Jakarta Old-Fashioned Cuisine — From Kota Tua to Cikini Alley
Jakarta is a city where Betawi (native Jakarta) cuisine, Chinese-style noodles, and colonial-era cafes coexist. Traffic is heavy, so allow ample time for travel using the Gojek or Grab apps; Soto Betawi is hearty and suitable for lunch thanks to its coconut milk broth. Avoid ice from street vendors and bring bottled water.
Cafe Batavia
카페 바타비아 (Cafe Batavia)
Bakmi GM Kazamada Main Branch (Bakmi GM)
바크미 GM 가자마다 본점 (Bakmi GM)
Soto Betawi Haji Maruf (H. Ma ruf)
소토 베타위 하지 마루프 (H. Ma ruf)
Gado-Gado Bonbin
가도가도 본빈 (Gado-Gado Bonbin)
Sate Khas Senayan
사테 카스 세나얀 (Sate Khas Senayan)
Cafe Batavia
카페 바타비아 (Cafe Batavia)
A café and restaurant in a colonial-style building in Fatahillah Square. It is a great place to enjoy Nasi Goreng with a view of the square from the window seat on the second floor.
Bakmi GM Kazamada Main Branch (Bakmi GM)
바크미 GM 가자마다 본점 (Bakmi GM)
The original location of Jakarta's representative noodle chain, which started in 1959. The combination of Bakmi Special and fried wontons (Pang Sit Goreng) is the unwritten rule.
Soto Betawi Haji Maruf (H. Ma ruf)
소토 베타위 하지 마루프 (H. Ma ruf)
A renowned restaurant for Soto Betawi dating back to the 1940s. If you order half meat and half offal, you can taste the essence of rich coconut broth.
Gado-Gado Bonbin
가도가도 본빈 (Gado-Gado Bonbin)
Jjikini, a long-standing restaurant established in 1960 known for its Gado-ga-do (vegetable salad with peanut sauce). There is a wait during lunchtime, so visiting right after opening is recommended.
Sate Khas Senayan
사테 카스 세나얀 (Sate Khas Senayan)
A leading brand where you can enjoy chicken and goat satay in a clean environment. It is a safe choice for your first Indonesian satay experience and is fully air-conditioned.
