New Restaurants in Jakarta 2026: Latest Openings [Updated]
Indonesia’s capital city presents world-class food and beverage offerings. The scene is constantly growing and evolving, and sometimes it is hard to keep up. That’s why we present a highlight of the best new restaurants in Jakarta 2026 to help you stay in the loop of the latest and most noteworthy openings. From fresh new
Tuan Wen 1980: Glodok’s New Home for Peranakan Delights
Surrounded by Glodok’s characterful heritage shophouses and dynamic food scene, few things evoke nostalgia quite like the aroma of freshly baked traditional cakes. Rumah Kue Peranakan Tuan Wen 1980 is breathing new life into Peranakan Chinese baking that offers an enticing selection of heritage cakes crafted from recipes passed down through generations and presented with
10 Jakarta Restaurants Perfect for Weekend Get-Togethers
Whether it’s a leisurely brunch with family, coffee with old friends or a lively dinner that stretches long into the evening, sharing a meal remains one of the simplest pleasures of life in the city. , Jakarta’s dining scene offers no shortage of options when it comes to dining, drinking and getting together. Designed to
Djournal Monster Café Returns with a Fresh Look and New Creative Collaborations
The familiar Djournal café at Pasaraya Blok M returns with a more refined look as Djournal Monster Café. Created in collaboration with Indonesian street artist Darbotz, the refreshed flagship introduces new interiors, signature drinks and flexible spaces that suit everything from remote work to catching up over coffee. The reopening also introduces how Djournal plans
The Legacy Continues at ORIJIN
Sari Pacific Jakarta’s legendary Japanese restaurant returns with a new look and a new name, but the charms that built its reputation still remain. There is something reassuring about returning to a restaurant that has been around for years. Even when faces change, interiors are updated, and new dishes appear on the menu, guests will
Butter Baby Opens Fifth Location at Soekarno-Hatta’s Terminal 3
A chrome figure standing eight metres tall is now greeting travellers before they leave Indonesia. Butter Baby, the Jakarta-born character-led IP, has opened its fifth location at the Departure area of Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, marking a significant step for a local creative concept preparing for wider international growth. Unveiled on 22 June 2026,
Why Time Matters at Aged+Butchered
At Aged+Butchered Jakarta, time is an essential ingredient. Sure, a steak might be cooked and served in minutes, but what happens before it’s put to the grill is what really determines its flavour. At least, this is the philosophy that’s followed at Aged+Butchered, where quality meats are afforded much attention before they are ever brought
Reintroducing BARSpace at ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan Jakarta
There is something especially appealing about discovering an urban retreat in the middle of the city, and BARSpace at ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan Jakarta has long offered exactly that. Now sporting a refreshed look, the poolside’s destination brings renewed energy to one of Senayan’s established gathering spaces for easygoing evenings and casual catch-ups. Located beside the
Discover the ‘Flavours of Batavia’ at RASA Restaurant This Jakarta Anniversary
To commemorate Jakarta’s 499th Anniversary, AYANA Midplaza Jakarta’s signature dining destination, RASA Restaurant, invites guests to discover the rich culinary heritage of the capital through its special lunch buffet promotion, Flavours of Batavia. Flavours of Batavia’s limited-time dining experience presents an extensive selection of authentic Betawi-inspired dishes alongside RASA Restaurant’s signature international buffet. Guests can
Brunch O’Clock: Weekend Indulgence across Jakarta
There’s something to look forward to every weekend in Jakarta – and, other sleeping in, its brunch! Yes, across the capital’s most prestigious addresses, the brunch ritual has been reimagined and reinvented many times over, promising something new and special at every location. From high-altitude dining rooms to quiet sanctuaries tucked within lush gardens, these
ERRE & Urrechu Jakarta Reimagines Spanish Dining for Its First Anniversary
Over the past year, ERRE & Urrechu has introduced Jakarta to the depth of Basque fire cooking. As it marks its first anniversary, the restaurant at Gran Meliá Jakarta is leaning into a more relaxed way of dining, without changing the care and the craft behind the food. After proving the concept with successful spots
Artotel Group Launches “Rebellious Hunger”Across Its Hotels
Artotel Group is introducing plant-based dining into the daily menus of some of its hotels with the launch of “Rebellious Hunger”, a new sustainability-driven initiative under Artotel Dine. Rolled out nationwide in April 2026, the programme introduces plant-based dishes across participating Artotel properties in Indonesia, to make responsible and nature-focused dining a regular part of
Breakfast in Jakarta: Coffee, Croissants and Cafés
A good breakfast spot has a specific atmosphere. They smell of coffee, or baked goods, and have a self-contained busyness to them, as if they are responsible for jumpstarting the entire day – and for many, that’s precisely what they do! So, where does one go for a caffeine and croissant fix in the city?
