Menteng

Jakarta, Indonesia

A leafy colonial-era district with restaurants dedicated to Indonesian culinary heritage and elegant residential streets.

Places in Menteng

Kaum A restaurant dedicated to researching and preserving rare culinary traditions from remote ethnic groups across the Indonesian archipelago.
Plataran Menteng A refined exploration of traditional Indonesian regional recipes inside a grand three-storey colonial residence.

Best time to visit: May to September brings the driest weather during Jakarta's tropical wet-dry cycle.
Getting around: Jakarta's MRT and TransJakarta bus rapid transit cover the main business and dining districts; traffic can be severe, so factor in extra time for cross-city trips.
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Language: Indonesian. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: WIB (UTC+7)
Current trends: Cosmo Pony was ranked among Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 for cocktails built on local Indonesian ingredients, part of a broader wave of rooftop bars—SKYE, EDEN, Henshin, Cloud Lounge—elevating the city's drinking scene.

Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) — A skyscraper district filled with trendy bars, fabulous restaurants, and nightclubs open until late.
Kota (Old Town) — Jakarta's Dutch colonial old town, with historic museums and Batavia-era architecture.