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Nip and Dram (Whisky Bar)

April 10, 2014, 9:02 pm
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Nip and Dram is a Whisky and Fine Spirit bar located in Landmark Center near Jalan Sudirman. In Jakarta, it is as close as it gets from a true Gentlemen's Club. While it is not member's only, it is clearly targeting a male, upper-class crowd. Women are allowed of course, but the feel of the bar is very masculine.

The team behind it is a group of 10 people, Indonesians and Expats, among which (from what the waiter told me) the owner of Blue Bird, the previous GM of Keraton at the Plaza (Klaus Woizik) or the previous GM of Buddha Bar Jakarta (Bogdan Vlase).

The prices are among the highest of any other bars in Jakarta. Cocktails start at 165,000rp++ and the (extensive) list of alcohols includes bottles costing up to 50 million rupiah per unit. They also sell cigars.

Nip and Dram is dark and intimate, with live music 4 times per week (Jazzy on Wednesday and Thursday, Top 40 on Friday and Saturday). It is recommended if you are looking for a classy, quiet place to have a drink, and of course if you enjoy alcohols that are not always available elsewhere in Jakarta.

They also have a kitchen, but I didn't try any of the dishes.
Nip and Dram Jakarta
The Landmark Centre II
Jalan Jend. Sudirman No. 1, GF
Jakarta, Indonesia 12910

Phone number: +62-21 5790 3991
Email: bogdan.vlase@nipanddram.com
Opening Hours:
From Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 1am.
From Friday to Saturday from 5pm to 3am.

Twitter: Nip & Dram Whisky Bar
Instagram: Nipanddram
Facebook: Nip and Dram Jakarta
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Ismaya Catering Co. (Grand Indonesia)

April 10, 2014, 10:18 pm
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Ismaya Catering Co is usually one of the busiest cafés in the level 5 of Grand Indonesia, which is already the most interesting area in the mall for dining/hanging out.

It is rather basic, and it is actually just an extension of their catering company, whose office is next to the cafe. Its success probably comes from the simplicity behind it, and from its hybrid status office/café. It is a bit confusing but I think the objective for Ismaya is to promote their catering business through this outlet.

The menu is rather small, but a new one is coming soon. Currently, it does not have anything special: Ismaya Catering Co. serves the usual mix of Asian and Western favourites + a lot of junk food. The prices are rather low for a café in Grand Indonesia from Ismaya (50,000rp++ for an appetizer and 75,000rp++ for a main course).

The best thing about the place is the atmosphere. The music selection was very good and it got me pumped up at 2pm. It is also rather busy so you can easily spend an afternoon there looking at people pass by (yes that's what I like to do).

Overall: I would come back but only for a drink or a small snack. Hopefully their new menu will be extended and feature more original dishes.
Ismaya Catering Co. Jakarta
Grand Indonesia - West Mall, Level 5

Phone number: +62-21 2358 1157
Mobile phone: 0818 897 878
Email :catering@ismayagroup.com

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The Best Spanish & Mexican Restaurants in Jakarta

April 11, 2014, 5:23 am
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In just a few years, the number of Mexican/Spanish/Latin restaurants in Jakarta has exploded. 5 years ago, to my knowledge there was only Amigos, and now I counted over 10 of them. I know it doesn't really make sense to mix Mexican and Spanish food into one single review as they are not related at all but I think they are part of a similar trend. 

Jakartans are craving for convivial ways to eat: Restaurants that are modern without being uptight and where the food can be shared with friends. Latin countries also have a positive image in the mind of many. Tell them Spain, and they think Party, Sexy, Friendly or Fun (and probably Soccer).

Most of those new Spanish/Mexican restaurants are located in the expatriate areas of Jakarta: Kemang, Cipete, Sudirman/Thamrin. Only Caliente (Mexican) has a branch in Pantai Indah Kapuk and Tapas Movida has one in Cilandak (CITOS).

I ranked the restaurants according to several criteria: Food, authenticity, value for money, atmosphere, consistency.

Here is my list of Jakarta's Best Spanish and Mexican restaurants:

1) Plan B (Senayan): Good, reasonably-priced authentic Spanish cuisine and tapas by a Spanish Chef. Popular with Spanish expats.

