The capital city of Jakarta is unlike any other. Skyscrapers compete for space with famous Dutch colonial structures such as the Jakarta History Museum, the Bank Indonesia Museum and the Jakarta Kota Train Station.
For many visitors, Jakarta is a hub for travel throughout Indonesia. Spending just a little time here will give you a wealth of cultural attractions, delicious food and drinks, and shopping opportunities.
"Worth the money"
“To get a feel for authentic Jakarta, visitors can go through the alleys and villages,” said Reza Adhiatma, a cafe owner who was born and raised in the Indonesian capital.
Here, visitors will see the daily lives of the locals. It is an interesting contrast to the glitz of Jakarta that most tourists see.
Among the city's many museums and galleries, content designer Kireina Masri also recommends visiting the MACAN Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara), if interested in modern and contemporary art.
"The National Museum of Indonesia is a good destination for visitors to review the country's history," said Masri.
In the southern suburb of Kemang, the Palang Pintu Festival, usually held in June, also offers this insight into the culture of the Betawi people.
Enjoy shopping
For a more authentic shopping experience, visitors can head to Pasar Santa, a complex in south Jakarta.
The ground floor houses fresh produce and homewares, while the upper level is a more creative hub. Stalls sell new and used books, vintage clothing, records and decorative items. All of which make for an engaging experience for visitors. Blok M, a commercial and business district, is a 10-minute drive from Pasar Santa.
Besides, Pasaraya Blok M is a shopping mall within Blok M, specializing in selling Indonesian arts, crafts, souvenirs and food such as coffee and local delicacies.
Also, Pasar Senen, Jakarta’s oldest market, which opened in 1733, is a great place to shop for cheap second-hand clothes. The market is centered on Kemenangan Raya Street, but stalls are also scattered throughout the surrounding alleys.
Diverse cuisine
Jakarta's cuisine has benefited from a significant immigration culture. People from all over the country have moved here, bringing with them local cuisines from many regions.
Sate (charcoal-grilled marinated meat skewers) is a delicious and popular dish in Indonesian cuisine.
There are many types of sate and sate stalls in Jakarta, but Sate RSPP Pak Muri in South Jakarta is the one to try as it has been a favorite among locals and tourists for the past 20 years. The meat is tender and juicy, the sauce is rich, the portion is large and the price is affordable.
Even international artists touring Jakarta have come to enjoy this charcoal-grilled meat skewer. Korean actor and singer Ji Chang-wook has been there too.
Jakarta also has other traditional dishes such as soto Betawi (beef soup) and gado-gado (boiled or steamed vegetables served with spicy peanut sauce).
Jakarta has long had a strong coffee culture, thanks in part to its young population (more than half of the country's population is between the ages of 18 and 39). Local coffee chains like Kopi Kenangan and Janji Jiwa are even more popular than international coffee brands like Starbucks.
“If visitors are looking for high-quality coffee, Indonesian coffee chains are a very good choice,” added cafe owner Reza Adhiatma.
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