Jakarta

Al Jazeerah Signature

A splurge Arabian fix frequented especially at dinnertime. The hummus and pita bread are desirable while the rice has a variety of fragrant you can choose from. Top it with a huff of shisha.

Daily 08:00-22:00·Curries from Rp50,000; grills from Rp125,000

Asinan Betawi H. Mansyur

Betawi specialties, The vegetable asinan of the Betawi people from Jakarta is preserved Chinese cabbage, cabbage, bean sprouts, tofu, and lettuce served in a thin, hot, peanut sauce with vinegar, topped with peanuts and krupuk, especially krupuk mie (noodles crackers).

Start from Rp16,000

B'Steak

A western style dining, with pancakes and steaks as its specialities.

Mains from Rp30,000

Bakmi Ayam Acang

A type of Jakarta Ayam Kampung-Mie Ayam (chicken noodle that uses village chicken). A halal dish.

Closed · opens 6 am·Start from Rp48,000

Bakmi GM

The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the Bakmi Special GM and the Pangsit Goreng with the sweet and spicy sauce.

From Rp15,000

Bakmi Gang Kelinci

By default, go with the mie ayam that features yellow noodles with braised chicken and mushrooms. Other dishes include vermicelli, kway teow, and Chinese style snacks and entrees. And they are halal which factors in the frequent crowds.

Sun–Fri 07:00–21:00; Sat 07:00–09:00, 14:00–21:00·From Rp25,000

Bakso Akiaw 99

The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent bakso (meatballs), complemented with a choice of noodles or rice noodles (thick or thin).

Closed · opens 1 pm·From Rp20,000

Bandar Djakarta

This is the one of the favorite seafood options in Jakarta. It hosts what resembles a seafood market where you can pick your own fish and have them cook it, or you can order just by sitting at your table and let them do all the work, but the seating area is actually what draws everyone: its panorama of the coastline and the sea breeze, notoriously hot by the afternoon, cool at night. Perfect for group dining as you will be overwhelmed by the size of your meal!

From Rp60,000

Bistro Baron

Upscale bistro that serves French haute cuisine with a selection of premium tea and desserts to accompany.

Daily 10:00–22:00·From Rp120,000

Cafe Batavia

This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights.

Rp 100,000

Gado-Gado Bonbin

A very popular place for the Indonesian salad gado-gado and the so-called lontong cap gomeh.

Daily 10:00-17:00·Entrees Rp30,000 to Rp45,000

Gandy Steakhouse

A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century.

Daily 10:00-22:00·Steaks from Rp150,000; other meals from Rp70,000

Ganesha Ek Sanskriti

While Indian restaurants are few and far between, this establishment nails it by serving both the northern and southern Indian delicacies.

Sun–Thu 11:00–22:30; Fri Sat 11:00-23:00·From Rp50,000

Happy Day

Part of Imperial Group

This restaurant can satisfy those that are on the budget while missing food especially from European or the US, or if you feel peckish for anything else. And where else can you find pizza for just Rp35,000?

Daily 10:00-00:00·Rp25,000 to Rp60,000; steaks from Rp80,000

Kamseng Resto

An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or pork, egg (try the premium pitan: fermented chicken or duck egg), and the very enticing cahkwe (shrimp breadstick/youtiao).

24 hours·From Rp40,000

Kedai Nasi Uduk & Ayam Goreng Zainal Fanani

Come in to treat yourself with nasi uduk, Jakarta's style of rice cooked in coconut milk and your choice of chicken or beef anyhow you want to have it on the side.

Rice platter Rp35,000

Kikugawa

Established in 1969, Kikugawa is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Jakarta since the Second World War. Serving authentic Japanese cuisine in simple Japanese house atmosphere. The owner is Japanese-Indonesian couple who had also established "Bengawan Solo" Indonesian restaurant in Tokyo.

Daily 11:30-14:30, 17:30-21:30·From Rp60,000

Kintan Buffet

All you can eat Japanese BBQ where you can also upsize to savour the top quality wagyu beef.

Daily 10:00–22:00·Lunch from Rp150,000; Dinner from Rp200,000

Kwetiau Akang

Parking may be tough because the restaurant does not provide its own, but it is worth the time! Famous in the area (and all over Jakarta) for its rice vermicelli (kwetiau), a choice of fried (dry) or siram (wet with gravy). Toppings are usually shrimp, beef (or pork), scrambled eggs, and shallots.

From Rp20,000·From Rp35,000

Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar

For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi (beef thick rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth, the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be a good option.

From Rp25,000

Lara Djonggrang

Old house named after a legend from Prambanan and retrofitted with the contents (and roof!) of a 300-year-old temple that was in Semarang, serving up pompously self-styled "imperial Indonesian cuisine". The staff will be happy to show you around if it's quiet; be sure to check out the gorgeous Lara Djonggrang room. If you are eating with a big group (more than 20 people), book ahead and you will be assigned a room just for your group, with unique interiors.

Menu packages from Rp200,000; entrees from Rp50,000

Lawless Burger Bar

A burger joint in the heart of Kemang vicinity owned by a clothing store and a tattoo parlour, Lawless. Popular amongst the locals due to its affordable price for an enormous burger and also sells alcoholic drinks and liquors.

Closed · opens 10 am·from Rp45,000 to Rp200,000 for the meals. Drinks can cost up to Rp3,000,000 for a bottle of single-malt whisky

Le Bridge

In the middle of the water, the establishment is connected by a man-made causeway that entices couples to hang out waiting for the sun to set. Its menu consists of western cuisine as well as finger bites. One of the cheapest non-chain brand options at Ancol. There are no restrooms due to the fact it is in the middle of "nowhere"!

Snacks from Rp20,000; Mains from Rp35,000

Manon Chocolatier & Patissier

A French pastry and chocolate shop. Known for signature macaroons, delicious cakes, and chocolates.

Maple & Oak

Bistro featuring all-day brunch with diner style menus and a modest selection of desserts. Or drop by to drink coffee and mocktails (soda cocktails).

Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00; Fri 08:00–00:00; Sat 07:00–00:00; Sun 07:00–22:00·From Rp68,000

Martabak Pecenongan 65A

Across Red Top Hotel

Mouthwatering sweet martabak with a few classic flavours like bananas, cheese and chocolate, in addition to more expensive ingredients like the Ovomaltine, Toblerone and Green Tea Kit Kat. 10 pieces in a medium would already get you through 2 to 3 meals, and even more for the regular 16-piece. The savory egg martabak is also worth trying.

Daily 11:00-23:30·From Rp50,000

Mie Juhi Babeh Ade

Serves Mie juhi, a Betawi cuisine noodle dish. Noodles with dried squid and vegetables in peanut sauce.

Closed · opens 10:30 am·Start from Rp20,000

Mie Kangkung Si Jangkung

Sell Mie kangkung literally means water spinach noodles. A Chinese-Betawi cuisine.

Closed · opens 10 am·Start from Rp30,000

Momozen

A fusion of Japanese and French cuisine that is mainly frequented for tapas. Premium meat and seafood entrees. Reservation required.

Daily 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:30·Rp80,000 to Rp350,000

Nanny's Pavilion

A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in western food such as steak and pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream.