Jakarta West Travel Guide

Art and Cultural Centre

• Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kembang Indah III, Blok G III no. 4 - 5 Puri Indah, Jakarta Barat, Tel.: (62)(21) 580 5677. Website: Nadi Galllery. Fine arts, paintings.

Monument

• Diamond City Hanging Bridge, Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. The central bridge of old Batavia (17th century).Build in 1628 as English Bridge/"Engelse Brug". In 1655 it was renovated and renamed as Central Bridge/"Het Middelpunt Brug". In 1938 it was renovated and renamed as "Juliana Bridge". This bridge is built near "Diamond" Fort (17th century).

• Reformation Monument, Trisakti University, JL Kyai Tapa No 1, Grogol, Jakarta 11440. This statue commemorated the killing of 4 Trisakti University students by Police/Military snipers during a demonstration on May 12, 1998. The killing was followed by a widespread riots all over Jakarta from May 13 to May 15, 1998.

Museums

• Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta), Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 2. Tel.: (62)(21) 6929101, Fax. : (62)(21) 6902387. Located next to Kota train station and Busway line 1 terminal. Housed in the beautifully restored former Batavia City Hall (1710), the exterior is more interesting than the interior, which seems to consist mostly of tables and chairs labeled "made from teakwood, 18th century, Batavia". The exhibit on prehistoric Jakarta is mildly interesting though, and the colonial-style Museum Cafe (entry from the inner courtyard) provides a nice Cafe Batavia experience at under half the price. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.00 PM, except Monday. Ticket price: Rp 2,000,-/person.

• Puppet Museum (Museum Wayang), Jln. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27. Tel.: (62)(22) 6929560. Located on the west of Taman Fatahillah. Houses a good collection of wayang (puppets) from all around Indonesia and a few from around the world, labeled in English (well, sort of). Best visited on the last Sunday of every month, when free wayang kulit (shadow theater) performances complete with full-scale gamelan orchestra are held hourly from 10 AM to 2 PM. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.00 PM, except Monday. Ticket price: Rp 2,000,-/person.

• Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics (Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik Jakarta), Jln. Pos kota No. 2 Jakarta Barat 11110. Tel.: (62)(21) 692 6091, (62)(21) 6926090. Website: Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. Rounds out the museum trio, with, as the name promises, Indonesian fine arts and ceramics. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.00 PM, except Monday. Ticket price: Rp 2,000,-/person.

Do

Cinema

• Anggrek XXI, Mal Taman Anggrek, Lt. 3, Jl.S Parman No. 21, Slipi, Jakarta 11066, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9403. 4 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 25,000 - 50,000

• Blitz Megaplex, Central Park Mall, Lt.8, Podomoro City, Jl.Let.Jen.S.Parman Kav 28, Jakarta Barat 11470. Tel.: (021) 569 85288. 10 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 25,000 - 50,000

• Citra XXI, Citraland Mall, Lt. 5, Jl S Parman, Grogol, Jakarta Barat 11470, Tel.: (62)(21) 560 0404. 4 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 20,000 - 35,000

• Daan Mogot 21, Mal Daan Mogot, Tel.: (62)(21) 544 6733. 3 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 10,000 - 15,000

• GM 21, Gajah Mada Plaza, Lt. 5, Jl. Gajah Mada 19-25, West Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 634 0349. 2 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 10,000 - 20,000

• Puri XXI, Puri Indah Mall, Lt. 2, Jl. Puri Agung Puri Indah Lt. II Jakarta 11610, Tel.: (62)(21) 582 2285. 7 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 35,000

• Puri XXI The Premiere, Puri Indah Mall, Lt. 2, Jl. Puri Agung Puri Indah Lt. II Jakarta 11610, Tel.: (62)(21) 583 00554. 1 screen. Ticket price: Rp. 50,000 - 100,000

• Slipi 21, Jl Parman Kav 17-18 Plaza Slipi Jaya Lt 4, Jakarta 11480, Tel.: (62)(21) 535 7107. 4 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 10,000 - 15,000

Spa

• Bliss Spa, Komplex Daan Mogot Baru, Block 1A/12-A, West Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 545 7891

• Kimochi Spa, Kompl Sentra Pangeran Jayakarta Bl D/36-37, Jakarta 11180, Tel.: (62)(21) 624 0389.

• Puri Handayani Spa, Jl P. Jayakarta 45-49, Kompleks Kota Indah, Bl. C-19/21, West Jakarta Tel.: (62)(21) 628 5964.

• Puri Spa, Rukan Puri Niaga, II Block M-8/5-C, West Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 5835 3754

Nightclubs

• Golden Crown, Jl Pinangsia Raya 1 Glodok Plaza Lt 3, Jakarta 11110, Tel.: (62)(21) 6230 2888

• Lido Palace, Jl Mangga Dua Raya Harco Mangga Dua Plaza Bl B/119, Jakarta 10730, Tel.: (62)(21) 601 5955

• Milles Executive Club, Jl Lokasari Mangga Besar Plaza Lt 4, Jakarta 11170, Tel.: (62)(21) 625 5318

• Stadium, Hayam Wuruk 111 FF-JJ, West Jakarta, tel. (62)(21) 626 3323. Legendary Jakartan superclub with no less than five dancefloors and capacity for 4000, the party starts every Thursday and doesn't stop until Monday. Note that the drug scene is heavy here, resulting in frequent police raids, and the club has had some problems with gang violence, so bring a friend or two and keep an eye out for trouble.

• Valentino Night Club, Jl Mangga Besar Raya 91-E, Jakarta 11170, Tel.: (62)(21) 659 3709

Karaoke Lounges

• Deluxe Karaoke, Jl Letjen S Parman Kav 78 Hotel Menara Peninsula Lt Dasar, Jakarta 11410, Tel.: (62)(21) 53671908

• FM1 Karaoke, Boutique Hotel, Jl Letjen S Parman Kav 8, Jakarta Barat, Tel.: (62)(21) 5633333

• Hole In One Karaoke, Hotel Wiltop, Jl P Jayakarta 44, Jakarta 11110, Tel.: (62)(21) 6264168

• Travel Karaoke, Travel Hotel, Jl Mangga Besar VIII 21, Jakarta 11150, Tel.: (62)(21) 6012721, Jl Mangga Besar VIII 7, Jakarta 11170, Tel.: (62)(21) 6009925

Discotheque

• Antik Discotheque, Jl. P Jayakarta 45 Bl A-1/17-20, Jakarta 11110 , Tel.: (62)(21) 6494980

• Jakarta Discotheque, Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 91 D/E-93, Jakarta 11170 , Tel.: (62)(21) 6591689

• Kaliber, Jl. Kali Besar Brt 22, Jakarta 11230 , Tel.: (62)(21) 6916688

• Millennium Discotheque, Jl. Gajah Mada 19-26 Gajah Mada Plaza Lt 5-6, Jakarta 10130 , Tel.: (62)(21) 63857552

• Rasa Sayang Discotheque, Jl. Mangga Besar I 63 H-F, Jakarta 11180 , Tel.: (62)(21) 6398789

• Widya Discotheque, Jl. Daan Mogot I 11, Jakarta 11470 , Tel.: (62)(21) 5682886

Golf

• Puri Driving Range, Jl. Taman Aries Block E1/1, West Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 587 2784.

Bowling

• Ocean Bowling, Jl Puri Agung Mal Puri Indah 75-B Dasar, Jakarta 11610, Tel.: (62)(21) 5822279

Billiards

• Citra Pool, Jl. Letjen S Parman Mal Ciputra 31 Lt 5, Jakarta 11470, Tel.: (62)(21) 5666273

• Continental 76, Jl. Gajah Mada 76, Jakarta 11140, Tel.: (62)(21) 6339019

• Orient Billiard, Jl. Mangga Besar 73-75, Jakarta 11170, Tel.: (62)(21) 6395308

• Texas Billiard, Jl. P Jayakarta 44 7-8 Willtop Hotel, Jakarta 10730, Tel.: (62)(21) 6244833

• TM Billiard, Jl. KH Moch Mansyur 168-E, Jakarta 11220, Tel.: (62)(21) 6490729

Ice Skating

• Skyrink, Mal Taman Anggrek Lt. 3, Jl Letjen, S. Parman Kav 21 Jakarta 11470. Tel.: (62)(21) 564 2888, Fax: (62)(21) 564-3888. Established in 1995.

Batik

• Textile Museum, Museum Tekstil, Jl. KS Tubun 4 (close to Tanah Abang market). Phone: 021-5606613. Batik courses available Su, Tu-F 9:30AM-3PM, Sa 9:30AM-1PM.

Buy

Shopping Malls

• Ciputra Mall (formerly Citraland), Arteri S. Parman Grogol, West Jakarta, Tel.: (021) 566 2121. Next to Hotel Ciputra. Food court.

• Gajah Mada Square, Gajah Mada St., Keagungan, Taman Sari, Jakarta 11130.

• Glodok Plaza, Pinangsia Raya St., Pinangsia, Taman Sari, Jakarta 11110. Computers and electronics.

• Harco Indah Jl Hayam Wuruk 2-5 Glodok Harco, West Jakarta. Computer, electronic, electric, tools.

• Hayam Wuruk Indah, Hayam Wuruk St. 100, Mangga Besar,Taman Sari, Jakarta 11180. Electrical equipments.

• Lokasari, Mangga Besar Raya St. No. 81, Tangki, Taman Sari, Jakarta 11170. Food court, entertainment centre.

• Mal Puri Indah, Jl. Puri Agung 75 B, West Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 582 2582. Food court, tools.

• Plaza Jayakarta, 1 Labu St. #1, Mangga Besar, Taman Sari, Jakarta 11180. Next to Jayakarta Hotel.

• Roxy Square, Jl. Kyai Tapa 1, Grogol Petamburan,Jakarta 11450, Tel.: (62)(21) 5695 3800. Cellular phone, PDA, laptop.

• Slipi Jaya Plaza, Letjen. S. Parman St., Kemanggisan, Palmerah, Jakarta 11480.

• Taman Anggrek Mall, Jl. Letjen. S. Parman No. 21, Slipi, West Jakarta. The largest of all Jakartan malls, Taman Anggrek sees 100,000 people pass through on a good day. In addition to the usual department stores and cineplexes, this cavernous complex contains an ice-skating rink.

