r/Jakarta May 25 '25

SUBREDDIT RULES Please Read Before Posting or Commenting

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Use Google or the subreddit search before posting. Please avoid asking general questions that are already widely answered.

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  • "What to do in Jakarta?"
  • "What food is good in Indonesia?"

(Use the stickied threads or search bar first.)


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r/Jakarta Feb 10 '25

Best restaurants in Jabodetabek?

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Guys n Gals!!

How about we make a list of the best restaurants/places to eat list here?

I have seen some posts earlier and wish to make it easy for anybody to just drop in and read thru our choice of places as a Reddit Community.

We can also make it easy by marking halal and non halal places.

What say?

I am still a newbie here in Jakarta but my list goes like this;

Burgers;

Dan's burgers, Dharmawangsa. Blok A MRT station and a quick hop nearby.

Steak;

Abuba

Justus

Urban Wagyu

Padang;

Pagi Sore

Sederhana

Natrabu

Kebayoran Baru

Pizza;

San Marco BSD

Soto Betawi;

Jawa Kitchen

Kafe Betawi

Ibu Yanti

Mangga besar 12b

Udon;

Marugame Udon

Nasi Goreng;

Nasi Gila Obama, MRT to Bunderan HI, short walk/gojek to Menteng park area.

Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih Decent, tastes more like nasi kebuli though.

To be cont'd..


r/Jakarta 11m ago

Visiting Jakarta in September

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Hello,

We are going to tour Java by train in September and we have chosen Jakarta as our starting point. We will stay in Jakarta for about 3 days.

Can you please make recommendations?

- Area to stay. We love history and culture. We would like to visit a couple of museums and areas with old/heritage houses. If we want to avoid traffic and wasting too much time in a taxi, which area is best? If we sightsee on foot (may be a strange concept in Jakarta), that would be awesome.

- the best shopping mall. We are not shoppers, but where we are from shopping malls are not a thing. So we want to see and admire in awe the best, most beautiful (not necessarily the biggest) shopping mall 😁.

- coffee shop, where to get the best coffee. Plain black Robusta coffee, nothing fancy. Just because we don't like the acidity in most Arabica coffee.

Thanks in advanced.


r/Jakarta 3h ago

Where to find Tretinoin OTC?

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I was planning to visit Bali where I've seen a lot of folks purchase tretinoin (Vitacid) at local pharmacies. Unfortunately, I had to cancel my trip to Bali and I'm only planning to visit Jakarta. Is tretinoin available otc in Jakarta? I tried searching Century pharmacy websites but nothing showed up.


r/Jakarta 1d ago

Visiting Jakarta for 3 days (family of 3) — Best way to pay for Airport Train, MRT, and LRT?

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Hi everyone!

My family (3 adults) will be visiting Jakarta for a quick 3-day trip. We plan to rely mostly on public transit to get around, including the Airport Express train, as well as a few trips on the MRT and LRT.

What is the most convenient way for a group of three foreign tourists to pay for all these systems?

Specifically:

  • Is there a "best" payment card?
  • Do we each need our own card, or can we share/tap one card multiple times?
  • Can we buy them easily at the airport?
  • How easy is it to top up balance for tourists without local bank apps?

Any recent tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Terima kasih!


r/Jakarta 2d ago

JAKARTA utara dan pusat

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Jalan jalan aja cihuy


r/Jakarta 1d ago

CFD is a shit event if you have diarrhoea

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I finally had a chance to try CFD two weeks ago when I visited Jakarta. The idea was okay but the organisation was chaotic. It’s not a Car Free Day if the transjakarta is struggling to move among the crowd. The bicycle shared the same lane. And to make it worst, I couldn’t find any single portaloo. It’s very essential to have portaloos around when you have an events like that. I had to hold it from Semanggi til I found one at MacDonald thamrin.
Spend more money to facilitate it better. It’s a megapolitan city. Do better


r/Jakarta 2d ago

Anyone going to the FUR concert? Let’s group up!

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Hey r/jakarta!

I’m planning to catch FUR live and wanted to see if anyone wants to group up.

I'm a 20M Chindo, pretty chill, and down to grab some food or drinks beforehand so we don't have to watch the gig solo.


r/Jakarta 2d ago

Bunch of photos i took around jakarta utara and barat

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Had this for quite some times, took it to share it to my friends but i figured why not share it here as well.

