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Bali Nightlife: The 12 Hottest Nightclubs

May 30, 2015, 11:54 am
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I already wrote last year a complete review of Bali nightlife which I recently updated. I'm adding this ranking of the top 12 hottest clubs on the island. This list of the best party places should help you choose where to go for your night out. The $ sign indicates the average price category for a standard alcoholic drink.

The following venues are all the busiest party spots in Bali at the time of writing. Please feel free to comment!

1) Jenja $$$

Photo source: Jenja Bali
Where is it? Jenja is located on the basement of the Town Square Suites on Jalan Nakula. It is just between Kuta and Seminyak and 3 minutes away from Double Six beach. There has been several cases of robberies in front of the hotel so be careful late at night.
Who goes there? Expats 60%, tourists 20%, Indonesians 20% (among which some prostitutes)
Why should I go? Jenja is popular for having the right dosage between chic and underground. Good resident and guest DJs. European-style electronic music.
Why should I avoid it? You might feel claustrophobic on the dancefloor as the ceiling is pretty low and the club packed at peak hours.
When is the best time to go? Every nights from Wednesday to Saturday, after 1AM. Read more: Jenja.

2) La Favela $$

Photo credit: http://jberginc.com/
Where is it? More a bar than a nightclub, La Favela is located in the heart of Seminyak, on Jalan Oberoi. It is just in front of Red Carpet Champagne Bar, and next to Le Bistro.
Who goes there? 50% tourists, 30% expats, 20% Indonesians.
Why should I go? The interior design of La Favela is really amazing, a real work of art. The place is rather big, with a nice, quieter outdoor area. Trendy, hippie kind of crowd.
Why should I avoid it? The music is a hit or miss, usually old-school with popular pop and disco songs. Not a sleek, modern place as it is made almost entirely from recycled materials and antiques. Popular with Westerners, much less with Indonesians. They give you plastic cups instead of real glasses.
When is the best time to go? La Favela is open all day as it is also a restaurant. The place becomes lively only after 11pm, almost any night of the week. Complete review here: La Favela Seminyak.

3) Sky Garden $$

Photo credit: Club Sky Garden
Where is it? Sky Garden is located in Jalan Legian, Kuta. The street is often clogged with traffic so it's best to walk if you don't stay too far away. Beware of pickpockets outside and inside, especially at the end of the night.
Who goes there? Australians (50% Bogans), teenagers and backpackers from all over the world, Javanese prostitutes, 20-something Jakartans on their first trip to Bali, some younger expats.
Why should I go? The biggest club in Bali with a fun, mixed crowd in terms of age and nationalities, different music on every floors and rooms (electro, old school, rnb, live) including a rooftop and a huge main dancefloor with the best sound system in Bali (SkyDome), some great shows including sexy dancers. Girls can get free selected cocktails on ladies nights. Every day, cheap 5$ all-you-can-eat barbecue. Drinks are very reasonably priced.
Why should I avoid it? If you don't like college style parties, then you will hate it. There are also quite many prostitutes operating in the club but they are rather discreet. You may also not feel too safe as it is just a few hundred meters away from Ground Zero where the first Bali bomb went off. Many expats hate it because it is too mainstream and because it attracts quite many singlet-wearing Australians.
When is the best time to visit? Because it is always packed early in the night, SkyGarden is recommended any day of the week, after 9pm. Complete review: Sky Garden Kuta.

4) Mint $$$

Photo source: Mint
Where is it? Mint is located on Jalan Petitenget, in the heart of Seminyak. It is not far from W Hotel or Potato Head Beach Club. It is just in front of another popular bar, Mantra, which is a good option for pre-party cocktails.
Who goes there? Single male expats above 30 (from Bali and Jakarta), Javanese girls (among which many working girls), some gays, some Western girls, some tourists.
Why should I go? Intimate club with many regulars. Great electronic music. Drinks not too expensive. A fairly easy pick-up place for guys and girls.
Why should I avoid it? You won't like Mint if you are too young. It is a closed air-conditioned club that has no "Balinese" feel. Western girls might not be comfortable with the number of prostitutes.
When is the best time to go? I would only advise to go to Mint on weekends or when they have special DJs. 1AM is the perfect hour. More on Mint on Jakarta100bars.com: Mint Nightlife Bali.

5) Mirror $$$

Photo source: Mirror
Where is it? Mirror is located in the back of Gardin Bistro on Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak.
Who goes there? The latest trendy club in Bali, Mirror attracts mostly people from the Seminyak expat community. Since the owner of the club is also behind the popular Fable in Jakarta, you also have a lot of Jakartans.
Why should I go? Unique décor, good crowd, full on weekends. They have also been bringing some famous DJs. People tend to dress up more than usual in Mirror.
Why should I avoid it? Mainstream electronic dance music. The club is made to look like a church. Personally I don't like it, it feels creepy. Others say it's a Harry Potter theme, which is even worse.
When is the best time to go? There are events from Wednesday to Saturday. You can go starting midnight. More info: Mirror Bali.

6) Bosche $$$

Photo source: Bosche VVIP
Where is it? Bosche VIP is in Kuta on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai. You will need a 10-minute taxi ride to reach it from Jalan Legian and 20 minutes from Seminyak.
Who goes there? Asians, mostly Indonesians (Javanese, Indo-Chinese, some Balinese), Malaysians and Singaporeans
Why should I go? Most people go to Bosche for the girls. They have some sexy lady companions and a popular karaoke. The events are usually quite fun: They have rather good local live bands and an excellent sound system. After the live music, you usually have a DJ playing electronic music. There is a really cool dressing code for the staff: All of them have dyed hair, tattoos and a rock attitude.
Why should I avoid it? Bosche is almost 100% Asian. Guys usually book a table or a sofa, pay for some girls to accompany them, and get drunk. There is not much interactions in the crowd. It is more difficult to meet a "normal" girl too. The live bands play a lot of Indonesian songs which can be boring if you are not familiar with them.
When I should visit it? Bosche is decently crowded during the week, and it is busy from Wednesday to Saturday night. If you want to hear the live music, come from 8am to midnight. For their latest events: Bosche Bali.

