Thread: Jakarta - Restaurants
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08-13-17 08:01 #112
Posts: 3497They invited you in? Haha. Are you sure they weren't motioning you into the house as an invitation for sex?
I always ask the waiter to call me a taxi. I haven't tried an uber from that restaurant before (I've never used Uber at all in Jakarta, I have tried GrabCar which is the same thing, but I prefer a taxi. The GrabCars never want to listen to me when I tell them to take a different route. In a taxi, they will go whichever way I want. I get home a lot faster in a taxi). That restaurant used to be a hospital years ago and it's supposedly one of the oldest buildings in Jakarta. The stories they tell when they give the tour are quite interesting. There is an area that is not a dining part of the restaurant that has lots of old artifacts. It's quite cool.
http://asia361.com/2016/04/22/travel...ra-djonggrang/
Enjoy BKK. In BKK, try a restaurant called Condoms and Cabbages.
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08-13-17 07:27 #111
Posts: 673Originally Posted by Smoothy [View Original Post]
As an aside, after eating and having many (many) wines it was time to go. I was certainly well lubricated by that stage. As my friend had other plans I was left to get back to my hotel under my own steam. My best option seemed to be Uber, which sucks in Jakarta, as the only option available was the Uber share option. Anyway I booked it and the car (a van) arrived in a minute or so. The other share riders in the van where five hijab wearing ladies.
Anyway I jumped into the Uber, obviously reeking of booze and eventually busting for a [CodeWord134]. The ladies were muttering away to themselves and could see my obvious discomfort at the situation, the only relief they had available to them from my stench was to open every window in the van. Anyway their stop arrived they got out, they said something to the driver and motioned me into their house (I assume), and gestured me to use their toilet and continue on my way. Relief was at hand, and welcome from my perspective. I probably haven't portrayed the humor in the situation very well here, but at the time it was quite funny.
No more Jakarta for me. Next stop Bkk.
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08-11-17 14:11 #110
Posts: 3497Originally Posted by Stykler [View Original Post]
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08-11-17 05:25 #109
Posts: 616Originally Posted by Stykler [View Original Post]
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08-11-17 04:43 #108
Posts: 673Went to this place Lara Djonggrang last night on the recommendation of Mr Smoothy, https://www.tuguhotels.com.
For those folks who enjoy their food in a unique environment this place is for you. Indonesian food with a western bent, at the highest level.
Thanks Smoothy.
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08-08-17 13:29 #107
Posts: 369Originally Posted by Smoothy [View Original Post]
I don't know the names, but one of the pinay guys introduced me about a year ago. A guy called Jay from Manila, talented dancer. There were a whole bunch of them, young blokes. Some agent organized for the trip, accommodation, flights. Free drinks at salsa nights and money provided for by the Indo women.
It would have been fun, if we have met. But then again, am only in Jakarta, when lucky. Like now, have not visited in 7 months, visit only 3 days,. Still keep a motorbike there, can't wait. Will be great to run into you some time. Should you ever see some bloke trying his hardest at salsa, but zero talent, think of me.
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08-08-17 08:04 #106
Posts: 3497Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen [View Original Post]
I haven't been in a while, but used to like to go to all of those places as well as to Benihana on Wednesday nights, also Sunday night at that place in the restaurant in the building next to MMC hospital. The same salsa crowd at every venue. I can't go every night like those salsa addicts do, but it's a good time.
If you frequent those events, I'm betting we have seen each other and very likely met.
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08-08-17 02:23 #105
Posts: 369Originally Posted by Smoothy [View Original Post]
If you know a few salsa steps, great way to hook up, there's a shortage of men. In fact, because of the shortage, there's a little female monger circuit here. Wealthy Indonesian women flying in young salsa dancers from the Phils.
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08-07-17 23:41 #104
Posts: 673Originally Posted by Smoothy [View Original Post]Originally Posted by Kerrstar [View Original Post]
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08-07-17 20:31 #103
Posts: 3497Originally Posted by Kerrstar [View Original Post]
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08-07-17 17:03 #102
Posts: 381Originally Posted by Smoothy [View Original Post]
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08-07-17 16:55 #101
Posts: 3497Lara Djonggrang
This is damn far from Senayan as it's in Menteng, but if you are into checking out cool restaurants, this one is very cool. It's Indonesian food, but the most unique restaurant in Jakarta. Everyone should visit it at least once. Don't just eat there, ask them to give you a tour of the restaurant, it's like a museum.
https://www.tuguhotels.com/restauran...ontact-us/map/
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08-07-17 16:49 #100
Posts: 3497Originally Posted by Kerrstar [View Original Post]
https://www.unionjkt.com/
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08-07-17 16:26 #99
Posts: 381Originally Posted by Smoothy [View Original Post]
Kemang is only 10 minutes away if the traffic is light and there are some good restaurants there. Die Stube has really good German food and nice German beer if you want a change from Bintang.
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08-07-17 15:33 #98
Posts: 3497Originally Posted by Stykler [View Original Post]
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...arta_Java.html
If you don't venture all the way down near blok m, but meet near your hotel, Right next to hotel mulia is Plaza Senayan and Senayan city mall. Both malls have excellent dining.