Here are our recommendations for five relatively new restaurants, eateries, cafes, and bars in Jakarta for this month.
Looking for new places to indulge your Epicurean delights? Well, Indonesia Expat got you covered. There have been plenty of new restaurants, eateries, cafes, and bars that have recently graced the already diverse and iconic Jakarta culinary scene, but the six below are some of those new taverns that we recommend are worth trying. Each of them possesses a distinctive style and is worthy of consideration, either for some solo foodie time or for a celebratory feast with friends, family, and loved ones.
COPA
COPA takes you on a culinary journey through Latin America with Chef Matias Mardones from Chile. It is a culinary interpretation of what is best, relevant, and authentic from this part of the world. Located on the 8th floor of the 25hours Hotel The Oddbird, COPA offers authentic Latin American cuisine with sharing-style dishes from the charcoal grill, hearty mains, and flavourful tacos. Ceviche Mixto, crafted by Chef Matias, is a must-try at COPA — a perfect bite of the ocean in every spoonful. Moreover, Chef Matias also self-produces COPA’s varieties of hot sauces using Ancho chile and guajillo directly sourced from South America.
- Address: 25hours Hotel The Oddbird, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- Phone: +6281703728888
- Instagram: @copajkt
Stella di Napoli Pizzeria
Stella di Napoli Pizzeria is an Italian restaurant that carries the concept of rooftop dining. The interior is like classic buildings in Europe and gives a romantic impression. The restaurant is located in the Penjaringan area, North Jakarta, and is famous for its pizza. The pizza uses sourdough bread. One that must be tasted is Pizza Stella di Napoli; a portion is priced at Rp119,000 with a size that is not too big. This pizza is served with homemade beef bresaola, roasted cherry tomatoes, and stretchy, fresh mozzarella.
- Address: Jl. Arwana Raya No.38 3, RT.3/RW.2, Pejagalan, Penjaringan, North Jakarta
- Phone: +628111084655
- Instagram: @stelladinapoli_
Amoré Líora Resto and Cafe
With a restaurant and cafe concept, Amore Liora Resto and Cafe has also just opened in Pluit, North Jakarta. This casual fine-dining restaurant is a culinary business owned by the winner of MasterChef Indonesia Season 8, Jesslyn Lawreen. The menu offered here is quite diverse, some of which are combined with typical Thai food. The menu is priced at around Rp138,000 and includes signature beverages such as Strawberry Rose Matcha Latte. The menu is also known for its unique take on side dishes such as fried banana combined with pecel seasoning.
- Address: Jl. Muara Karang Bar. No.45 Blok G6, Pluit, Penjaringan, North Jakarta
- Phone: +6282118123768
- Instagram: @amoreliora.id
Khap Paviljoen
Khap Paviljoen is a newly opened Thai restaurant in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) 2, North Jakarta. This restaurant is perfect for a date, especially since it has a beautiful sea view. All the menus here are prepared directly by a chef from Thailand. The menu is complete with a price range of around Rp60,000. Here you can order dishes such as yum woon sen or Thai-style salad served with rice noodles, minced chicken, and generous shrimp. In addition, there is smokey tom yam fried rice without incorporating monosodium glutamate (MSG). There is also fried rice served with sour and savoury tom yam sauce.
- Address: Batavia PIK Phase 2, Unit No. 2, North Jakarta
- Phone: +6281312229565
- Instagram: @khappaviljoen
Paris Bistro
This French bistro restaurant can be the ultimate choice for a classy dinner on Valentine’s Day. Located on the 13th floor of Menara Mori Jakarta, Paris Bistro also offers a stunning view of the Jakarta city skyline. The atmosphere of simplicity is emphasised in this restaurant which makes the whole mood feel warm and friendly to its guests and diners. Authentic and classy French culinary art will pamper your tongue and be a pleasant dining moment. Some of the dishes on the menu are pappardelle bourguignon, magret de canard, steak au poivre, cote de boeuf, and dessert tarte tatin.
- Address: Jakarta Mori Tower, 13th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. Kav 40-41, RT.9/RW.1, Bendungan Hilir, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta
- Phone: +6282188886252
- Instagram: @parisbistro.jkt
Ryota Robatayaki & Izakaya
Located in the exclusive ASHTA area of SCBD, this newest Japanese restaurant called Ryota Robatayaki & Izakaya combines elements of traditional Japanese culture with an elegant modern touch. This restaurant combines traditional Japanese aesthetic philosophy with modern elegant elements typical of Jakarta’s urban society. In terms of the menu, Ryota presents a traditional grilled cooking concept called robatayaki. Some of the restaurant’s signature dishes include Hokkaido oysters, salmon belly taco, sake-steamed clams, yuba and ikura nachos, chawan mushi, and salmon warayaki.
- Address: Ashta District 8 Lobby Garden, Jl. Senopati No.83, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
- Phone: +6285222007418
- Instagram: @ryota.jkt