7) Pyramid $$$

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/bali.tonight
Where is it? Pyramid is on Jalan Dewi Sri, easy to reach from both Seminyak and Kuta (10 minute ride by taxi). The area is one of the worst in Bali in terms of safety. There have been countless reports of motorbike riders (females mostly) having their handbags snatched. Be very careful.
Who goes there? People usually go to Pyramid after all the other places (Jenja, Mirror, Mint, SkyGarden, etc) have closed. It is a mix of different crowds, but mostly you will find male expats and prostitutes.
Why should I go? The electronic music is usually excellent. Past a certain hour, it is the only decent place opened apart from DeeJay Cafe (see below).
Why should I avoid it? You may not like the 80% male crowd, 15% prostitutes, 5% normal girls.
When is the best time to go? I would only advise Pyramid on weekends as most of their events are on Friday and Saturday nights. 4AM is a normal time. Complete review here: Pyramid Bali.

8) Hu'u Bar $$$

Photo source: Hu'u Bar
Where is it? Hu'u bar is centrally located in Seminyak, Jalan Petitenget, near the new Alila Hotel. It is 2 minutes away from Ku De Ta or Potato Head.

Who goes there? Mostly Indonesians from Jakarta and Indonesian residents of Bali. The rest is 25% expats and 15% tourists.

Why should I go? Hu'u has a Bali vibe with its large garden and swimming pool. Good crowd and one of the best pick up places on the island.

Why should I avoid it? The music is mainstream unless they have events. Since the opening of Mirror, it is not as happening as it used to be.

When is the best time to go? Weekends only, midnight. For a complete review: Hu'u Bar.


9) Hypnotized $$

Photo Credit: VH Kuta
Where is it? Hypnotized and the Velvet Lounge, also called VH, are located in Beachwalk Mall in Kuta. Easy to find, but the traffic can be horrible on weekend nights. Some taxis may actually refuse to take you there and will drop you instead at Kartika Plaza (10 minutes walk).
Who goes there? The picture is misleading as most clients of Hypnotized are Indonesians living in Bali (but not Balinese). You also have some tourists from Jakarta and other countries.
Why should I go? Hypnotized is a rather clean club with less prostitution compared to other venues mentioned in this review. Guys looking to meet normal Indonesian girls could try it.
Why I should avoid it? Mainstream music. Younger crowd.
What is the best time to go? Weekends only unless they have special events or guest DJs. It starts to fill up around midnight. More information: Velvet Hypnotized Bali.

10) Akasaka / A-Club $$

Photo Credit: A-Club Bali
Where is it? Akasaka and A-Club are both in the same complex, in Denpasar, on the Simpan Enam roundabout. Every taxis will know where it is. If you don't have a taxi, you just have to follow Jalan Imam Bonjol from Sunset Road, then Jalan Teuku Umar. It is a 15 minutes drive from Sunset Road.
Who goes there? Mostly Indonesians, Balinese and Javanese living in Bali. There are also some long term expats who are used to Jakarta nightclubs. 95% of the girls in Akasaka are prostitutes, freelance or not.
Why should I go? Akasaka is the most popular nightclub in Bali with Indonesians. It is also one of the craziest and at the centre of Bali prostitution scene: It's the only place in Bali where I have seen nude striptease. They have some good events with DJs from Jakarta and even international ones.
Why should I avoid it?: As a typical underground place, you have a lot of drugs including ecstasy. Very limited chances of meeting a normal girl. The techno music played in the largest room can only be understood by Indonesian ears.
When is the best time to go?: Read more: Akasaka Bali.

11) DeeJay Club $$

Photo Credit: Paradiso Hotel
Where is it? DeeJay Café is located in Kuta, in Paradiso Hotel. It is not far from Discovery Plaza Mall on Jalan Kartika.
Who goes there? Though not a gay club, I would say that most of the crowd is made of gays or ladyboys. The guys to girls ration is terrible, probably 10 to 1, and most girls are prostitutes. There are always some foreigners, usually expats, but most people are Indonesians.
Why should I go? DeeJay Café is one of the only two after-hour club in Bali (with Pyramid) so you don't have much choice. The music is rather good, in general hits by famous Jakarta DJs (Bobby in particular).
Why should I avoid it? You should always avoid DeeJay café unless you are too drunk or too high to make smart decisions. You may also not want to pay the entrance fee (from Rp100,000 to Rp200,000). A lot of drug inside.
When is the best time to go? Saturday and Sunday morning after 5AM until 10AM. More information: Bali DeeJay Club.

12) Koh $$

Photo credit: Umalagon
Where is it? The newest club in Bali, Koh is on Jalan Dyana Pura, Seminyak. It is not far from the gay nightlife area.
Who goes there? Expats and Bali residents 70%, tourists 30%.
Why should I go? The main reason to go to Koh is for the music, which promises to be on par with nightclubs in Europe.
Why should I avoid it? Underground clubs in Europe are popular because you can take ecstasy safely. I'm not sure the safe concept would work in Bali if people are just drunk on beer.
When should you go there: For now, weekends only, 1AM. Check if they have special events for the other nights of the week: Koh Bali.

Conclusion:


As the beach is more polluted and the rice fields in Kuta and Seminyak have vanished, the nightlife has become one of the few reasons for staying in South Bali nowadays.

Clubs, bars and restaurants are sprouting like mushrooms but only a few manage to be busy and successful. Just two years ago, Townhouse was the hottest party place in Seminyak. Today? It is closed down and forgotten.

For this reason, I would really be grateful if you could comment below in case a new clubs open or one gets shut down. Thanks in advance!

Photo credit main picture: Bali Tonight

Are you traveling in Asia? Check also my review about Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City Nightlife.
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Golden Hands Spa, Hotel and Lounge (Pluit)

April 15, 2015, 8:38 am
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Golden Spa is a bordello disguised as a massage parlor. Located in Pluit, North Jakarta, it exists since 2009 but it changed management in 2015.

They have rather complete facilities in a classic Roman/Egyptian atmosphere which reminds me of Gold Boutique Hotel in Pecenongan.

You will find a heated swimming pool, a cold pool, a sauna, a jacuzzi (steam) and a fitness room with rather modern equipment. You can access those facilities for Rp150,000 if you do not wish to have a massage. You will also be provided with free WIFI, valet parking, an all you can eat free buffet and free fresh fruits.

Everyday from 7pm to 9.30pm, sexy dancers (= nude/topless striptease) and a DJ alternate every 30 minutes in the lounge area.

