Jakarta - Restaurants

[Smoothy]

I ate at The Holy Crab for the first time tonight. Absolutely delicious! Not cheap, but that was some of the best crab I have ever had in my life anywhere in the world.

[Member #4698]

Hi guys,

Kind of off topic, but does anyone have any recommendations for a good Indonesian restaurant. I've been mostly eating at hole in the wall type places and have been a bit underwhelmed, though I think that the cuisine here could be very good if it was well made. I'd like to give it a chance.

Can anyone recommend a good Indonesian restaurant? I'm not looking for a fancy fusion place. But some place authentic, traditional and good.

Many thanks in advance!

And a Happy (and Horny) New Year to all!

Uncle-V, There are many great local restaurants in Jakarta. On the grand side, I like Dapur Babah Elite. The address: Jalan Veteran I No. 18-19. This restaurant has an excellent selection of Javanese food in a very nice, relaxing atmosphere. Their bar is a work of art. Very friendly staff.

You also might want to try: Pondok Laguna. Address Jl. Batu Tulis Raya No. 45. Famous for their Tahu Kipas and their ikan gurame. A must-go Indo seafood restaurant.

And on a less expensive side, I like Remboelan in the the Plaza Senayan and Grand Indonesia mall among others. This is a very popular restaurant and they have a very large selection of tasty local dishes. Check out their menu. http://www.remboelan.com/page/index.php.

Bon Apptit.

[Smoothy]

Cloud Lounge is also pretty good. Decent food at reasonable prices and the view is excellent. Three floors below is the Altitude Bar where you can get a fantastic daytime view of Jakarta, looking South and West.

The hottest rooftop bar in Jakarta is Henshin in the Westin Hotel.

[Smoothy]

So based on all that, I recommend the Ruth's Chris Jakarta Steak House located in the Somerset Grand Citra, Ground Floor. Give it a try and let me know if your steak sizzled.

I love Ruth's Chris in the USA, but the one in Jakarta has been poor the couple of times I have tried it.

If you want a good steak in Jakarta, try the steak in BATS at the Hotel Shangri La (prior to 9 pm) or the steak at the Park Lane hotel restaurant called Riva.

[Blanquiceleste]

Back in the day when I lived in Chicago, me and my buddies used to go to the original Mortons when Arnie Morton, the legendary founder & owner was still alive. It was really great! back then before they franchised and went corporate.

I wish I had this opportunity.

I frequent Morton's in Singapore often, located at the Mandarin Oriental. Incredible steaks. Impeccable service. Eye-watering prices. But I keep going back.

[Stykler]

I am also pretty sure the steak house Blanquiceleste recommended in the Ritz Carlton ain't too shabby either. I recently stayed at the Ritz Carlton for a couple of nights during my 3 week Jakarta layover. The Ritz is a true 5 star hotel. One of the best in Jakarta if you ask me.

For those in Jakarta who like steak, give this joint a try. Damned hard to find, but worth it when you get there. Hope your boss is paying!

hausemade.com

[Member #4698]

Although I have never eaten at a steak house in Jakarta because I prefer to eat the local food, I am familiar with the Ruth Chris Steak House in my neighborhood, South Florida, USA and the Morton's Steakhouse also in my town Florida. They are different, but they both serve very high quality aged steaks in a relaxing environment and at a similar price point. They are not cheap. Back in the day when I lived in Chicago, me and my buddies used to go to the original Mortons when Arnie Morton, the legendary founder & owner was still alive. It was really great! back then before they franchised and went corporate.

So based on all that, I recommend the Ruth's Chris Jakarta Steak House located in the Somerset Grand Citra, Ground Floor. Give it a try and let me know if your steak sizzled. In addition, there are more Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants in Singapore and Hong Kong plus several Morton's Steakhouse restaurants in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. I almost went to the Morton's in Macau one night while I was cruising around the Venetian Casino Hotel looking for you know what. I ended up in a fiery Szechuan Restaurant instead.