2) El Asador (Kemang): Latin-American restaurant specializing in grilled meat (and therefore rather expensive). Owned and managed by an Uruguayan Expat. It also has live music, and Cuban/Salsa nights.

3) Casa Espana (Kemang): Spanish-owned fine dining Spanish restaurant, it has evolved recently to include more variety in its menu (lower priced items and Asian food). It is popular for its salsa nights on Saturday.

4) Entrada: Upmarket Spanish restaurant in SCBD. A bit expensive for what you get, but the design and atmosphere is nice.

5) Hacienda: First authentic Mexican restaurant to open in Jakarta. Good food and cozy atmosphere.

6) Tapas Movida: Homey Spanish Restaurant in Cipete Raya. Decent food at a reasonable price. A second branch has opened in CITOS.

7) Canos: New trendy restaurant in SCBD, it is a popular hangout place on weekends before clubbing. I found the food average for the price and not really Spanish: Many dishes are Western and just translated into Spanish.

8) Amigos: The pioneers of Tex-Mex food in Jakarta, popular with expats and families. They have salsa nights on Tuesday and Friday in Kemang. It also has a branch in Mall Bellagio in Mega Kuningan.

9) Sombrero: Cheap Mexican restaurant in Grand Indonesia. Good value for money but not authentic.

10) Caliente: Affordable Mexican food in a modern atmosphere. 2 branches in Jakarta in Lippo Mall Kemang and Pantai Indah Kapuk.

11) Cuadrilla: Cute restaurant Jalan Benda in Kemang. It serves Tapas but also Italian and Greek food.

12) Taco Express: Specializing in Tacos with delivery in Kemang area. Decent food and good value for money.

13) Tapas de Espana (Central Park Mall): I haven't tried it yet, but I passed in front of it. Popular with Indonesians, it is more a bar and drinking joint that a restaurant it seems.

I am not the Ambassador of good taste, so if you disagree with me, please leave a comment!
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Expat Communities in Jakarta

April 11, 2014, 11:09 pm
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The population of Jakarta is predominantly made of Indonesians from Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi or any of the other islands of Indonesia. The first ethnic minority would be Indonesian Chinese. Expatriates represent a fraction of the population, with the main communities being Japanese, Korean, American, Australian, and European.

Expats in Jakarta are spread in the whole city, but as each community tends to stay in the same areas and frequent the same spot, it is possible to get a general mapping of where they live and hang out:

- Indians in Jakarta (Expat or Indonesians): Many live in Pasar Baru or Sunter area. You will find them in clubs like Immigrant or Cloud or in one of the restaurants listed here: Indian restaurants in Jakarta.

- Japanese and Korean Expatriates: Most live in South Jakarta in Kebayoran Baru area (Pakubowono, Senopati, Dharmawangsa, Pondok Indah). Many offices from Japanese companies are located in Thamrin or in the Northern part of Jalan Sudirman so there are quite many Japanese/Korean restaurants there too. There is a Little Tokyo in Jalan Melawai (Blok M), which is a combination of Japanese restaurants and karaokes.

- Americans and Australian Expats: With the Australian School and Jakarta International School being located in South Jakarta, many American and Australians live in the Kemang/Pondok Indah area. Even though Americans are one of the main nationalities in Jakarta, they are not so visible. Most often, they will go out in 5-star hotel bars/restaurants, expats bars in South Jakarta, in Blok M (Jalan Falatehan), X2, Red Square.

- Arab (Saudis): Saudis I've met in Jakarta come mostly for tourism. Many come to enjoy drinking alcohol and meeting with girls, far away from their wifes. Jakarta is usually a stop on their way to Puncak. In Jakarta, they will hangout in Cikini area (Arabian Tent Cafe) or in Gatot Subroto in the club De Leila.

- European Expats in Jakarta are not a single community, but since each nationality is small, I prefer to group them: You will mostly find them in Kemang, Cipete, Pondok Indah, and in the Golden Triangle (Surdiman, Rasuna Said, Mega Kuningan). Naturally, they will hang out in clubs in those areas, particularly X2, Red Square, Immigrant, SKYE and all the expat bars.

- Indo Chinese are not expats obviously but still I wanted to include them on this listing: They are to be found mostly in Pluit, Pantai Indah Kapuk and Kelapa Gading for the wealthiest. In Glodok, the Chinese Glodok are supposed to be from a lower level. You will find them in many places in Jakarta, for instance Sun City, Club 36, Empirica, Da Fu.

