Shanghai Blue 1920 Restaurant

Address: Jl. Kebon Sirih 77-79 Jakarta Pusat
Telephone: (021) 391-8690
Operating Hours: 10.00 – 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
As with all the Tugu hotels and restaurants, Waroeng Shanghai Blue 1920 is very unique. The first time I came here, I was struck not only by the cuisine, but also by the romantic ambience with its muted amber décor, the vivid colors, and the art deco style of 1920s Shanghai. Shanghai Blue has created a fusion of Babah and Batavian culinary disciplines, with many of the recipes having been passed down through the generations. There are several offerings for appetizers, such as Lumpia Udang Kaca Saos Tauco, Hakau Kepiting, and XO Scallops. Tasteful soups include Sop 3 Sisters of Shanghai 1920, or Sop Ikan Warong 1920. Exciting main courses include Tjwie Mie Babah and Bebek Panggang (BBQ duck on a bed of emping crackers in Peking sauce). The Buntut Resep Shanghai in Chinese spices and herbs simply bursts with flavor. Alternatively, Ayam Masak Merah Shanghai Blue 1920 is also excellent. The house specialty is a colorful vegetarian delight offering a myriad of different textures and tastes. I sampled the Ketoprak Japit Mak Leha (ketoprak clasped in cassava crackers and served with sweet soy peanut sauce). Other mouthwatering favorites include Tape Panggang Arang and Ronde Kacang Merah. Shanghai Blues also provides takeout meals, home delivery, and catering service.

Samarra Restaurant

Address
Jl. Kebon Sirih Raya 77-79 Jakarta Pusat
Telephone: (021) 391-8690
Operating Hours: 11.00 - 01.00
Reservations: Recommended
It’s time to head over to Samarra, another stylish restaurant designed by the Tugu Hotels Group. The fragrant arome of Indonesian cooking in Middle Eastern spices alone will be enough to stimulate your appetite. The menu is simple, but each dish is a creation of intense flavors based on unique Middle Eastern spicing and ingredients. A special treat is the unique Sate Pasar Kuno (The Old Souk’s Satay) in a wooden boat with its twelve varieties of sate that includes meat and fresh seafood to tempt your palate. The chef delights guests with Samara’s creations, such as Sate Lilit Ikan Gianyar (Bali), Sate Ayam Ponorogo (tender chicken sate from a famous village vendor from Ponorogo), Sate kambing Kapuran Camaram (Semarang), Sate Tempe Panggang Kecap (grilled soybean cake sate marinated in coconut milk), Sate Kambing Muda Giling and Sate Ikan Kelapa Blambangan. End your excellent meal with Summer Night in Soenda Kelapa (a white wine Sangria mixed with pineapples, mangos, bananas, lime, and Havana rum) or perhaps Amor on the Dessert Oasis (a red wine Sangria with peaches, strawberries, red guavas, cantaloupe, and cinnamon) to treat your taste buds. The lunch special at Sammara is of great value, and the table d’hote will satisfy even the hungriest customer, while the Middle Eastern décor creates an ambience of pure delight.

Sajian Sambara Restaurant

Address
Jl. Cipete Raya No. 14 Jakarta Selatan
Telephone: (021) 769-7913
Operating Hours: 10.00 – 22.00
Reservations: Recommended
The warm modern Sundanese feel of the sajian Sunda Sambara restaurant and the friendly service create a cheery atmosphere that is enhanced by the ethnic tunes played at the restaurant. Here there are no rules as to which dish you should start on first: just get yourself a bowl of rice and an assortment of dishes and tuck in! you could start with a bowl of Sayur Asam (a light yet flavorsome vegetable soup with beef broth and tamarind). Highly recommended are the well-marinated and succulent Ayam Madu Sumbara (sweet honey chicken) and the sweet and subtly smoky squid Balakutak cumi-bakar, grilled to tender perfection. A must try is the Gurame Goreng, a farm raised fish with such a unique flavor that no seasoning or marinade is needed when preparing it. Try the Sate Maranggi, a tender meat satay which presents authentic Sundanese flavors. The main menu covers a good selection from meats to seafood and vegetables, while a separate dessert menu is also available upon request. No alcoholic drinks are served at this halal restaurant. Even as you tuck into their signature dishes, be sure to save some space for their breathtaking desserts. Top picks are the Jajanan Pasar, such as Surabi, Colenak, or Katimus. On the drink list, try the Bajigur, Sekoteng, or Bandrek. The service staffs are casual, yet very attentive and efficient. Sajian Sambara has additional locations in Bandung at Jl. Trunojoyo 64, Jl. RE Martadinata 17-21 and at Foodlife on the 3rd floor.

Riva Restaurant

Address:
The Park Lane Jakarta
Jl. Casablanca Kav. 18
Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 8282000
Operating Hours
11.30 – 14.30 ; 18.00 – 23.00 (Mon – Fri)
18.00 – 23.00 (week end and public holidays)
Reservations: recommended
Riva continues to evoke an aura of timelessness and the power of prestige while enduring as one of the most refined restaurants in town. The softly lit interior presents a tacit intimacy reserved for those who choose to indulge. And when you do, one of the choice entrees to sample is Escargots à la Provencale en Petits Pots Crouton à l’ail. Other delicious dishes include Minute Smoked Salmon, Riva Gourmet Salad, and Pan-seared Goode Liver. Seafood dishes such as Dover Sole Meuniere Style or Pan-seared French Britanny Turbot are freshly prepared in the kitchen to deliver the final taste. Meat lovers will enjoy the Steak au Poivre (Wagyu beef rump), Roasted Lamb Rack or one of the many Riva signature dishes such as the Pan-roasted Milk-fed Veal Chop. Tempting desserts such as the Chocolate Soufle, Riva’s Dessert Sampler, Crème Brulee. Chocolate Praline Dome, Strawberry Mille Feuille, and Raspberry Sorbet await guests at the end of the meal. Riva also offers Degustation Menus during dinner with the choice of five or six courses. The health conscious will enjoy gourmet dishes during lunch with ‘Riva Petit’ small portions. Riva has won many awards since opening, including a recent achievement for the Best Wine List.

Pearl Restaurant

Address:
JW Marriott Hotel
Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Jakarta
Telephone: 9021) 579-88888
Operating hours:
Lunch: 11.30 -14.30
Dinner: 18.00 – 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Pearl, the signature dining establishment of the JW Marriott Hotel, is a perfect Chinese restaurant serving authentic Cantonese cuisine. The elaborate menu is served daily, and is very popular with regular patrons. Located in the central business district in Jakarta, Pearl is a very comfortable hot spot for Jakarta’s trendsetters. The restaurant interior is classically luxurious with red and yellow colors. The menu features Cantonese cuisine such as Deep Fried Scallops with Thai sauce, Fish Fillets with black vinegar, Taro Dumplings with seafood, Steamed Fresh Lobster with minced garlic and egg whites and Braised Whole Abalone and Sea Cucumber in oyster sauce with vegetables. Enjoy any of the fresh seafood simply steamed or explore interesting pleasant dishes such as the Salted Fish or Chicken and Bean Curd Hotpot. If you really want to splurge, we suggest you to try the Shark’s Fin. The décor is dominated with creamy and red colors and this modern Chinese restaurants also provides Chinese wines as well as the best wines from around the world. Pearl offers dinners a Cantonese gourmet heaven!

