Jakarta to Indonesia is like New York to United States of America'a city that never sleeps. Many Indonesians go all the way from their remote hometowns to work in Jakarta, supplying the capital of Indonesia with unique contrasts of culture and palates. Jakarta has so many to offer if you know where to look.
Getting There
Since Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, this megalopolis is only one, two (or several) trips away by plane, from many big cities in the world. From Sukarno-Hatta airport, formerly known as Cengkareng, you're free to see the sights of Jakarta.
Where to Stay
Tight budget. Look for inns that rent their rooms with nomical fees. For those who prefer luxuries, choose five-starred hotels or apartments (for rent).
Moving Around
The most comfortable way is by rentinga car. You can find taxi quite easily, though, and if you're feeling adventurous why not try riding public transportation such as buses and busways. Make sure you know your destination (and most importantly, which bus to take, so you won't be lost).
Dining Guide
From street vendors to chic and elegant restaurants, Jakarta has everything. If seafood is your choice, then Muara Karang is your ideal place. Located in southern Jakarta, this is the perfect site to buy fresh seafood products. Don't worry if you can't cook, some restaurants in Muara Karang will cook the raw materials you have chosen. Or, to save time, just visit the restaurant and choose your favourite cuisine from the menu.
Perhaps one of Jakarta's specialities is called kerak telor. It is made of eggs and other ingredients. Mostly sold by street vendors, this treat has gained popularity so now you can get your portion in some food courts and traditional restaurants. Gado-gado, ketoprak offer delicious taste and they're quite filling, too. Usually they are eaten with steamed rice or lontong a dish made of rice stuffed into banana leaves shaped into a tube, then boiled until it's ready to eat. Gado-gado contains beancurd sauce and various boiled vegetables in it, such as potatoes, lettuces, cabbages, and so on. A sauce made of grounded peanuts and other herbs is then added. Ketoprak uses a similar sauce, but it mainly consists of beansprouts, fried beancurd, and boiled bihun angel hair-like noodle. Ketoprak & gado-gado are available in street vendors and most traditional restaurants.
Sate (meat on skewers) is tasty. Covered with peanut sauce and other ingredients, sate ayam (the main ingredient's chicken), sate sapi (beef) , sate kambing (mutton) are widely sought by many people. You can find sate in most traditional restaurants. You can also try sate sold by street vendors.
Want to combine shopping and dining experience. Try the malls. All shopping centers in Jakarta have their own food courts and restaurants. Food courts tend to be noisy and crowded, so if you prefer privacy, choose restaurants/cafes, instead.
Restaurants located in starred hotels are generally quite pricey but good in taste and service. Ideal for those who value quality.
Cafes like Starbucks and Tea Leaf are favorites for both locals and tourist to interact. Try various types of Indonesian coffee, to freshen up your day.
If you want to try Indonesian food, bear in mind that Padangese food tends to be spicy.
Sundanese tends to be bland yet tasty, ideal for most people. Javanese food tends to be sweet. Ask locals for more information.
Some restaurants that you might like to frequent:
Souvenir TipsAMERICAN HAMBURGER KEBAYORAN BARU
Jalan Melawai IV no. 17, Blok MANGUS HOUSE RESTAURANT
Chase Plaza Tower, 25th Floor, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav. 21BOB SHASHLIK RESTAURANT
Jalan Kemang Raya 14CAFE DE PARIS
Jalan Kemang Raya 90BEBEK BENGIL
Dharmawangsa Square, Jalan Dharmawangsa VI/IXTGI FRIDAY
The Ascott? Jakarta, Taman Ria Senayan, Jalan Gerbang Pemuda, SenayanJAVA BLEU
Jalan Fatmawati 15 Blok E 31SATE KHAS SENAYAN
Jalan Cokroaminoto 78
Bakmi GM
DeliveryHotline:
+62 21 56 55 007
The Duck King
Daily Opening Hour 10.00-22.00
STC Senayan Lt. VII Mezzanine Jl. Asia Afrika Pintu IXGelora Bung Karno Jakarta Pusat 10270
Tel. +62 21 579 32032/33 Fax. +62 21 579 32031LA BRASSERIE
Le Meridien Hotel, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav. 18-20OISHII
Jalan Kemang Raya 24Awwwok!
Jalan Kemang Raya 9 JKDAPUR SUNDA
Kawasan Hanggar Teras Pancoran, Jalan Gatot Subroto Kavling 72
WARUNG DAUN
Masakan Sunda
Pusat : Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 41 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, 12180
Tel. +62 21 727861138, Fax. : +62 21 72786137
Cabang : Jl. Pakubuwono VI No. 10 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12120
Tel. +62 21 7395454, Fax. : +62 21 7259955
Email : warung_daun(AT)yahoo.com (AT
dibaca @)
Rumah Makan Gudeg Bu Tjitro
Jalan Veteran I No. 23 Monas
Jakarta Pusat
Tel. +62 21 3456727
Waroeng Chamoe-Chamoe Ikan Bakar Manado
Jl. Panglima Polim IX No. 53 Jakarta 12160
Tel. +62 21 720 8294; +62 21 726 7094
Fax. +62 21 727 91805
Gedung Millenia Lantai 2
Sudirman Central Business District
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Jakarta Selatan 12190
Tel. +62 21 5152905; +62 21 515 2906
PAPRIKA Jalan Wahid Hasyim 55ASAMUDRA SHARKS FIN
Hotel Mulia, Jalan Asia AfrikaUlam Balinese & Sea Food Restaurant
Kemang Jakarta Reservation: +62 21 780 5572 & +62
21 781 4984
Bebek Bali
Resto-Cafe-Gallery
Komp. Taman Ria Senayan
Jl. Gerbang Pemuda Jakarta 10270
Tel. +62 21 574 7667/69/70
Fax. +62 21 574 7229
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Travel Tips
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Mt. Bromo & Semeru-A Spectacular Volcanic Landscape in East Java
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Mt. Gede Pangrango-The Rich Diversity of Mountain Forest
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Ijen Plateau- Home-Grown Sulfur
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The volcanic caldera with its deep crater lake, Mount & Lake Batur- Kintamani,Bali
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The Green and Lush Puncak Pass - WEST JAVA
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Bukittinggi, The Most Relaxed Town in All Sumatra
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Enchanting Toba Lake in Parapat
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Maninjau Lake West Sumatra, is one of the most splendid lakes in Indonesia. This volcanic lake is situated more or less 461 meters above sea level. This lake, 100 m2 in size with the maximum depth of 500 meters, is associated with a legend. It is said that from the local folklore called "Bujang Sembilan" (roughly translates as "Nine Young Men"), one of these men died by plunging himself to the crater. The crater then expanded, forming a lake.
A Lovely Tourist Town " Berastagi in North Sumatra
Berastagi is a lovely tourist town in the Karo highlands on the way from Medan to Lake Toba. It
is situated at an altitude of 1300m and with the setting of by two volcanoes, Mt.Sinabung and Mt.Sibayak. At Gundaling Hill you can see a clear view of those two volcanoes.