- African: I haven't been there in a long time so I'm not sure if it is still valid, but in 2007 there was a small Nigerian community living in Jalan Jaksa/Wahid Hasyim area.

- Russian expats: I have rarely seen Russians in Jakarta except in Dragonfly and SKYE. According to my taxi driver, there are two big Russian expat compounds in Senopati and Tebet.

Warning: This post is full of generalities and stereotypes. It is not a scientific study about Expats in Jakarta, but merely observations I made while living here. I would be more than happy to receive your comments.
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Circle K vs. 7/11: Which Take-Away Food Tastes Better?

April 12, 2014, 3:48 am
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I could have called this article: Circle K vs 7-Eleven: Which take-away food will not make you sick?

At the bottom of my residence, I have a Circle K on my left, and a 7-Eleven on my right. Both about 100 meters away from each other and they didn't exist just 1 year ago. As they are open 24/7 and serve some take-away food, it can be quite convenient for everyone from the busy executive to the reveling expat. For that reason I decided to make a food trial to compare which one you should prefer for take-away food.

The first item I tried was their Spaghetti Bolognese.
Eating the Spaghettti Bolognese of Circle K (21,500rp) is probably the closest you'll ever come from eating actual plastic. The sauce was ok, even though it is hard to see any meat from the Bolognese (at most you'll notice some bakso crumbs). The ingredients mention "daging" on the box, which means "Meat". We don't know if it is beef (as it should in a Bolognaise sauce) or chicken or pork or most likely something else that must not be very expensive to produce (and may live in a  sewer). The spaghetti in itself had no taste and they had a very strange, chewy texture.
Spaghetti Bolognese from Circle K
The Spaghettti Bolognaise of 7/11 (19,500rp) are actually fresh and they must be eaten within a few days. They do not mention any ingredients though which I always find a bit scary. It didn't taste like homemade pasta of course, but it was very decent and eatable. Even better, I didn't feel sick after eating it.
Spaghetti Bolognese from 7/11
The second item I ate was one of their Sandwiches:
I took the Tuna Spread Egg Sandwich from Seven Eleven (18,000rp). The bread looks like it is whole meat, I wouldn't know for sure as there is nothing on the label. It is not bad: The vegetables feel fresh and it is not too heavy on the sauce. There was just a one of the ingredients which had a strange taste, as if it had already expired. Overall, not too bad and it seemed healthy.
Tuna Spread Egg Sandwich from 7 11
I compared it with the Beef Salad Sandwich from Circle K (9,500rp). This sandwich was a total disaster. It doesn't look nice, it is just two poor pieces of bread with a brown paste in the middle. The bread and the filling had no taste, except for onions. It may have had some irritating chemicals inside as my mouth was feeling itchy afterwards.
Beef Salad Sandwich from Circle K

The third item was their Hot Dog:
The Hot Dog from 7-Eleven had a disgusting appearance as you can see on the picture. It looks like the last thing someone would ever want to put in their mouth. I overcame my fears though and after I added a lot of ketchup, I had a big bite. The Hot Dog has a sort of plastic shell, but once you reach the inside, the taste is not too bad. The bread as well is decent. Overall, the whole thing almost tasted like a normal Hot Dog.
Hot Dog from 711
At first glance, the Hot Dog from Circle K (17,500rp) seemed like a superior product. It has a nice round sausage and the bun is well-shaped. However, there is no taste, or at least not the taste of a hot dog.They added some mustard that looks just as if a dog had peed on the bun.
Beef Hot Dog from Circle K

The last item on trial was the Beef Lasagna:
In 7/11, the Beef Lasagna (16,000rp) comes in small portion and the presentation is relatively good. It has very little pasta, tomato and beef, but way too much cheese and fat. The first bite feels ok, but then it starts to feel quite heavy.
Beef Lasagna from 7-Eleven
In Circle K, the Beef Lasagna, comes in a very large portion. It is not really following the recipe for lasagna. It rather looks like Bolognese Sauce topped up with cheese. The taste is very boring, the same as eating tomato sauce out of a can.
Beef Lasagna from Circle K
Final result: 
My general opinion is that those convenience stores are not selling proper, edible food. It is in your own interest to avoid them.