Eat

Budget

Western:

• Kentucky Fried Chicken, Citraland Jl. Jend. S. Parman, Tel.: (62)(21) 5681539, Jl. Daan Mogot 163 A, Tel.: (62)(21) 5662766. Lokasari, Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 51 C/1-18. Tel.: (62)(21) 6252338. Puri Indah Mall, Jl. Puri Agung, Tel.: (62)(21) 5822706. Taman Anggrek Jl. S. Parman, Grogol, Tel.: (62)(21) 5639129. American fastfood. Menu: Fried chicken, chicken burger, fries. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

• Popeyes, Mal Ciputra, Lantai 4, No. 37 - 40, Tel.: (62)(21) 5666676. Mal Taman Anggrek Lt. 4, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9656. Mal Puri Indah Lt. 2, Tel.: (62)(21) Tel. : 021 - 528 2632. Cajun chicken and seafood restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, shrimp, calamari, fillet, sandwich. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

• Tamani Kafe, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Tel.: (62)(21) 628-2172, Fax: (62)(21) 628-0918. Jl. Tomang Raya 15, Tel.: (62)(21) 5694 3269, FAX: (62)(21) 5694 3270. International restaurant. Menu: chicken cordon blue, egg and tofu, soup, salad, onion ring. Price: approx. US$ 8/person.

Chinese:

• Bakmi Gang Kelinci [1],
  • Mutiara Taman Palem (AK Karaoke), Blok A 18 No. 2-3 Cengkareng, Jakarta Barat, Phone: 619 2288, 935 22288, or 68 100 100
  • Mall Mutiara Taman Palem, Lt. 3, Cengkareng, Phone: 951 22288 or 34 100 100
  • Ciputra Mall , 5th Floor, Grogol, Phone: 560 6572

• Bakmi GM, Jl. Gajah Mada No.92, Tel.: (62)(21) 633-4689, Mall Puri Indah Lt. 1, Tel.: (62)(21) 582 2406. One of Jakarta's most famous noodle joints, now with franchises in shopping malls across the city. The best-known dish is bakmi pangsit goreng, with chewy bakmi noodles, a topping of chicken and mushroom and a deep-fried wonton dumpling on top. Dishes Rp10,000-20,000 (US$1-2). Open 10 AM-3 PM, 4:30 PM-9:30 PM daily, except Sundays 8 AM to 3 PM only.

• Platinum, Mall Taman Anggrek, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9587. Mall Ciputra 4th Fl, Tel.: (62)(21) 568 1480, Mall Puri Indah, Tel: (62)(21) 582 2455. Gajah Mada Plaza, G. Fl. Tel.: (62)(21) 633 6201. Chinese restaurant. Menu: Dim Sum, Steak, Fried Rice, Noodle. Drinks: Fruit punch, juice. Price: budget, approx. US$ 4.00/person.

• Sapo Oriental Restaurant, Mall Taman Anggrek 3rd Floor #301, Tel. : (62)(21) 5639342. Ciputra Mall 1st Fl, Tel.: (62)(21) 5681554. Plaza Lokasari Gnd Fl, Tel.: (62)(21) 6252393, Plaza Gajah Mada 1st Fl, Tel.: (62)(21) 6339925. Chinese-Indonesian restaurant specializing in claypot (sapo) dishes from Rp 20,000. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to Midnight.

• Wan Toe (formerly Super Kitchen), Jl. Roa Malaka No. 32, Tel: (62)(21) 691 5128, Jl Mangga Besar I 63 JKL, Tel.: (62)(21) 6399560. Chinese and seafood restaurant. Features waiters in bowties and marble tabletops, but basic rice/noodle dishes in fairly authentic Hong Kong style start from under Rp. 20,000. Seafood dishes are more expensive. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 03.00 AM. Price: approx. US$ 8/person.

Japanese:

• Goiza, Mall Ciputra Lt. 5, Tel.: (62)(21) 566 1150. Mall Taman Anggrek Lt. 4, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9075. Japanese restaurant. Menu: teriyaki, shabu-shabu, katsu, udon. Price: approx. US$ 6/person.

• Hoka Hoka Bento, Mall Ciputra, Grogol, Tel.: (62)(21) 566 1616. Mall Taman Anggrek, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9381, Mall Puri Indah, Tel.: (62)(21) 582 2733. Mall Matahari, Puri Daan Mogot, Tel.: (62)(21) 5437 3175. Ranch Market, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: (62)(21) 533 0475. Japanese restaurant. Menu: ekkado, chicken katsu, sukiyaki, beef yakiniku, shrimp roll, tori no teba fried ebi. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

Malaysian:

• Penang, Jl. Tanjung Barat I/18, Tanjung Duren Tel. (62)(21) 5674263. Malaysian restaurant. Menu: noodle, kwee teow, fried rice, porridge, canai bread, prawn, yong to fu. Drink: fruit juices, o peng, tarik tea. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

Mid-range

Western:

• Gandy Steakhouse, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 73, Jakarta. Tel. (021) 639 1109. Menu: steak, grilled chicken, seafood. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 21/person.

• Sizzler, Puri Agung Puri Indah, Tel.: (62)(21) 5822611. Mal Ciputra LG/41-42, Tel.: (62)(21) 5661165. Western restaurant. Menu: steak, soup, salad. Price: approx. US$ 20/person.

Japanese:

• Shabu Tei, Mall Puri Indah, Lt. 2, Unit SF-240. Tel.: (62)(21) 582-2580. Mall Taman Anggrek, Lt. 4,#417. Tel. (62)(21) 5699-9061. Japanese restaurant. Rp 63,000++ gets you a large set (enough for two) of reasonably authentic cook-it-yourself Japanese shabu-shabu (hotpot).

Vegetarian:

• 96. Jl. Kebun Jeruk I No. 53A, Sawah Besar. Tel.: (62)(21) 6495216. Vegetarian restaurant. Menu: tofu, tempe, bread, bakwan, salad, soup.

• A Cin. Jl Tubagus Angke Kompl Taman Duta Mas Bl C-1/A-17, Jakarta 11460. Tel.: (62)(21) 5679574. Padang vegetarian restaurant. Menu: tofu, tempe, curry, soup, salad, mushroom.

• Chang Sow. Jl KH Moch Mansyur 120 FG, Jakarta 11250. Tel.: (62)(21)-6320881. Chinese vegetarian restaurant. Menu: tofu, tempe. wonton, fried cap cai, soup, salad, mushroom. Price: approx. US$ 14/person.

• Green Day. Komplek Ruko Green Ville, Blok AS / 34c, Duri Kepa, Jakarta 11510. Tel.: (62)(21) 560 7818. Chinese vegetarian restaurant. Menu: tofu, tempe, soup, salad, mushroom. Price: approx. US$ 16/person.

• Maltri. Jl Keamanan Raya 29 A RT 006/08, Jakarta 11130, Tel.: (62)(21) 6398396. Menu: tofu, tempe, soup, salad, mushroom. Opening hours: 7.30 - 18.30. Price: approx. US$ 17/person.

• Vegetarian, Jl Jelambar 46-B RT 010/02, Jakarta 11460. Tel.: (62)(21) 5670278. Vegetarian restaurant. Menu: tofu, tempe, soup, gado-gado, salad, mushroom.

• PJ Vegetarian, Jl Muwardi Raya No 3, Grogol, Jakarta Barat. Tel (62)(21) 5660834. Menu: tofu, tempe, chinese food, different soup everyday

Opening hours: 08.00 - 21.00. Price: approx. US$1-1.5 /person

Splurge

• Cafe Batavia, Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta 11110, Tel.: (62)(21) 691 5531. This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights. Quite expensive though: most meals are well upwards of Rp 100,000++ and an appetizer of caviar will set you back a cool Rp 2 million. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.]

Ice Cream and Pastry

Ice Cream:

• Baskin and Robbins, Mall Taman Anggrek 416, Jl. S. Parman, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9309. Mall Ciputra 28 B Lt. 5, Jl. S. Parman, Tel.: (62)(21) 560 0115. Hero Green Garden Blok D/1A. Tel.: (62)(21) 5827726-30. Puri Indah Mall. Jl. Puri Agung Puri Indah Lt. II Jak-Bar, 11610. Tel.: (62)(21) 582 2473. Bellagio Mall Lantai Dasar,Mega Kuningan,Jak-sel.Website: Baskin and Robbins. Ice cream parlor.

• NZ Natural, Mall Ciputra Lt. UG. West Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 567 0205. Mall Taman Anggrek, Jl S. Parman Kav. 21. Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9518. Ice cream parlor.

• Ragusa, Kompleks Duta Merlin, Jl. Gajah Mada Kav 3-5, West Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 6386 4602. Italian ice cream parlor.

Bakery:

• Bakery Hotel Ciputra, Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470, Tel: (62-21) 566 0640. Fax: (62-21) 566 1172.

• BreadTalk, Jl Letjen S Parman Citraland Mall Lt UG, West Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 1717. Singapore bread shop.

• Delicious, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 64, Jakarta Barat, Jakarta 11160. Tel.: (62)(21) 659 7077.

• Holland Bakery, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 79, Jakarta Barat, Tel.: (62)(21) 625 1269.
• Regina Bakery, Mall Puri Indah LG No.25, Pintu Timur, Jakarta Barat, Tel.: (62)(21) 582 2387. Local bakery chain.

• Rotiboy, Jl Letjen S Parman Kav 21 Mal Taman Anggrek Lt Ground, West Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 563 9993. Malaysian bread shop.]

Drink

List of Bars:

• Bintang Mawar, Jl Mangga Besar VII 17-19-21, Jakarta 11170, Tel.: (62)(21) 6594826

• Blueprints Bar, Jl Letjen S Parman Kav 93-94 Hotel Twin Plaza Menara Asri Lt 1, Jakarta 11420, Tel.: (62)(21) 56960888

• Brown Bar, Jl Kali Besar Brt 44-46, Jakarta 11230, Tel.: (62)(21) 6907926

• Cafe Batavia, Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta Barat, Tel.: (62)(21) 691 5531. The downstairs music box bar is subtly lit with tables around couches. The upstairs Churchill bar next to the restaurant was rated in Newsweek's Best Bars in the World a few years ago. Great cocktails, beautiful building.

• Club 36 Bar, Hotel Jayakarta, Jalam Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta , Tel. : (62)(21) 532 8682. Las Vegas style bar/girly bar with karaoke, and gogo dancers. Foreign dancers from Thailand, Turkey, eastern Europe. Opening hours: 01.00 PM to 05.00 AM (Mon-Sat), 06.00 PM to 05.00 AM (Sun). 36 karaoke rooms.

• CT Bar, Jl Hayam Wuruk 123, Jakarta 11160, Tel.: (62)(21) 6248680]

Sleep]

Budget

• Alma, Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 10 A, West Jakarta 11420, Tel.: (62)(21) 563 2222, Fax. (62)(21) 563 2634. Website: Alma Hotel.

• Kalisma, Jl. K.S. Tubun no. 15-17, West Jakarta 10260, Tel. (62)(21) 5367 9911, Fax. (62)(21) 5367 9739. Website: Kalisma Hotel.

