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Chinese restaurant · Kamal Muara
"Housed within Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue, this sprawling four-in-one dining destination celebrates Cantonese cuisine with contemporary flair, spanning several stylish spaces—Lan Zhou La Mian Bar, Dragon Well, Iron Needle and The Bao Kitchen—and serving everything from steaming hand-pulled noodles to dim sum and wok-fried classics. Designed with cinematic grandeur, the interiors blend dark wood, jade-green accents and glowing lanterns to create an elegant yet lively mood, while service is attentive yet unpretentious. The kitchen excels at precision—think crisp roast duck, delicate har gow and silky ma po tofu—and it’s a favourite among Jakarta’s business crowd and weekend diners alike. Counted among the capital’s most sophisticated Chinese restaurants, it’s ideal for power lunches or lingering family dinners that end with warm tea and conversation." - James P. Ong
Restaurant · Menteng
"Contemporary takes on traditional favourites at this vibrant cafe" - James P. Ong
Jl. Dr. Kusuma Atmaja No.85, RT.10/RW.4, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310, Indonesia Get directions
Coffee shop · Karet Kuningan
"An Instagram-worthy café with Western brunch favourites" - James P. Ong
Parkir Selatan Plaza Festival, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.C22 2, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940, Indonesia Get directions
Nasi goreng restaurant · Ujungpandang
"A legendary nasi goreng eatery that's perfect for supper" - James P. Ong
Jl. Sungai Saddang Lama No.15 A, Pisang Sel., Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90141, Indonesia Get directions
Hotel · Kamal Muara
"Hidden on the seventh storey of Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue , Letterpress is a cocktail bar that channels speakeasy charm through an Indonesian lens. The design nods to vintage print shops – dark woods, brass fittings, and a soft amber glow – while the drinks list reads like a love letter to global mixology. Signature cocktails reimagine classics with local twists: a smoky pandan old fashioned, a kaffir lime gin sour and an espresso martini infused with single-origin Indonesian beans. The bartenders are easy-going perfectionists, happy to tailor each drink to your mood or meal at The Chinese National next door. By night, Letterpress becomes a stylish refuge for the PIK set – hotel guests, locals and visiting executives trading stories over meticulously shaken drinks and a jazz-inflected soundtrack." - James P. Ong
Pantai Indah Kapuk St, Kamal Muara, Penjaringan, North Jakarta City, Jakarta 14470, Indonesia Get directions
Bar · Rawa Barat
"An American-inspired dive with a music selection to match" - James P. Ong
Jl. Gunawarman No.61, RT.3/RW.7, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180, Indonesia Get directions
Island · Highland
"Enjoy sky high views while sipping adventurous cocktails" - James P. Ong
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Bar · Pulo
"An izakaya-style bar with pop culture-themed cocktails" - James P. Ong
Wijaya Grand Center Blok A-15,16, Pulo, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12160, Indonesia Get directions
Restaurant · Melawai
"Fashion and music collide at this bar and nightclub concept" - James P. Ong
Jl. Adityawarman No.71, Melawai, Kec. Kby. Baru, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12160, Indonesia Get directions
Hotel · Kamal Muara
"Less than a 20-minute drive from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, this five-star hotel in the rapidly expanding Pantai Indah Kapuk township opened in 2019 and functions as a straightforward, well-run base for short or longer stays. The 412 rooms are contemporary and quietly furnished, with adequate soundproofing and workspaces suited to business travel; options range from the 43 sqm Swiss Signature Room and the 88 sqm Swiss Prestige Suite, both with elegant artwork, living space and en-suite bathroom, to the ultra-luxurious 216 sqm St Gallen Suite with separate living and dining rooms, a bathroom and king bedroom, plus complimentary champagne on the first night. Its position directly above PIK Avenue mall puts dining and basic amenities within easy reach—useful for late arrivals or brief stopovers—and the surrounding PIK waterfront promenades and newer mixed-use zones add convenience for those who prefer to stay outside the city centre. Facilities include Pürovel Spa & Sport for maintaining fitness routines (the atmosphere varies with occupancy), while The Chinese National serves modern Cantonese cuisine in a polished setting and Letterpress, a hidden speakeasy, offers a subdued spot for an evening drink without venturing out. Best suited to travellers prioritising airport proximity and the self-contained convenience of PIK, it works well for early flights, nearby meetings, or avoiding Jakarta’s more congested central districts." - James P. Ong
Pantai Indah Kapuk St, Kamal Muara, Penjaringan, North Jakarta City, Jakarta 14470, Indonesia Get directions