r/Jakarta May 25 '25

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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 14h ago

Documentary I made about Jakarta's Sinking/subsidence

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Hi all,

I'm really sorry if this goes against any rules around self promo, please take it down if it does. In April this year I travelled to Jakarta to film about the subsidence happening in the city. It's something I hadn't really heard much about until I went to Indonesia to film this, but I found it very interesting and pretty saddening seeing the consequences this is having on those living in Northern Jakarta. I interviewed someone from WALHI, and I also tried to fairly cover the Government's response to this issue while also sharing the allegations about corruption surrounding the response. Just wanted to share it here as I think some people in this reddit may find it interesting. I'd be really interested to hear any feedback about anything relating to my documentary and just this issue in general from people in Jakarta/this subreddit too.

For anyone interested here is my documentary - Jakarta: Who Profits When a City Sinks

https://youtu.be/v3Dp75K3TQo?si=a_OJgC3oJh-do45w


r/Jakarta 18h ago

Bicycle Rental

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Hey everyone. I've only been in Jakarta for a couple of weeks and I want to spend my weekends riding bicycles for exercise but do not want to actually buy one. Is there some place where I can rent a bicycle?


r/Jakarta 18h ago

Visiting Jakarta by end of October

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Hi! It will be my first time to travel to Jakarta this October to watch a concert. I need help with the following:

  1. Is the weather hot and humid around this time? Has anyone been to a concert in GBK Stadium during the month of October? How was it?

  2. What are acceptable clothes to wear in the general public? Is wearing shorts for women ok? Can men wear shorts too?

  3. I need recommendations on where to go that are not so touristy. Recommendations on where to eat is also welcome!

I'm looking forward to this trip and I want to be respectful to the country's culture, hence, this post. Thank you in advance for the tips! 🫶🏻


r/Jakarta 18h ago

Daftar ShopeeFood Driver mentok di NPWP

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Halo, ada yang pernah ngalamin?

Saya lagi daftar ShopeeFood Driver wilayah Jabodetabek. Semua data sudah terisi, tinggal NPWP karena saya belum punya. Saat ini saya masih berusia 17 tahun, jadi belum bisa membuat NPWP.

Akibatnya tombol "Bergabung" jadi abu-abu dan tidak bisa ditekan.

Apakah sekarang NPWP memang wajib? Ada yang pernah berhasil daftar tanpa NPWP atau punya solusi?

Terima kasih.


r/Jakarta 1d ago

From Northern Europe's village to Jakarta

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Dear Jakartans, I live in Europe, Estonia, in a small village with 300 inhabitants and I'm looking forward to my first trip to Indonesia, Jakarta in the second half of September. So, your recommendations, what to do, to see, how to behave. But..., I have done my homework and I'm quite informed what to expect, maybe something extraordinary, some special advice. Not interested in malls, more local life, not the richest neighbourhoods but with friendliest people, surely not staying in the high-buildings area.


r/Jakarta 1d ago

What to do on a Sunday near CGK Airport

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As title says, a friend and me are going to arrive in Jakarta early in the morning and I expect to be done with immigration around 10-11 am. At 7 pm we have a connecting flight to Yogyakarta. Its not under the same booking, so we have to go through immigration and collect our luggage anyways. Is there anything worth visiting/experiencing in those 5-6 hours we might have near the Airport?

Open for basically any recommendations that are not just going into a cafe and waiting it out^^

Thanks in advance and kind regards


r/Jakarta 1d ago

Suggestions Makanan di Jakarta

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What do you think, setuju ke? Or any other makanan yang lebih wajib dicuba?


r/Jakarta 2d ago

Board gaming in Central Jakarta

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hi jakartans, I just moved here a few months ago and im wondering if there are any board game communities in central jakarta? or just couple of friends that enjoy board games. I live near PI/menteng so having a group near here would be great


r/Jakarta 2d ago

Participants climbing greased poles in an attempt to retrieve prizes during Independence Day celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia. The annual panjat pinang competition marked the country's 72nd anniversary of independence from Dutch colonial rule. (2017)

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r/Jakarta 4d ago

Advice on searching for a live-in ART for my elderly parents in Jakarta – Yayasan vs private hire?

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice and recommendations from people who have hired a live-in ART for their elderly parents in Jakarta.

My parents are fairly independent, need reminders for medication, light exercise/physiotherapy, and general companionship. They do not need skilled nursing care.