• Olympic, Komplek THR Lokasari B1. A. 63 Jln. Mangga Besar VII, Jakarta 11170. Tel.: (62)(21) 6246666. Price: approx. US$ 22/person.

• Capitol, Jl. Toko Tiga Seberang 27. West Jakarta. Tel.: (021) 629 6864. Price: approx. US$ 13/person.]

Mid-range

Taman Sari:

• Sparks, Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 42, Jakarta 11150. Tel.: (62)(21) 625 2534. Website: Sparks. Class: 3 Stars. Funky designer hotel in the corner from Mangga Dua and with good BRT access. You can choose not only your room type, but color as well (green, blue or purple). Internet rates from US$60.

• Peninsula, Jalan Mangga Besar Raya 60. West Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 6260368. Class: 2 star. Price: approx. US$ 37/room. Website: peninsula-jakarta.com. Ideal for those who wish privacy and a sound sleep. Rooms are spacious and quiet. No surprises.

• Travel Hotel, Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21, Jakarta 11150.Tel.: (62 21) 601-2721, Fax: (62)(21) 629-3810. Class: 1 star. Price: approx. US$ 32/person.

• Emeralda Hotel, Jl. Kebon Jeruk XVIII, Jakarta 11160. Tel.: (62)(21) 600 8262. Fax.: (62)(21) 600 8252. Class: 3 Stars. Price: approx. US$ 27/person.

• Mercure Rekso, Jalan Hayam Wuruk No 123, Jakarta 11160, Tel.: (62)(21) 624 8680, Fax.: (62)(21) 600 8441. Website: Mercure Rekso Hotel.

• Jayakarta, Jl Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta 11180, Tel: (62)(21) 649 6760, Fax: (62)(21) 629 3000. Website: Jayakarta Hotels.

Tambora:

• Batavia (formerly Omni Batavia), Jl. Kali Besar Barat No. 44-46, Jakarta 11230. Tel: (62)(21) 690 4118, Fax: (62)(21) 690 4092. Class: 4 Stars.

Palmerah:

• Ibis Slipi, Jl. S. Parman Kav. 59, Jakarta – 11410, Tel: (62)(21) 533 1560, 533 1570, Fax: (62)(21) 532 3880. Website: Ibis Slipi Hotel.

• Peninsula Tower (Menara Peninsula), Jl. Jend. S. Parman 78, Slipi, West Jakarta 11410, Tel.: (62)(21) 535 0888, Fax: (62)(21) 535 9838. Website: Peninsula Tower. Class: 4 Stars.

• Twin Plaza (formerly Boulevard Park Plaza), Jl. S. Parman Kav 93-94, Slipi, Jakarta 11420, Tel. (62)(21) 5696 0888, Fax: (62)(21) 5696 0777. Website: Twin Plaza. Class: 4 Stars. Accept ISIC, ITIC cards.

Grogol Petamburan:

• Boutique Hotel, Jl Letjen S Parman Kav 8, Tomang, Jakarta 11440, Tel.: (62)(21) 5633333. Class: 3 Stars. Price: approx. US$ 55/person.

• Ciputra, Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470. Tel.: (62)(21) 5660640. Website: Ciputra. Class: 4 Stars. This Swiss-managed hotel is located next to Citraland Mall. It's halfway to the airport along the tollway, although the flipside is the location in one of West Jakarta's less pleasant slums. Singles from US$80.

Wahid Hasyim:

• Akmani Hotel, ☎ 6221 3190 5335, [2]. Akmani Hotel’s strategic location in Jakarta makes it the ideal jump-off point for exploring the city. It’s easily accessible from major business hubs and entertainment districts. The hotel is also just a 45-minute drive from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. At Akmani Hotel, our air-conditioned Deluxe and Grand Deluxe Rooms are laden with all the modern must-haves like an LCD TV, private toilet and shower, mini-bar, refrigerator, and Internet access. Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim 91 Jakarta 13050 Indonesia. Rates start at USD 180.

Splurge

• Santika, Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun no. 7, Slipi, Jakarta 11410, Tel.: (62)(21) 533 0350, Fax.: (62)(21) 548 3457, Website: Santika Hotels. Published rate US$ 242. Class: 4 Stars.

• The Batavia Hotel, Jl. Kali Besar Barat 44-46. Jakarta 11230, Indonesia, ☎ 62 21 690 4118, [3]. The Batavia Hotel is a four star hotel that has a strong character of Dutch architecture. It is conveniently situated at Kota Business District and also inside the area of Old City Jakarta (Kotatua). The Batavia Hotel is perfect place for business and leisure. The Batavia Hotel concept is a reflection of the Batavia heritage in addressing the needs of business and leisure traveler. Best rates on official website start at USD70++.  

Contact

Emergency numbers:

• Ambulance: 118.
• Police: 110.
• West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: (62)(21) 5480303, (62)(21) 5482371.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

• RS Pelni " PETAMBURAN", Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 Jakarta Barat. Tel.: (62)(21) 5480608, (62)(21) 5484809, (62)(21) 5306901. Fax.: (62)(21) 5483145.

• RS Sumber Waras, Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol, Tel.: (62)(21) 5682011, (62)(21) 5605800. Fax.: (62)(21) 5673122.

• RS Graha Medika, Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk Jakarta Barat 11530, Tel. (62)(21) 5300 887, (62)(21) 5300 888, Fax. (62)(21) 5300 876.

• RS Manuela, Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23, Jakarta Barat, Tel.:(62)(21) 6283118, (62)(21) 6248622.

• RS Patria, Jl.Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi, Tel.: (62)(21) 530 8681, (62)(21) 530 8685, (62)(21) 534 6387
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Jakarta South Travel Guide

South Jakarta is a district in Jakarta. The head of government in South Jakarta is a major ("Walikota"). There are 10 sub-districts ("kecamatan") in South Jakarta: Kebayoran Baru (Postal code: 121XX), Kebayoran Lama (12210 to 12240, 12310), Pesanggrahan (12250 to 12270, 12320, 12330), Cilandak (124XX), Pasar Minggu (12510, 12520, 12540 to 12560), Jagakarsa (12530, 126XX), Mampang Prapatan (12710 to 12730, 12780, 12790), Pancoran (12740 to 12770), Tebet (128XX), Setiabudi (129XX).

The population of South Jakarta is 1,720,101 people. The area is 146 sq. km. The population density is 11,803 people/sq. km. Get in - travel guide Getting Around - travel guide

Car Rental

* Cipaganti, Jl Arteri PI 60, Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 4447, Fax.: (62)(21) 720 4876.

* GKBI International Transport, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 28, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 570 7240, Fax.: (62)(21) 573 3468.

* Golden Bird (Blue Bird), Jl. Mampang Prapatan Raya 60, Jakarta 12790, Tel.: (62)(21) 797 1222, Fax.: (62)(21) 797 1228. Website: Blue Bird.

* Indomobil Rent-a-car, Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu, Km 18.7, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 799 6000, Fax: (62)(21) 799 1107. Website: Indomobil.

* Thrifty Car Rental (Blue Bird), Jl. Mampang Prapatan Raya No. 60, Jakarta 12790, Tel.: (62)(21) 794-4444, Fax.: (62)(21) 794-3164. Website: Thrifty. Also available at Soekarno Hatta airport.


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Amusement Park

* Pondok Indah Water Park, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, Tel.: (62)(21) 750-6750. Facility: swimming pool, water slides. Next to Pondok Indah Mall.

* Ragunan Zoo. South Jakarta. Komodo, Cendrawasih bird, and other exotic animals. Located at Pasar Minggu area, South Jakarta, Website: Ragunan. Getting there Transjakarta Busway Line VI (beginning 15 January 2007)

* Setu Babakan Small beautiful lake for fishing and recreation.


Art and Cultural Centre

* British Council Jakarta, Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta Tower 2, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190. Tel: (62)(21) 515 5561, Fax: (62)(21) 515 5562. Website: British Council Jakarta. Movie, drama, library, paintings, poem etc.

* Candrika Galllery, Pondok Indah Plaza I Blok II No UA-19, Jakarta 12310, Lt 1, Tel.: (62)(21) 7590 0762. Website: Candrika Gallery. Fine arts, paintings.

* Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950, Tel.: (62)(21) 524 1069, Fax: (62)(21) 527 5978. Website: Erasmus Huis. Next to Dutch embassy. Movie, drama, music show, library etc.

* Ruang Rupa Gallery, Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam St. 1 # 26, Jakarta 12810, Tel.: (62)(21) 829 4238, Fax.: (62)(21) 829 4238. Fine arts, paintings, publisher of art journal "Karbon".

Monuments

* Space Man/"Patung Dirgantara/Pancoran", on Pancoran roundabout. This statue commemorated the achievment of Indonesian airforce in defending Indonesian territory. Created by Edhi Sunarso and Keluarga Arca from Jogjakarta. Now, it's difficult to see this statue because the statue is partially covered by Tebet flyover/toll road bridges.

* Djoko Sutono, Police Academy (PTIK) Jl. Tirtayasa 6, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This statue commemorated Professor DR. Djoko Sutono, SH, the founder of Indonesian Police Academy.

* Gajah Mada, Indonesian Police HQ, Jl. Trunojoyo 3, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This statue commemorated the establishment of Bhayangkara / Police corps led by Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom (14th century).

* Youth Spirit, on the roundabout at the southern end of Jendral Soedirman street. Created by Moenir Pamoentjak. This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by young students/"Tentara Pelajar". This statue is often called "Pizza Delivery".

Museum

* Basoeki Abdullah, Jl. Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat, Tel.: (62)(21) 769 8926. The late Basoeki Abdullah was a famous painter in Indonesia and Dutch. Collection: hundreds of beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.30 PM daily, except Monday.

* Harry Darsono, Jl. Cilandak Tengah No. 71 Jakarta Selatan. Harry Darsono PhD is a famous, multi talented designer. His famous design include fashion, batik, and furniture. He is also a lecturer at universities, amateur musician, and wine connosieur. Collection: fashion, textile, batik, antique piano.

* Police Museum, Jl. Trunojoyo 1, Jakarta Selatan.

* Satria Mandala (formerly Wisma Yaso), Jl. Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 5227949. Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno.

* Sasmita Loka. The former house of Gen. Ahmad Yani who was kidnapped and murdered in the communist attempt to stage a coup in 1965. The house right now has become a museum. Getting there Transjakarta Busway line IV (Pasar Rumput) (Beginning 15 January 2007).