The price are a average, similar to those in Delta Spa for instance. The room will cost you between USD 30 net and USD 50 net. If you come during 11am and 4pm, you will get a 30% discount. These are the current prices in rupiah in May 2015:

Executive Room: Rp275k++
Deluxe room : Rp325k++
Junior Suite : Rp375k++
President Suite : Rp425k++

The tax and service is a whopping 25% and you are also expected to tip the masseuse girl.

Among the package proposed, they offer an Egyptian and Cleopatra package therapy..

Golden Hands Spa and Executive Hotel 
Bandengan Selatan No.3 inside Ruko Puri Delta Mas Blok B No.8, Pluit, North Jakarta 
Phone number: +62 (0) 21666 74670 or 02166674669 
BB Pin: 2B2C2E44 or 546E4CD4 or 53EB4343
Email: goldenhandspa88@gmail.com

Photo source: Websites Golden Hands Spa 1 and 2
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Jakarta Nightlife During Ramadhan

June 15, 2015, 9:02 am
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BATS is usually the best bar in Jakarta during Ramadhan.
Nightlife in Jakarta during Ramadan is quiet and rather boring. For expats, it can be nice to rest for a few weeks because partying in Jakarta can be exhausting. It is a great way to save money too.

For those who don't want to wait until the end of Ramadan, you can still have some fun, but the atmosphere is different than usual. Each year, the government announces new rules concerning the opening/closure of entertainment venue: The more often, during the first 2 days following the beginning of ramadan, everything is closed and you should really avoid going out. After that, the nightlife start again slowly, with shorter opening hours, for the following venues:

- All the clubs, bars, karaokes, spas that are located inside "hotels". This is the reason why many clubs/massage parlours in Jakarta are calling themselves hotels: Alexis Hotel, Malioboro Hotel, Illigals Hotel, Classic Hotel, Fortune Hotel, Orchardz Hotel, Sun City hotel, Colosseum, Hotel Tematik, etc... All those venues will be open, but they shall not be very busy.

- All the bars in 4 or 5-star hotels, in particular:
  • BATS in Hotel Shangri-La : I would say BATS is the best place to go in Jakarta during Ramadan as it will always be a bit crowded and you won't lose time going from one bar to another hoping to see one that's not closed.
  • CJ's Club in Hotel Mulia would be my second best choice.
  • MO bar in Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- Other venues that are usually open:
  • Mille's Club in Lokasari (but apparently, the entrance is hidden so you need to know how to get in)
I'm not sure for X2 and Immigrant.

For all this places, it usually closes earlier than usual, not more than 2AM in any cases. They may also forbid electronic music, to allow only live bands. 2 days before the end of Ramadhan, the clubs should close again completely, and they may not reopen until a few days after Lebaran/Idul Fitri. The few venues that may still operating will not be very happening anyway as the city is deserted. On the contrary, nightlife in Bali is usually very busy during that time.

If you know of any venue not mentioned here, please comment.

  • Important: On the 17th day of Ramadhan is Nuzulul Quran, the most religious day of the month. On that day, ALL bars and clubs will be closed.
  • Last year, I have been to quite a few places during Ramadhan, and most of them were open and quite crowded. I guess things are much less strict that what they used to be. Golden Crown, Top Gun, Aphrodite, Hard Rock Café and Loewy in particular were all fine.
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Cotton Club Jakarta (Jazz and Fine Dining)

June 29, 2015, 10:23 pm
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The Cotton Club Jakarta is a new jazz club and fine dining restaurant located in the Fairmont Hotel in Senayan. It is managed by the same group behind the Blue Note and the Cotton Club in Tokyo, both among the best venues in the city to listen to jazz, soul, or latin music live bands.

I don't think they can offer the exact same experience as it will be much harder to attract the best international jazz performers in Jakarta. Still, it has the potential of becoming a nightlife hotspot for an older type of clientele.

It will compete with nearby Black Cat in Senayan Arcadia, but also with a bunch of new upmarket lounges that have opened recently like Artoz, Hemingway or Nip And Dram.

Cotton Club Jakarta
Fairmont Hotel Jakarta 3rd Floor
Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8 Gelora Bung Karno
Central Jakarta, Senayan, 10270, Indonesia
www.cottonclubjakarta.com

Contact details:
Mobile: +62811-8888318
E-mail: joanna@cottonclubjakarta.com

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Grand Paragon Karaoke, Hotel, Mall, Club (Jakarta)

June 30, 2015, 10:07 pm
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The Grand Paragon is a complex located on Jalan Gadjah Mada, opposite to Illigals. It is mostly famous for having one of Jakarta's most popular naughty luxury karaokes. It is similar with Malioboro, Sun City or Alexis.

They have over 50 rooms with packages prices ranging from 500,000rp to 1,000,000rp. Lady companions will add to the cost. They seem to have girls from China as LCs.

You also have a 4-star hotel and an almost empty mall with only a few restaurants and cafés in the ground floor. There are some big stores too like Ace Harware, Grand Lucky Supermarket and Informa.

They are currently building a nightclub that should open in late 2016.

Grand Paragon Karaoke and Lounge
Jalan Gadjah Mada Raya No126
Jakarta 11130

Phone number: +62 (0) 21 625 2111
Fax: +62 (0) 21 2907 3070
Email: grand_paragon@yahoo.com
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Keukenhof Bistro (Kota Tua Jakarta)

July 2, 2015, 9:02 am
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Keukenhof Bistro is a café and restaurant located just steps away from Taman Fatahillah in North Jakarta. It is also next to Colosseum 1001 entertainment center.

It is inside a Dutch era colonial building that seems to have been renovated very recently. Unfortunately, the inside of Keukenhof Bistro is not that impressive, particularly if you compare it with Café Batavia. They don't have windows to the outside and you don't really feel you are inside a historical building. 

The prices are reasonable and it is clean so it is still an OK option for a drink or lunch while in the area.

They serve Indonesian and International food, only classics like Nasi Goreng, Mi Goreng, Steaks, etc.
Keukenhof Bistro
Jalan Kunir No5
Kota Tua - North Jakarta
Phone number: +62 (0) 21 690 88 56
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Stadium Nightclub to be Reopened Soon?

July 2, 2015, 9:40 am
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According to several sources, Stadium will reopen after Ramadan in the same location but with a different name. 

A reader of Jakarta100bars told me about the rumor of a reopening so I went to Jalan Hayam Wuruk to check. I could only talk to some of the security officers who confirmed that the information was correct.

