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Welcome to r/Jakarta. A space to talk about life and culture in Jakarta, but above all, to engage in the age-old practice of venting about the traffic and pollution.

Please review the guidelines and stickied post before contributing!

Welcome to the subreddit for everything related to Jakarta and its Reddit community. This is also the official hub for Jakarta-based Reddit meetups in the future.

Guidelines:

  • This subreddit is dedicated to events, news, and discussions specific to Jakarta.

  • Kindly follow Reddiquette at all times. When asking questions, remember you're engaging with fellow individuals, not an AI. Polite greetings and gratitude are appreciated.

  • For event-related posts, please use the tag [EVENT INFO]. Example: [EVENT INFO] Peterpan Concert. Include key details such as date, ticket prices, and location for better clarity.

  • Events outside of Jakarta should be posted in /r/Indonesia.

  • Posting in English is encouraged to ensure inclusivity for non-Indonesian speakers, though posting in Indonesian is also acceptable.

  • You may promote your products, services, or websites as long as they are available in the Jakarta area. Promotion is limited to ONE post and must be accompanied by a comment introducing yourself and what you’re promoting. Failure to follow these rules may result in a ban. More information on self-promotion can be found here.

  • If you encounter any spam, racism, sexism, unlabeled NSFW content, personal attacks, doxxing, or inappropriate job postings, please notify the moderators or use the report button.

Related Subreddits:

  • /r/indonesia - General discussions and news about Indonesia

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Can someone send me a Postcard from Indonesia?

Selamat Datang Indonesia 🇮🇩

I am fond of collecting postcards but I don’t have any from Indonesia .

Can someone send me one? Thank you :)

4 Comments
2025/02/03
16:49 UTC

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Where do Bule chill nowdays in Jakarta?

Hi guys,

I just came back from JKT and was wondering where all the bule chill nowdays in Jakarta? I visited Lavva, The H Club, Union @ Plaza Senayan, W Superclub Gatsu, Grand Mall, Plaza Indonesia,… but not saw that many bule like years before. Could you please advise?

8 Comments
2025/02/02
11:54 UTC

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Martabak

Hello! I’m currently in Jakarta and planning to buy Martabak as a souvenir for my friends in the Philippines.

Is it okay to bring it home? Will it spoil? Can I just reheat it in the microwave? I really want to take it with me because it’s so delicious!

Also, can you suggest other souvenirs from Jakarta?

Terima kasih!

1 Comment
2025/02/02
11:18 UTC

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Romantic restaurant recommendations / Concert tips?

Hi! New post because our plans somewhat changed a ton since the last time I asked. My partner and I will be in Jakarta from February 13-16, staying in Novotel. I'd love to surprise him with a nice dinner reservation + maybe some flowers. If you have any suggestions on where we can dine to have a simple romantic evening together and/or where I can get him some flowers, that would be awesome.

We're also coming to watch Green Day, if you have any tips as to what a concert in Jakarta is like, that would be cool. I heard that it's rainy season there right now.

Edit: We're generally very open when it comes to food, so anywhere with Indonesian food would be perfect!

4 Comments
2025/02/01
18:02 UTC

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Restaurant recommendations

Will be in Jakarta for 4 days and would love suggestions on brunch cafes. Something like an Australian cafe vibe. I’ve seen Local Brunch Club and Pison. Are they any good? Any place with really good pancakes would be great. I will be around thamrin so a 40 min train ride is doable.

Also what is everyone’s favourite Italian restaurant? With homemade pasta preferably.

Thank you!

11 Comments
2025/01/31
01:32 UTC

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Where to watch the NFL Super Bowl?

Philadelphian and life long eagles 🦅 fan. Will be in Jakarta for work on 10 Feb and looking for a venue that will be showing the game! All suggestions are appreciated. Go birds!

9 Comments
2025/01/30
13:03 UTC

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A trip to jakarta for 3 days

Hi everyone, i wanted asked if 2,400,000 rupiah is enough for a 3 days trip in jakarta (more like 3 nights 2 days)

Flight, accommodation, transportation excluded

8 Comments
2025/01/30
08:27 UTC

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Trying Jakarta Again

Hello everyone, Last summer I have visited Jakarta from July 23 to July 27. In that time I visited Taman Fatahillah, including the museum and Cafe Batavia. Anggrek Mall, Monas, and Ancol.

During that time I felt like there was maybe not so much to do or see in this city. I am wondering if there were some things that I missed that could’ve made my visit worth it,or something that would be worth going back to see.

Thanks

8 Comments
2025/01/29
23:50 UTC

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Traffic from airport to lotte shopping avenue?

Hi everyone. Will be travelling to Jakarta middle of next month and would just like to know how long it may take to get from Terminal 2 CGK airport by car to Lotte Shopping Avenue. I will arriving at 8:15am. Is traffic really bad at this time?

