Jakarta

[Smoothy]

Delta Spa (Harmoni). I wanted a good massage, which I got. This place does not have a sauna / spa, just massage rooms. Again, the HR was rather lame, and I asked masseuse to just forget it. However, as the massage was very good, she got a good tip nonetheless.

I went there about 6 months ago and they wanted 900,000 for a hot stone massage. I thought that was too much so I left. I had paid 600 k just a few months earlier and they were claiming the price has gone up. Was the price 900 k?

[Smoothy]

I was ther last night. Arrived at 12:45 and left a little beforre 1 am. Didn't see anything to really keep me there.

So you were there about 10 minutes then left? That's what I would have done as well considering you went at least an hour before anything gets started there. If you go to My Bar, the optimal arrival time is 3am. It's a place guys go as a last resort after not finding anything at cjs or bats and those places have just closed. My Bar is open until 5am.

[Travel Lucid]

First trip to Jakarta. Have been to other parts of Indonesia over many years, but mostly diving, scuba that is:—) .

Stayed at the Harris Vertu in Harmoni (reviewed in the other forum). Although a perfectly good modern hotel located very close to one of the "brothel areas", next time will take the advice of some on this forum and stay at nice hotel and area further south. Once you get used to the way transport works, it would make for a better stay. I used Blue Bird and mostly Grab. Grab works well. I never waited more than 5 minutes, although finding your pickup location at times can be eventful.

I was in town for a few days, but mostly unable to do really late nights / early mornings, so the places I visited reflects this.

Indonesia and Jakarta esp. Seems to have a quiet confidence these days. Compared to when I first came out, after the Asian financial crisis and the end of the Sukarno dictatorship when people did not smile and greet and go out of their way to be helpful. Now a different place.

Grand Imperial Spa. I like Asian spas, and as others on this forum have noted, this place caters for Japanese and Korean clientele. The "rest area" is almost non existent, but maybe more than most, with some basic tables surrounding the pools, sauna etc. There is a 'scrubbing' area at the back. This is not same place where the scrub is done that is part of the 'package', which is upstairs.

The (shiatsu) massage was really good, but the HR rather lame. I think my masseuse had, how shall I say, her boundaries. The scrub after was also good, and good fun!

I would visit here again, but only if I where in the area. Probably not travel across Jakarta especially for the experience.

Delta Spa (Harmoni). I wanted a good massage, which I got. This place does not have a sauna / spa, just massage rooms. Again, the HR was rather lame, and I asked masseuse to just forget it. However, as the massage was very good, she got a good tip nonetheless.

Malio Hotel / Spa. Went late afternoon on a weekday, so busy. Lots of very noisey dudes in the Sauna pools, so just took a shower.

The idea of having to sauna and bath in those shorts they give out at Jakarta Spas is not my idea of a sauna. Perhaps it's just the Northern European in me that feels one must be naked in a sauna. Perhaps it's a local regulation that enforces this, maybe just local custom?

Walked up to the 2nd Floor, "M-Bar" and took the line up. In retrospect, maybe I should have hung around a bit, had a drink and chatted to some of the gals.

Had a seriously good f £&k, with a bit of massage. Very friendly gal, with goodish English.

(In general, I really liked how easy it is to communicate with Indonesians, even in the grip of having sex.).

Sumo Spa. This seems like a long way out. Some rather amazing housing estate architecture on the way, if you do it in daylight.

BTW, the google map co-ordinates are way off (and so is the Grab map). Places this place in a foul waterway. I know that some Jakarta brothels can be low end, but surely not this bad!

It's located in two streets to the right of Kings Cross. Not the street the Delta Spa is located. I think Google has is as 'Sumo Shiatsu'. Maybe they will correct the map reference. If you get there after dark, there is a big neon sign, but in daylight, you may miss it.

Didn't use the Spa this time, went straight to the lounge. Lots of gal, big variety. Seems a friendly easy going place. I was there the afternoon of a Saturday. Took the VIP package for around 450 k and was shown half a dozen ladies. Again, had a really good session with very friendly gal. (Always choose the ones that smile and make eye contact in the line-ups.).

Would return, but this place is somewhat far out.

Emporium Hotel / Tease Bar. The Spa is nice, with a few good resting areas, and a few gals hanging around. Just took a shower. This was around 10 pm on a Saturday. Went up to the tease bar. Loud music, dancers, not dancers, "lady drinks" . My first experience of one of these in Jakarta so cannot really rate it.