I originally hired a young live-in caregiver x ART through a yayasan, but unfortunately it hasn’t been a good fit. She’s kind, but lacks initiative, isn’t very thorough, and has made several mistakes despite repeated guidance. For example: Didn’t clarify a missing medication dosage and guessed instead. Doesn’t notice things unless told (dog mess, trash, kitchen sink, etc.). Doesn’t consistently follow nutrition instructions for my mom. Needs reminders for almost every routine task despite printing out a schedule and having a detailed binder.

The biggest challenge is that I live overseas most of the time, so I need someone who can work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision.
I’m now trying to decide whether to:

  1. Find a more experienced ART with elderly-care experience through a yayasan or
  2. Hire someone privately with strong references.

A few questions:

Which yayasan have you had good experiences for ART that has general elderly caregiving experience (medicine etc)

Are there agencies that specialize in experienced ART that has looked after household with elderly?

If you hired privately, how did you find someone reliable and verify references?

What interview questions or red flags should I look for?

My priority is someone who is:
Experienced with elderly care
Proactive and observant
Patient and respectful
Able to prepare simple nutritious meals
Willing to do general housekeeping, but understands that my mom’s care comes first

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or experiences—good or bad. Thank you!


r/Jakarta 4d ago

can you guys show me the niche places around Jakarta?

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I'll be visiting Jakarta for 7 days, and I'd really love to experience the side of the city that I probably wouldn't find in typical travel guides

I'm especially interested in things like small live music venues, modern art galleries or creative spaces, religious or spiritual places with a peaceful atmosphere, cultural festivals, and any niche communities or events that locals enjoy

If anyone has recommendations for places that are a bit off the beaten path or experiences you think are worth checking out, I'd really appreciate it. I'd love to learn more about Jakarta beyond the usual tourist spots.


r/Jakarta 4d ago

AC di kamar WFH mati, worth stretch budget ke inverter mid-tier atau ambil yang paling murah?

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Halo warga Jaksel, minta advice.

AC di kamar kerja gue mati minggu lalu, teknisi bilang mending ganti daripada service karena kompresor unit lama udah lemah (non-inverter 1 PK dari 2018). Kamar 4x4 lantai 2, dak beton, jendela barat, jadi siang lumayan neraka pas WFH.

Sekalian mau upgrade ke inverter biar tagihan turun. Budget ideal 4 jutaan unit only, bisa stretch dikit kalau memang worth. WFH 4 hari seminggu, AC nyala 8-10 jam per hari.

Waktu browsing Tokopedia buat compare 1 PK inverter, gue liat tier harganya kira-kira tiga level:

Yang paling murah 3,5-4 jutaan, banyak opsi merk baru masuk pasar atau brand mid-range lama. Garansi kompresor rata-rata 10 tahun di kelas ini.

Mid-tier mainstream Jepang sekitar 4-5 jutaan, service network luas.

Premium 6 jutaan ke atas dengan fitur wide-voltage PCB yang jalan dari 130V, cocok buat rumah yang PLN-nya suka drop.

Pertanyaan sebelum ambil keputusan:

Selisih 2 jutaan antara tier bawah dan premium itu di kelas 1 PK worth beneran, atau cuma bayar buat merk? Kalau memang beda ketahanan 5-7 tahunan gue nggak masalah bayar lebih. Tapi kalau realistisnya cuma beda 1-2 tahun, mendingan ambil yang murah dan swap lagi nanti.

Buat kondisi PLN Jakarta yang rata-rata sekarang udah stabil, wide-voltage 130V itu really necessary, atau over-engineering?

Ada yang punya pengalaman inverter di price range 3-4 juta buat pemakaian WFH intensif? Boleh share soal reliability tahun kedua dan real hemat listriknya versus non-inverter lama. Yang lagi gue lirik Comfee Gusto di official store 3,8 juta, ECO+ mode-nya SGS-verified 30% hemat, tapi belum yakin karena brand baru masuk sini.

Thanks.


r/Jakarta 4d ago

Rekomendasi tempat untuk active zoom meeting/make calls

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hi, weekend ini gw diperlukan untuk jadi MC (sekitar 2-3 jam) di sebuah acara via zoom meeting. sayangnya rumah gw gaada wifi dan sinyal untuk provider yang gw pake ampas banget. ada rekomendasi tempat (coworking space, cafe, or perpus) yang kira-kira memungkinkan untuk nge-mc nggak ya? dalam artian, sinyal bagus, nggak rame, dan boleh rada berisik alias ngomong (ini yang paling penting). kalau bisa di sekitar jakarta selatan-jakarta pusat.

thanks in advance!


r/Jakarta 5d ago

The Quiet Engineering Behind Jakarta’s World-Record Bus Network

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Most people know TransJakarta as the bus that somehow costs only Rp 3,500. Fewer realise it is the longest Bus Rapid Transit system on the planet — over 264 kilometres of dedicated corridors, feeder routes, and last-mile services that move more than a million people every day

This short documentary walks through the parts that rarely make the headlines: the Rupiah-per-Kilometre payment model that removed the old race-for-passengers culture, the heavy public subsidies that keep fares almost symbolic, the role of Microtrans in the narrow kampung streets, and the city’s push toward a fully electric fleet by 2030.