If I had to choose a lesser evil, I would go for 7-Eleven as they have more choice and their products are in general more fresh (though slightly more expensive). It is not good enough to repace a normal meal or food taken on the street I think. Circle K is a big NO for me, I will never buy any take away food from them again.
I felt unwell after eating their food, especially the Beef Salad Sandwich: Mild migraine, discomfort in my mouth, stomach pain that required a trip to the bathroom.

Another thing that bothered me a lot is that there is no label indicating which ingredients were used to make these products. I am especially curious about the origin of the meat of the hot dogs and that of the bolognese/lasagna sauce.
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E&O Jakarta (Restaurant, Bar)

April 12, 2014, 4:37 am
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E&O (Eastern and Oriental) is a trendy, upmarket restaurant, bar and lounge located in Mega Kuningan, not far from its main competitor in the area, Loewy (which has the same owner actually, also behind Union).

The kitchen is headed by Chef Will Meyrick, behind the famous restaurants Mamasan and Sarong in Bali. The cuisine in E&O is actually similar with that of Mamasan: Western dishes with a twist of Asia (or the contrary).

The menu is long and full and discoveries. We had lunch or dinner there quite a few times and the food can be hit-and-miss as some of the food combinations can be audacious.
Overall: If you want to discover original unique cuisine in a refined restaurant, with an upmarket crowd and atmosphere, E&O is your place.

Opening hours:
Everyday from 11am to 2am.
E&O Jakarta
Menara Rajawali, Ground Floor, Jalan Anak Agung Gede Agung
Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 576 1645
Email: reservations@eandojakarta.com or info@eandojakarta.com

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Cuadrilla Restaurant (Kemang)

April 12, 2014, 5:09 am
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Cuadrilla is a small restaurant in Kemang, serving Italian, Spanish and Greek food. It has only a few tables and the prices are affordable. I tried the Greek Salad (47,000rp++) and the Pita Bread with Tzatziki (23,000rp ++).

Considering the price, it was very decent. The Paella seems to be their signature dish so I would be happy to come back to try it.

Overall: Recommended for lunch if you live in Kemang. They had fast wifi too and the waiters were very friendly. The music played was Latin mostly, including Bossa Nova, Manu Chao, and maybe Bonga (?).
Cuadrilla Restaurant Kemang
Jalan Benda No 1D (near Beer Garden Kemang)
Kemang, South Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 782 0188

Facebook: Cuadrilla Resto Kemang
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cuadrillaresto 

Opening Hours:
Everyday from 11am to 11pm
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Double Doors (Expat Bar Puri Indah)

May 5, 2014, 3:12 am
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Double Doors is a live music pub located opposite of Puri Indah Mall in West Jakarta. There are not many other expat bars in the area so it attracts a small (but growing) community of foreigners. I visited on a weekday at 6pm and the place was reasonably busy with a mixed crowd of young expats and Indonesians. There were some girls too, seemingly office workers.

The bar is part of the same group behind Eastern Promise, De Burse and De Hooi. The operate all their venues with a similar concept: Affordable pub food, regular events, friendly and outgoing waitresses, live music, and sports. They are not inside malls and they have a rustic charm that matches the traits of their Dutch owner Bartele Santema.

The place is built on 3 floors: The ground floor is the bar area, the second floor the live music room, and the last one is dedicated to sports (or it can be booked for private events).

Overall: I recommend you to visit Double Doors if you are looking for a place to socialize with other expatriates in Puri Indah area. They have a good live music schedule including jazz nights, rock and open mic nights. The current GM is actually a musician himself and he does not hesitate to play the piano. Check their facebook page for the up-to-date schedule: Double Doors Puri Indah.
Double Doors Bar & Restaurant
Ruko Sentra Niaga Puri Indah (in front of Puri Indah Mall)
Jalan Puri Indah Raya, South Kembangan

Phone number: +62 21 58356816
Email: gm@ddjakarta.com
Website: http://www.ddjakarta.com
Twitter: Double Doors Jakarta

Opening hours:
Every day from 12pm to 2am (until 3am on Friday and Saturday).
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Plan B (Spanish Restaurant Jakarta)

May 5, 2014, 7:19 am
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Plan B is among the best Spanish restaurants in Jakarta. One of the reasons for that is the involvement of the 2 Spanish owners, in the kitchen and in the restaurant. They give a homey feeling to their place by welcoming guests and making sure everything is fine with their dining experience. The staff is also fast and friendly. 

