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Some places become part of a city’s story simply by being there. For more than three decades, ARYADUTA Lippo Village (ALV) has been one of them, a familiar address where business trips have turned into
Jakarta’s vibrant underground music scene takes centre stage as Monkey Shoulder launches Studio Monkey Shoulder LIVE, a city-wide music series celebrating grassroots creativity, local communities and the art of bringing different influences together. Running from

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Established by Peranakan cuisine experts and restaurateurs, Kembang Goeyang brings a fresh perspective to Jakarta’s dining scene, serving familiar Peranakan flavours in a relaxed and flexible setting. Located on the ground floor of Sarinah, Kembang Goeyang is designed for all-day dining, welcoming guests from breakfast through to lunch and dinner. The restaurant’s interiors offer a

Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of

Sari Pacific Jakarta’s legendary Japanese restaurant returns with a new look and a new name, but the charms that built its reputation still remain. There is something reassuring about returning to a restaurant that has been around for years. Even when faces change, interiors are updated, and new dishes appear on the menu, guests will