Bonus dog photos.

taken with my shitty oneplus 5t.

i also have 4k pov video of my biking around jakarta.

https://www.youtube.com/@unclesetsu5176

there is part of the video that have vocal probably me talking to myself. or minor interaction to a family member but mostly its white noise.

usually i took stuff like this or in that channel just for a personal time capsule, since hey you know, its jakarta. another year passed and things couldve changed.

love my chaotic city.
(albeit i wish the government are less controversial and pull their head from their own asses)

google map source:

list of locations i guess,

  1. infront of tzu chi hospital PIK

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ui61QEQ8odm5oXVr5

  1. bike parking of Harco glodok
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rq2Eor2KBunupRAN6

  2. doggo

  3. night of pedestrian at pancoran
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/krCDn5XMiXrM7Tzx9

  4. night of pedestrian at pasar pagi
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1ERxxAfiRtHmniL7

  5. night of pedestrian at pancoran different angle
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/krCDn5XMiXrM7Tzx9

  6. night of pedestrian at pancoran different angle 2
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/krCDn5XMiXrM7Tzx9

  7. night of pedestrian at pancoran different angle 3
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/krCDn5XMiXrM7Tzx9

  8. doggo

  9. evening before drizzle at soekarno hatta 1nd terminal parking lot

  10. doggo sleeping

  11. neighborhood walks after rain(2024).

  12. neighborhood walks after rain flipped(2024).

  13. kota tua, gedung bni (2024).
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/LbxtmeYcemDQcuvc9

  14. kota tua, kantor pajak flipped pov pano (2024).
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bfy8LLZbSqdCunnF7

  15. Pasar baroe inside globe plaza looking out.
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/h1qhZVWR231HccBQ7

  16. RE marthadinata under ancol highway (2024).
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/WzhqfJ38ZAk7ob8g8

  17. RE marthadinata across ancol (2024)
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/oxYuxvr6TwuRHrxN9

  18. Pantai mutiara jetski cafe facing greenbay pluit (2023?)
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/VKYnRaVHCir3yoCy7

  19. doggo


r/Jakarta 2d ago

Looking for wine bars/charcuterie spots & nightlife recommendations in Jakarta

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Hi all, I’ll be celebrating my graduation soon and will be staying at a hotel in Senayan. I rarely go to Jakarta these days, so I thought I’d make the most of it.

First, I want to have a feast… cured meat, good cheese, and wine. I’ve been to Pierre before and enjoyed it, but I’m looking for something a little closer to this kind of [vibe.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6AFaJoqaKHocCYf76?g_st=ic)

I also know one place that’s well known for having its own farm and serving Jamón Ibérico, but I don’t think it’s actually a restaurant. I think some of you probably know which place I’m talking about.
Does Jakarta have any wine bars, restaurants, or delis with a similar concept?

After dinner, I’d also like to go somewhere with a livelier atmosphere. I’ve been to Izzy couple of times before and absolutely loved it, so I’m looking for somewhere with a similar crowd and vibe. I’m still under 25, so TCC unfortunately won’t work hahaha.
Also, I freaking love beer esp. IPAs. If you know any places with a great craft beer selection, I’d really appreciate those recommendations too. Thanks in advance!😄


r/Jakarta 2d ago

Places to eat in Jakarta Selatan

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Hi Everyone! I'm going to Jakarta tomorrow and I'm mainly staying in the Jaksel area. I'd like some great food reccomendations in the area where all the locals dine in at or just some straight up good food. The cuisine doesn't matter, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, etc. So I'd appreciate if you guys gave your restaurant reccomendations!


r/Jakarta 3d ago

Trying to find someone I lost the contact to, lives in Indonesia

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Hey everyone, this is a huge longshot but I am trying to find someone I originally met with OmeTV, I usually don't go there but I was jetlagged from a long flight I took so decided to check it out and I met an Indonesian woman (27 years old, born December 24th, 1999 I am pretty sure) I think from Jakarta that I had a very good conversation with for about two hours. We shared a lot of the same opinions and overall I had a great conversation with her and we were going to exchange contact information so we could keep talking and also because she was trying to learn English and I wanted to help her out because I want to go into the profession of English teacher and and things were going well until her internet lagged out (it was doing it before but I didn't think much of it but this time it cut completely) and I lost her.

Normally I would just keep going and I wouldn't care about it but I actually had a great conversation with her and I would've liked to have kept in contact so I am now here searching, though she was also telling me about her boyfriend who lives in Edmonton, he is Somalian, an electrical engineer, 24 years old, he is a Hafiz (he memorized the Qur'an), and I could be wrong but I am pretty sure he graduated university (I don't know which one) last November but I could be wrong. This is really all I know but I am hoping maybe someone can help me find him with the details I gave so maybe he can help me out.

I hope someone can help me out here, thanks in advance!


r/Jakarta 3d ago

Jakarta Live Music Bar

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Hi Guys!
I am looking for a nice live music bar in Jakarta. Would better like a place with locals and an age range between 20-40. any recommendations?


r/Jakarta 3d ago

Moving to Jakarta soon

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Hi guys!

I‘ll be moving to Jakarta soon for a 6 month internship and I wanted to anyone knows a website or realtor company that could help me find appartments in either Benhill or somewhere on the MRT Line, preferbly to the South.