I tried small dishes and appetizers only, which are not representative of their cuisine. I should still make a new visit to sample more items on the menu. What I had was quite simple and small but good (Greek Salad at 34,000rp++ and Salmon Carpaccio at 45,000rp++). It is not fine dining, rather home-style cooking at a reasonable price. 

It is full almost every night with both expats and Indonesians so if you are a small group, you should book in advance.

Overall: Recommended restaurant. I would say it is comparable with Trattoria/Peppenero but with Spanish food instead of Italian. 
Plan B
Spanish Restaurant Jakarta
Rukan Permata Senayan D25-26 (near My Place and Delta Spa)
Jl. Tentara Pelajar, South Jakarta

Phone number: +62-21 5794 0821
Email: planb.spanishresto@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/planb.jakarta
https://twitter.com/planbjakarta
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White Hunter Ribs & Steaks (Indonesia)

May 5, 2014, 1:39 pm
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I tried White Hunter because it is one of the few Western-looking restaurants in Emporium Mall Pluit.  It is next to Han Gang and Incognito, which both belong to the same Medanese owner.

I visited around 6pm and it was rather empty. Even worse, no music was playing so I was not sure if it was opened or not.

I had a hamburger. The presentation was ok, but the meat was cold and not 100% beef. It really did not taste good.

The only thing that saved the place was the staff who was very friendly.

Overall: I would not go back for the food. If it gets busy, it can be ok to have a drink as it is well located.
White Hunter Gandaria
Gandaria City Unit 30
Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda (arteri Pondok Indah)
South Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 2905 3018

White Hunter Living World Alam Sutera
Ground Floor Alam Sutera Boulevard
Serpong
Phone number: +62-21 5312 54 96/97

White Hunter Emporium Mall Pluit
Ground Floor 35 / 36

Phone number: +62-21 2907 1925

Facebook: White Hunter Ribs & Steak Jakarta
Website: White Hunter Grill
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@WhiteHunterGC
Email: info@whitehuntergrill.com

Opening Hours:
From 10am to 10pm everyday
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Doner Kebab (Indonesia)

May 8, 2014, 3:56 am
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Doner Kebab is the largest chain of kebab restaurants in Jakarta. They serve their kebabs with beef, chicken or lamb and the price is reasonable, between 20,000rp and 30,000rp. There are quite many competitors too in Jakarta such as Opie's Kebab or Ali Kebab.

I didn't expect too much when I tried their food in Taman Anggrek Mall but I was surprised because it actually tasted ok (or maybe I felt that way because I was starving). It is not too unhealthy also as you can ask them not to put any sauce.

Even though it is fast food from a chain restaurant, I would still recommend Doner Kebab to you if you are looking for a cheap snack while inside a mall.
Doner Kebab has locations all over the city, almost exclusively in food courts in malls:

Doner Kebab Mall Summarecon Bekasi
3rd Floor, Food Temptation, Jalan Boulevard Ahmad Yano
Phone number: +62-21 2957 2888

Doner Kebab Artha Gading Mall
2nd Floor, Jalan Boulevard Artha Gading Selatan, North Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 4586 4148

Doner Kebab Grand Indonesia Mall
Third Floor, Sky Bridge, Central Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 235 80514

Doner Kebab Mall Taman Anggrek
Level 3 West Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 563 9626

Doner Kebab Plaza Semanggi
Third floor, Food Court South Jakarta
Phone number: +62-812 81855688

Doner Kebab Senayan City
5th Floor - Food Court, South Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 7278 1378

Doner Kebab Plaza Senayan
3rd Floor Jalan Asia-Afrika, South Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 572 5314

Doner Kebab Kelapa Kading 
Mall Kelapa Gading 3, 3rd Floor, North Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21  453 3453

Doner Kebab La Piazza
Jalan Boulevard Kelapa Gading, LG, North Jakarta
Phone number: +62-812818 55688

Doner Kebab Mall Puri Indah
Jl. Puri Lingkar Luar, West Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 582 2575