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Cinema

* Bintaro 21, Bintaro Mall, Lt.3, Jl. Bintaro Utama 3A, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 735 5371. 5 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 25,000

* Blok M 21, Block M Plaza Lt.6, Jl. Bulungan No.76, Jakarta 12130, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 9437. 6 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 25,000

* Cilandak 21, Cilandak Town Square Lt. 3, TB. Simatupang Kav. 17, South Jakarta 12430, Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0321. 4 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 25,000

* Hollywood KC 21, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 19, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 525 6351. 5 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 25,000

* Kalibata 21, Kalibata Mall Lt. 3, Jl. Raya Kalibata, South Jakarta 12750, Tel.: (62)(21) 799 1870. 4 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 10,000 - 15,000

* Nirwana Bioskop, Jl Ragunan Raya Gg Bima Jaya 2, Jakarta 12520, Tel.: (62)(21) 780 4064

* MPX Grande, Jl Sultan Iskandarsyah II 2 Pasaraya Grande Lt 9, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7264679. 6 screens. Ticket price: Rp 40,000 (Gold), Rp. 75,000 (Diamond)

* Pondok Indah 21, Pondok Indah Mall 1, Lt. 3, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 750 6921. 6 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 25,000

* Pondok Indah XXI, Pondok Indah Mall 2, Lt. 3, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0784. 3 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 20,000 - 35,000

* Pondok Indah XXI The Premiere, Pondok Indah Mall 2, Lt. 3, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0784. 1 screen. Ticket price: Rp. 100,000

* Semanggi 21, Plaza Semanggi, Lt. 5, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 50, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 2553 6421. 3 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 25,000

* Plaza Senayan XXI, Plaza Senayan, P5, JL. Asia Afrika 8, Jakarta Pusat 10270, Tel.: (62)(21) 572-5536. 8 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 25,000 - 50,000

* Plaza Senayan XXI The Premiere, Plaza Senayan, P5, JL. Asia Afrika 8, Jakarta Pusat 10270, Tel.: (62)(21) 572-5536. 2 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 100,000

* Senayan City XXI, Jl. Asia Afrika 19, Lt. 5, Jakarta 10270, Tel.: (62)(21) 7278 1221. 4 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 25,000 - 50,000

* Senayan City XXI The Premiere, Jl. Asia Afrika 19, Lt. 5, Jakarta 10270, Tel.: (62)(21) 7278 1221. 1 screen. Ticket price: Rp. 100,000

* Setiabudi 21, Setiabudi I Lt. 3, Jl. Rasoena Said, Jakarta 12920, Tel.: (62)(21) 521 0721. 4 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 15,000 - 25,000

* Viva, JL. Supomo 33, Tebet, Jakarta 12180, Tel.: (62)(21) 829 0176. 2 screens. Ticket price: Rp. 10,000 - 12,500


Spa

* Alameda Spa, JW Marriot Hotel, JL. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E 1.2 No 1&2 , Jakarta, 12950, Tel.: (62)(21) 57988888. Treatment: Swedish massage, hot sand spa. Price: splurge.

* Awanti Spa, Jl. Barito II, 35, Jakarta Selatan 12130, Tel.: (62)(21) 723 7879. Treatment: Face, hand and foot, body, aromatherapy, herbal body scrubs. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 09.00 PM.

* Bersih, Berseri, Cantik, Jl. Barito II No. 7, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan. Tel.: (62)(21) 7279 3846. Treatment: body wraps, body scrubs, hydrotherapy, hand and foot, lulur mandi rempah. Price: moderate.

* Bimasena Spa, Jl. Brawijaya Raya no.26, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160, Tel: (62)(21) 7258181. Treatment: pearl and tuberose, golden caviar facial, the ayus lomi, hydrotherapy. Price: splurge.

* Daoen Spa, Jl. Maria Walanda Maramis (Plaza III), Blok E No. 6, Pondok Indah. Jakarta Selatan. Tel.: (62)(21) 7590 0231. Facility: Shiatsu, a children's spa. Massage: natural beauty health, aromatic stone, relaxation. Treatment: herbalist body warp. Price: splurge.

* Four Seasons Spa, Four Seasons hotel, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta 12920,Tel.: (62)(21) 252-3456. Website: Four Seasons Spa. Facility: yoga room, facial and body treatment rooms, steam, sauna and spa facilities and delicious spa. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: splurge.

* Gaya Spa, Jl Wolter Mongonsidi 25, Jakarta 12180, Tel.:(62)(21) 726 7648. Treatment: aromatherapy, herbal blend, foot spa, hand, foot massage, scrubs, wraps. Facility: family size whirlpool, with private single rooms. Price: moderate.

* Gursnaidi, Jl. Fatmawati Ray a No. 39 Duta Mas Fatmawati Blok A No. 29 Tel.: (62)(21) 720 1453. Treatment: lulur body scrub, a herbal tea bath, steam bath, massage. Price: moderate.

* Life Spa, The Sultan Hotel, Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Jakarta 12190, Tel.: (62)(21) 570-3600, Fax: (62)(21) 251-4021. WTC Mangga Dua 12th Floor, Jl.Mangga Dua Raya No.8, Jakarta Utara, Tel.: (62)(21) 30018833, Fax.: (62)(21) 30018866. Jl. Fachruddin No. 3, Jakarta 10250, Tel.: (62)(21) 230-3636, ext. 1880, Fax: (62)(21) 230-0880. Website: Life Spa. Treatment: Full Body, Body Scrub, Body Mask, Traditional Massage, Aromatherapy Massage. Opening hours: 06.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: splurge.

* Martha Tilaar Spa, Jl. Prapanca Raya Blok P III No 3,Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 739-3519, Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya no.26, Pondok Indah, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 7591-4216. Jl. Cikini Raya No 83, Jakarta Pusat, Tel.: (62)(21) 319-37616, Jl. Wahid Hasyim No 19-21, Jakarta Pusat, Tel.: (62)(21) 319-25921. Website: Martha Tilaar. Treatment: body, face, hand, foot, hair. One of the best spa in Jakarta. Price: splurge.

* Yhi Spa, Gran Melia Hotel, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X - O, Kuningan, Jakarta 12950. Tel.: (62)(21) 526 4444 extension 2371. Website: Yhi Spa. Massage: yhi, traditional javanese, sport definition, five senses; reflexiology; facial treatments. Opening hours: 09.00 AM to 09.00 PM.


Nightclubs

* Dragonfly, Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23 Graha BIP Lt 1 Jakarta 12930, Tel.: (62)(21) 520 2913. Expensive restaurant and stylish nightclub in shades of black and red, with a two-story wine rack. As of 2006 probably Jakarta's top place for the idle rich to see and be seen, so expect long queues on weekends unless you show up before midnight or know the right people. Free entry, but steeply priced drinks at Rp.70,000 and up.

* Monaco Club, Hotel Gran Mahakam, Jl Mahakam I no 6, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 7209566. Discotheque, dance,Karaoke rooms, Bar. Japanese and French cuisine: escargot, sushi, sashimi. Drinks: Mojito, Cinzano Piccolo, Vino de Monaco, Vodca Martini. Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 6PM-2AM, Friday and Saturday: 6 PM-3.30AM, Sunday: 7PM-1AM. Price: splurge.

* Nirvana, Hotel Maharadja, Jl. Kapten Tendean 1, South Jakarta , Tel.: (62)(21) 79183887. Facility: Disco, Karaoke, home band, damce floor. Music style: tribal, garage, oldies, underground. Opening hours: 11.00 pm to 04.00 AM. Karaoke facility on 2nd floor: 10 rooms from US$ 10/hour.

* White House, Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55 Plaza Bapindo Ged Parkir Lt 1, Jakarta 12190, Tel.: (62)(21) 527 5635

* X-Lounge/Vertigo, Gedung Veteran RI 16-17F (in Plaza Semanggi), Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 12930, Tel. (62)(21) 2553 9892. Two interconnected clubs, the more nightclubby Vertigo upstairs playing harder dance music and the more bar-like X-Lounge downstairs spinning R&B and pop. Entrance Rp. 80,000 on weekends, which gets you a drink and access to both.


Karaoke Lounges

More than 10 Japanese karaokes are located in Melawai Streets, Block M, South Jakarta. Other karaokes in South Jakarta:

* Cats Karaoke, Jl Panglima Polim Raya 51, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7268264

* Caza Zuki, Jl Mahakam I 15, Jakarta 12130, Tel.: (62)(21) 7255306. Fax.: Fax: (62)(21) 7234382. Japanese restaurant with private Karaoke rooms. Self service barbeque, shabu-shabu and family buffet, salad, puding, taco etc.

* Club 10 Kararoke, Taman Ria Senayan Unit E 2.3 Lt 3, Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 5747020

* Elbengga Karaoke, Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 32-34 Patra Office Tower Lt 4, Jakarta 12950, Tel.: (62)(21) 5203073

* Shinta Karaoke, Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 71-73 Menara Bidakara, Jakarta 12870, Tel.: (62)(21) 83793555


Discotheque

* Lasonta Discotheque, Jl. Palatehan I 29, Block M, Jakarta 12160 , Tel.: (62)(21) 7394148

Sports Complex

* Cilandak Sports Centre, JL. T. B. Simatupang, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 750 1960. Website: Cilandak Sports. Facility: Six tennis courts. Price: approx. US$ 10/person.

* Senayan Sports Complex, with Gelora Bung Karno stadium, Istora, swimming pool, jogging track, baseball, etc Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta. You can access in from this avenue by the Blue Gate near Gelora Bung Karno busway station.

* Soemantri Brodjonegoro student sports complex/ "Gelanggang Olahraga Mahasiswa Soemantri Brojonegoro" (GMSB), Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta. Professional basketball games, hockey, swimming pool, fitness centre, Tel.: (62)(21) 526 3126.

* Pondok Indah, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah Blok III B, Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310, Tel.: (62)(21) 7506750. Facility: swimming pool; water slides; tennis; Splash Paintball, Tel.: (62)(21) 7590-0171; Speedy Karting gokart, Tel.: (62)(21) 7918-4674).

* Sport X Arena, Kemang. Tel.: (62)(21) 719 4582. Facility: Skateboarding, rollerblading and BMX biking.

* Pasaraya Grande, Jl. Iskandarsyah, Block M. Facility: Bowling, fitness centre.


Fitness Centre

* Clark Hatch Fitness Centers, 3/F Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, 6 Jln M.H. Thamrin, Jakarta 10340, Tel.: (62)(21) 315-4670, Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 29-31 Wisma Metropolitan II, Jakarta 12920, Tel.: (62)(21) 2510650

* Ease Health, Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 71-73 Hotel Bumi Karsa, Jakarta 12870, Tel.: (62)(21) 83793477

* Fitindo Sehat, Jl Terogong Raya Hotel Kristal, Jakarta 12430, Tel.: (62)(21) 7507050

* Grandi Bodylife Fitness, Pasaraya Grande Block M, Jl Sultan Iskandarsyah II 2, Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 7263322

* Klub Meditama Fitness, Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 18-20 Hotel Kartika Chandra Lt 2, Jakarta 12190, Tel.: (62)(21) 52962530

Golf

* Cilandak Golf Course, Jl. RS Fatmawati, Jakarta 12430, Tel.: (62)(21) 7581 6061.

