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Weekend Trip: 5 things to eat in Jakarta, an unexpected foodie city
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From street food stalls to high-end restaurants, new establishments regularly open in Jakarta.
PHOTOS: NASI GORENG KAMBING KEBON SIRIH, JOSH EDWARDS, KAUM
Leyla Rose
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- Jakarta's underrated food scene offers diverse culinary experiences, from street food to upscale Indonesian dishes.
- It took 16th place in a ranking of the world’s 100 best food cities, beating out contenders such as Kyoto in 17th place and Singapore in 22nd.
- Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih is famous for its mutton fried rice. Trendy cafes like Blue Doors and Giyanti Coffee Roastery contribute to Jakarta's coffee revolution.
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JAKARTA – Indonesia’s capital is better known for being an economic hub with traffic congestion than a destination for foodies. But for those in the know, its food scene remains underrated compared with other South-east Asian cities such as Singapore or Bangkok.
In March, Jakarta took 10th place in online publication Time Out’s 2025 list of 20 Best Cities For Food. Other Asian cities that made the list include Bangkok, Shanghai and Mumbai.
