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
A French Table at Midday’s Finest Hour at AMUZ Gourmet
What if lunch was the part of the day worth looking forward to? AMUZ Gourmet’s Bistro Lunch offers a good reason to make the midday meal count, with French cuisine served in two, three and four-course menus at The Energy Building in SCBD. The menu comes in three courses: Two Courses at IDR 350K++, Three
Four Teishoku Detours Worth Taking at Café Kissa
Choosing what to eat just got a little harder at Café Kissa, where the Teishoku Series now has four new dishes to tempt different cravings. Salmon Ochazuke, Buta Carbonara Udon, Braised Beef Curry and Spicy Miso Mapo Tofu each bring something different to the table, from soothing dashi and tender salmon to creamy noodles, Japanese
Jamba Reopens in Jakarta with a New All-Day Concept
Jamba has returned to Indonesia with a new store at Gandaria City, Jakarta, introducing an expanded menu and a broader all-day concept for customers looking beyond the brand’s familiar smoothies. The California-born brand is now back in the Indonesian market under MRA Group, with the Gandaria City store designed to serve everything from breakfast and
Rendez-vous Rasa 2026 Takes French Cuisine Across Indonesia
From a French-inspired dinner in Jakarta to a cooking workshop in Yogyakarta or a culinary encounter in Surakarta, Rendez-vous Rasa: France–Indonesia Gastronomy Week 2026 puts French cuisine on the table in different ways from 23 September to 4 October. Taking place across Indonesia, the annual gastronomy week celebrates the exhange between French and Indonesian food
Another Grill, Same Palgakdo: Korean BBQ Finds a Second Jakarta Home
For anyone who thinks Korean BBQ starts and ends with beef or pork, Palgakdo offers something different to put on the grill. The South Korean brand specialises in char-grilled chicken, with premium special cuts, marinades, sauces and banchan making up a meal designed to be cooked and shared at the table. A second Jakarta location
Inside the Cup with Liberica and Excelsa at Mindbrewing 2026
The next interesting cup might not be the one you normally order. Mindbrewing 2026 gives coffee lovers a chance to spend some time with Liberica and Excelsa, through public cuppings, bar takeovers and special blends from Inspira Roasters. Now in its third edition following gatherings in 2023 and 2024, Mindbrewing takes place across two weekends
Savour the Juicy Charm of Sundanese Ayam Goreng Basah at Lidah Lokal
ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan’s all-day dining restaurant, Lidah Lokal, brings a beloved Sundanese favourite to the table with Ayam Goreng Basah Gelora. Offering a fresh take on a familiar local dish, the new menu highlight combines authentic Indonesian flavours with the quality and presentation of a hotel dining experience. Literally meaning ‘wet-style fried chicken’, Ayam Goreng
Smoke, Spice and Everything Nice at SEMAJA Jakarta
Charcoal does its fair share of work for SEMAJA’s menu: caramelising the sweet marinade on the Wagyu Sate Maranggi; enhancing the Iga Konro Bakar with a smoky finish after its 48-hour sous-vide; and gives depth to the familiar Indonesian flavours. At this Menteng restaurant, fire and slow cooking offer a clear look at how the
The Heritage of Indonesia, Served at ROSO Restaurant Yogyakarta
ROSO Restaurant Yogyakarta opens a new chapter in the city’s culinary landscape, bringing together Indonesian cuisine,cultural heritage and a historic setting. Opening on Indonesia’s Independence Day, 17 August 2026, ROSO occupies the original building of Grand Hotel De Djokja, a landmark that has stood in the heart of Yogyakarta since 1911. For more than a
A Skewerful of Indonesia at Festival Sate Nusantara 2026
For Indonesians, sate is far more than skewered meat grilled over glowing charcoal. It is a culinary tradition shaped by generations, regions and local flavours, with each variety telling its own story. This September, food lovers are invited to explore that delicious diversity at the Festival Sate Nusantara (Nusantara Satay Festival) 2026, presented by Sate
Embers and LARK Turn Open-Fire Grill into a Whisky-Paired Night
Some dinners are best enjoyed when there is a little something extra on the table. This September, Embers Open-Fire Grill is teaming up with Tasmania’s LARK Single Malt for “An Evening with Embers Open-Fire Grill & LARK,” a one-night dinner at Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan with three courses and three LARK expressions. The first
Jakarta Dessert Week: Your Next Dessert-Hopping Adventure
Jakarta is about to get a whole lot sweeter, with a soundtrack to match. From 1–20 September, Jakarta Dessert Week (JDW) 2026 takes over dessert spots across the city, with 42 brands and dozens of outlets serving limited-edition creations inspired by this year’s wonderfully unexpected theme: DANGDUT. Visitors can also head to Dessert Markt at
