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Wwwok! Restaurant It is an all in one concept of restaurant, if you ask me. Cozy sofas, airy and spacious room, a mix of New York and China Town interior design, a wide range of Asian and western cuisine. Alright, maybe occasionally you have met several restaurants with that kind of facilities in Jakarta. But what...
Poke Sushi
Fancy having sushi? Pick Poke Sushi. This two-storey place has successfully created a minimalist restaurant concept complete with a thick Japanese influence. Once you enter, the server in a traditional Japanese outfit welcomes you with a smile. A walk further into the restaurant provides you wi...
Twilite Café, TC’s, or TC square
These names all refer to the same place, but it is mostly known by TC’s. An excellent place to enjoy a romantic yet casual dinner and indulge in the sweet sound of the piano played live, a classic jazz sound. Once inside, you will feel like you are taking a walk through a miniature version of t...
Kemang Food Festival @ Kemang Raya This is a food court with style. Yes, located at Kemang Raya (A one-way street with the Kemang Food Festival stretched out on the left hand side) with many foods to choose from and a street feel to add to the festive ambience, you name it and you get it! From stalls like Chubby Burger, Raja Bubur...
Casa Café @ Kemang
If you look up the busy road of Kemang on an average evening, what you will see through the clear glass of a cosy little place is some people sipping their coffees on comfy sofas. That joint is called Casa Café, located right above Aksara Book Store. It’s a brand new thing for the Kemang scene!...
Addicted to tea at the Tea Addict Kemang has truly come to its own as a lifestyle destination for Jakartans with its art galleries, bookstores, shops, restaurants, and bars despite the daily traffic jam. Jakartans usually go to a café where they can chat for hours over a cup of coffee. The habit has changed a bit; instead of coff...
Baby Buddha As you walk in, you can't help but notice Baby Buddha's minimalist set-up, which consists of four private rooms that can accommodate 6 people each, a bigger function room for 12, a lounge where guests can wait while being seated, and a bar. While fairly new, Baby Buddha has successfully managed t...
The Fisherman: Quite a Catch The Fisherman is in town to answer the city's growing craving for delicious seafood dishes, and it's about time. With aquariums teeming seafood delights on display, Fisherman uses the freshest ingredients, with meals served right out of the kitchen.
The Fisherman not only offers seafood,...
A Slice of Italy at the Trattoria
Having lived in Bali for more than one year, I've had the chance to dine at the Trattoria, an Italian restaurant. Located within the upscale Jl. Laksmana area, Trattoria's candle-lit table settings set the mood for a romantic dining experience.
I continued to crave for Trattoria's deli...
Vietopia Jakartans in general are not familiar with Vietnamese cuisine. There are only a handful of Vietnamese restaurants in the city, none of which have been truly satisfying. Then a friend recommended Vietopia. “Definitely worth to try,” he said. Convinced, the SD team set up a late lunch there in anti...
decoriander: Where East Meets West This happens to me quite often. I go over the endless lunch and dinner options that Jakarta has to offer. Should it be steak, sandwich, or pasta? Or would Singaporean noodles and Tom Yum Goong soup be better alternatives? After giving it much thought, I eventually end up eating at a fast food res...
Pisa Cafe - The classic choice for dining out in Jakarta
Since 1993, this classically decorated café have won the hearts of many. Some fell in love with its ice cream, some with its nasi goreng (fried rice), and some simply with its atmosphere. There may not only be one romantically lit café in Jakarta, and for some the mere idea of it may...
Rumah Makan Taman Hek: A cozy hidden spot For dinner Rumah Makan Taman Hek (Taman Hek Restaurant) is a well-hidden cozy spot in East Jakarta. If you feel like having a low-budget dinner with a wide range of choice for the food and a unique atmosphere, this restaurant is worth a shot.
Upon arriving at its entrance, it’s a fat chance that you...
Daeng Tata, Ribs Like You’ve Never Seen Before Ribs are very tasty and many people pride themselves on the way they prepare ribs with their own unique ‘technique’. Barbequed . marinated with wine, baked..Think you’ve seen it all? How about giving ‘Daeng Tata’ a try. This Restaurant may give you a whole new different point of view about ribs a...
Kamikawa: An Exciting Flow of Flavor
Hearing the name ‘Kamikawa’, the first thing to come in your mind is probably, ‘well, just another Japanese Restaurant in town’. Is it really? Here are the two wise words of the day: first, always think of everything as a fresh, unique start in order to be a successful optimist. The second one ...
 
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