I am also pretty sure the steak house Blanquiceleste recommended in the Ritz Carlton ain't too shabby either. I recently stayed at the Ritz Carlton for a couple of nights during my 3 week Jakarta layover. The Ritz is a true 5 star hotel. One of the best in Jakarta if you ask me.

[Blanquiceleste]

Any good steak houses in north Jakarta? Been to Holy Cow. Cut of US meat was ok but the sauces need some work. No peppercorn, only pepper. Definitely worth the price though. We also enjoyed a dinner at Outback steakhouse last trip but it's a bit far to travel. A good place closer would be great.

A good pho noodle house would be good. I eat at Pho 24 in Kota Kasablanka but again something north of National monument would be nice.

I could suggest a couple in Central / South Jakarta. Ebeya at Ritz Carlton and La Posta in Sudirman are both fantastic. Since you mention the sauces, La Posta is particularly good.

Have never tried pho noodles in Jakarta. That said, would you fancy Bak Kut the? Pork ribs in clear peppery garlicky soup with some rice on the side? Song Fa has a couple of outlets in Jakarta, one that just next door to the Mercure Kota Jakarta Hotel.

[Banana Boi]

Any good steak houses in north Jakarta? Been to Holy Cow. Cut of US meat was ok but the sauces need some work. No peppercorn, only pepper. Definitely worth the price though. We also enjoyed a dinner at Outback steakhouse last trip but it's a bit far to travel. A good place closer would be great.

A good pho noodle house would be good. I eat at Pho 24 in Kota Kasablanka but again something north of National monument would be nice.

[Pedros Needs]

I haven't popped my head in here for some time, enjoy reading posts in here with a future trip to Jakarta looming, as just back from 2 weeks in Bali (Report in Bali ISG).

I had to virtually go to page 2 to check that I wasn't in a restaurant page, things must be quite there on the punting front I presume- LOL.

Cheers,

Pedro.

[Koperen Klaas]

I love food and craft cocktails, and (like everyone I guess) even more so when theyre served in attractive environments: for me eating and drinking well in nice places is a big part of any holiday.
So, in preparation for my recent Jakarta stop, I researched bars and restaurants just as hard as I researched sex, and sampled a few of them, some of which I would recommend:

DAPUR BABAH ELITE
Nice interior design and above average food.
https://www.tuguhotels.com/restauran...apurbabahelite..

Cloud Lounge is also pretty good. Decent food at reasonable prices and the view is excellent. Three floors below is the Altitude Bar where you can get a fantastic daytime view of Jakarta, looking South and West.

[Stykler]

Cocktails were average, but I just love rooftop bars!

You might like this place then.

http://www.hausemade.com/

Damn hard to find, but worth it in the end. You will need a fully loaded credit card.

[Ryo Saeba]

I love food and craft cocktails, and (like everyone I guess) even more so when theyre served in attractive environments: for me eating and drinking well in nice places is a big part of any holiday.
So, in preparation for my recent Jakarta stop, I researched bars and restaurants just as hard as I researched sex, and sampled a few of them, some of which I would recommend:

DAPUR BABAH ELITE
Nice interior design and above average food.
https://www.tuguhotels.com/restauran...apurbabahelite

E&O
Here I drank possibily the best cocktail I tasted so far in 2017, the Asian Lime Mojito. Good food also!
http://eandojakarta.com/home

PROHIBITION
Unless its a formal dinner, ask to be seated in the hidden speakeasy bar.
http://www.prohibition.asia

SKYE BAR
Cocktails were average, but I just love rooftop bars!
https://www.ismaya.com/skye


My 2 cents,
Ryo

[Koperen Klaas]

Went 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.

Has any of you tried Memories restaurant? Talk about unique atmosphere. It's located not far from the old Hotel Menteng.

The food is reasonable, as I recall. Haven't been there for a while.

[Stykler]

Enjoy BKK. In BKK, try a restaurant called Condoms and Cabbages.

Thanks Smoothy.

I did try see and see some time ago when it first opened. I found it OK, but not at the same level as Lara Djonggrang. However I find myself at a loose end at the moment and might head in that direction to see how I feel when / if I get there.

I appreciate your suggestions.