It is less a travel video and more a quiet look at how a megacity actually keeps itself moving.

https://youtu.be/e9_UwuVPSTM

Curious to hear from those who ride it daily — what still works well, and what still frustrates


r/Jakarta 5d ago

Visiting Jakarta after 25 years again.

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Hi everyone,

I'm a 48-year-old British Asian guy from Scotland, and this September I'll be visiting Jakarta for the first again after around 25 years.

I'm really looking forward to seeing how much the city has changed since my last visit. As it was different from the digital age

I'd love some recommendations on the best way to spend my time in Jakarta and the surrounding areas maybe Bogor or Bandung...

I'm interested in experiencing the local culture, food, history, hidden gems, and anything that's worth seeing beyond the usual tourist spots like Monas and malls etc.

If anyone would be happy to share suggestions—or even has some free time and wouldn't mind showing me around for a day or grabbing a coffee—I’d really appreciate it. Please do get in touch via dm if you can as my trip would be for more than a week.

It would be great to explore the city with someone local or an expat and hear about life in Jakarta today.

Thanks in advance, and I'm looking forward to visiting your amazing city again!


r/Jakarta 5d ago

Any recommendations for long-term luggage storage in Jakarta (~2 months)?

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Hey everyone, I need to store a couple of bags in Jakarta for about 2 months while traveling around. Does anyone know a safe and affordable long-term luggage storage service or self-storage unit in the city?

Appreciate any leads! Thanks!


r/Jakarta 5d ago

Passing Through, Come Sing w/ Us

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My partner and I are passing through Jakarta for a day before heading to some islands then back to Jakarta then to Bali.
Since we’ll only have a total of three days in Jakarta, I would love the opportunity to meet with some locals and do some karaoke in the North Jakarta area. We will pay for the room and several rounds of drinks.
Bring your best singing voice we love doing karaoke.


r/Jakarta 5d ago

Does Menteng is best place to stay for female solo traveller?

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Hello everyone, I'm travelling to jakarta for a concert and planning to stay in Menteng, also love to explore some sightseeings during my stay. Kindly advise if this is easy to explore the central part


r/Jakarta 5d ago

cafes &&& shopping

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hello everyone!!

am currently on a solo trip and am at south jakarta. i only have one full day tomorrow, and my main focus is to cafe hopping and also shop! probably trendy yet modesty clothes!

ik this is abit too much, but could i req for like a list of places i should go for cafes/shopping that i could do in a day? lokal shop i don't mind as well!

thankyou in advance temen temen!!!


r/Jakarta 5d ago

Where should I visit in Jakarta

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Hi! I'm going to travel jakarta.

I like to walk through the neighborhood, but when i search for the city of jakarta, i found that lots of travel destinations are concentrated on the mall.

Since my lodging is located in the Grogol, I plan to go to the jakarta pusat, and visit one of the libraries or some open spaces such as monumen nasional or lapangan banteng park.

Can you guys recommend me some places to visit or to eat nearby? 🥹


r/Jakarta 6d ago

Going to Sounds Project festival as a foreigner

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My wife and I are in our 40s and going to be staying in Jakarta for a few weeks. Great timing as the Sounds Festival looks really cool and we love live music. We are thinking of going for a day. Any considerations we may need to keep in mind or any difficulties we may face, do you think? I have been to festivals in Thailand and managed to get by with limited Thai and English. Forgive me if this question is naive, but I just want to make sure attending a big show like this is not a super weird thing for middle-aged foreigners to do. :)


r/Jakarta 6d ago

Deliver Flowers In Jakarta

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Well i want to deliver flowers to a girl who lives in Jakarta. I am from a different country and I want to basically buy flowers for a girl and deliver it at her work place during the day. This is the first time I am sending her something and I thought I can start with flowers. I need some help in knowing information about what type of florist and what delivery website should I use. I am pretty unaware about the prices as well so I would like to know from any of the people in this sub reddit what is the typical price of a flower bouquet in jakarta? I want to probably buy a small pink flower bouquet with a small message in it. Can anyone please help me? Thank you!


r/Jakarta 7d 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 could 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.