* Grand Kuningan Driving Range, Jl. Taman HR Rasoena Said 20, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 526 5108.

* Matoa Nasional Golf Course, Jl. Moh Kahfi I Km 7 Ciganjur - Jakarta Selatan 12630, Tel.: (62)(21) 787 0864, Fax.: (62)(21) 727 0422.

* Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club, Metro Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, tel. (62)(21) 746 4906. A huge sign "Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club - 1983 World Cup Venue" marks the entrance. Has a driving range. Rp40,000 for 100 balls. + Rp20,000 (caddy fee). 2 levels of driving range bays, with a beautiful view. The range area is water, with several islands for you to aim at.

* Pondok Indah Golf's Driving Range, Jl Metro Pondok Indah,Jakarta 12310, Tel.: (62)(21) 751 2204.

* Senayan Golf Club, Jl Asia Afrika Pintu IX, Jakarta 10270, Tel: (62)(21) 571 0181

Bowling

* Kebayoran Bowling Center, Jl Melawai IX PD Psr Jaya Blok M Lt 1, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7243208. Established in 1970.

* Kodel Bowling, Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav B-4 Wisma Kodel, Jakarta 12920, Tel.: (62)(21) 5222225

* Millenium Bowling Alley, Jalan Asia Afrika 18 Plaza Senayan, Parking Area Lt 5, South Jakarta, Tel: (62)(21) 57900151. 30 lanes.

* Sudirman International Bowling & Café, SCBD Lot. 6 - Jend. Sudirman.kav.52-53. Lot 6, South Jakarta, Tel: (62)(21) 5289 7019. 24 Lanes.

* Superlane Bowling, Jl. Iskandarsyah II. 7,.Pasaraya Grande Lt. 6, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 72780407 Fax: (62)(21) 72780405. 20 regular lanes and 10 VIP lanes (US$ 3.00/game). 112 lockers for guest.


Billiards

* Batara Billiard, Jl. Makam Pahlawan 8, Kalibata, Jakarta 12740, Tel.: (62)(21) 7971409

* Club 9 Billiard, Jl. Melawai V 36, Block M, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7269995

* Gillian's Billiard, Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 50 The Plaza Semanggi Lt 5, Jakarta 12930, Tel.: (62)(21) 25536339. Looks and sounds like a nightclub from the outside, but it's all pool tables and pool sharks on the inside.

* Laba-Laba Billiard, Jl. Mampang Prapatan Raya 57 B, Jakarta 12740, Tel.: (62)(21) 7941382

* Tutur Jaya, Jl. Falatehan I 16, Block M, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7205391


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Shopping Malls

* Block M Mall, Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 0688. Next to Block M bus terminal. Food court, supermarket.

* Blok M Plaza, Jl. Bulungan 76, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 9288. Food court, supermarket, cinema.

* Cilandak Townsquare. Jl.TB Simatupang Kav.17 CIlandak Barat Jakarta Selatan. Telp: (62)(21) 75920222, Fax: (62)(21)75920210. Website: Cilandak Townsquare. Food court.

* Darmawangsa Square, Darmawangsa VI St., Pulo, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160. Near Darmawangsa Hotel.

* D'Best Fatmawati, Jl. RS. Fatmawati St. No. 15, Cipete Selatan, Cilandak, Jakarta 12410.

* ITC Kuningan and Mall Ambasador, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio, Kuningan, South Jakarta. Two adjacent and interconnected middle-class shopping malls packed with a jumble of clothing, mobile phone, computer and pirate music/movie/software shops (head for the upper levels). Far from the most glamorous malls in Jakarta, but not a bad option for low prices without the hassle of the markets.

* ITC Permata Hijau, Letjen. Supeno St., Grogol Utara,Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta 12210. Tel.: (62)(21) 530 9390.

* Kem Chicks and Business Plaza, Kemang Raya St. No. 2, 3-5, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta City 12730. Meat, dairy products, vegetable.

* Pasaraya Grande and Seibu, Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Block M, South Jakarta. Great hangout place in South Jakarta with its many cafes and restaurants. It has a big food court at the basement with extensive selection of Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Western cuisine. Bowling, cinema, fitness centre. The mall itself sprawls a wide array of clothing items from local and international designers. It has a floor dedicated entirely to Indonesian traditional clothings and handicrafts, although the items are a bit pricey.

* Plaza Semanggi, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 50 Lt 6, South Jakarta 12930. This large, airy and brand new mall (opened 2004) has something for everyone, with floors devoted to fashion, IT, and even furniture. Good selection of restaurants on floor 3A. Good place to find Wi-Fi / internet hotspots. Next to Semanggi Bridge.

* Plaza Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika 8, Central Jakarta, Tel.: (62) (21) 572 5555. Anchored by Sogo and Metro department stores, this is the self-proclaimed "most stylish mall in Jakarta" and they just might be right, at least if you equate style with the ilk of the Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci shops that fill up the first floor. Check out the Kinokuniya book store on the 5th floor of Sogo, the largest in Jakarta with an excellent selection of English books. The Arcadia annex, lurking in the back across a parking lot, has a cluster of high-end restaurants, ice cream bar, and health centre. Next to Senayan sports complex.

* Plaza Setiabudi, HR. Rasuna Said St. Kav. 62, Karet, Setiabudi, Jakarta 12920. Restaurants.

* Pondok Indah Mall, Jl.Metro Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. Two malls connected by a skybridge, the complex claims to be the biggest in Jakarta. Sogo, Metro, cafes, restaurants and the usual suspects. The favourite mall of most expat. in Jakarta.

* Ratu Plaza, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.9, Jakarta 10270, DKI Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 739 4499, Fax: (62)(21) 725 1347. Carrefour hypermarket, electronics and computer products.

* Sudirman Place, Jl. Jend. Sudirman St. Kav. 54-55, Senayan, Jakarta 12190.

* Senayan City, Jl. Asia Afrika Lot 19, Jakarta. Right in front of Plaza Senayan, this brand new building is a combination between shopping arcade, office tower, apartment, and hotel. A lot of exclusive brands can be found there, including its major tenant, Debenhams, a big department store from UK, and Topshop, a unisex boutique from UK. For you gadget lovers, Best Denki, the biggest electronic store from Japan is available here. An exclusive Studio XXI cinema with its 4 deluxe theaters and 1 premiere theater and a variety of food stalls from all over the world is here as well, including Krispy Kreme and Burger King.


Duty Free Shops

* Alam Abadi Luhur, Jl Bangka Raya 8-A, Jakarta 12720, Tel.: (62)(21) 7179 3935.

* Bumiayu Duty Free Jl. RS Fatmawati 20, Rukan Fatmawati Mas Bl I/123-126, Jakarta 12150, Tel.: (62)(21) 765 4929

* Inti Dufree Promosindo, Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 60 Menara Sudirman Lt 20, Jakarta 12190, Tel.: (62)(21) 521 3056.Bandara Internasional Soekarno Hatta Terminal D Departure area, Tel.: (62)(21) 550 1757, (62)(21) 550 2649, (62)(21) 1213.


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Budget

Western:

* A&W, Pasaraya Grande, Tel.: (62)(21) 7207285. Mal Pondok Indah Tel.: (62)(21) 7506825. Hero Mampang, Tel.: (62)(21) 7919 1080. Golden Truly Fatmawati, Tel.: (62)(21) 7504371. American fastfood. Menu: pancake, root beer, burger, fried chicken. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Avenue-A-Pizza, Plaza Semanggi Ground Fl. 18, Jend Sudirman Kav. 50, Jakarta 12930. Tel.: (62)(21) 25536482. Website: Avenue A Pizza. Menu: pizza, pasta, friend chicken, buffalo wings. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Frankfurter Hotdog, Cilandak Town Square 1st Floor, TB Simatupang Kav 17, Tel.: (62)(21)7592-0348, Pondok Indah Mal II, 3 Fl. #347. American fastfood. Menu: frankfurter, bratwurst, winner, mask hotdog, corizo, hamburger, tafein, salad, friezz. Price: approx. US$ 5/person.

* Popeyes, Mal Pondok Indah Lt. 2, Tel : (62)(21) 769 2363, Cajun chicken and seafood restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, shrimp, calamari, fillet, sandwich. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* TC Squares, Jl. Kemang Raya 24A, Kemang Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 7194270 Fax : (62)(21) 7194274. European restaurant. Menu: olive bread sandwich, burger, chimicangas, cordon bleu, pasta, grilled sirloin, oxtail soup, poffertjes, rujak. Drink: es teler. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to midnight.
Italian:

* Izzi Pizza, Pondok Indah Plaza I, Bl. UA 64, Tel.: (62)(21) 750 7220, JSX Tower 1, Ground Floor, Tel.: (62)(21) 515 4545, Kemang Raya 93A, Tel.: (62)(21) 719 2020, Town Square Cilandak, Ground Fl - 012, 014 & 016, Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0220, Jl Mahakam I/17, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 8888. Website: Izzipizza. Italian restaurant. Menu: pizza, pasta, salad, steak, hainan chicken, tom yan. Drink: frozen coffee, spirits, beers, wine. Live music performance on weekend. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 8/person.

* Kafe Pisa, Cilandak Town Square, Jl. TB Simatupang Kav. 17, Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0316. Italian restaurant. Menu: salad, pasta, spaghetti, pizza, sandwich, Opening hours: 10.00 AM - Midnight. Price: approx. US$ 9/person.

* Spaghetti House, Mall Pondok Indah Lt. 2, Tel.: (62)(21) 751 2370. Italian restaurant. Menu: salad, seafood, pasta, lasagna, spaghetti, sandwich, pizza macaroni, risotto. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: US$ 9/person.

Chinese:

* Din Tai Fung, Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Ground Floor Unit X101-103, Tel.: (62)(21) 57901288, Pondok Indah Mall 2 Unit 352. Chinese restaurant. Menu: dim sum, steamed soup dumpling, jiao ze, mayonaise prawn, beef angsio. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 7/person.

* Mangkok Putih, Stage Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya/66, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 719 6913. Chinese restaurant. Menu: noodle, soup, fried rice, chicken hainan. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 5/person.

* Over Rice, Cilandak Town Square, Lt 2. Tel.: (62)(21) 759-20310. Chinese & Thai restaurant. Menu: Thai BBQ Beef, Mango Salad, BlackPepper Beef, Shrimp Mayonnaise, Salt & Spicy Calamary,etc . Opening hours: 10.00 AM - Midnight. Price: approx. US$ 3/person.