Doner Kebab Mall of Indonesia
Food Court 2nd Floor, Jl. Raya Boulevard Barat, North Jakarta
Phone number: +62-21 45867888

Doner Kebab Pondok Indah Mall 2
Third Floor Food Court, South Jakarta
+62-21 7592 0795

Doner Kebab Supermall Karawaci
2nd Floor, Food Court, Jalan Boulevard Diponegoro, Tangerang
Phone number: +62-21 546 6666

Doner Kebab Emporium Pluit Mall
Food Court Empire Lt.4, Jl. Pluit Selatan Raya - CBD, North Jakarta
Phone number: +62- 21 666 76 672

Doner Kebab Emporium Pluit Mall
Food Court Empire Lt.4, Jl. Pluit Selatan Raya - CBD, North Jakarta
Phone number: +62- 21 666 76 672

Doner Kebab Summarecon Serpong 1
2nd Floor, Jalan Boulevard Gading Serpong, Tangerang

Phone number: +62-21 546 4384
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The Straits Canteen (Jakarta)

May 8, 2014, 10:32 am
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The Straits Canteen is a restaurant located in Dharmawangsa Square. It serves street dishes from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It is similar with a kopitiam and it is one of the nicest places to eat in the shopping center. The food is good value with most dishes costing around 40K++.

Overall: Recommended for cheap Asian street-like food in a well-designed atmosphere if you stay around Dharmawangsa Square.
The Straits Canteen
Dharmawangsa Square Ground Floor
Jalan Darmawangsa VI & IX, South Jakarta 12160 , Indonesia


Opening Hours:

Everyday from 8am to 10pm
    Phone number: +62-21 72780228
    Email: info@straitscanteen.com

    Website: Straits Canteen Jakarta
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/straitscanteen
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StraitsCanteen
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    Red White Jazz Lounge (Kemang)

    May 8, 2014, 12:23 pm
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    Red White Lounge is one of the few venues in Jakarta to listen to live Jazz. To my knowledge, there is only Black Cat in Senayan Arcadia which is similar. Red White is run by Indra Lesmana, a well-known Indonesian jazz pianist. They have an impressive schedule and it is run by passionate people. 

    You can check their website: www.redwhitelounge.com, or their twitter @RWLounge for show updates. 
    Red White Jazz Lounge Jakarta
    Jalan Kemang Raya 16B,
    South Jakarta, Indonesia 12730

    Phone number: +62 21 71792252
    +62 (0) 8 21 23 75 1943
    +62 (0) 8 21 19160 1999

    Email: redwhitejazz@gmail.com
    Website: Red White Jazz Lounge
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redwhitejazz

    Opening Hours:
    Wednesday to Sunday from 7pm to 1.30am
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      Sana Sini (Pullman Hotel Jakarta)

      May 8, 2014, 10:19 pm
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      Sana Sini (Here and There in Indonesian) is the new Restaurant of the Pullman Jakarta Indonesia. This Hotel, strategically located on Jl Thamrin near Bunderan HI and Plaza Indonesia has been under huge renovation in order to compete with the new 4-star and 5-star Hotels in the City (like The Hermitage or Double Tree Hilton to name a few).

      The Sana Sini is the main Restaurant of the Hotel and it is located on the first floor close to the reception and the Makaron Bakery.

      The first impression is that the place is very open space. You have the impression of being in a fancy department store ! You can walk through the different corners, each of them representing a different type of cuisine. You have Indonesian food at the back, Chinese corner, Japanese corner and Western food. You also have a very good selection of breads and cheeses.

      Another particularity of this place is that even though it is wide open between the tables and the food corner, you can still have some privacy when you are having your lunch or dinner. Some of the tables have a separator and there is also some private areas in a very nice and contemporary design.

      I really liked the Japanese corner. when I ordered a Salmon Sashimi, somebody came to me and cut the fresh salmon in front of me. The staff was also friendly and receptive. For the beverages, they have a complete Wine Cave which is part of the decoration of the Restaurant. You can order a glass of vintage wines with their Vinoteca concept.


      Overall: Try the Buffet at Sana Sini. I would recommend that place if you are hungry and want to eat tasty food. The buffet is massive and everything is good, in accordance with 5-star Hotels standards. The price of the buffet is 320 000 Rp for Lunch and 350 000 for Dinner.