Lara Djonggrang Restaurant

Address: Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 4 Jakarta Pusat
Telephone: (021) 315-3252
Operating Hours: 11.00 - 01.00
Reservations: Recommended
The legend of Lara Djonggrang lives on through time, symbolizing a daughter’s undying love for her father that ended with her sacrificing her life for him. Touched by her noble deed, Lara Djonggrang was transported on a Javanese mythological lion by the gods to heaven, where she finally found eternal peace. In line with its mission to keep alive the forgotten romantic history of Indonesia’s beautiful history of Indonesia, Tugu Hotels & Exotic Spas dedicated the Lara Djonggrang and other artwork presented throughout the restaurant bring to life the luxurious romantic and ancient atmosphere of the Prambanan temple in Central Java. The statue of Lara Djonggrang and other artwork presented throughout the restaurant bring to life the luxurious romantic and ancient atmosphere of the Prambanan temple in Central Java.
The primary influence on Lara Djonggrang cuisine is the royal journeys during the reign of King Hayam Wuruk who ruled over the Kingdom of Majapahit at the beginning of the 14th century. The menu at Lara Djonggrang blends with the mystical, romantic atmosphere created by the setting of the restaurant. Dishes offered include Nasi Goreng Desa (humble but delicious fried rice with fresh vegetables of the day), Javanese Baby Chicken Liver (a special recipe from a Javanese village warong), salted fish crackers and Soto Daging Madura (turmeric and ground coconut soup with tender beef slices and bean sprouts, served with candlenut sambal and lime).
Another tempting dish is Tahu Telor Pasar Senggol (bitter fried tofu pancakes from an East Javanese local market, served with bean sprouts and shrimp paste sauce), a dish that will surely tempt your taste buds. Vegetarians enjoy a wide array of dishes such as Pecelan Tumpang (Javanese vegetarian dish of asparagus bean, cassava leaves, water lettuce, and Tumpang soybean and coconut sauce, served with sweet potatoes and thin rice fish crackers). The atmosphere and tempting cuisine will more than meet your needs for a special evening out.

Lai Ching Chinese Restaurant

Address: Four Seasons Hotel, 2nd Floor, Jl. HR. Rasuna Said, Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 252-3456
Operating Hours: 10.00 – 22.00
Reservations: Recommended
Among the growing number of Chinese restaurants in Jakarta, Lai Ching at the Four Seasons Jakarta stands out for its presentation of Chinese cuisine and culture in a refreshingly different atmosphere. You don’t have to be a gourmand to recognize a great food bargain. Dining at Lai Ching (which means beautiful jade) on sumptuous Cantonese dishes, in a cozy oriental setting, is hard to beat. The décor is elegant with the mahogany wood floors, bringing a natural, warm, and comfortable feeling for customers. The restaurant ensures its guests will never forget the excellent taste of Lai Ching dishes, especially with its Dim Sum Extravaganza which offers unlimited dim sum and dishes such as Roasted Crispy Duck. Among menu highlights are Stir-fried Beef Cubes with Black Pepper and Braised Whole Abalone in Oyster Sauce, Sautéed Sweet and Sour Prawns with Pineapple, followed by the pleasant surprise of Bamboo Piths with Prawns Soup, a scrumptious treat. Scallop lovers should head straight to the Wok-fried Scallops with Broccoli and Chinesen”Ke Chee’, with the added bonus of improved eyesight and stamina. These dishes are complimented by Lai Ching Ice Cream served in glutinous sauce. Above all the tastes are precisely as Chinese food should be!. Lai Ching is also a perfect venue for afternoon tea.

Kembang Goela Restaurant

Address
Plaza Sentral Building, Parking Lot
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 47-48
Jakarta Selatan
Telephone
(021) 520-5625
Operating Hours
10.00-22.30
Reservations: Recommended
Evidenced by the lunch and dinner crowds at Kembang Goela Restorant was ready for another Indonesian Restaurant. The menu was quite impressive and the service is very good, despite the crowded tables. The restaurant was always filled with diners enjoying their somewhat fires at traditional dishes, such as Huzarensalade-carrot, beet, pineapple, apple, green peas dressed with homemade Dutch sauce; Asem-asem Iga-Boiled New Zealand Ribs in Tamarind Sauce, or the Yuyu Djeroek Bali-Fried Soft Shell Crab Fresh served with Balinese Orange Salad to start the meal. Don’t miss a-must-try delicious and generously portioned Nasi Langgi Lima Serangkai. Also tasty was a deceptively innocent looking Oedang Kapiten Jongker-Fried King Prawn served with special black pepper, shallot & garlic sauce which is spicy enough. This quality did not obscure the rich, complex flavors of the dish. Another scrumptious taste treat was the Bebek Boemboe Lengkoas. A find way to end a meal at Kembang Goela is with Poffertjes Van Orange and Baked Banana, all of which were wonderful. Every dish I’ve ever tried at Kembang Goela was exceptional; I’ve been back numerous times, as it’s almost addictive. Kembang Goela is a great venue to dine with friends, but make sure you make reservations.

