00
BuyNorth
Pluit Junction
PJ
A sleepy and lonely mall across the Emporium Pluit with basic shops. Good only for a fitness center, movies (the cheapest in the area) and watching a live football match at its center stage.
BuyNorth
Pluit Village
PV
The first mall built in Pluit, now sleepy with middle class shops. The best place around to get a haircut, and eat at the food court with authentic Indonesian and Chinese cuisine — no chain brands. Matahari department store and Carrefour also fill up the mall.

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Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Jakarta (CC BY-SA 4.0).