      Sana Sini Restaurant
      Pullman Hotel Jakarta Indonesia
      Jalan Thamrin 59
      Jakarta 10350

      Opening hours: Everyday from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM

      Phone: 021 31 92 1111
      Fax:  021 31 92 3333
      Mail: H8491@accor.com

      Sana Sini: Website
      Sana Sini: Menu

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      Spa and Wellness (Pullman Hotel Jakarta)

      May 8, 2014, 11:07 pm
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      Spa and Wellness is located in Pullman Hotel Jakarta Indonesia, near Bunderan HI, on the second floor. It has been part of the whole renovation of the Pullman Jakarta (ex-Nikko). The facilities include a Fitness center, which is open 24/7, and a swimming pool. Each locker's room (man and woman) feature a jacuzzi.

      The price for 1-hour massage is 425 000 Rp, and some treatments are designed for businessmen and include therapeutic back massages. It is recommended if you spend too much time in front of a computer or on an airplane.

      Spa and Wellness
      Pullman Hotel Jakarta Indonesia - 2nd floor
      Jalan Thamrin 59
      Jakarta 10350

      Opening Hours: 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
      The Wellness Facility (Fitness) is open 24/7

      Phone: 021 31 92 1111
      Fax:  021 31 92 3333
      Mail: H8491@accor.com

      Spa & Wellness: Website
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      Largo Bistrot (Kemang)

      May 11, 2014, 2:41 am
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      Largo Bistrot in Kemang is a French-style restaurant owned by famous drummer Aksan Sjuman (Dewa 19 band) and a French Chef. The place is open since September 2013 on jalan Benda Raya, not too far from Beer Garden Kemang and Café Gitane.Since this place is owned by a musician, you can enjoy live bands and music gigs on the first floor of the Restaurant.

       It is actually a cozy place and the food is good with a wide variety of western and French-style dishes. I really liked the desserts there. Largot Bistro is definitely a good restaurant. You can bring your date there. Afternoon Tea is also popular during the week-ends, with a relatively young urban crowd.

      You can also read my review of my favorite French Restaurants in Jakarta.


      Largo Bistrot
      Jalan Benda Raya 7A
      Kemang - Jakarta
      Phone: 021 78 04 263

      Open everyday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
      Friday-Saturday 11:00AM until 02:00 AM

      Largo Bistrot: Website
      Largo Bistrot: Facebook
      Largo Bistrot: Twitter
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      Hanamasa (All you can eat Restaurant)

      May 12, 2014, 12:37 am
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      Hanamasa is a All-you-can-eat Restaurant Chain in Indonesia, with japanese Gril and Barbecue. It is quite popular and there are many outlets in Jakarta. I went to Hanamasa on Jl Mahakam (near Gran Mahakam Hotel) and I tried the food.

      I was not disappointed by the food: there is a fair choice of meat, vegetables and other condiments. You can either boil it or gril it (Shabu Shabu or Yakiniku). The crowd there is mostly indonesian and the different restaurants are pretty full on the week ends. I also found the place very clean with good service. The best part in my opinion is the price: it's only 100 000 Rp / 120 000 Rp to get a buffet menu. This one of the lowest price compared to the more than decent quality of the food. i would then recommend it as a good cheap alternative to fancy Korean BBQ.

      Try the desserts also, they are worth it. The manioc with coconut sauce is a must have.

      There are Hanamasa restaurants in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung, Surabaya and Bali so far. I am not sure whether or not this is a franchise of a Japanese restaurants chain. Let me know if you have the information !

      Hanamasa Mahakam
      Jl. Mahakam I/166, Keb. Baru
      Jakarta Selatan
      Phone: 021 720 2366

      Hanamasa: Website
      The list of the different Hanamasa Restaurants locations is here.

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      Kemxtri Bar (Pullman Hotel Jakarta)

      May 12, 2014, 1:22 am
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      Kemixtri is the main Bar of the new Pullman Hotel Jakarta Indonesia. There are mostly clients of the Hotel so far, mostly men also. The name of the Bar comes from the Cocktail Phials they serve you (second picture) which I found pretty nice and unconventional. The place have a DJ Booth at the entrance and there is a DJ (a woman when I went there) from Wednesday until Saturday.