La Mian Xiao Long Bao Restaurant

Imperial Treasure
Address: Plaza Indonesia, 1st Floor #113, 127 B & C
Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 28-30 Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 3983-5100
Operating Hours
Weekdays (Mon – Fri) 11.00 – 22.00
Weekends (Sat – Sun) 10.00 – 22.00
Reservations: Recommended
The city of Shanghai is known for its large variety of delicious culinary delights. One of the signature dishes at the Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao Chinese restaurant, located in Plaza Indonesia, is a homemade La Mian Sliced Beef in Chili Oil, which is served in a large bowl. All dishes are prepared using Shanghai recipes with authentic sauces and ingredients by professional Chef. He works with the freshest ingredients and infuses each creation with delectable flavors and spices. Without exception, his intention is to delight the palate, soothe the senses and immerse you in a dining experience that is beyond compare.
For the main course, Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab with golden garlic, or Lazy Fish steamed with fresh cut chili, is suggested. Dim Sum lovers will enjoy the Shanghai Steamed Chicken and Crab Meat Dumpling, which is fresh and not fishy. Enjoy the ‘Wu Xi’ style Crispy Eel – in homemade sauce, and also look out for the delicious Stir Fried Prawns with Chili Sauce. The Imperial Treasure’s special offering of desserts includes Soufflé Egg White Balls with mashed red beans and banana. Don’t miss the Golden Pastry, called Chinese Pizza by patrons. The restaurant also offers select health beverages including Lo Han Guo with pearl and coconut for health and beauty. The Imperial Treasure la Mian Xiao Long Bao features an open kitchen with the finest quality cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere.

Jittlada Restaurant

Address: Jl. Sultan Agung No. 10 Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 829-6126
Operating Hours
Lunch 11.00 – 15.00
Dinner 18.00 – 22.30
Reservations: Recommended
Prepared to be amazed by some of the best Thai food in town. Those who cherish a fine dining experience can make their way to Jittlada, otherwise known as the House of the King. The tasteful surroundings and authentic Thai cuisine will lure you back time and time again. In the midst of Jakarta’s maddening traffic and perpetual dust and noise, Jittlada provides a welcome oasis with soothing colors, music, good food, and a fine selection of wine. Its cuisine is both fragrant and colorful, with tastes and textures to be remembered. The wide-ranging and legendary menu covers the full spectrum of Thai cuisine. For appetizers, Jittlada offers dishes such as Tod Man Kung (three prawn patties). Salads include Yam Pla Duk Foo (spicy mango salad with fluffy crispy catfish) and Yam Ma Muang (green mango salad mixed with chilies and lime juice). For you main course, try the Fried Crab Cakes (ground shrimp, crab, and Thai herbs fried and served with sweet and sour sauce). Curry lovers will enjoy the Keng Phed Ped Yang with Lychee (red duck curry with cherry tomatoes, sweet basil, and lychee), something that should not be missed! Kai Yang (grilled whole chicken marinated with Thai herbs) is notably satisfying and tender. Whatever you choose, you’re guaranteed not to be disappointed. The delicate of fiery taste of each dish will give all your taste buds some delightful moments. Jittlada can also be found at Pondok Indah Mall 2, Senayan City, and Grand Indonesia Bridge.

Imperial Treasure International Restaurant

Address:
Wisma 46 BNI Bldg, 1st Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 1, Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 574 – 4888
Operating Hours
Lunch (Mon-Sat) 11.00 – 15.00
Sundays/Holidays 09.00 – 15.00
Dinner (Mon – Thu) 18.00 – 22.30
Dinner (Fri – Sat) 18.00 – 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Enjoyed visiting the Imperial Treasure International Restaurant, renamed from the original Crystal Jade Restaurant about three years ago. Though the same management and the staff are the same, a big change is evident in the comfortable dining room, which was greatly expanded beyond the previous space. The friendly fine dining restaurant attracts a lively crowd who enjoys eating good food. Be sure to try three fantastic appetizers offered at Imperial Treasure, the Deep-Fried Seafood Sauce Roll with salad sauce, Deep Fried Shrimp Dumplings served with mayonnaise and the Baked BBQ Chicken Meat Bun.
A popular dish for frequent patrons is the Crispy Aromatic Duck, the skin of which is almost dark brown but the meat is tender and tasty on the inside. A meal by Chef So Yeung Tat Kee is quite a pleasant experience, where each and every dish is an artistic composition with a gentle blend of colors, texture, and form. Dessert at Imperial Treasure consists of many offerings. My favorite and a simple, yet delicious, choice is the Almond Tofu topped with strawberry or Longan. Lunch or dinner at the Imperial Treasure is highly recommended, as it is very well worth of the journey.