* Red Ginger, Cilandak Town Square 1st Floor , TB Simatupang Kav 17 - Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21 ) 7592 - 0327. Chinese restaurant. Menu: canton duck, hainan rice, fried rice, tom yan, kung pao, tofu, gurame fish, roast duck, juice. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 10.30 PM. Price: approx. US$ 6/person.

* Sapo Oriental Restaurant, Pondok Indah Mall 2nd Fl Tel.: (62)(21) 7506979, Chinese restaurant specializing in claypot (sapo) dishes from Rp 20,000. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to Midnight.

Noodle:

* Bakmi Gang Kelinci, Wijaya II BI F/17-18, Tel.: (62)(21)7202870. Noodle restaurant. Menu: noodle, rice noodle. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Bakmi GM, Electronic City Lt. 2, Tel.: (62)(21) 515 2693, Jl. Melawai Raya 3, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 8042, Pondok Indah Mall 1, Lt. 2, Tel.: (62)(21) 750 6881, , Pondok Indah Mall 2. Lt. 3, Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0577, Mall Ambassador Lt. 4, Tel.: (62)(21) 5793 3562. One of Jakarta's most famous noodle joints, now with franchises in shopping malls across the city. The best-known dish is bakmi pangsit goreng, with chewy bakmi noodles, a topping of chicken and mushroom and a deep-fried wonton dumpling on top. Dishes Rp10,000-20,000 (US$1-2). Open 10 AM-3 PM, 4:30 PM-9:30 PM daily, except Sundays 8 AM to 3 PM only.

* Bakmi Metropolitan, Jl W. Monginsidi 67C Tel.: (62)(21) 7280 0181. Jl. Dr Satrio 275, Tel.: (62)(21) 522 4126. Sea Food and noodle restaurant. Menu: noodle, tofu, fried chicken, prawn, crab, fish, soup, salad. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Bakmi Naga, Kalibata Raya Mal, Tel.: (62)(21) 7973805, Ambasador Mall GF 61-62 - Tel.: (62)(21) 5760437. Noodle restaurant. Menu: noodle, soup, fried rice, fish, prawn. Opening hours: 09.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Wwwok! Noodle, Jl. Kemang Raya No.9 Jakarta Selatan 12730 Tel.: (62)(21) 7193928 Fax: (62)(21) 7195152. Noodle restaurant. Menu: noodles, yang dishes, broth, porridge, fried rice. mantau, wonton. Opening hours: 11.30 AM - Midnight. Price: approx.: US$ 6/person.

Japanese:

* Beppu Menkan, Pondok Indah Mal, Tel.: (021) 751 3547.Japanese noodle restaurant. Menu: gyoza, tofu, prawn, ramen, udon, tempura, teriyaki. Price: approx. US$ 7/person.

* Hoka Hoka Bento, STC Senayan, Tel.: (62)(21) 5793 1812. Mall Pondok Indah, Tel.: (62)(21) 750 6888, Kartika Chandra, Tel.: (62)(21) 526 4993. Plaza Block M, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 9220. Pasaraya Block M, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 5856. Kemang, Tel.: (62)(21) 719 6163, Plaza Semanggi, Tel.: (62)(21) 2553 6448. Tendean Plaza, Tel. (62)(21) 520 6447. Automall Sudirman, Tel.: (62)(21) 5289 7060. Mall Ambassador, Tel.: (62)(21) 576 0443. D'Best Fatmawati, Tel.: (62)(21) 7591 0880. Japanese restaurant. Menu: ekkado, chicken katsu, sukiyaki, beef yakiniku, shrimp roll, tori no teba fried ebi. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Hurry Curry Tokyo, Auto Mall #1.14-15.JL. Sudirman, Jakarta 12190, Tel.: (62)(21) 52898614. Japanese restaurant. Menu: soup, salad, spaghetti, curries. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 6/person.
Korean:

* Bee Bim Bab, Pondok Indah Mall 2, 3 rd Fl No. 343 A, Tel.: (62)(21) 75920616. Korean restaurant. Menu: kalbi, bulgogi, bokum, fried rice, bab jun, noodles, soup, kimchi. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 7/person.
Indian:

* Akbar Tandoori and Curry, Plaza senayan Lt. 3, Jl. Asia Afrika, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 572-5661. Indian restaurant. Menu: tandoories, curries, salad, bread, biryani. Opening hours: 09.30 AM to 09.00 PM. Price US$ 5/person.

* Tanduri, Jl. RS Fatmawati 12, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 7651604. Indian and Pakistan restaurant. Menu: biryani, curry, tanduri, masala, lamb, beef qima, seafood, salad, dals, bread, martabak. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: US$ 5/person.

Thai:

* Sup Sip, Darmawangsa Square, G-62/01, Jl Darmawangsa VI/9, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 7278 8288. Thai restaurant. Menu: soup, salad, beef, chicken, duck, fish, seafood, curry, tofu, noodles. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 7/person.

* Thai Kitchen, Jl. Panglima Polim IX No.19, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 7248245, Thai restaurant. Menu: tom yum kai soup, salads, seafood, curry, noodle, cashew chicken, beef phrig khing. Drink: fruit juices. Price: approx. US$ 6/person.

Vietnamese:

* Pho 2000, Jl Metro Pd Indah Pondok Indah Mall II/334-A, Tel.: (62)(21) 75920729 Vietnamese restaurant. Menu: spring rolls, salad, noodle soup, grilled beef, fried chicken, rice vermicelli noodle. Price: approx. US$ 5/person.
Malaysian:

* De Plum Bistro, Kemang Arcade, Jl. Kemang Raya 20A, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 718 2215. Malaysian restaurant. Menu: soup, salad, curry, grilled chicken, rendang, semur, noodles, nonya food, seafood, burger, steak. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 9/person.

* Penang, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 99L, Pondok Indah Tel. (62)(21) 7236265. Malaysian restaurant. Menu: noodle, kwee teow, fried rice, porridge, canai bread, prawn, yong to fu. Drink: fruit juices, o peng, tarik tea. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

International:

* La Fontaine, Jl Brawijaya Raya no18, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan. Tel 723 6566, International restaurant. Menu: soup, salad, bitter ballen, onion ring, teriyaki, chicken, pasta. Opening hours: 11.00 AM - 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 5/person.

Seafood:

* Naked Fish, Grand Wijaya Center G-33 Jl. Wijaya No. 2 Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 720-9797 Fax: (62)(21) 720-989. Seafood restaurant. Menu: grilled fish, prawn, calamari, BBQ squid, salmon, crab. Price: approx. US$ 8/person.
Traditional: Javanese:

* Bale Air, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 18, South Jakarta. Traditional Indonesian restaurants. Popular "food village" with half a dozen restaurants, take an outdoor table in the central seating area near the fountain and order from any that strike your fancy. Most dishes Rp 20-30,000.

* Mbok Berek, Jl. Prof. Soepomo 14 Tebet, Tel.: (62)(21) 829 5366, Jl. Metro Duta 5-6 Pondok Indah, Tel.: (62)(21) 525 4595. Traditional fried chicken restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, gado-gado (salad with peanut sauce), salad. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Ny Suharti, Jl. Kesehatan Raya No. 4, Bintaro, Tel.: (62)(21) 735 4214, Jl. JI. Kapt. Tendean No. 13, Tel.: (62)(21) 525 4595. Traditional fried chicken chain. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, fried rice. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Wong Solo, Kafe Taman Semanggi, Tel.: (62)(21) 52897586. Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.30 PM. Price: approx. US$ 4/person. Note: many women's rights activists boycott this place, because the restaurant owner aggressively promotes polygamy

Maduranese:

* Sate Khas Senayan, Jl. Pakubuwono VII/6, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 726 9032. Jl. Kemang Raya 3A, Tel.: 7179 4717.Traditional Maduranese/Javanese restaurant. Menu: soup, salad, fried rice, seafood, chicken and beef sate (thin strips of grilled meat threaded on skewers, with peanut sauce). Drink: juice, ice blended coffee. One of the best sate restaurant in Jakarta. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 7/person, except crab US$ 14.
Sundanese:

* Kafe Sunda, HR Rasuna Said Kav 62 Setiabudi Building I, Lt. 1, # A202-203B, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 5227558. Traditional West Java/Sunda restaurant. Menu: oxtail soup, timbel rice, fried rice, chicken soup, fried chicken, salad, sambal, fried fish, mixed fruit. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 7/person.
Padang:

* Balado Fish/Ikan Balado, Jl Ampera Raya 50, Cilandak, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 7806490. Traditional Padang restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, gulai, fish, sambal, soup, fried rice. Drink: fruit juice, soft drink. Opening hours: 08.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 4/person.

* Sarimande Metropolitan, Jl.Raya Pasar Minggu No.1 Tel.: (62)(21) 7901987. Traditional Padang restaurant. Menu: gulai, fried chicken, grilled chicken, rendang, fish, sambal, prawn, salad. Opening hours: 08.00 AM to 09.30 PM. Price: approx. US$ 7/person, except rendang US$ 14.
Manado:

* Chamoe-Chamoe, Jl. Panglima Polim IV, No.51, Kebayoran Baru, Tel.: (62)(21) 720-8294. Traditional North Sulawesi/Manado restaurant, slightly tuned for the local palate — no pork, bat or alcohol — but still spicy and tasty. The house speciality is ikan bakar woku (Manado-style herbal baked fish), but also try the breneibon (kidney bean soup) and the zippy ayam rica-rica (chicken with chili sauce). Most dishes around Rp 20-30,000. Price: approx. US$ 7/person.

Mid-range
Western:

* Gandy Steakhouse, Jl Metro Kencana Pondok Indah, Tel.: (62)(21) 765 9327. Wisma Surya Kemang, Tel.: (62)(21) 719 7788. Wisma Darya Varia, Barito, Tel. (62)(21) 739 3933. European restaurant. Menu: steak, grilled chicken, seafood. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 21/person.

* Nanini Grill, Plaza Senayan Lt 3, Jl Asia Afrika, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 572 5411, Italian restaurant. Menu: soup, salad, pizza, pasta, sandwich, pollo arrosto, steak, ice cream, peach melba, banana split, ice cake Napolitana. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 11/person.

* Planet Hollywood, Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, Jakarta 12930, Tel.: (62)(21) 5267827. American restaurant. Menu: salad, sandwich, burger, pizza, pasta, bbq, steak, fajitas. Opening hours: 11.30 AM - Midnight. Price: approx. US$ 17/person.

* Pro Steik, Jalan Radio Dalam 123, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 911 3325. American restaurant. Live music show during weekend. Menu: steak without hot plate. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 12.00 PM.

* TGIF/Front Row Cafe, Jl Gerbang Pemuda, Tel.: (62)(21) 251-1990, Fax: (62)(21) 251-1994, Taman Ria Senayan, Tel.: (62)(21) 1574-7002, Fax.: (62)(21) 1574-7010. American restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, burger, steak, seafood, pasta, salad, soups, sandwich. Price: approx. US$ 12/person.

