Jakarta is like New York in the United States, the city that never sleeps. Many residents of Indonesia who migrated to the metropolis of this, add uniqueness and charm of this capital city of Indonesia.
As the state capital of Indonesia, the city of Megalopolis can be visited in one, two or more flights from major cities abroad. Most big cities in Indonesia also has a flight with final destination in Jakarta. From Sukarno-Hatta International Airport formerly known as the Cengkareng, you can start your adventure in Jakarta.
If your budget is limited, choose an inn or hostel offering low prices. For those who enjoyed the luxury to choose five-star hotel or apartment.
The most convenient way is to rent a car. Taxis are also easily found here. You can also try out various urban transportation such as bus or busway. Make sure you know where you have to come down (and, more important, what bus would you climb) so as not to get lost.
Starting from the sidewalk food vendors to elegant restaurants, Jakarta provides everything. Seafood lovers can try Muara Karang. Located in northern Jakarta, Muara Karang is the ideal place to try out a seafood dish. You can buy fresh seafood at Muara Karang. Can not cook? Do not worry? Most restaurants in Muara Karang can cook for you. To save time, can also directly to the restaurant and ordered directly what they offer.
Confectionary Jakarta one of the most popular is the crust of the egg. Most are sold by street vendors, this dish so popular today, can be found at the foodcourt and traditional restaurants. Gado-gado and ketoprak taste delicious and filling, too. Usually eaten with hot rice or lontong. Gado-gado consists of know-fried and stewed in a variety of vegetables, such as potatoes, cabbage, beans, and so on. Peanut sauce is then added. Ketoprak uses a similar sauce, but composed of toge, vermicelli, and know fried. Ketoprak and gado-gado sold at various restaurants are also on the street vendors.
Satay is also a delicious dish. Dibalur special peanut sauce, you can try satay chicken, satay beef, and lamb satay. Sate is available in various restaurants, also sold on the sidewalk.
Want to shop and eat great food? Try the malls. All the shopping centers in Jakarta has many restaurants also foodcourt. Foodcourt usually more noisy, so for convenience you can choose dishes in a restaurant or cafe.
Five-star restaurant in the hotel price is quite expensive but convenient in terms of services also taste good. Suitable for a high priority.
Cafes like Starbucks and Tea Leaf is a favorite hangout for locals and tourists. Indonesia has many kinds of interesting coffee to be enjoyed.
If want to taste the traditional cuisine of Indonesia, Padang remember that food usually has a spicy taste. Sundanese cuisine is more plain but tasty, fits most people’s tastes. Javanese cuisine usually sweeter flavor.
Some restaurants are worth a try:
NEW KEBAYORAN AMERICAN HAMBURGER
Jalan Metro IV no. 17, Block F
ANGUS HOUSE RESTAURANT
Chase Plaza Tower, 25th Floor, Jalan Sudirman Kav. 21
SHASHLIK BOB RESTAURANT
Jalan Kemang Raya 14
CAFE DE PARIS
Jalan Kemang Raya 90
TGI FRIDAY
The Ascott? Jakarta, Taman Ria Senayan, Jalan Pemuda Gate, Senayan
JAVA Bleu
Fatmawati street 15 Block E 31
SATAY typical SENAYAN
Tjokroaminoto 78
La Brasserie
Le Meridien Hotel, Jalan Sudirman Kav. 18-20
OISHII
Jalan Kemang Raya 24A
Jalan Kemang Raya 9 JK
KITCHEN SUNDA
Regions Hanggar Jewel Terrace, Jalan Gatot Subroto 72 Kavling
Paprika
Jalan Wahid Hasyim 55A
OCEAN SHARK? S FIN
Hotel Mulia, Jalan Asia Afrika
WARUNG LEAF
Sundanese cuisine
Center: Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 41 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, 12180th
Tel. +62 21 727861138, Fax. : +62 21 72786137
Branch: Jl. Pakubuwono VI No. 10 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12120
Tel. +62 21 7395454, Fax. : +62 21 7259955
Email: warung_daun (AT) yahoo.com (AT read @)
Waroeng Chamoe-Chamoe
Ikan Bakar Manado
Jl. Panglima Polim IX No.. 53
Jakarta 12160
Tel. +62 21 720 8294; +62 21 726 7094
Fax. +62 21 727 9180 5
Millennia Building 2nd Floor
Sudirman Central Business District
Jl. Jend. Sudirman
Jakarta Selatan 12190
Tel. +62 21 5152905; +62 21 515 2906
* Sarinah Building in Blok M or in the Ancol Art Market provides a variety of interesting souvenirs. Here you can also buy souvenirs from various areas in Indonesia. The price might be slightly more expensive, but certainly much easier than buying directly in the area!
* The books tells of Indonesia? Is also in English, can also be an option.
* Original paintings, sculptures, and various other souvenirs. Art Market also allows you to interact directly with the artists.
* Shop till you drop! There are many classy boutiques and shops in Jakarta, which sells goods exclusively. For those more interested in quantity can try Mangga Dua. Maybe you’ll be tempted to buy new underwear, or even, gorgeous party dress!
* Visiting the World Fantasy in Ancol. Disneyland was Indonesia.
* Visit Seaworld to learn more about the fauna in the ocean.
* Visit to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, to see miniatures of buildings in Indonesia, including the traditional houses in various places in Indonesia.
* Make sure you are riding a taxi using the meter. Taxis whenever possible choose the famous Blue Bird safe and comfortable. Avoid taxis that usually Achievement firing system? Without a meter.
* Bring comfortable clothes and absorb the sweat, because Jakarta including hot berhawa city.
* Check your bill before leaving, to ensure the absence of fault. The habit of tipping is not common when you buy food at street vendors or fast food restaurants. You can give a tip when eating in a fancy restaurant.