      They also have a wide range of Cuban cigars (like Romeo & Julieta) which make the place look like a Gentlemen's Lounge. The place reminded me somehow Nip & Dram (Whisky Bar).

      For the Sana Sini Restaurant located nearby in the Hotel, you can check my review here.

      Kemixtri Bar
      Pullman Hotel Jakarta Indonesia
      Jalan Thamrin 59
      Jakarta 10350

      Opening hours: The Bar closes at midnight everyday.

      Phone: 021 31 92 1111
      Fax:  021 31 92 3333
      Mail: H8491@accor.com

      Kemixtri Bar: Website
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      Jill in MarketBar (Jakarta)

      May 12, 2014, 2:20 pm
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      Jill in MarketBar is a restaurant located on the Level 5 of Grand Indonesia. It  is named after its owner, Jill, also behind two similar venues in Jakarta: MarketBar in Lippo Mall Kemang and MarketBar in Kota Kasablanka (see below for more details).

      The menu features mostly Western dishes, the kind you could find in a restaurant in Australia or England. In particular, I noticed they have "Fried Mars Bar", which I only saw in those countries before. They also serve all the most common Asian dishes.

      I asked for a Vietnamese Baguette sandwich but I was brought the Fish & Chips. As the waitress was friendly, I didn't say anything.

      My Fish & Chips was not too expensive (under 100,000rp), but it was very ordinary.

      The design is ok but I would not go back to Jill in MarketBar for eating. In the same area, I would recommend to you instead H5 or Ismaya Catering Co.
      Jill in Marketbar
      Grand Indonesia Shopping Town
      West Mall Level 5, Jalan Thamrin, Central Jakarta
      Phone number: +62-21 215 80408
      Email: marketbar@live.com

      https://www.facebook.com/jill.marketbar
      https://twitter.com/JillinMarketBar

      MarketBar Locations:
      Lippo Mall Kemang, UG Floor, Phone: +62-21 2952 8415
      Kota Kasablanka, UG Floor, Jakarta, Indonesia, Phone: +62-21-29488724
      Twitter: @marketbarindo
      Facebook: Market Bar Jakarta

      Opening Hours:
      Everyday from 10am to 10pm (midnight on weekends)

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      Anomali Coffee (Jakarta & Bali)

      May 12, 2014, 10:49 pm
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      So many Coffee places in Jakarta ! Indonesia is in the Top 5 Coffee producer in the world, no wonder there are so many Coffee Shops in the city... It is not difficult to source coffee beans here.

      Anomali Coffee is a small and upscale coffee chain with 4 outlets in Jakarta and 2 in Bali. The different outlets in jakarta are mostly located in the South of the city. They claim themselves to be "Kopi Asli Indonesia" whick means Original Indonesian Coffee. It is one of the competitor of Liberica Coffee.

      What I like about this place ? Well it's quite intimate, the coffee is good and the service is pleasant. It's hard to tell the difference between two types of coffee when you are not a connoisseur. But each time I tried a beverage here, I was not disappointed. I had a Sandwich and a  Vanilla Eclair and it was also quite tasty, with a reasonable price (30 000 Rp for the Vanilla Eclair).

      Last but not least, the WiFi connection works quite well there. I tried the food though and it is best to avoid it.

       



      Currently Six Locations in Indonesia (pictures above were taken in Setiabudi One Location):

      Jakarta outlets:
      Anomali Coffee Setiabudi One
      Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav 62 Karet Setiabudi
      Jakarta Selatan.
      Phone: (021) 5229228

      Anomali Coffee Senopati
      Jalan Senopati No. 19 Kebayoran Baru,
      Jakarta Selatan
      Phone:  (021) 52920102

      Anomali Coffee Kemang
      Jl Kemang Raya No 72
      Jakarta Selatan
      Phone: (021) 7194742

      Anomali Coffee eX Plaza
      eX Plaza Indonesia Level 5
      Jakarta Pusat
      Phone: (021) 96129124

      Bali outlets:
      Anomali Coffee Seminyak
      Jalan Kayu Aya (Oberoi) No. 7b Seminyak,
      Bali
      Phone:  (0361) 736687

      Anomali Coffee Ubud
      Jalan Raya Ubud No. 88 Gianyar,
      Bali
      Phone: (0361) 972263
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