AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant

If you are looking for fine dining, head to Amuz Gourmet restaurant. French food of highest quality is served in an elegant setting, pleasing all senses. The restaurant is located at the quiet Sudirman Central Business District.

• Web:

  www.amuzgourmet.com

• Address:

  Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav 52-53, South Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 250 5064

• More info:

  Located at the energy Building, 2nd Floor.

Asia Restaurant - The Ritz-Carlton

This Asian restaurant is located at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and serves international food, prepared in an open kitchen, offering everything from generous breakfast spreads to scrumptious bowls of noodles. The restaurant also has one of Jakarta’s largest buffets. Do not miss the appetizing Sunday Brunch between 12 am and 3 pm.

• Web:

  www.ritzcarlton.com

• Address:

  1 Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 2551 8888

• More info:

  Located at Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Chopstix

This Indonesian franchise features branches across the capital, all of them offering cheap, tasty noodle dishes in clean and bright surroundings. These are excellent options for budget eaters in a hurry.

• Web:

  www.chopstix.co.id

• Address:

  Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav 28-30, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 398 38792

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–10pm

• More info:

  Plaza Indonesia Basement floor Unit 39-40

Dapur Anggrek Food Court

Dapur Anggrek Food Court is the biggest and most salubrious of Jakarta’s many food courts. It offer lots of different vendors selling regional specialties from every corner of the archipelago, at rock bottom prices.

• Web:

  www.taman-anggrek-mall.com

• Address:

  Tanjung Duren Timur 2, Jakarta

• More info:

  Taman Anggrek Mall

Dapur Babah Elite & Tao Bar

This is one of the best Indonesian restaurants in town, serving Javan, colonial Dutch, and Peranakan (Straits Chinese) dishes in picturesque dining rooms decorated with Indonesian and colonial antiques. It also boasts the excellent Tao Bar.

• Web:

  www.tuguhotels.com/restaurants/jakarta/dapurbabahelite/

• E-mail:

  dapurbabah@tuguhotels.com

• Address:

  Jl. Veteran I No.4, RT.4/RW.2, Gambir, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 851 0060 2256

Ganesha Ek Sanskriti

If you are longing for authentic Indian cuisine, Ganesha Ek Sanskriti is the where to be headed to. The dining room is nicely decorated with typical Indian decor items and the dishes served make you feel like you really are dining in India.

• Web:

  www.ganeshaeksanskriti.com

• E-mail:

  mktg@ganeshaeksanskriti.com

• Address:

  Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 44-46 Bendungan Hilir Tanah Abang, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 5719 415

B.A.T.S.

This bar in the Shangri-La is highly rated by residents and frequent visitors, hosting international bands and Dj's spinning upbeat tunes. It tends to be incredibly crowded at weekends and it features a small dance floor and a restaurant serving light meals.

• Web:

  www.shangri-la.com/jakarta/shangrila

• Address:

  Kota BNI JL. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 2939 9562

• Opening hours:

  Daily: 5pm-3am

• More info:

  Located at Shangri-La Hotel

Burgundy

Burgundy is a cosmopolitan, and equally pricey, bar in one of Jakarta’s upscale hotels, attracting a sophisticated crowd and serving some of the best cocktails in town. Burgundy is one of Jakarta's chicest hotpots.

• Web:

  www.jakarta.grand.hyatt.com

• Address:

  Jalan M. H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 29921425

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 5pm-1am

• More info:

  Located at Grand Hyatt Hotel

Churchill

The lobby lounge of the Borobudur Hotel boasts a private club atmosphere, equipped with big armchairs, a billiard table, and a fine selection of wines and cigars. It is a good place for a sophisticated and relaxing evening.

• Web:

  www.hotelborobudur.com

• Address:

  Jalan Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 380 5555

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 8am–12am, Sun 12pm–12am

• More info:

  Located at Borobodur Hotel

Dragonfly

Southern Jakarta houses a nightclub that is equally happening and pricey. Hip tunes are spun by the frequently hosted international DJs, though the music tend to vary incredibly according to the event.

• Address:

  Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto No.Kav 23, Karet Semanggi, South Jakarta City

• Phone:

  +62 21 5206789

• More info:

  Located at Graha Bip Ground Floor Lobby.

Eastern Promise

This bar is a popular expatriate haunt and has been around since 1989, making it one of the longest existing bars in Jakarta. Here you will experience a British atmosphere with draught beer, meat pies, darts corner, and British newspapers.

• Web:

  www.epjakarta.com

• E-mail:

  lensterwee@gmail.com

• Address:

  Jl. Kemang Raya No. 5 Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 7179 0151

Golden Crown

Golden Crown is a happening hangout spread over 15,000 square feet with endless entertaining options. A dance-floor with capacity to entertain 3,000 visitors, a varied selection of drinks, Karaoke system or international music - you name it.

• Web:

  www.goldencrown.co.id

• Address:

  Glodok Plaza Lt. 3-9 Jl. Pinangsia Raya No.1, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 6230 2888

Bakoel Koffie

Bakoel Koffie is a great place to chill out. The coffee is great, the portions are generous and if you get hungry there are plenty of tasty snacks to choose from. This small chain has 4 stores at different locations throughout Jakarta.

• Web:

  www.bakoelkoffie.com

• E-mail:

  tokokopi@gmail.com

• Address:

  Jl. Cikini Raya 25, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 31936608

La Moda

Located at Plaza Indonesia shopping mall, this smart café is attached to the neighboring Grand Hyatt hotel and hosts regular fashion shows. After exploring all the exclusive shops, this is a perfect spot for people watching and a good cup of coffee.

• Address:

  The Plaza, 10th Floor Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 390 1234

Ya Udah

This is an excellent café-restaurant serving light meals, snacks and drinks all day. Featuring a pronounced Western accent, it offers several European and American specialties and lots of different breakfast options from 8am.

• Web:

  www.yaudahbistro.com

• Address:

  15, Jln. Johar, Gondangdia, Menteng, Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 3140343