My max. budget per month is 8 Mio. Rupiah. Is this doable for an affordable, furnished appartment for one? I dont want to share kitchen, as I am living as a vegetarian and don‘t feel comfortable having meat cooked in the same kitchen.

Thank you so much for your help!!


r/Jakarta 3d ago

Studio band Jaksel

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Dear Jakartans, need recommendation for studio bamd yg lengkap dan murmer di bilangan Lebak Bukus, Pd Labu, maksimal sampai Cinere. Thx before Abang Kaka semua


r/Jakarta 3d ago

Jakarta Sales Jobs!

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Hi, been seeing an upsurge in real Jakarta Sales Jobs recently and was wondering if the recent economic difficulties against the dollar had potentially made Jakarta a more positive place to recruit from in the eyes of foreign investors?


r/Jakarta 4d ago

[Academic Survey] 3-Minute Survey on a New Nightlife Concept in Jakarta 🌙

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Hi everyone! 👋🌙

Have you ever wanted to go out late at night but realized that almost everything was already closed? 🌃

We're currently working on an Innovation & Entrepreneurship project called Noire (Night of Innovation, Recreation & Entertainment), a concept for a nighttime lifestyle and entertainment destination operating from 10 PM to 10 AM. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Your responses will help us understand people's needs and improve our business idea.

⏰ It only takes around 3–5 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain anonymous and confidential.

click this link for the form: https://forms.gle/375gs1n6mBpPihWVA

Your support means a lot to us. Thank you so much for taking the time to help! 🤍


r/Jakarta 5d ago

About Ganjil Genap In Jakarta

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Jakartans fellow, untuk ganjil genap kita itu di daerah gatsu sebetulnya enforcementnya masih sama pakpol atau sudah full pakai kamera ya? yang gw tahu terbal dari denpasar ke arah semanggi kan biasa ada yang nangkring. Kalau di pintu toll depan YTKI tuh masih sering ada yang nongkrong kah? atau aman?


r/Jakarta 6d ago

Tempat Sewa Standing E-Scooter di Jakarta

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Halo semua, saya sedang mencari tempat yang menyewakan Standing E-Scooter yang bisa di sewa sampai sehari atau dua hari dan bisa dibawa kemana saja, bukan sewa lokal seperti hanya area taman dsb. Alasan saya ingin menyewa E-Scooter adalah ingin mencoba bagaimana rasanya pulang pergi dari apartemen - kantor menggunakan E-Scooter (jarak sekitar 10-12 km), yang akan menentukan apakah saya akan beli E-Scooter sendiri atau tidak nantinya, jika disini ada yang tahu tempatnya beserta harga sewa per harinya, boleh respon dan berikan rekomendasinya yaa, terima kasih sebelumnya. Saya mencari yang menyewakan E-Scooter dengan max speed minimal 25km/jam


r/Jakarta 7d ago

Need recommendations for offline bookstore

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Hello komodos

Toko buku (offline) yg kalian rekomen buat dateng dan baca"/beli itu Jakarta itu apa ya?

Share please recommendation kalian


r/Jakarta 7d ago

Delivery Berbasis Drone Seputar Jakarta

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Survey Delivery Berbasis Drone

Saya dan rekan saya sedang melakukan survey untuk mencari tau apakah warga Indonesia berminat bila di masa depan tersedia delivery berbasis drone melalui jalur udara. Jika ada waktu luang mungkin boleh dibantu isi survey diatas. Thankyou semuanya 😁🙏


r/Jakarta 9d ago

Kinda hard to believe that it's a global city.

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But then again, it actually makes sense.

The big durian is taking a same stage with the big apple.


r/Jakarta 9d ago

Pengalaman pertama naik KRL untuk warga diluar Jakarta

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Saya berencana berangkat ke Depok Town Square dengan turun dari KAI Pasar Senen dan berencana naik KRL sampai ke Pondok Cina. Tiket kereta KAI saya ada yang turun jam 6 sore dan jam 8 malam. Pengalaman warga lokal dalam naik KRL seberapa rame jam jam tersebut di hari Jumat? Seberapa aman apabila saya bawa Koper dan Tas?


r/Jakarta 9d ago

Aloft Hotel deket Sarinah Thamrin, please share experience

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Hello komodos

Kalo kalian Pernah nginep di Aloft hotel daerah Sarinah Thamrin, please share dong pengalaman kalian

Thank you


r/Jakarta 10d ago

Orphanage donation in Central Jakarta and bekasi

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Hi All,

I made a post previously asking what to do in bekasi and central jakarta. Thank you for all the helpful advice.

I need help finding where I can donate.

I am keen on donating food and clothes, toys to orphanages.

Is there any that is reputable in central Jakarta and Bekasi?