Japanese:

* Ajihara, Jl. Melawai IX No. 3A, Blok M, South Jakarta, tel (021) 7201340, 7220687. Long-running and very authentic Japanese eatery that specializes in hand-made noodles (around Rp 40,000 a bowl) but offers a mind-bogglingly large selection of other dishes, most of them excellent. Ask the chef for recommendations if you can't read Japanese. Open daily for lunch (11 AM-2 PM) and dinner (6 PM-11:30 PM).

* Furaibo, Setia Budi Building 1/5A. Jl Rasuna Said; Tel.: (62)(21) 520 7074, Jl Kemang Raya no5 2-F; Tel.: (62)(21) 719 6836, Cilandak Town Square. Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0246. Japanese restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, steak, fish, wasabi, seafood, yakitori, kushiyaki, salad, tofu, curry. Opening hours: 11.30 AM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 14/person.

* Hanamasa, Bintaro Plaza Bl. N/2 - South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 7353553. Jl Mahakam I, No. 166, Tel.: (62)(21) 7245852. Japanese restaurant. Menu: yakiniku, shabu-shabu, robatayaki, beef, chicken, seafood. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 22/person.

* Oishi, Jl. Kemang Raya 2, Jakarta Selatan 12730, Tel.: (62)(21) 719-7611, Fax: (62)(21) 719-7607, Japanese restaurant. Menu: udon, ramen, tempura, soba, bento, steak, teppanyaki, sushi, maki, sashimi, sushi. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM. Price range: approx. US$ 16/person.

* Shabu Tei, Plaza Semanggi Lt. 3A, Tel.: (62)(21) 2553-6205. Mall Pondok Indah II, Fl. 3,#348. Tel. (62)(21) 7592-0630. Japanese restaurant. Rp 63,000++ gets you a large set (enough for two) of reasonably authentic cook-it-yourself Japanese shabu-shabu (hotpot).
Sushi:

* Sushigroove, Setiabudi One GF #A-107, Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. 62, tel. +62-21-522-9955. This stylish Japanese restaurant looks more like a nightclub, but the food is funky and fairly priced: try a Godzilla Roll with mango and avocado (Rp 19000), a bowl of Curry Fried Rice Bibimbap (Rp 31000) and wash it down with a tall glass of Bling Bling juice (Rp 15000).

* Wasabi Sushi Bar, Stage Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya 66, Tel.: (62)(21) 7190802, Japanese restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, tempura, yakiniku, teriyaki, sushi, bento, sashimi. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 18/person.
Thai:

* Jittlada, Jl. Sultan Agung 10, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 8296126, Fax.: (62)(21) 8303938, Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, curry, fried chicken, fish, crab, prawn lobster. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 02.30 PM, 6.00 PM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 21/person.

* Tamnak Thai, Kemang Raya (Plaza Adorama), Jakarta selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 719 9000. Thai restaurant. Menu: salad, soup, prawn, lobster, squid, crab, asparagus, fish, sapo soya bean curd, fried chicken, duck, grilled beef. Opening hours: 11.30 AM to 03.00 PM, 05.30 PM to 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 22/person.

Indian:

* Kinara, Jl. Kemang Raya 78B, Jakarta Selatan 12730, Tel. : 719 2677, Fax: 719 2654. Indian restaurant. Menu: lamb, chicken, salad, tandoori, soup, seafood, breads. One of the best Indian restaurant in Jakarta. Opening hours: 12.00 - 02.30 PM, 06.30 PM - 10.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 16/person, except Lobster Mughlai US$ 45.

Middle East:

* Anatolia, Jl. Kemang Raya 110 A, South Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 7194617. Turkish restaurant. Menu: hummus, borek, salatasi, ekmegi, pilavi, kebabs. Turkish belly dancing show: every Fri, Sat. Opening hours: 11.30 AM to 02.00 PM, 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM. Price: approx. US$ 22/person.

* Casablanca, Jl Kemang Raya 12-16 Jakarta 12730, Tel.: (62)(21) 7195556, Moroccan Restaurant. Menu: soup, cous cous, tajines, fish. Opening hours: 12.00 to 23.00. Price: approx. US$ 15/person.

* Shisha Cafe, Jl. Wijaya IX No. 3 B, South Jakarta, tel. +62-21-7399675. Modern but pleasant Middle Eastern food, with the full range of mezze (Rp. 10,000-20,000) and kebabs (Rp. 30,000 up) and no less than 15 varieties of flavored water pipe tobacco, from cappuccino to coconut. Indoor (aircon) and outdoor seating, belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.

Seafood:

* Fish & Co, Cilandak Town Square Lt. 1/Unit 40,Jl. TB Simatupang Kav 17, Jakarta 12430, Tel.: (62)(21) 7592 0345, Fax: (62)(21)7592 0343. Seafood restarurant. Menu: Mussel in Garlic and Lemon Butter, Fried calamari, Dori Fish & Chips, Drinks: The Big Fish Drink (fruit juice), cocktail. Dessert: Ice Bomber (ice cream cake).

* Fischer Wharf, Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Lt. 1 No. 65-66, Jl. Dharmawangsa IX, Jakarta Selatan 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7278 8263. Seafood restaurant. Menu: shrimp, crab cakes, calamari, fillet of salmon, snapper, tuna. chicken mango quesadilla, charcoal grilled entrecote. Drinks: strawberry breeze, guava goodness, mango tango, beer.

Splurge

* Airlangga, 1F Ritz-Carlton, Jalan Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E11. Tel.: (62)(21) 5798 8888, Fax: (62)(21) 7988833. The latest competitor in the hotel buffet market, in the evenings Rp 148,000++ gets you a vast spread of top-quality Italian, Indonesian, Chinese and Japanese food, plus not one but two excellent dessert tables.

* Asuka, 3F JW Marriott, Jalan Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E12. Tel.: (62)(21) 5798 8888, Fax: (62)(21) 7988833. Very expensive but very, very good Japanese food. The opulent bento sets from Rp 140,000++ are excellent value, but if you really want to splurge you can go for some teppanyaki Kobe beef at half a million a serve.

* Blowfish, 29F Menara Bank Danamon, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav E IV/6, Mega Kuningan,. Tel.: (62)(21) 57991678. California style fusion sushi and Japanese eats with a twist. The hippest place in town in 2003, now merely very popular. Lunch sets reasonable at 54,000++, dinner is more expensive. Bar/club section upstairs.

* Jewel of India, Ambhara Hotel 1F, Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 1, South Jakarta, tel. (62)(21) 2700 800, Fax.: (62)(21)7220 582. Arguably Jakarta's best Indian restaurant, offering up a wide selection of dishes from Rp 30,000, many of them vegetarian. Be sure to finish off with some chai masala. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

* Sailendra, JW Marriott Hotel 1F, Jalan Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E12, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 5798 8888, Fax: (62)(21) 7988833. At lunch, Rp 112,000++ gets you all you can eat for very competently prepared Indonesian, Western, Japanese, Chinese and Indian food, not to mention an extensive salad bar and occasional visiting chefs preparing their specialities. Spare a thought for the occasional disfigured staff member, as they had the misfortune of being here when the bomb went off right next to the large glass windows (an area now fenced in and turned to a garden).


Ice Cream and Pastry

Ice cream:
* Baskin Robbins, Mall Pondok Indah Bl. K/ 29A, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, Tel.: (62)(21) 750 6934. Diamond Fatmawati, Jl. Raya Fatmawati No. 15 Lt. Dasar. Tel.: (62)(21) 7591 0864. Cilandak Town Square, 2nd Floor - Jl. TB Simatupang Kav. 17 Lt. Dasar, Jakarta, 12430. Tel.: (62)(21) 759 20349. Hero Gatot Subroto, Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto 117 Kav. 64 Jakarta Selatan. Tel.: (62)(21) 8379 0484. Pasaraya Grande Seibu, Jl. Iskandarsyah II No. 2 Blok M Lt. Basement, Tel.: (62)(21) 7207239. Website: Baskin and Robbins. Ice cream parlor.

* Haagen Dazs, Pondok Indah Plaza II Bl G/55, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 75920871. Ice cream parlor. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM.
Bakery:
* Bakery Hotel Ciputra, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah Mal Pondok Indah Lt Dsr/10, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 7506785. Bread, cake.

* Cheesecake Factory, Gedung Sasendo, Lt. 1 Blok C 8-9, Jl. Tebet Barat IV No. 20, Jakarta 12810, Tel.: (62)(21) 835 4735, Fax.: (62)(21) 835 6794. All kind of cheese cake, chocolate, ice cream. Opening hours: 08.00 AM to 08.00 PM.

* Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Coffee, Unit G 38 & 39 Ground Floor - Gate 5 Jln. Metro Pondok Indah Blok III, Jakarta 12310. Famous American Glazed Donuts.

* Mon Ami, Jl. Melawai Raya 191, Tel.: (62)(21) 724 6109. Jl Bulungan 1 No 64 Block M, South Jakarta Tel.: (62)(21) 722 2005. Jl. Pakubuwono VI/6, Tel.: (62)(21) 725 0324. Jl. Wijaya I/65. Tel.: (62)(21) 722 9273. Local bakery chain.

* Regina, Jl. Melawai Raya 72, Tel.: (62)(21) 725 0075. Pondok Indah Mall, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah. Tel.: (62)(21) 750 6866. Local bakery chain.

* Rotiboy, Pasaraya Grande Basement 1 Gedung Timur, Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 727 80658. Malaysian bread shop. One of the best bread in Jakarta.

* Vinety, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya 63, Block A, Kebayoran Baru, Tel.: (62)(21) 724 4911. Jl. Kemang Selatan I/20C, Tel.: (62)(21) 718-0111. Local bakery chain. Great croissant.


Drink - travel guide List of Bars:

* Aphrodite Bar and Restaurant, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kave C.22 Jakarta 12920. Tel.: Ph. (62)(21) 5263150, Fax.: (62)(21) 5263265. Specialties: Mixed fruit, milk shake, beer, wine. Food: soups, salad, tuna, fish and chips, fried chicken, calamari, fried rice, chicken rice, beef goulash, spaghetti, steak. Price: moderate. Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 01.00 AM, on weekend: 03.00 AM.

* Barolo Bar, Jl Kemang Raya 2 Bisnis Kemang Plaza, Jakarta 12730, Tel.: (62)(21) 7183422. Brasserie and library themed lounge.

* Brasserie, Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, Jl. Kemang Raya No.2 , Jakarta 12730 Tel.: (62)(21) 7183422, Fax : (62)(21) 71793439. Facility: 1st Fl.: excellent French restaurant, 2nd Fl: A long wooden bar and a library lounge. Drink: fine wine, soft drinks, locally brewed and imported beers. Price: splurge.

