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Jakarta's best Indonesian restaurants, listed by regional cuisine

Here is our top pick of favourite specialty Indonesian restaurants in Jakarta, grouped by region.

As diverse as the archipelago itself, Indonesia has a rich culinary heritage, lifted by herbs and spices. Each province differs culturally, so the country's food journey is just as varied — from savoury to sweet, tangy to spicy. Happily, you can find nearly every regional specialty in Jakarta. Here are our favourites, organised by region.'

Indonesian (general)

TeSaTe

TeSaTe specialises in elevated Indonesian cuisine, honouring the nation's culinary legacy while serving a wide array of creative yet familiar dishes.

Smriti

Nestled in Tanah Abang, Smriti is a modern Indonesian restaurant that reimagines traditional cuisine through contemporary cooking, curated spaces and entertainment. Its name comes from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "commemoration".

KAUM

KAUM celebrates traditional dishes inspired by the archipelago's indigenous tribes, working closely with independent local producers in remote areas to showcase the country's rare ingredients. It is part of the Potato Head family.

Padang

Pagi Sore

One of Jakarta's oldest Padang restaurants, Pagi Sore serves authentic Minang flavours handed down through generations. Its legendary Rendang, slow-cooked for eight hours until dark and almost black, is widely sworn to be the best in Jakarta.

Bopet Mini

Open since 1982, this spot is a must-visit for its delicious, varied menu, famous for cassava leaves and curry bamboo shoots alongside Padang staples like snapper curry, rendang and grilled chicken.

Padang Merdeka

Padang Merdeka serves Minang-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Don't miss the Dendeng Batako (crispy sliced beef) with fried chilli and the rendang served amid décor tracing Indonesia's history.

Bali

Taliwang Bali

With roughly 80 Balinese and Lombok dishes, Taliwang Bali offers favourites such as Nasi Bali Mbok Jegeg, Bebek Goreng Ubud, Sate Lilit and Sate Plecing from its central location.

Smarapura Traditional Resto

Best known for Balinese fare in an open-sided setting with a covered terrace and tables around a pool, this Tebet favourite wins diners over with reasonable prices and friendly staff.

Bebek Tepi Sawah

A family-owned institution in Ubud since 1999, Bebek Tepi Sawah is famed for its crispy fried duck, prepared over hours with warm service and a comfortable Balinese ambience.

Manado

Beautika

Beautika began as a beauty salon serving Manado snacks like Bubur Manado and Cakalang noodles, and is now famous for its spicy, rich Manadonese dishes made from recipes passed down for generations.

Sarang Oci

Beyond Manadonese grilled fish, Sarang Oci serves tantalising spicy dishes from Minahasa, including woku chicken, cakalang fufu and the famous corn cakes, plus traditional snacks.

Bunga Pepaya

Founded by someone who lived long in Sangir Talaud, this restaurant prepares everything fresh in an open kitchen, bringing in chefs and spices directly from Minahasa.

Makassar

Sop Konro Karebosi

Operating since 1968, this stall is famous for its Sop Konro and Konro Bakar, and in Jakarta also serves other South Sulawesi specialities like Coto Makassar.

Mamink Daeng Tata

A Jakarta institution in Tebet, Mamink Daeng Tata is known for enormous portions of grilled konro and tata ribs, plus coto Makassar.

Pelangi Seafood Menteng

On Johar Street, Pelangi Seafood Menteng serves authentic Makassar, traditional, seafood and Chinese dishes in a homey atmosphere.

Sundanese

Talaga Sampireun

Meaning "layover house" in Sundanese, Talaga Sampireun offers comfortable dining in unique architecture, with the sound of wind and water while you enjoy Sundanese dishes.

Gubug Makan Mang Engking

Themed around a rural feel in the middle of the city, this restaurant pairs traditional Sundanese architecture with signature dishes like Udang Bakar Madu (honey grilled prawns) and Gurame Bumbu Cobek.

Ikan Bakar Cianjur

First opened in 1989 in Cianjur, West Java, this restaurant prides itself on fresh local ingredients turned into healthy, family-friendly meals.

Betawi

Kafe Betawi

Kafe Betawi serves icons of traditional Indonesian cuisine — especially Betawi — with the presentation and service of a top restaurant while keeping the original taste.

Soto Betawi H. Ma'ruf

A legendary Jakarta restaurant serving authentic Betawi-style soto since the 1940s, when Haji Ma'ruf sold it by cart around Cikini. It has been tasted by figures including Joko Widodo and the late Gus Dur.

Gado Gado Bon Bin

Started as a family grocery store, this is now one of Jakarta's most popular gado-gado spots, distinguished by a subtle, savoury and slightly sour dressing.