They said that the management had made some minor renovations and that the owner, Pak Rudi, had visited the place several times lately. If there are no last minutes surprises, the new nightclub would open in August, more than a year after it was closed down by Ahok. Unfortunately they did not know the new name and they could not let me in.

When Stadium closed in May 2014, Ahok declared that it would be forever and that he would not allow for it to operate under a different name. He also admitted that in order to shut it down, he was dependent on the goodwill of the Police. He may have lost it since new appointments have been made (both a new Chief and Deputy Chief).

The reopening would send a mixed message about the government's war on drugs. Stadium was the most easy place in Jakarta to buy and consume drugs. 

Anyway, let's see what happens in August and if you have more information about it, don't hesitate to share by leaving a comment!
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Hemingway Lounge (Kingsman, Senopati)

July 5, 2015, 1:30 am
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Hemingway Speakeasy Lounge and Cigar Bar is the newest addition to the nightlife scene in Senopati. It is located in a secret location next to Three Buns Burger. To enter, you must go through a hidden door inside a tailor shop called Kingsman (ex The Momo). I'm not sure if it is a real shop or just a cover.
Considering it was still ramadhan, Hemingway was surprisingly busy when I visited. I would guess that all the clients are from the circle of friends of the owners. There was a live band playing easy listening and jazzy songs, giving the place an exclusive touch.

I could not stay very long unfortunately so I would need a second visit before making a more detailed review. For now, I would recommend it for an after-hour drink or as a pre-party venue on weekends.

Hemingway Speakeasy Lounge and Cigar Bar
92 Jalan Senopati, Kebayoran Baru,
South Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 739 7459

Photos from Facebook: Hemingway Jakarta

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Al-Anshor, Oldest Mosque in Jakarta

July 5, 2015, 10:36 am
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I visited Masjid Jami Al-Anshor, the oldest mosque in Jakarta, during ramadan. It is a bit hard to find as it is located inside tiny streets of the Tambora district in North Jakarta. You will probably need to ask your way several times to local residents. I was just going around saying "Saya cari masjidnya yang paling tua di Jakarta" and amused kids led me to it.
One of the small gangs leading to the mosque
Al-Anshor was built in 1648 and unfortunately, there are not many parts of the original structure that remain visible today. The old wooden floor was removed a few years back when the structure was elevated to avoid floods. Apparently, the only original parts left are the small graveyard, the wood in the tower and the water room. Renovation works are going on, apparently paid by the residents themselves. I was surprised that the city of Jakarta is not trying to protect this historical sight better.
Still, I recommend you a visit if you want to experience the "real" Jakarta. First by walking and losing yourself in the "gangs" and second by meeting worshippers. Though I'm not muslim and not exactly a religious guy, I was invited to break the fast with the residents who were very welcoming and proud of their mosque. They later took me to the Annawier Mosque and the Langgar Tinggi Musholla that I will review separately later.
For those wondering why I'm reviewing a Mosque: I will write more about all attractions and things to do in Jakarta in the coming months, including all Jakarta museums, shopping malls, religious sights, colonial buildings, parks, etc. 

Masjid Jami Al-Anshor 
Oldest Mosque in Jakarta
Jalan Pengukiran II, No 6, Rt 006 RW 04
Kel Pekojan, Kecamatan Tambora, Kodya, West Jakarta
Phone number: +62 (0) 6914 356 or +62 (0) 6930080
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Why Living in Kemang is About to Get Worse

July 6, 2015, 7:53 am
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If you live in Kemang, you have probably noticed the green fences with the signs "Tanah Milik TNI - Kodam Jaya" (Land belonging to the Army - Kodam Jaya units). They are circling a huge area from Bangka XII almost up to McDonald's. If I refer to the website of the Kodam Jaya, it takes 2,6 ha.
Unfortunately,  all buildings on this land will be destroyed after lebaran. This is what I was told by local residents. The fate of some buildings is not settled yet though as there seems to be some people trying to make their connections work to avoid closing.

This means that all the following places in Kemang will stop operations (some already did months ago): D'Fest Kemang, Lucro, Opi's Kebab, Nosasi Coffee, Diritna, Hookah, Takigawa, Boxmart, Payon, Pizza Barboni, Treehouse, Sophie Authentique, Fabric, etc.

Apparently, the Kodam Jaya will use the land to make a military base. If you liked living in Kemang because it had a charm you could not find elsewhere in the city, i.e low-rise buildings and a village atmosphere, you can be sure that it won't look the same from now on.
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Museum Mahkamah Konstitusi (Supreme Court Jakarta)

July 8, 2015, 2:18 am
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The Museum Mahkamah Konstitusi (or Museum of the History of the Indonesian Constitution) is located in the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta.

The Museum was opened by President Jokowi in December 2014. It is probably one of the best museums to visit in Jakarta if you are interested with Indonesia's contemporary history. It is very modern, with interesting displays and videos. The first part is more a story of Indonesia's Independence, while the second part focuses on the Constitution itself. If you ask in advance, it seems you can also see where the Supreme Court deliberates.
Holographic display of Sukarno proclaiming Independence
The major problem is that almost everything is written in Indonesian so if you don't speak any Bahasa, you will waste your time. They can organize a private visit in English but you need to call in advance to arrange it.
In case you have 1 month to kill, you can read the entire Indonesian constitution on big screen
The visit is done chronologically, starting from Indonesia under the colonial rule until today. It tells a rather patriotic and official version of history, probably similar to how it is taught to Indonesians at school. Previous leaders are all heros who had only the Nation's best interest in mind. In the end, you will watch a 45-minute documentary in a very comfortable theater.
A very comfortable cinema to compensate having to watch an Indonesian documentary with no English subtitles
The Mahkamah Konstitusi is free but again, call them before showing up as they are still new and they don't seem to be used to welcome so many tourists yet. Since it is located in an official government building, the security is tight and you will be asked to wear decent clothes (no shorts and preferably a shirt). You should also bring your ID or passport.

Museum Sejarah Mahkamah Konstitusi Jakarta
Museum of the Constitution Jakarta
Jalan Merdeka Barat No.6
Central Jakarta 10110
Phone number: +62 (0) 21 23529000
Fax: +62 (0) 21 3520177
E-mail: humas@mahkamahkonstitusi.go.id

Opening hours:
Weekdays from 9am to 5pm. You must call first.
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Vihara Bahtera Bhakti, Oldest Buddhist Temple in Jakarta

July 8, 2015, 3:53 am
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Vihara Bahtera Bhakti, also know as Kelenteng Ancol or Da Bo Gong is the oldest Buddhist temple in Jakarta. Built around the year 1650, it is made of several beautiful buildings on 4000m2. 

