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PADANG MERDEKA
Elevating homely Padang flavours,
Padang Merdeka serves its menu
with the best ingredients to create
a subtle and sophisticated palate
loved by both locals and expats
alike. Its new location in Menteng is
making it even more accessible, be
it for business or fun, in a modern
setting. The colourful walls, murals,
neon signs, and other decorations
also set Padang Merdeka apart from
similar restaurants and are perfect
for Instagram feeds.KOPI CAT CAFÉ BY
GROOVY
Cat lovers take note: Groovy’s Kopi
Cat Café is somewhere to relax while
playing with friendly felines of all
kinds at its locations in Bintaro and
Kemang. Operating under the Groovy
brand, which also has vet care, a pet
hotel, and more, these furballs are
guaranteed to be clean and cute. The
cats can also be enjoyed as details on
the latte art, cupcake toppings, and
many other sweet details.The season’s
laid-back
atmosphere
should be
spent making
memories with
loved ones at
these charming
eateries
SUDOET TJERITA
The picturesque city of Santorini in Greece has moved
to Jakarta’s Pantai Indah Kapuk Area at the Sudoet
Tjerita, a coffee shop that transports you to the lovely
seaside city with its white walls, balconies, and quirky
corners. After going up and down the stairs to strike
poses for the camera, try its famed spiced coffee to
quench your thirst and bite into its Nougat Cake which
balances both mocha and peanuts extremely well.BUKAN RUANG
Seniman Ruang designed Bukan Ruang as a café and event
space that is perhaps the cosiest, most minimalist place in the
busy Kemang area. Not only photogenic to look at, Bukan Ruang
is also tasty to try with its coffee and tea choices that go perfectly
with Indonesian and international menus, such as the Nasi Daging
Se’I, which combines thinly sliced beef with savoury spices, or the
Carbonara with plenty of minced meat to top off the penne pasta.TATLER PICKS
SUMPTUOUS
SUMMER
LOBO RESTAURANT
With European-inspired flavours and touches of Asian flair, Lobo
Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan is the
latest classy affair to open at the hotel. Located at the lobby, its
Sunday Martini Brunch is a treat featuring 101 types of Martini
that you have to try with friends or family. Among the many menus
offered, the red snapper is particularly juicy in lemongrass broth,
while the tender venison loin pairs well with the soursop gelée.