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Bake it Good at BEAU Bakery
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A Savior at Pakubuwono
The Warmth of Soto Mie Kota Udang
From a pikulan, to a streetside tent, then now in a repurposed home garage, Soto Mie Kota Udang has single-handedly survived on se...
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The New Wave of Nightlife
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Nightlife
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Up in Awan Lounge
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The Cult of INVINCIBLE
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Manual Jakarta Print Issue No. 4
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Directory
Find the best local cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and more in Jakarta with our Directory.
Smashing Local Flavours
Nothing like the good old Indonesian food to comfort both the stomach and palate. You can always trust these restaurants for that familiar taste of Motherland.
After-Work Drinks
Why stress about going through the mad evening traffic if you can unwind and have a good laugh over a few bottles of beer? Relax, you’ve earned it.
Legendary Street Food
These famous street foods have made a name for themselves with just one dish under their belt. One question left: are you ready to queue?
Weekend Coffee Fix
Weekend is about taking some downtime to sit down with a good read accompanied with superb coffee. Take this chance to drop by those coffee shops you’ve been yearning to visit.
New-Wave Healthy Food
More and more eateries are reimagining healthy food into satisfying dishes that are both nourishing and fulfilling; they definitely are beyond just a bowl of wilted salad.