I did not find a lot of explanations about it in English either on the spot or on the internet. Wikipedia mentions it is quite unique as you will find rooms dedicated to Chinese Buddhist gods, particularly the earth god Tu Di Gong, but also a muslim shrine for Muslim Indonesians. They are Ibu Siti Wati and Sampo Soei So, supposedly the cook of Zheng He / Cheng Ho the explorer. There is also an area in the back dedicated to Said Areli and Ibu Enneng who seem to be the parents of Siti Wati. If anyone has more explanations, you are welcome to comment below.
The temple is located within an upmarket, quiet residential area and it is quite difficult to find without asking someone for directions. I made the mistake to come by foot from Pantai Carnaval and I had to walk almost 45 minutes to reach it.

In spite of that, Vihara Bahtera Bhakti is definitely a recommended thing to do in Jakarta, especially if you are visiting Ancol and possess your own vehicle.

Vihara Bahtera Bhakti
Oldest Buddist Temple in Jakarta
Jalan Pantai Sanur Lima (near the Marina)
North Jakarta, Ancol

Opening Hours:
Everyday from 5am to 6pm
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10 Weird Stuff Indonesians Typically Post on Facebook

July 8, 2015, 4:00 am
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Indonesia has the fourth largest number of Facebook users in the world, but the way Indonesians use Facebook is sometimes unique. From a Westerners perspective, some posts will appear to be weird, if not totally inappropriate.

Here is my top 10 of weird things I regularly read on my Facebook newsfeed:

1) The "I'm on my period" status

Short translation: "I'm on my period and you should all know about it"
Being on your period in Indonesia is not something you keep for yourself. If you work in an office, you will probably be informed of every details of your colleagues' periods, either by looking if there is a bottle of Kiranti on their desk, or by checking their facebook/twitter/instagram statuses.

2) The "I look like a cat" photo

This photo trend actually comes from Korea but it is very popular in Indonesia too. The idea is to add some cat features to one of your photos so you will look like the lady above. 

3) Look Who's Dead


Posting a photo of a deceased person on Facebook is oddly common in Indonesia. 

4) Violent, Graphic Photos of Accidents

Translation: "I hope you are having your breakfast when you see this"
The above picture is the last thing I want to see on my Facebook. Yet if you looked closely, it has over 120,000 likes and thousands of shares. Note that I am the one who pixellated the image as the original was too horrible to look.

5) Photo of the hand with intravenous needle in hospital

This is a classic. When an Indonesian goes to a hospital, it seems he always ends up with an "infus" (intravenous therapy), whatever his sickness is. I suspect that it is a way for hospital to charge their patients a bit more. Patients are happy too because it gives them the opportunity for a Facebook post.

6) Photo of friends jumping on a beach

There is a rule that if more than 4 Indonesian friends go to a beach together, they will take a picture of themselves jumping at the same time with their hands up in the air.

7) The selfie wall with the same photo duplicated a 1000 times

This is particularly common among Indonesian teenage girls. Basically, they will post hundreds of a very similar selfie replicated dozens of times. Popular poses include the duck face, the peace sign, the annoyed look, the silly eyes, etc. I have seen some profiles with thousands of those pictures.

8) Look What I'm Eating

Posting about the food you are eating, even if it is just a nasi goreng is a must in Indonesia.

9) Ground Zero Selfie

The Ground Zero (the memorial for the 2002 Bali Bombing Victims) is full of people taking selfies or "foto narsis". This is a very special photo which is usually the highlight of any trip in Bali, better than the beach, the temples or the rice fields.  

10) Look I met a Bule


Translation: "I went to the zoo and look what I saw"

There are quite many other typical things Indonesian post on Facebook like the blackberry advertising, the conspiracy theories, the save Gazas, the Jilbab or the over-exposed selfies, etc. If you think I forgot one, please leave a comment below and I'll update the post.
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Pastificio-K Homemade Pasta (Kemang)

July 8, 2015, 5:24 am
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Pastificio-K is a tiny pasta bar located in Kemang next to Signature Coffee. Created by the owner of Koi, it serves a wide range of homemade pastas that you can choose directly from the chiller. I counted at least 12 types of pastas such as ravioli, gnocchi, tagliatelle, conchiglie, gigli, rigatoni or maccheroni. It also sells Italian desserts like Tiramisu and Panna Cotta.

The prices are rather low, starting IDR40,000++ for a 100g portion of home made pasta cooked with the sauce of your choice (toppings come with additional cost). 

I tried the Conchiglie with Bolognese Sauce. The cooking was al-dente which is not the way I prefer but I should have asked beforehand. It was also a bit too spicy for my liking. Still, I really enjoyed it, especially considering that I paid less than 50,000rp net for it. 
Overall: For the price-conscious who don't want to sacrifice quality, Pastificio-K is highly recommended. It is one of the restaurants with the best value-for-money in Kemang. 

Pastificio-K Pasta Bar
Kemang Raya 72
South Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone number: +62-21 7195 704

Facebook: PastificioK
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PIK Nightlife: Best Bars and Clubs

July 15, 2015, 9:48 am
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Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) nightlife barely existed until a few years ago. The bars and clubs I will mention in this review were opened in the past 2 years. The scene is most likely to change a lot more as new residences, hotels, malls and offices open there.

Currently, PIK is one of the favorite spots for wealthy, young Indo Chinese to hang out in Jakarta. Many among them live in the Pluit area and they are looking for an alternative to going to South Jakarta's hot spots in SCBD or Senopati. The type of food available is also the one most popular with this community. In particular, the availability of pork on the menu of a restaurant in PIK is the key to success.