Also, could not figure out how the system worked. I think I may have been told but could not understand what was being explained, and with the very loud music.

However, got a couple of contacts to look up later. A couple of very, very good looking gals. So spend a few hours chatting, and then went back down to the lounge on the second floor. Place was empty.

All the VIP ladies just looked bored, so just chose the one that was making an effort. Turned out this was her first night working. So a bit shy, but had a good enough session.

Definitely will do this place again, it's relatively "high end", with good facilities. Also a convenient location.

So that is my first Jakarta trip. No Malio Club, 1001, CJ or Bats etc. Yet.

Jakarta is worth the trip, just need to adjust to its ways. Prices are low compared to other Asia places, this will remain as long as the RUP is the way it is. Maybe for not that much longer.

Also, there is a tenancy to inflate the bills at these places when paying at the end, maybe because I am westerner, but given the overall what you are paying, it's not (at the moment) too damaging.

[Goferring]

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

Uncle-V.

How authentic do you want it?

Starting at the bottom, you have the Kaki-lima push and peddle carts. They typically sell only one type of product but it can be very nice. These are often seen on the move or clustered around low end restaurants (warungs). The warungs may be sit on the floor or at tables and will likely have what they sell displayed in the window.

If you want a wide selection of food Nasi Padang is very common restaurant type country wide. It will have that written across the front of the building. The small ones will have the food in the window and you point at what you want. At the larger ones, you grab a seat and a waiter will fill the table with different dishes. Typically two serves per bowl. Whatever you touch, you have bought and can eat. Whatever you don't want just leave in the center of the table. You will only be charged for what you ate, not what you left behind. Sederhana Masakan Padang is a famous chain country wide and serves great meals.

Note that all of these will be found in commercial or residential areas. You will be unlikely to find them next to 5 star hotels.

Enjoy, G

PS you will be very unlikely to get ill but bring a Food and Safety Inspector and watch them die of fright. 😳

[Christian G]

Hi guys,

Kind of off topic, but does anyone have any recommendations for a good Indonesian restaurant.
Can anyone recommend a good Indonesian restaurant? I'm not looking for a fancy fusion place. But some place authentic, traditional and good.

There is a Jakarta-Restaurants thread, check here: http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...ta-Restaurants.

[Uncle Volodya]

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.

[Uncle Volodya]

I think you were too early!

I was there in late April & early May. My first night in town. Arriving around 11 pm. I first got a girl from CJ's; then a girl from BATS (was staying at the Shangri-La). At 3 am, I headed to the Blok just to check it out and found it crowded and lively. Took 2 back to hotel with me for 750 k that night.

Visited late 2 other nights and also found some good pickings.

With the demise of Top Gun, my limited observation is that, Blok M is a really late-night venue. Meaning after 2 am for the best selection.

SeaTraveler.

Well I guess hope spring eternal!

I guess I can give it a try. Though I so absolutely no evidence of anyone arriving. Mostly it was the girls form the KTV that were leaving.

[SeaTraveler]

I was ther last night. Arrived at 12:45 and left a little beforre 1 am. Didn't see anything to really keep me there.

I think you were too early!

I was there in late April & early May. My first night in town. Arriving around 11 pm. I first got a girl from CJ's; then a girl from BATS (was staying at the Shangri-La). At 3 am, I headed to the Blok just to check it out and found it crowded and lively. Took 2 back to hotel with me for 750 k that night.

Visited late 2 other nights and also found some good pickings.

With the demise of Top Gun, my limited observation is that, Blok M is a really late-night venue. Meaning after 2 am for the best selection.

SeaTraveler.

[Uncle Volodya]

Not sure how long ago you were there but it seems as though things pick up around 12 midnight. I usually arrive around 1:00 am and it's rocking already. Thursday, Friday and Saturday there were lots of freelancers. A lot more than I have seen in previous years. Multiple 6/7's a few 9's but definitely no 10's. But I am not sure about Sundays. As it's a holiday it may be ok for this weekend.

Most of them that I speak with are some regulars and a lot of new faces. Good luck.

I was ther last night. Arrived at 12:45 and left a little beforre 1 am. Didn't see anything to really keep me there.

[Bkk212]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I am sure things will turn around if you keep at it.

I am thinking of trying the Blok M bars. Was there last tripmbutbpretty dead around midnight. What is best time to go?