* Bugils Bar, Taman Ria Senayan, Jalan Gerbang Pemuda 3, Senayan, South Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 574-7650. A friendly neighbourhood-style semi-Dutch bar. Pool table, big TV screens, darts, table football, cyber corner, sometimes live music. Bar staff with style and attitude... and great service. Opening hours: 06.00 PM - Midnight.

* Champions, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10, Jakarta 12730 Phone : (62)(21) 7199041, Fax : (62)(21) 7181219. A huge bar with sports theme, live music. Specialty: melted cheese covered nachos. Drink: beers, fruit juices. Facility: 4 gigantic television screens.

* Crossroads, Darmawangsa Square Unit 67 Lt. Dasar, Jl Darmawangsa VI & IX, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7280 1831. Website: Crossroads. Downstairs from the Eurasian restaurant.Small bar, smart modern style, good pool table and a dart board.

* D's Place, Jl. Falatehan I No. 1 C., Block M, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 7941609. Facility: nice bar downstairs, a small pool annex, dance floor upstairs, nightly dance competition. Opening hours: 06.00 PM to 02.00 AM. Price: moderate.

* Debasic, Jl. Melawai Raya No. 73, Jakarta Selatan, Tel.: (62)(21) 7257181, Fax: (62)(21) 7254151. Facility: bar, live music (hip hop, retro and jazz), restaurant, discotheque. Drinks: fine wine, cocktail, liquer based coffee, Debasic Sensation, Strawberry Basic Margarita, Long Basic Island. Specialty: Caesar Salad, Goulash Soup, Calamari Calypso, Entrecote Conosierre, Veal Escallop St. debasic, Deep Fried Oxtail. Price: moderate.

* Everest, Jl. Falatehan I/12K, Block M, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 726 2772, Fax: (62)(21) 725 1308. Website: Everest. A sports themed bar. Specialty: chicken in a basket. Drinks: local and imported beer.Two good pool tables. Massive cinema size screen for major sports events. Friendly staff. Opening hours: 11.00 AM to 02.00 AM. Price: moderate.

* Fez Lounge, Jl. Kemang Raya 78 B, Jakarta Selatan 12730, Tel.: (62)(21) 719 2677, Fax : (62)(21) 719 2654. Large modern bar with pool table. Ground floor of Kinara Indian Restaurant. Opening hours: 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM.

* Gypsy Bar, Jl Iskandarsyah I 9, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 72794243

* H2O Bar, Jl Melawai IX 10-F, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7245151

* Kelts Irish Pub, Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav X-O Hotel Grand Melia Lt 1, South Jakarta 12950, Tel.: (62)(21) 5268080

* Komodo Menari, Jl Melawai IX 10-F, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 278 3653

* Majapahit, Jl Brawijaya 26 Hotel Dharmawangsa Ground Floor, Jakarta 12170, Tel.: (62)(21) 7258181

* Mardi Gras Lounge, Jamz 2, Grand Lippo Sudirman, Jl Garnisun Dalam 8, Karet Semanggi, South Jakarta, Tel.: (62)(21) 574-5670. Facility: bar, live jazz performance. Drinks: Fine Wine, Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet, champagne, liquer chardonnay. Food: steak, spaghetti. Opening hours: 06.00 PM to 01.00 AM. Price: splurge.

* Red Square, Plaza Senayan Arcadia，Unit X-105，Jl. New Delhi No.9, tel. +62-21-5790-1281. Jakarta's first vodka bar, in chic black and red, serves up all sorts of vodka-based cocktails (how about a Bloody Red Square?) plus "fusion Russian" cuisine with items like Russian Bruschetta and Borscht Buntut. There are dancers and fire-juggling bartenders most nights at 11 PM. Open from 11:30 AM to past midnight, most cocktails from Rp 50,000 up.

* Sportsmans Bar, Jl Falatehan I 8, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 7204731. Downstairs: bar with a pool table and a counter. There is a restaurant on the back of the bar and another counter on the left. Upstairs:r pool table and a restaurant.

* Stanford Arms, Jl Iskandarsyah Raya 1 Hotel Ambhara Ground Fl, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 2700800. The main bar is small. There are tradiltional little bays and tables off the main drinking area. The eating area is on a glass extension of the hotel.

* The Bar at Shangri-La /BATS, Shangri-La B1F, Kota BNI, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1. Featuring Flashdance for the top 40 live music and the jazz sounds of Kemala Ayu at the After Work Club from 5-7 PM. Price: splurge.

Sleep - travel guide
Budget

* Grha Wisata Youth Hostel Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, Tel: (62)(21) 525 6922, Fax: (62)(21) 525 6930, Ragunan Sports Centre (GOR), South Jakarta, Tel: (62)(21) 780 6540, Fax: (62)(21) 781 2147.

* Juseny, Jl. Senayan 29, Block S, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12190. Tel.: (62)(21) 720 6565. Fax.: (62)(21) 7208304. Class: 1 star. Price: approx. US$ 16/person.

* Kebayoran Inn. Jl. Senayan 87, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12180. Tel.: (62)(21) 724-6208. Fax: (62)(21) 739-8926. Price: approx. US$ 21/person.

Mid-range Kebayoran Baru:

* Ambhara, Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No 1, Block M, South Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 2700 800, Fax: (62)(21) 7220 582. Website: Ambhara. Class: 4 Stars.

* Prapanca Indah, Jl. Prapanca Raya 30-31. Block P, South Jakarta 12160. Tel.: (62)(21) 7262603. Class: 1 star. Price: approx. US$ 27/person.

Cilandak:

* Le Kristal, Jl Tarogong Raya, South Jakarta 12430, Tel.: (62)(21) 750-7065, Fax: (62)(21) 750-7110. Class: 3 Stars. Next to Jakarta International School (JIS).
Mampang Prapatan:

* Grand Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya 2H, Jakarta 12730, Tel.: (62)(21) 719 4121, Fax.: (62)(21) 719 4131. Website: Grand Kemang Hotel. Class: 3 Stars. Price: US$ 67/person.

* Maharaja. Jln. Pierre Tendean no 1, Jakarta 12790, Tel.: (62)(21) 79180055, (62)(21) 79180044. Fax (62)(21)7919 7409. Class: 3 Stars. Price: approx. US$ 35/person.

Tebet:

* Sofyan Tebet, Jl. Dr Soepomo 23, Jakarta 12810, Tel.: (62)(21) 829 5691, Fax.: (62)(21) 830 7495. Website: Sofyan Tebet. Class: 1 star.

* Bumi Karsa Hotel/Bidakara, l. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 71-73, Pancoran, Jakarta, 12870, Tel. (62)(21) 8379 3555, Fax.: (62) (21) 8379 3554. Website: Bumi Karsa. Good location.

Setiabudi:

* Kartika Chandra, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta 12930, Tel.: (62)(21) 520 5000, Fax: (62)(21) 520 4238. Website: Kartika Chandra. Class: 3 Stars. Next to Planet Hollywood.

* Park Lane, Jalan Casablanca Kav. 18, Jakarta 12960, Tel. (62)(21) 828-2000. Five-star hotel with less than five-star prices, you can get this for just $50 with the right discounts. Good location in the Golden Triangle and huge breakfast buffet. Website: Park Lane Hotel. Class: 5 Stars.

Splurge

Kebayoran Baru:

* Sofitel Gran Mahakam, Jl. Mahakam I No 6 Blok M Jakarta 12130, Tel.: (62)(21) 720 9966 Fax : (62)(21) 725 2011. Website: Sofitel Gran Mahakam Hotel. Class: 5 Stars.

* Dharmawangsa/ "Darmawangsa", Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160, Tel.: (62)(21) 725 8181, Fax.: (62)(21) 725 8383. Website: Dharmawangsa Hotel. Class: 5 Stars.

Setiabudi:

* Four Seasons (formerly Regent), Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta 12920, Indonesia, Tel: (62)(21) 252 3456, Fax: (62)(21) 252 4480. Website: Four Seasons. Class: 5 Stars. This hotel was renovated after 2002 flood.

* Crowne Plaza (formerly Holiday Inn), Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 1-B, Jakarta 12930, Tel: (62)(21) 5268833, Fax: (62)(21) 5323674. Website: Crowne Plaza. Class: 5 Stars. Near Semanggi Bridge.

* Lippo Sudirman Grand Suite (formerly Aston Jakarta), Jl. Garnisun Dalam 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Tel.: (62)(21) 251 5151. Class: 5 Stars.

* Gran Melia Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. X-O, Kuningan, South Jakarta 12950, Tel: (62)(21) 526 8080 Fax: (62)(21) 526 8181. Website: Gran Melia Hotel. Class: 5 Stars.

* JW Marriott, Jalan Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E12, Jakarta 12950, Tel.: (62)(21) 57988888. Website: JW Marriot. Class: 5 Stars. Opulent yet tasteful decoration, huge rooms with broadband internet. Security has been beefed up to near-ludicrous levels after the 2003 car bomb though. Rooms US$120 and up.

* Ritz-Carlton, Jalan Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E11, Jakarta 12950, Tel.: (62)(21) 2551 8888. Website: Ritz-Carlton. Class: 5 Stars. Bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the other skyscrapers popping up in this fast-growing area. Rooms from US$138.

Contact - travel guide

Emergency numbers:

* Ambulance: 118.
* Police: 110.
* South Jakarta Police Station: Jl. Wijaya II, Tel.: (62)(21) 7206004, (62)(21) 7206011, (62)(21) 7221205.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

* RS Fatmawati, Jl. RS Fatmawati, Cilandak, Tel.: (62)(21) 7501524, Fax.: (62)(21) 7690123.

* RS Pusat Pertamina, Jl Kyai Maja No. 43 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12120, Tel. (62)(21) 7219232, (62)(21) 7219366, (62)(21) 7219214, (62)(21) 7208693.

* RS Pondok Indah, Jl . Metro Duta Kav. UE, Tel.: (62)(21) 765 7525, Fax. (62)(21) 750 2324.

* RS Metropolitan Medical Centre (MMC) Jl. Rasuna Said Kav. C-21 Kuningan, Tel.: (62)(21) 5203435, Fax.: (62)(21) 5203417.

* RS Medistra, Jl . Gatot Subroto Kay. 59 Jakarta 12950, Tel. (62)(21) 5210200, (62)(21) 5210212, (62)(21) 5210200, (62)(21) 5210212, (62)(21) 5210214. Fax: (62)(21) 5210184.RS Jakarta, Jl . Jend. Sudirman Kav. 49, Tel.: (62)(21) 573 2241, (62)(21) 573 2243. Fax.: (62)(21) 571 0249.