7 Comments
2025/01/29
08:38 UTC

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Using Autogate question

Hello guys !

Belated Happy New Year and Happy Chinese New Year

Wanted to ask you on whether autogate can accept non chip passport or do I need a chip passport ? Thank you guys in Advance !

Oh ,I am an Indian which currently is rolling out chip based passport slowly but currently I have non chip passport sadly.

0 Comments
2025/01/28
11:27 UTC

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Recommend the best fine dining restaurants in Jakarta

Hi. Can you recommend fine dining restaurants I should try in Jakarta? Thanks.

12 Comments
2025/01/28
05:51 UTC

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where to buy flowers and cupcakes?

hey guys, i’m asking for your recommendations on florists and bakeries in advance because my gf and i are in a long distance relationship and i need to prepare!

for valentines i wanna buy her a bouquet and custom cupcakes - i know it’s pretty generic, but hey, as an ldr couple, this is a big deal 🤣

plus i’m not from indonesia so i have no idea where to buy! she’s from tangerang selatan, btw. maybe you can recommend shops near there. please help a guy out! 🙏🏼

4 Comments
2025/01/27
01:55 UTC

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Jakarta newbie, help me join me!!

Hey peeps i just got here.

  1. need recommendations please! i like cafes, museums, parks, live shows, jazz bars, anything wholesome im down

  2. join me on the adventure :)

10 Comments
2025/01/27
00:28 UTC

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What is the equivalent version of meetup and Eventbrite in Jakarta?

I'm looking for events this CNY, I'm only aware of maroon5

What else dangdut? Lmao please help thanks

1 Comment
2025/01/26
05:59 UTC

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THANKYOU JAKARTA

THANKYOU JAKARTA FOR KETOPRAK TELOR DADAR..... Ive been MISSING OUT my WHOLE LIFE.... I could die for KETOPRAK TELOR DADAR.... if im dying BRING ME KETOPRAK TELOR DADAR....... BURY ME IN KETOPRAK TELOR DADAR...

14 Comments
2025/01/26
03:04 UTC

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Recommend places in jkt!

Hi guys I'll be going to jkt sometime in February. Does anybody have any recommendations for shopping & places to eat? Preferably local brands & warungs/street foods. I would love to hear from locals🙏🏼Thank you!

9 Comments
2025/01/25
09:09 UTC

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Things to do

Me a 20 year old male am in Jakarta for 3 days what things are there to do? I like all things and learning about new culture. Any suggestions would be amazing. I am budget travelling so please don’t make the suggestions too expensive. Any local Warungs that are nice to eat as well because I find the food there to be sooo much nicer than more expensive restaurants.

Thank you

4 Comments
2025/01/24
16:22 UTC

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Good dental surgeon in Jakarta

Dear Jakarta people

On travel here and have some dental issues, that requires a cracked tooth extraction. Can someone recommend a good dentist/ dental surgeon on Jakarta based on your experience?

Thank you.

13 Comments
2025/01/24
06:28 UTC

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Early morning traffic

Hello, this is my first time in Jakarta. I have an appointment tomorrow at 7am, the hospital is 17km from my hotel and Google maps says it’ll take about an hour to reach there. I wanted to ask what the traffic situation is like early morning and if one hour is enough or should we be leaving earlier? Any help will be much appreciated!

9 Comments
2025/01/23
13:51 UTC

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ATM vs. moneychangers - e-visa or visa at the airport?

Where will I get a better exchange rate for US$: From an ATM machine (all charges will be reimbursed, if any from my bank) or at moneychangers? Do higher bills get a better rate?

I have nearly four hours between my arrival (7:30 AM on a Sunday) and connection in CGK. I will have to pick up luggage and head for the domestic airline counter during that time.

I looked at the e-visa online, and I have to scan my passport, dll.... Since I have the time should I just wait in line? As I remember, I need only my passport.

Terima kasih!

0 Comments
2025/01/23
04:19 UTC

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Contactless cashmachine Jakarta Airport

Hello, I happen to be in a situation where I lost my physical bank card, I blocked it already. But I need to withdraw money, I have another virtual revolut card installed in my iPhone and in my country it is possible to withdraw with an NFC using your phone. Anyone knows if there is this possibility in Jakarta AirPort? Thank you

5 Comments
2025/01/21
07:50 UTC

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Co-working spaces: Menteng

Anyone know of any good co-working spaces in Menteng? Need to book one for a Friday afternoon / early evening. Typically I book in Kuningan and Kemang, but I need to be in Menteng for dinner that night as well, and want to avoid the jam. Thanks

6 Comments
2025/01/21
03:20 UTC

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Siapa yg rindu <<Stadium>> di Jl. Hayam Wuruk?

3 Comments
2025/01/19
18:11 UTC

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My partner and I are staying in Jakarta for a month, what to do?

Hi r/Jakarta! My partner is from Jakarta himself but besides the usual Taman Safari, Taman Mini, Grand Indonesia, Monas, we're struggling to find places to to go for the month. We both are 20 years old, into alternative subcultures and music, illustration, comics, outdoor exploring, shopping for cute stationery, and fashion. As someone who has never been to Indonesia but has heard much about it through my partner, I would love to learn how to make batik. We both want to go to live alternative music shows as well. Thanks in advance!

27 Comments
2025/01/19
04:05 UTC

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Kirim barang pake GoSend atau Grab dari bandara Suhat ke rumah

Stupid question I know,

Jadi saya ada titipan barang dari teman saya dan dia bakal sampai di bandara Jakarta, if it’s important, they’ll be arriving from an international flight. Nah karena posisi gua sekarang lagi ga di kota tujuan, saya kepikiran untuk kirim GoSend atau Grab aja ke rumah saya.

Nah, barusan dia bilang katanya gak memungkinkan buat pesan Grab atau GoSend dari bandara buat mengirim ke luar. But honestly I’m not sure about how the rules and whatnot, especially with the “preman”, if there’s any. So here I am asking this stupid question, who knows anyone else have had the experience of sending things from airport or have tried to.

Thanks Komodos!

5 Comments
2025/01/18
02:43 UTC

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Jakarta-Bogor bus

Hello!

I'd like to ask for some advice. I'm landing in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on the 24th of January at 18.00 pm with Turkish Airlines (usually arrives on time). After that, I need to collect my checked-in baggage. My question is about the transportation to Bogor - would it be possible to catch a bus to Bogor that same evening (to keep expenses low)?

I checked 12go.asia and found out that the last bus in their schedule leaves at 19.15 (Lintas Shuttle) and that goes from Tangerang. Is there an option to get on the bus from the airport? Tangerang seems a bit far, which would not be a problem (to go there by taxi) if only I had more time between landing and the bus leaving.

EDIT:

I found this piece of information about Damri buses:

"Large air-con coaches with roomy luggage compartments below operate between Soekarno–Hatta International Airport Jakarta and the DAMRI terminal near Botani Square Bogor. Tickets can be purchased from the DAMRI counter at the airport or on the bus. Airport to Bogor: hourly from 05:00 to 01:30 (55,000 rupiah/VIP 75,000 rupiah; 2 hours)"

Is that information about DAMRI up-to-date?

1 Comment
2025/01/17
13:51 UTC

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Rekomendasi apartemen untuk area Jakarta Pusat?

Halo, apakah ada rekomendasi sewa apartemen area JakPus secara tahunan? Kebetulan dapat kerja di sekitar RSUPN Cipto. Rencana cari apartemen yang parkiran mobilnya banyak. Budget sekitar 30-40 juta pertahun, unfurnished gak apa2. Thankyou

2 Comments
2025/01/16
17:55 UTC

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First time visiting Jakarta.

Hello,

I am planning my first visit to Jakarta and will be staying for 7 to 10 days, depending on the information I receive. As a solo traveler, I would appreciate any recommendations for my initial trip. I am particularly interested in nature experiences and beach destinations, and I'm keen to engage in activities such as snorkeling or Kayaking.

While I don't have a strong interest in historical sites, I remain open to learning about them. Additionally, I would like to participate in a food tour to explore the local cuisine.

I understand that some might suggest that a few days in Jakarta would be sufficient. However, I would also like to know which other cities you would recommend visiting, as well as activities I should consider.

27 Comments
2025/01/12
08:54 UTC

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Beli kindle di jakarta di mana ya?

Hai semua, gw mau tanya, ada toko offline ga ya yang jual kindle? Di lippo mall kira2 ada ga ya? Atau di gramed, jual kindle ga ya?

Gw ketemu beberapa online shop yang jual kindle, tapi kaya, gw ga percaya ngeluarin duit 1jt+ di online, trust issue haha

Sama juga kalau ada toko yang deket jakarta barat plus bgt wkwk. Anyways thank you udh baca 🙏

8 Comments
2025/01/11
10:18 UTC

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Best Hotel Breakfast

Hello, I'll be in Jakarta again next month. I'd like to stay in a hotel with the best buffet breakfast. Any recommendations? I stayed at the Ritz Carlton PP last time -- food was great but since breakfast is at the executive lounge, selection is not as extensive. I kind of plan to eat a lot during my stay. 🤣 5-star or exceptional 4-star hotels please if possible. Thank you.

14 Comments
2025/01/10
11:02 UTC

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