Not sure how long ago you were there but it seems as though things pick up around 12 midnight. I usually arrive around 1:00 am and it's rocking already. Thursday, Friday and Saturday there were lots of freelancers. A lot more than I have seen in previous years. Multiple 6/7's a few 9's but definitely no 10's. But I am not sure about Sundays. As it's a holiday it may be ok for this weekend.

Most of them that I speak with are some regulars and a lot of new faces. Good luck.

[Uncle Volodya]

My second Saturday night in Jakarta. I decided to give the FL venues and venues where some regular girls are also available a try.

First stop Basque. Nice place, classy. But girls are all on the older side. The few cute ones were already with guys (looked like on dates). Reminded me of Oskar in Bangkok on Soi 11. Older FLs, but a nice place to take a date. Flew the coop after one drink.

Next I hit Eastern Promises. Older crowd here (guys and gals). Fun atmosphere and good band but nothing for me girls wise. Kind of like one of those RocknRoll honky tonk places you encounter in Thailand. Permanently stuck in the 1990's. I left after a beer.

Next up Blok M. I hit MyBar, Obama bar, Dee's, and the place next door (Enzo's?) Just abysmal. No offense but it felt like scraping the bottom of the barrel. Left without even getting a drink.

There were some cute girls walking about. They had just left the KTV on the block that was closing (Occulis? A real contrast from the fugglies in the bars on Blok M. But they didn't seem all that interested in anything but getting a taxi home.

For some reason I decided to go to Bats. Not sure why. Maybe to wash the nasty taste of Blok M out of my mouth in the antiseptic confines of a hotel bar. It seemed like it was still a bit early to hit Dragonfly so I decided to make a pits top there and to see what was shaking.

Again not much different then my first night. Mostly older girls. But I did spot one gem. Younger, nice rack, and pretty face and hair. Went to talk to her and at first I thought she was a mute 555, but it turns out she just had a really bad sore throat. We hit it off right away. Dancing, groping (her groping me more than me groping her - 555).

Off to my place for a fantastic time. Very GFE. Lots of kissing, great deep throat BJ, and CIM and COF. Very horny girl. We went at it 4 times. Twice before sleep. Once early morning and once again around 1 PM. And a nice impromptu BJ before she left at around 4 PM. Very affectionate and cuddly and I slept really well nestled next to her. I gave her 2 mil for her troubles. This girl is a keeper and will definitely call her again. Though it will take me a day or so to recover form our romp. 555.

I think I can write off Eastern Promises, Basque, and Blok M (the latter entirely). I may make it back to BATS one day, but will keep expectations low. I still think CJs is overall the better Hotel FL bar in terms of quality of the girls.

Stay horny my friends.

Uncle-V.

[KilledSoul]

Thanks for the info guys. I am exhausting my options in KI and need t branch out a bit. So this is welcome stuff.

I've been to Travel and Classic and did not like the venues, especially non GFE service I got there. Like BB I find the service better at KI. Though its hit and miss there as well and hard to find a good girl. I may try Malioboro soon. Maybe tonight if I can't find my fave KI girl -- and take the trek over to Kelapa Gading at some point (though its kind of far for me).

If you want a GFE service probably try Maliobro lounge and tell the girl you will tip her 300 k if she gives good service.

[Marky1]

I'm shocked by the number of Chinamen I'm seeing here.

Bintang Mawar early evening was very busy. Mostly Chinamen. Waitress confirmed my suspicion that most customers were from China, but they're unmistakable. Last time I went there early evening it was dead.

Then I noticed them up and down Mangga Besar, at Travel, at Classic. Just not in the same disproportionate numbers as Bintang Mawar or New Medika.

Maybe it's the time of year, but I'm noticing a lot of tourists in general.

Enjoy $30 short times while it lasts because it won't.

[TripleX]

Good to know! Are they the ones that hang out outside the fishbowl?

I haven't noticed more of them outside at the tables than inside. I see girls hanging out at the tables but I haven't noticed whether they are freelancers or not as its darker in that area and hard to see their badges. Sometimes girls are all at a table together and I am not sure why and other times I think they are getting drinks bought for them from customers, but not sure since I have never done it and I don't hang out in that area long.

[Uncle Volodya]

1,000,000 so that's nice. Met another freelance girl there but couldn't convince her to come to hotel. Freelancers have red badges and cost 50,000 more than the other girls.

Good to know! Are they the ones that hang out outside the fishbowl?