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Safehouse Bar and Restaurant Jakarta (Bellagio)
In just about a few weeks, I received 3 emails from readers recommending me to try Safehouse in Bellagio Mansion in Mega Kuningan.As I am a docile blogger, I went there last Friday with a friend. It is...
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Byblos Bistro (Pondok Indah Jakarta)
Byblos is a pub/bar located in the new Pondok Indah Mall 3. It recently changed owner, from an Italian guy behind the Planet Hollywood to an Indonesian.The place is very comfortable, especially with...
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Dharma Kitchen (Vegetarian Restaurant Jakarta)
There are few options for vegetarians in Jakarta so I was curious to try Dharma Kitchen on the 5th floor of Grand Indonesia. They have branches elsewhere in Jakarta, in Pluit, Central Park and Senayan...
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Modi & Rosa Authentic Italian Restaurant Jakarta
I saw Modi & Rosa from a taxi on Jalan Ampera and I immediately wanted to try it as it seemed like the kind of restaurants I enjoy: small, independent, and with a good value for money.I was a bit...
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Halo Niko (Greek Restaurant Jakarta)
Halo Niko is the second Greek Restaurant I try this week in Jakarta. It is a very homey place, owned by a mixed couple Indonesian/Greek. The decoration is not Greek though, it looks like a cute warung...
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Poké Sushi (Dharmawangsa)
Poké Sushi is a small Sushi chain, with currently 4 Restaurants in Jakarta. I really love this place as I find their sushis and sashimis very tasty. They make the sushis in front of you, which makes...
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Istanbul Turkey Restaurant (Kemang, Ampera)
Istanbul Turkey is a Turkish Restaurant located on Jalan Ampera, not too far from Kemang. It was opened recently by a Turkish national who owns other venues in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.The place gave me...
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MAD Jakarta (Modern Asian Diner)
I visited MAD Jakarta (Modern Asian Diner) in the middle of the afternoon on a weekday. It was not very crowded, as one could expect at this time of the day.MAD is currently buzzing among Jakartans,...
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Bistronomy (Jakarta)
I was very surprised with my visit of Bistronomy. Because of its name, which sounds modern, I was expecting a regular wannabe-trendy restaurant like many can be found in Jakarta. Bistronomy is...
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Mojo Bar + Kitchen (Jakarta)
It is only recently that I discovered Mojo Kitchen & Bar. It is small and unpretentious, similar with Treehouse in Kemang. It has a great location at the intersection of Jalan Senopati and Jalan...
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Nip and Dram (Whisky Bar)
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...
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Ismaya Catering Co. (Grand Indonesia)
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...
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E&O Jakarta (Restaurant, Bar)
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...
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Cuadrilla Restaurant (Kemang)
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...
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Air Asia: Why it is the Worst Low-Cost Airline?
I am surprised that Air Asia can still get the title of "World's Best Low Cost Airlines" in 2013 considering it is by far the worst company and the one company I always try to avoid when flying in...
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Eric Kayser Jakarta (Plaza Senayan)
Eric Kayser Indonesia is now opened in Plaza Senayan. Just like Paul Bakery and Patisserie, it is an international French Bakery chain, very famous in France and in some big international cities (New...
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Why Are Ojeks More Expensive Than Taxis?
I had an argument this morning with the ojek driver (moto taxis in Jakarta) who works outside of my residence.I was planning to go to Pacific Place Mall, just one kilometer away. This normally takes...
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Le Quartier (French Restaurant)
Le Quartier ("The Neighbourhood" in French, pronounced like the jewelry brand "Cartier") is a new French Restaurant, opened in 2013 in Kebayoran Baru, near Senopati. I liked the building facade of...
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Keyaki (Hotel Sari Pan Pacific)
Keyaki is a Japanese restaurant located in Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, on Thamrin. Sari Pan Pacific used to be one of the Best Hotels in Jakarta back in the 1980's. Now with growing competition on the...
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Astons Specialties (Bar, Coffee, Grill)
Astons Specialties is a Singaporean chain of restaurants serving Western food and drinks. They have only one location in Indonesia currently, in Alam Sutera Living World Mall (next to Mercure Hotel).I...
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