Patty & Sons
Here, trusty American fare is elevated with contemporary flair. The bistro in Jakarta’s Ashta 8 oozes class. And when it comes to food, it makes clear it takes flavours and freshness seriously. Burger buns and sandwich bread are made daily. They dry age their own beef and make their own patties for a juicy, flavourful spread of burgers, from their classic American to their truffle burger, which comes with shaved black truffle and truffle jus. The restaurant also boasts an impressive selection of steaks, which are grilled to perfection in their wood-fire oven.
And don’t leave without dessert: choose from a list of sweet treats, including beautiful burnt apple tarts and creamy cheesecakes.
Plataran Menteng
Indonesia’s Plataran hospitality group has made a name for themselves showcasing the country’s rich heritage through its treasure trove of hotels, cruises and restaurants. And they’ve done it once more with Plataran Menteng, a restaurant that runs out of an elegant three-storey Dutch colonial house in the bustling heart of Jakarta.
Here, you can feast on a meticulously-crafted menu that celebrates the diversity of Indonesian flavours. From nasi goreng keeling mete, where black kalamata olives gives Indonesia’s beloved fried rice some extra texture and flavour, to udang sriwedari, an aromatic fried prawn dish whose name pays tribute to the Majapahit empire (with Sriwedari meaning “the King’s garden” – a nod to an exquisite garden King Prabu Harjuna created for his family), it’s a treat for your tastebuds and a culinary journey of the archipelago, its heritage and its history.
Henshin Jakarta
Could this be the literal pinnacle of fine dining in Jakarta? Henshin serves up Nikkei cuisine – which blends the bold flavours of Peru with the artful care of Japanese cooking – against a stunning, 360-degree backdrop of the Indonesian capital. The restaurant and rooftop bar is the place to be seen.
Enter Henshin through the beautifully-decorated 67th floor, and unwind at the bar and lounge area. A floor up, the restaurant with its open kitchen concept give you a glimpse of the chefs at work. And if you’d fancy a more intimate experience, there are private rooms on the 69th floor. Try the parihuela, a red snapper, king prawn and crustacean broth, or enjoy some A5 grade Japanese wagyu in different ways, including as antichuchos (skewers). The drink selection too is a revelation featuring a range of tipples, including biodynamic wines.
The Cave
Think of the resort island of Bali, and you picture beautiful beaches. But here’s an unexpected fine dining adventure like no other: dining in a cave, under rows of stalactites, with candlelight throwing warm hues on the stone walls.
It’s an entire production, carefully orchestrated and spanning about two hours. Between courses, you get to enjoy light shows on the cave ceiling – and you can even don a little hard hat and go off deeper into the cave for a bout of exploring. The menu is inspired by ingredients that are sourced locally, and dishes are paired with wines, and bespoke cocktails.
If you’re looking for a one-of- kind culinary experience, take a plunge and enter The Cave.
Room 4 Dessert
Chef Will Goldfarb’s found a way to make dessert both artistic and fun. At his restaurant in Bali, the 2021 winner of The World’s Best Pastry Chef brings to life a creative and playful dessert tasting menu that makes use of the rich ingredients the island has to offer, such as belimbing wuluh, banana heart and cassava. The restaurant showcased its creations on an episode of popular Netflix show, Chef’s Table – turning the table into a palate for Chef Goldfarb’s vision and innovation.
Room 4 Dessert also runs an academy, whose offerings include pastry bootcamps, baking classes, and even lessons on how to forage ethically and how to make Indonesian traditional drinks like jamu and tuak.