Before Party: Where to eat?
Typically, many restaurants in PIK will fall into one of these categories:
- Korean Barbecue: Kimchi GrandMa, Gomawo, Seorae, Born Ga, Mapogalmaegi, Han Ok.
Korean Barbecue Restaurant Kimchi Mama
- Thai Food: Thai Jim Jum, Bangkok Garden, Silky Thai.
- Japanese Ramen: Hakata Ikkousha, Ikkudo Ichi, Kazan, Hajime, Hachimaki.
Hakata Ikkousha is always busy
- Steaks and Ribs: Carnivor, Smokey Ribs, Wine and Meat Co, Steak Gunting, Kemang Steak, Street Steak, Holycow.
Steak Gunting, the Scissors Steak
- Chinese food (in particular Dim Sum, Seafood, Bak Kut Teh) and any Indonesian restaurants serving pork: Naughty Nuri's Warung, Little Ubud, ROA Manadonese Food.
Balinese food in Little Ubud, PIK
- Taiwanese desserts: Sumoboo, Hong Tang, SnowBowl, BlackBall.
- Bubble Tea: T2, Bobabits, A Gantea, The Lab, Ochado.
- Ice Cream: Shirokuma, Wooyoo, BC's Cone.
Wooyoo Milk Ice Cream
You have new trends every year so this is likely to change as well. When a new restaurant opens, especially if it is the branch of a foreign chain, you can have queues for several months. This is what happened when Sumoboo or Ikkudo Ichi opened.

About 25% of PIK restaurants close every six months. If a new one is worth mentioning, please just write a comment below.

Prices are usually kept reasonable, on par with what you would pay in Kemang for instance. The quality of the food goes from poor to average. Based on my experience, the best choice for Western food would be Carnivor.

Nightlife in PIK
Most of the popular places are located in the streets surrounding the Damai Indah Golf course, namely Jalan Marina Indah and Jalan Pantai Indah Kapuk (near the Jakarta Outer Ring Road). 

The nightlife in PIK is similar to the nightlife in Kemang 10 years ago: The bars/clubs are more like beer gardens or cafés with loud music and an improvised dance floor. You won't pay an entrance fee and there is no strict dress code.

There is no naughty nightlife or girls bars like in Kota but there are a few massage parlours with plus plus such as Dragon Spa, Foxy Spa or Grand Magnolia. 

If you are in the area and you need to know the best places to party or grab a beer, I'll recommend the following:

Locale

The closest thing from a club in PIK is the second floor of Locale restaurant which has a DJ booth and a small dancing area. Locale used to be opened 24h but it is now closing at 3h30. On weekends, it will be packed and your best choice to have fun.

Phone number: +62 (0) 21 29033162

Tongue 'N Groove

Centrally located in PIK and relatively new. They are happening at the moment with regular events and promotions. Popular with shisha smokers.

Phone number: +62 (0) 878-8721-8752
Facebook: Tongue and Groove Jakarta

The Playroom

The Playroom was the happening bar of PIK when they opened earlier this year, but now it seemed to be more quiet. They would have the potential to be a good club on weekends if they get more crowded. In the meantime, you can still go there to play darts or billiard.

Phone number: +62 (0) 21 22510077
Facebook: Playroom Bar Pantai Indah Kapuk

Hangover

Hangover is a soju bar, a popular alcoholic drink from Korea. It has another location in Kelapa Gading as well. Note that the Hangover in Kemang is not related to this brand. What a strange name for a bar, I'm surprised there are two companies fighting over this name. It is like a restaurant that would call itself Diarrhea.

Phone number: +62 (0) 21 5698 3686 or +62 (0) 214523525 for Kelapa Gading
Facebook: Hangover Soju


Hugo

Hugo is also a soju bar. Recently opened, it is dim-lighted and often packed. It is too small to be really fun though and it's best to visit it for pre-party drinks.

Phone number: +62 (0) 878 8388 8727
Facebook: Hugo PIK

Minus 2 Beer Bar

Minus 2 is a rooftop beer garden with a very minimalist décor. You just have some tables/chairs and beer ads on the walls. Not much more. They have a rather large selection of imported beers, in particular Japanese and Taiwanese ones. You have some western and asian food cooked with the usual terrible standards found almost everywhere else in Jakarta. Indoor and outdoor al-fresco area available.

Phone number: +62 (0) 21 9310 0101
Address: Ruko Crown Shopping Arcade Blok D/62-63

Replay Lounge and Karaoke

Drinking contest in Replay Lounge
Replay is a lounge and family karaoke. Downstairs is the Vape ministry which I believe belongs to the same owner.

Facebook: Replay Lounge PIK
Phone number: +62 (0) 21 2942 4881

D'llyst Café and Restaurant

D'llyst is a restaurant quite similar to its neighbour "Tongue and Groove". Empty during the day, it can be more crowded at night on weekends with groups of friends. 

Facebook: D'llyst Jakarta
Phone number: +62 (0)  21 2942 4824

Overall, even though there are many hangout spots in PIK, I would not recommend it for party unless you are staying in North Jakarta and you are looking for "clean" venues to have a drink with friends.
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Why Restaurants in Jakarta Should Serve Free Water

July 16, 2015, 9:41 am
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Do you know that restaurants make their highest margins on bottled water?
Very few restaurants in Jakarta will offer free water to their clients. And even if you are willing to pay, more and more venues will only give you a tiny 330ml bottle instead of at least 500ml so you may need to buy a second one to quench your thirst.

I've promised myself to boycott any places using this trick as I believe it is an indication of poor customer service. Unfortunately, it is so common that I may have to blacklist all the restaurants in Jakarta if I want to abide by that rule.

Would you pay to use a restaurant's toilets or parking space?

I don't visit restaurants to buy water. I have water at home or I can buy it easily in any convenience store. I go to restaurants to eat food that I cannot cook myself. Incidentally, I need to drink because that's a natural and healthy part of any meal. It is not a choice but a necessity. 

It is the same reason I would not pay for using the toilets or for parking (and you probably wouldn't either). All are a peripheral activities that a restaurant should include as part of their services.

Is it too expensive to serve free water in Jakarta?

Tap water is normally free in most countries I've been to, provided you order a meal of course. In France or Italy for instance, you will get free water and free bread pretty much anywhere.

Restaurants owners in Jakarta would argue that it would be more costly here because there is no drinkable tap water. That's a poor excuse: A 19-liter gallon of Aqua costs 15,000rp, so it would amount to approximately 400rp per person drinking half a liter. To cover their cost, they could just add a reasonable surcharge of a few thousand rupiah.

What can justify a 1,500% markup?

The only reason you are not served free water is that those restaurants want to force you to pay for drinks. A small aqua bottle costs a little over Rp1,000 and can be sold up to 15,000rp. That's a 90% margin. I have to admit that it's hard to resist such easy money.