Golden Jade Restaurant

Address
Bellagio Boutique Mall
Ground and Upper Ground 21-24 Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 3001-9936
Operating Hours
Mon-Sat 11.00 – 23.00
Sun: 09.00 – 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Golden Jade is a modern-day Chinese restaurant retaining the candor and ingenuity of traditional Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant encompasses the key fundamentals of modern contemporary décor and exemplary service. Aside from their signature dishes, the legendary dish from Fu Zhou county in China, Buddha Jump Over Wall (for complete fortune and longevity), is highly recommended. This dish contains Shark’s Fin Abalone Fish Maw Sea Cucumber, cooked slowly until the ingredients melt into a rich chowder that fills the restaurant with its aroma. Golden Jade offers other tempting and delicious dishes, such as Steamed Live Fish Kung Fu Style, Fujian Steamed Crab over Rice, Beijing BBQ Beef Wrap, and Roasted Crispy Chicken Golden Jade Style. To end your delicious meal, try the Double Boiled Hasima in Almond Cream or the Almond Tofu with Strawberry Slices. Golden Jade can also be found at Golden Jade Kitchen, MKG, dll.

Dapur Babah Restaurant

Address: Jl. Veteran I No. 18-19 Jakarta Pusat
Telephone: (021) 385-5653
Operating Hours: 11.00 - 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Dapur Babah is an increasingly popular blast from the past, providing a boost in the preservation movement of old and historical buildings in Jakarta. This fine dining establishment serves the mixed culture that resulted from marriages between Chinese settlers, and the native Javanese women, referred to as Babah. In daily life, the Babah culture in Java developed from the gradual fusion of three cultures living side by side: Chinese, the local Javanese, and Dutch. The fused culture includes a specific dining culture, which encompasses the dining ritual as well as the choice of dishes. The dishes served in Dapur babah are the result of the experiments of the babah wives (known as Nyonya) as well as house-cooks and maids (known as Bedienden) who cooked without any previously documented recipes. The Babah kitchen, with its delicious food and the homey, motherly rituals, inspired the creation of Dapur Babah. The owner/designer of Tugu Hotels and exotic spas by Anhar Setjadibrata is thr proud owner of Dapur Babah.
Dapur Babah showcases the history of the Oei Family, a wealthy Babah family that lived in Java at the end of the 19th century. Dapur Babah keeps the statue of the Goddess of Protection as well as an image of the Oei Family in the kitchen, to give them confidence in the quality of their dishes. Most diners would agree, and we can understand why. Specialties include Nasi Tjampoer Babah (pandanus rice mixed with lavish Javanese crisp-fried shrimp, marinated grated coconut, salutéed tofu and soybean cake in ketjap sauce, marinated beef, stewed vegetables in coconut milk, fricadel van garnalen, chicken cooked in chilli sauce, peanut, Javanese crackers, sambal) served with piping hot and robustly-flavoredly Sayur Lodeh (stewed vegetables in coconut milk). Bebek Goreng Boemboe Lengkuas (half fried duck marinated) in their special galangal sauce) that was served fresh and tasty. Make sure you don’t miss the Wedang Ronde (Babah style sweet ginger dessert with little rice balls filled grilled nuts) served hot before leaving Dapur Babah.

