Best of Menteng

Menteng speaks for itself, and its culinary landscape, vibrant and varied, regularly draws a crowd. We asked locals to weigh in, pitting Jakarta's establishments against each other in our head-to-head format. The results are in. This is how Menteng really eats.

Bakmi GM, a stalwart of Indonesian cuisine, leads the pack with its Sundanese roots. It’s followed by Bungarampai Restaurant, another purveyor of Indonesian fare, then Gado Gado BON BIN, also known for its Indonesian offerings. Kaum Jakarta, true to its name, delivers more Indonesian dishes. Kedai Tjikini provides a haunt with an old-school theme, offering Nusantara dishes and various coffees, alongside Wi-Fi. Finally, Lara Djonggrang rounds out the top six, completing a strong showing for Indonesian cuisine in Menteng.