Shopping
1) ITC, Kuningan.
Theres plenty of low price shopping to be done as its the equivalent to Sg Wang in KL. But i basically go here for the cheap ass DVDs. Should cost you Rp 5k-Rp7 k per dvd. Mangga Dua is not that much different from ITC. I'd stick with ITC and give Mangga Dua a pass.
2) Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indo.
Best place to window shop! Oh the bright windows :) :) You'd find runway brands that are not in KL.
3) Senayan City.
More toned down then Plaza Indo and Grand Indo but still a nice comfortable place to shop
Food
Soak in the hustle and bustle of the city at Social House
1) Wan Toe Restaurant, Ambassador mall, Kuningan.
Its got the best fish soup. Ever. And I generally dont even like fish.
2) Social House, Grand Indo
Good food. Good ambiance. Be sure to make reservations if its over the weekend.
3) Daeng Tata, Street somewhere
Good luck finding this place. Its got a few outlets by the street somewhere. Haha but its so worth it if you find. Real good iga (ribs) bakar.
4) Segarra, Anchol, Jakarta Utara
A seaside chilled out place serving gourmet food at relatively affordable prices. Its a quick 45 mins escape out of bustling Jakarta. Head over to Segarra at about 5pm when its relatively cooler and enjoy the wind by the beach as the sun sets (sunset in Jkt is around 6ish).
5) Open Kitchen, Pacific Place, Sudirman
Prices are steep for a foodcourt but you've got to experience it. Its got those cool swipe cards and waiters will actually serve you. Food is so-so. But hey I'm a sucker for nice chandeliers in foodcourts.
6) Kitchenette, Plaza Indo
This place has kick ass chai latte! I like!! Double Like!! Anyway, its perfect for Sunday brunch. You ought to try their nachos. Its yummy. and they have so many coming soon in their menus that I cant wait. Tho it sucks how they tease you.
7) Nanny's Pavillion, City Walk
See waitresses dresses as french maids and waiters as Pinnochio. This place is CHEAP. They serve waffles and pancakes for brunch and Steak, Pasta and Baked rice later on. You ought to try my cousin's european breakfast. Its got sausages, potato pancakes, red bean, has browns and egg. Complete! and its like RM 10!
8) Pepper Lunch, Plaza Indo
I know this is a franchise. But heh I was so jakun! Basically you order your meat raw and they'll serve it raw on a hot plate. You can watch it as it cooks right in front of you. Its super yummy and super fast!
9) Pondok Sunda, Senayan City
Good local food! I like tempe! and iga bakar!
10) PepeNero, in btwn Energi Building and Graha Niaga
Pizza Brsseria is awesome and so is the Ice Cappucino ^ ^ They'll serve you Bruschettaa and breadsticks..F.O.C. I like!
11) Seaside Suki
All you can eat steamboat by the river....the tom yum base is pretty good. Stay indoors.
12) Pancious
Another great place for brunch. I would rate it 3rd after Kitchenette and Nanny's pavillion. But still definitely yummy!
Places to chill and hang out
Be a good girl/boy and go chill at the library
Party at the top at SHY rooftopGrab dessert and drink whilst overlooking one of the busiest road in Jakarta. Tiramisu cocktail is sooo yummy. Best I've ever had. Ladies night is Wednesday!
2) Potatohead, Pacific Place
Worth a visit for their deco. Chill out on sofas outside of the malls in a green'd up environment
3) Brewhouse, Senayan City
Its got yummy yummy flavored drinks! Sort of like Radlr and Russn equivalent. The place feels underground with a very ol school feeling.
4) Segarra, Anchol, Jakarta Utara
I was there 3 weekends in a row. Thats how much I love it.
5) Dragonfly, Graha BIP
They say its a club. But its not. The place is more like a lounge with loud music.
6) Tabac, Kemang (update)
Tabac in French means Tobacco. And hell yeah this place stinks with it. Anyway its definitely worth a check. When you chance upon it, its a quite little up front with two bouncers. You enter into a dim litted cafe and its up to you to find the secret entrance.
Con: smells of tobacco, filled with plenty of expats, requires reservation for large crowds
Pro: ask for russian roulette! and who doesnt love the thrill of a secret entrance? ;)
7) SHY rooftop, Kemang (update)
If you wonder where you can spot for the rich and the good lookings, shy rooftop is not a bad place to start. So expect a price to match it too.
Oh and its such a plus point that its located above Biyan bride! (Biyan bride is GORGEOUS<-that is an understatement)
8) Bibliotheque, Sampoerna Strategic (update)
Every tourist in Jakarta who passes by this office building will definitely take notice. Its beautiful and its deliberately designed with element of feng shui in it. Bibliotheque (aka the library) is situated within the vicinity of the building. I'd recommend the place for its high shelved bookshelves but the food is rather expensive for its size and quality.
I'll update more as and when I remember.
^8 Cee