Court Yard Restaurant

Address
Plaza Indonesia, 3rd floor
Jl. MH Thamrin, Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 310-7706
Operating hours: 11.00 – 22.00
Reservations: Recommended
The courtyard at Plaza Indonesia has succeeded in taking classical Chinese cuisine and carefully tweaking it to create elegant contemporary dishes. The first-time diner should not miss the restaurant’s signature Braised Duck (with orange peel in a clay pot). Topping the list of must-try dishes are the Deep Fried Scallop Stuffed Prawns and Stewed Bean Curd with Seafood and X.O. Sauce. Other recommended dishes include Beef Ribs in Black Pepper Sauce, Braised Whole Abalone in Oyster Sauce, and Braised Superior Shark’s Fin and Bird’s Nest Soup. These dishes are something that you cannot afford to miss. If you have room to spare, the chef’s special Fied Chinese Noodles is an excellent side dish. Don’t hesitate to ask the staff about the variety of Dim Sum or vegetarian dishes. Dessert choices are limited, but the flavorful Coffee Pudding and Mango Pudding are deliciously refreshing. The service echoes an Oriental charm that is both courteous and unobtrusive. They know when to pay attention and when to leave customers in peace to enjoy their food. Needless to say, Courtyard only serves the freshest of ingredients to create a perfect combination of flavors. It’s hard to get a table, if you don’t come early. Stop by at Courtyard on your next visit to Plaza Indonesia.

Cilantro Restaurant

Address
Wisma 46 Kota BNI, Level 46
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1
Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 251-2822
Operating Hours: 10.30 – 22.30
Reservations: Recommended
The indoor dining area of Cilantro has a warm, inviting atmosphere, and tranquil, charming music. The menu is just a page long, but the culinary creations offered are so tempting, you will salor every one of them. Start your meal with exciting dishes that present a delicate blend of flavors, such as the Peking Duck served with plum sauce, or Cilantro Deluxe Four Seasons (four different dishes of prawn cake, jelly fish, beef shank, and maki roll served together in one plate). Or, for something familiar, yet just as satisfying, have a fresh double boiled superior Shark’s Fin with Consommé Soup. Main courses include the Drunken Prawn (live prawns grilled in Chinese wine at your table), Stir fried Beef with Sze Chuan sauce and ‘Nenek Moyang’ Beancurd (stir-fried pok cay, beancurd, and mushrooms mixed with oyster sauce). No run-of-the-mill dessert will do for this classy international restaurant, so save some space for innovative desserts like the Deep Fried Macha and Cilantro’s Strawberry ice Cream. Helping to complete your dining experience is an excellent team of wait staff that impresses with their professional yet lively service.

Bunga Rampai Restaurant

Address:
Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No. 35, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat
Telephone (021) 3192-6224/5
Operating Hours: 11.00 - 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Bungarampai is an upscale traditional Indonesian restaurant that serves high quality Indonesian cuisine with real flavorful depths. With the same owner and management as Kembang Goela, you’ll recognize the look: fresh flowers, white linen, ivory walls, soft lighting, elegant local paintings, and portraits of people from the 14th century. The resident Indonesian chef serves up a wide range of lavish dishes tinged with exotic local flavors in his state-of-the-art Elegance menu. Start with a tasty and tender. Lumpia Ny Liem (deep-fried bamboo shoot spring rolls) or try the Konro Bakar (beef back ribs in a sweet soy and coriander sauce with homemade pickled vegetables). Select from an array of main courses that includes the Sate Bungarampai (assorted meat and seafood skewers), Kerapu Goreng 9deep-fried Kerapu fish served with mango sauce), Nasi Buketan (green rice served with beef satay, fried chicken, ebi, potatoes, eggs, sliced beed, perkedel, and spicy peanut sambal). Another tempting dish is the Palu Marra Bunaken (fish soup cooked with shrimp paste and local starfruit). Bungarampai is not just a restaurant, it’s a state-of-art dining experience.

Bumbu Restaurant

Address: Sheraton Bandara Hotel
Telephone: 559-7777 ext 746
Operating hours: 18.00-23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Named for the mix of spices used in all Indonesian dishes, BUMBU offers authentic Indonesian cuisine at the Sheraton Bandara Hotel, prepared by Chef Rosid Muhammad. The spices are distinctively flavorful but not too spicy for the average diner. Featured starters include Selada Daging Sapi Manis Pedas (tossed grilled beef salad in chili-citrus dressing with cucumber, tomatoes, and coriander). Among popular main courses are Ikan Kerapu Tausi (fried whole grouper with chili-black bean sauce) and Sari Laut Asam Pedas (steamed king prawns, grouper filet, scallops, and mussels with hot and sour soup). The selection of ingredients assures that dishes are consistently at their freshest and finest. The most popular dish on the menu is Udang Karang Bakar atau Panggang Mentega Pedas (grilled lobster with chilli-tomato sauce, served with a dash of garlic-and-butter sauce). The quick-fried Medallions of Australian Beef Tenderloin in Green Chili Sauce are a most and tender meat dish, whilst the Bebek Betutu (Balinese steam-roasted duck in banana leaves) is another must-try item. Bumbu is currently open for dinner only.