Yet, even if restaurants make some profit, this policy is short sighted. Customers are not stupid and they are aware of what they end up paying. They know that the dish advertised at 65,000rp++ may finally cost well over 100,000rp once the drinks and the 21% tax and service have been added. The result: Restaurants are losing business because of their greed.

Look how fast venues are opening and closing down in Jakarta. It sometimes takes less than 6 months for the full cycle to happen. In most cases, people visit a place after it opens just to try it, but they don't come back because they are not getting enough value for their rupiahs.

Based on my experience, if a restaurant wants to survive more than 5 years in Jakarta, it needs at least one of the following:
- A popular brand name or a powerful network of clients (Union, Ismaya)
- A long term lease or, even better, ownership of the building (Otel Lobby)
- A captive clientele due to its strategic location (hotel restaurants)
- Money from corruption or from illegal activities
- Exceptional customer satisfaction

If you own a restaurant and you don't belong to one of the first 4 categories, you need to start thinking immediately about how you can provide customers with the satisfaction they are looking for. How about not cheating them? Remember that this is not Bali but Jakarta where repeat visits based on trust are a crucial part of success.

Last but not least, here is another obvious reason for not serving bottled water:
Littered Double Six Beach in Bali (Seminyak)
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Sikh Temple Gurdwara (Pasar Baru, Jakarta)

July 17, 2015, 11:25 pm
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Visiting the Sikh Temple Gurdwara, just a few hundred meters away from Pasar Baru market, is one of the most interesting and original things you can do in Jakarta.

Indonesia has approximately 15,000 sikhs, most of whom live in Jakarta or Medan. I was told that there is a slight difference in the origin of the two communities. Most Sikhs in Medan came to Indonesia as warriors for the Dutch army in the 19th century, while Sikhs who came to Jakarta were mostly traders and businessmen.

Built in 1955, the Gurdwara Sikh Temple in Pasar Baru is the largest in Jakarta. There is another one in Tanjung Priok (built in 1925) and two smaller ones in Ciputat and Tangerang. All were built by Sikhs families from Medan who migrated to the capital.

To enter the temple, you must obey certain rules such as taking off your shoes, washing your hands and feet, and wearing something to cover your head. You can borrow a hat or a veil at the entrance if needed.

The main prayer room is on the ground floor:
The Vaisakhi (Punjab harvest festival) and Gurupurbs (festivals dedicated to one of Sikhism 10 gurus) are celebration days that make a visit even more interesting. They also have weddings, which are held in the second floor:
Wedding room of Gurdwara Sikh Temple Pasar Baru
Since the temple is not exactly a tourist attraction, it is best to make a phone call before visiting (see below for contact details). Ideally, the caretaker can take you around as he did with me and he can tell you a bit of history about the Sikh community in Jakarta.

You can also go there early morning between 6am and 9am, during prayer time. A free meal of Indian/Punjabi food is offered to anyone visiting, whatever their religion. It seems there are also some Sindhis who come to Gurdwara to pray as well. 
Yes free Indian food every day!
Gurdwara Sikh Temple
Jalan Pasar Baru Timur No 10
Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone number: +62 (0) 21 - 3843338 / 3453734 
Surprisingly, it has two Facebook pages: Gurdawara or Sikh Temple Jakarta

Visitors can request accommodation too.
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National Monument of Indonesia (Jakarta)

July 18, 2015, 9:30 am
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As of 2015, the National Museum of Indonesia (or Museum Nasional) is probably the best museum to visit in Jakarta. 

Centrally located, it is just a few minutes away by taxi from Plaza Indonesia or Jalan Jaksa. You can also reach it with the busway by stopping at the "Monas" station on the Kota - Blok M line. For the contact details, the opening hours, the free tours schedule and the entrance free, please scroll to the bottom of this review.

The Museum was open in its present location in 1868 and it has been known for a long time as the Gedung Gajah or Elephant Building. The nickname is due to the statue in front of the building, a gift from the King of Thailand Rama V in 1871.
A second building called Gedung Arca is more modern with 4 floors of collections, but I found it less interesting.

I didn't take pictures of every rooms, but this is pretty much what a visit looks like:

Archeology Garden:
The garden has hundreds of stone sculptures, relics and scriptures, some over a thousand years old. It is the largest collection of Hindu and Buddhist artifacts in Indonesia.
The 4-meter tall Adityavarman (depicted as Bhairawa Buddha) statue from Sumatra (14th Century)

Ethnography rooms:
Masks, weapons, musical instruments, toys, fabrics, tools, instruments from every regions of Indonesia. For more images, you can also read: 11 Spooky Indonesian Statues and Masks.

The history room:
Dedicated to the colonial history of Indonesia. It is rather small and random. 

Ceramic and Terracotta room:
I went by quickly as many of the ceramics on display are actually from China or other Asian countries.
This Javanese piggy bank from the 15th century is the highlight of the room.

Traditional Houses Room:
Different miniature houses from all over the archipelago (Sulawesi, Borneo, Sumatra, Maluki, Java, Bali, Papua, etc).

Map Room

The new Arca Building:
Displays on four floors:
1) Human and Environment
2) Sciences, Technology and Economy
3) Social Organization and Settlement Patterns
4) Gold and Ceramics
I spent about 4 hours visiting the museum, but if you want to take the time to look and read everything, you may need at least 8 hours. The museum is kid-friendly so don't hesitate to visit it with your family. You have a children's activities center, a lot of free space to play, and also some fun interactive displays.
The courtyard between the two buildings is a nice place to take a rest.

"Ku Yakin Sampai di Sana"
The statue in the garden is from Balinese sculptor I Nyoman Nuarta and was inaugurated for the Museum's 235th anniversary. It is called "Ku Yakin Sampai Di Sana", which is also a song by former President SBY. You could translate it by "I know I can reach there".
Ku Yakin Sampai Di Sana
I Nyoman Nuarta is also the one who made the famous Arjuna Wijaya Sculpture in front of Monas, a 2-minute walk from the National Museum.
Arjuna Wijaya Sculpture
Many will tell you that the Museum is old-fashioned. While this is partly true, it remains an excellent introduction for tourists and expats to the cultures and history of Indonesia. For this reason, it is one of the most recommended things to do in Jakarta for anyone interested in those.