Bogor Café Restaurant

Address
Hotel Borobudur Jakarta,
Ground Floor
Jl. Lapangan Banteng
Jakarta
Telephone: 9021) 380-5555
Operating Hours: 24 hours
Reservations: Recommended
The international cuisine at Bogor Café will truly tempt your palate on every visit. This remarkably spacious restaurant, bathed in glowing colors, presents a beautifully spread buffet and an a lá carte menu set for easy dining. Bogor Café has won an award for the best restaurant in the International Food category by a leading lifestyle and entertainment magazine. The buffet menu features a wide selection of grilled dishes, pasta, and local offerings. The chef’s signature Oxtail Soup is well applauded by fans, and has been lauded as one of the most popular dishes in Jakarta. Every month Bogor Café offers special menu items such as Wagyu Beef Oxtail Menu. The comfortable chairs and dining room will help you ease into a late evening meal or drink. When it’s time for desert, try the homemade Italian ice cream available in many delicious flavors and with side toppings. If you prefer a cup of tea, the wide organic tea selection in the adjoining Tea Lounge is recommended, especially in the afternoon. The service is prompt and exceptionally attentive.

Bengawan Solo Restaurant

Address: Hotel Sahid Jaya Jakarta, Ground Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 86 Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 570-4444
Operating Hours: 09.00 - 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Bengawan Solo is named of the longest river in Indonesia, which is located in Central Java. The restaurant is a down-to-earth establishment that brings diner’s back time after time with their tasty culinary creations. The staff is forthcoming with recommendations for diners who may be unfamiliar with Indonesian cuisine or are simply overwhelmed by the extensive menu. Check out the Southern Sumatra dishes of Otak-otak Tenggiri or Tekwan, followed by a Javanese dish such as Empal Gepuk (fried beef). Soto Bandung (a flavorful yellow soup served with hot steamed rice) is a good match for the main dishes. If you don’t want a complete meal, try the Sosis Solo (a light beef sausage), an additive side dish which is hard to forget. Soups from other parts of Indonesia are offered as well, such as Soto Ayam Banten, Sop Buntut Padang, Soto Lamongan, and Soto Buwono. Bengawan Solo Restaurant also provides a good selection of desserts from throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Regarding this, Bengawan Solo Restaurant also provides a good selection of desserts from throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Regarding this, Bengawan Solo Restaurant is one of the first choices for all those who love the Indonesian cuisine. Combined with the comfortable feeling which will materialize while being there, a dining out at Bengawan Solo Restaurant is an unforgettable event for any occasion and for foreigners it will open Indonesia in an excellent culinary way.

Airlangga Restaurant

Address: The Ritz Carlton, Lobby Hotel
Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan, Jakarta
Telephone: (0210 2551-8888
Operating Hours: 06.00 – 23.00
Reservations: Recommended
Often packed during lunch or dinner, Airlangga is a popular dining destination offering a wide range of Western, Thai, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine. While the attractive buffet arrangement entices one to feast, those who feel like a light lunch can also choose from the ala carte menu which features a range of dishes such as Grilled Beef Medallions, Salmon Rosado, and Roasted Lamb with Aubergine. Asian specialties such as Chicken in Szechuan and Tongseng Kambing are available for those with a craving for local flavors. Dishes are beautifully presented and invite one to dig in. these can be described as of the highest quality, light, seasonal, fresh, and innovative. Check out the salad section with specialties such as German Potato Salad, Star Fruit Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette, and Favorite Greek Salad with Capsicum and Feta Cheese. Or you can explore a restaurant specialty, the Singaporean Deep Fried Crab. Sweet dessert offerings ranging from familiar local sweets to American Strawberry Cheesecake complete the dining experience. All in all, Airlangga has a bit of something for everyone with a highly competent and well-trained group of waiters. At Airlangga you are guaranteed service with a smile, no matter how packed the place may be!