Free Guided Tours
Most of the explanations are translated in English, but not all. If you are flexible with your schedule, the best way to visit is to join one of the free tours offered by the Indonesian Heritage Society. Languages available are English, French, Japanese and Korean. 

The free tours schedule is the following:
English: Tuesdays (10:30am), Thursdays (10:30am and 13:30am), 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (10.30am)
French: Third Wednesday of every month (9.30am)
Japanese: Every Tuesday and first Saturday of the month (9.30am)
Korean: Every first Tuesday and third Saturday of every month (9.30am)
You can reach them by phone: +62 21 572-5870 or email: info@heritagejkt.org.

National Museum of Indonesia or Museum Nasional
Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12
Central Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Phone number: +62 (0) 21-3447778
Email: museumnasionalindonesia@yahoo.co.id

You can look at their website to make a virtual visit (Mostly in Indonesian at the moment): http://www.museumnasional.or.id/
Social medias are a good way to know about their events and exhibitions too:

Entrance fees:
For Indonesian nationals, the entrance ticket is Rp5,000 for adults and Rp2,000 for children.
For foreigners, the cost is Rp10,000 for all.
Discounts are available for groups (minimum 20 persons)

Opening Hours:
From Tuesday to Thursday: 8am to 4pm
Friday: 8am to 11.30am and 1pm to 4pm
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday): 8am to 5pm
The museum is closed on Monday and on Public Holidays.
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11 Spooky Indonesian Statues and Masks

July 18, 2015, 9:32 am
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While I was visiting the National Museum of Indonesia, I noticed that most of the statues and masks on display were a bit scary to look at, even those supposed to be for decoration or entertainment.

Instead of having the pictures sitting on my computer, I'm writing this post that I hope will make you want to visit the Museum. It is just 5 minutes away from Plaza Indonesia and it does not even costs a dollar to get in.

Here are 11 spooky Indonesian statues and masks. Please comment if I made a mistake in the explanations as I am not a specialist on the topic.

Patung Obler / Obler Statue

This woman statue from Maluku was used to pay respects to the deceased and to serve as a medium of communication between the living and the dead.

Patung Nenek Moyang Korwar (Ancestor Statue)

This status from Cendrawasih Bay in North Papua serves as a mediator between a family and a deceased. It also protects from dark spirits.

Miniature Barong Landung "Jero Gede"

This is an effigy of the Barong Landung "Jero Gede", a favourite figure among the Balinese.

Giant Guard Statue

This is considered to be a guard statue from the 14th Century, East Java.

Ancestor Statue (Papua)

This ancestor statue made from wood, skull, beads and cloth is from Papua and provides protection from the evil spirits.

Bodres Mask

Painted on wood, Balinese Bondres masks depict characters with some sort of disfigurements such as a harelip, a lack of teeth or crossed eyes.

Topeng Buto Cakil (Java)

This mask has giant features and symbolizes greed.

Topeng Jauk (Bali)

This mask is used by dancers to open a Barong Ket performance.

Mrgayawati Carving

This is the detail of the wall carving of a bathing place from Mojokerto, East Java. It depicts a character from the Mrgayawati story.

Topeng Sidhakarya (Bali)

This mask is used during the religious Panjengan performances. This character appears at the end to recite prayers and incantations.

Semar Pottery (Cirebon, West Java)

Semar is a well known figure who has the appearance of a clown but is in fact wise and spirited (photo from the Museum Wayang).
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Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum) Jakarta

July 20, 2015, 9:11 am
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The Museum Bahari or Maritime Museum of Jakarta is located in the north of the city, a 15-minute walk from Taman Fatahillah. You can also reach it easily from the old harbour of Sunda Kelapa. It is next to the Syahbandar tower and the Pasar Ikan (Fish Market) of Luar Batang. You can scroll down to see some pictures of the things to see in this area.

As its name indicates, the Museum has a collection of objects linked to Jakarta and Indonesia's maritime history. It includes several real boats, some small-scale boat replicas from different regions of Indonesia (Pinisi, Lancang, Gelati), some navigation equipment and tools, some paintings and some photos. You can also read about diverse topics such as the history of spice trade in Indonesia, colonization, boat architecture, the Indonesian Navy, the building of Tanjung Priok, etc.
On the second floor, you have a bit of a strange section with several dioramas representing personalities related to the sea: Famous navigators, explorers, legendary creatures, etc. It might entertain your kids if you come as a family:
The building of the museum used to be a spice warehouse of the Dutch VOC. As such, it is almost as interesting as the displays to understand how the city was born and how it developed.

For non-Indonesian speakers, you will be limited by the lack of english explanations so you might want to come with a tour guide. If you want to visit the museum properly, you need between 2 and 4 hours.

Overall: The size of the museum is rather big and many rooms are not very interesting. At some points I was feeling a bit lost, which is not a bad thing if you are not in a rush.
There are several almost empty rooms....
Some are not empty but you wonder if they are part of the museum or not...
In spite of this, I think it is worth visiting along with other nearby museums in Kota because each of them will give you a small insight of Indonesia's history.

Entrance fee:
Adults: 5,000rp
University students: 3,000rp
High school students: 2,000rp
Discounts on the price of the entrance ticket available for groups of more than 30 people.

Opening Hours:
The museum is from Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 3pm.
Closed on Monday and on Public Holidays.

Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum)
Jalan Pasar Ikan No1, Penjaringan, North Jakarta 1440
Phone number: +62 (0) 21 669 3406
Fax: +62 (0) 21 66 905 18

Their website and social medias are the best ways to check if their are any events or temporary exhibitions:
Website: www.museumbahari.org
Twitter: Maritime Museum Jakarta
Facebook: Indonesia Museum Bahari
Email: info@museumbahari.org

Directions:
The museum is rather easy to find if you come from Taman Fatahillah as you just need to follow the canal Kali Krukut on Jalan Kali Besar. On your way, you will pass by several colonial buildings such as the Kota Intan bridge or the VOC Galungan shipwards. If you manage to ignore the traffic and the pollution, it is actually a pleasant walk for Jakarta standards. Here are some photos I took just before and after visiting the museum.
Canal Krukut from Jalan Kali Besar
Kota Intan Bridge
Voc Galungan Historical Building
Menara Syahbandar (Tower)
Jalan Pasar Ikan Luar Batang (Fish market street)
Houses on stilts Luar Batang, Penjaringan, Jakarta
You can negotiate with local fishermen to be dropped at Sunda Kelapa.
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