Start your first Jakarta morning with a hearty local breakfast at Warung Kopi Purnama sampling strong Indonesian coffee and a plate of nasi uduk with fried tempeh; follow it with a stroll through Pasar Baru to watch vendors sell spices, kue (traditional cakes), and textiles. Mid-morning, join a short guided walk around Glodok (Jakarta's Chinatown) to taste hawker-style snacks like bakmi and cakwe, and browse Chinese herbal shops and antique stalls that set the tone for the day's deeper street-food and cultural exploration.
After Pasar Baru and Glodok in the morning, spend the afternoon exploring the colonial heart of Jakarta starting with a relaxed lunch of Betawi specialties at Sate Khas Senayan (Kota Tua branch) where you can try beef satay and crispy emping crackers. Follow that with a cultural coffee break at Anomali Coffee (Kota Tua), then wander through the nearby alleys to discover street art and stop at Toko Merah and the open-air Fatahillah Square markets for artisanal snacks, vintage curios, and photo ops as you transition toward your evening stroll.
As dusk falls, wander the atmospheric lanes toward Cafe Batavia for a cocktail or mocktail on its terrace while soaking in the colonial-era interiors, then hop across to Kedai Seni Djakarte for live music and small plates showcasing modern takes on Betawi flavors. Finish the night with a relaxed riverside walk along Kali Besar, stopping at street stalls for warm pisang goreng and a cup of jasmine tea from a mobile vendor as the square's lights and shadows tell the story of old Batavia.
Begin the morning with a sensory dive at Pasar Baru Trade Center, sampling freshly steamed kue lapis and spicy soto Betawi from hawkers while browsing batik and textile stalls; then head to Pecenongan Morning Market to watch fishmongers and spice traders at work and pick up fragrant kaffir lime leaves and galangal for later tastings. Finish with a guided street-food crawl through Glodok's quieter lanes to try crispy dim sum from a family-run stall and sweet es kacang merah at a century-old vendor, keeping the day's focus on authentic market flavors while setting you up for the afternoon's deeper Chinatown exploration.
After a morning in bustling markets, linger into the afternoon with a leisurely culinary walk through Jalan Kemenangan, stopping to sip a bowl of rich, herbal sup buntut at H. Mamat Resto and sampling sweet pandan treats from a nearby kue seller; the slower pace lets you chat with shopkeepers about traditional Chinese-Indonesian pantry staples. Continue to Petak Sembilan to explore hidden alleyway eateries and try a comforting bowl of bubur ayam at a family-run stall, then finish with a tea-tasting at Teh Cangkir where you can learn about loose-leaf blends and take-home souvenirs of local spices and dried goods.
As night settles, head to Jalan Pecenongan for a seafood-focused dinner at Ahong 88 where communal plates of chili crab and grilled fish are served with sambal matah; linger over coconut-based desserts from a nearby kerak telor cart for a local sweet finish. Afterwards, take a relaxed stroll to Glodok's Lampu Merah night market to sample late-night snacks like kue putu and roasted chestnuts while browsing lacquerware stalls, ending the evening with a jasmine-tea pairing at the intimate Kopi Oey (Glodok outpost) to recap the day's market discoveries.
Start your morning with a deep dive into Indonesia's past at the National Museum (Museum Nasional)-arrive early to beat crowds and spend time with the ethnographic halls and the impressive prehistoric artifacts before the heat builds. Afterward, stroll through nearby Lapangan Banteng to enjoy a light street-side kopi and pick up a savory roti cane from a local vendor, then continue to the tranquil colonial lanes of Menteng for a guided walk past heritage houses and a stop at Taman Suropati to watch morning tai chi practitioners and sample kue from a neighborhood bakery.
After the morning museum deep-dive, take a relaxed stroll to Monumen Nasional (Monas) grounds to ride the elevator to the observation deck for panoramic city views, then wander the surrounding park to watch locals practice dance and try street-side es kelapa muda from a vendor. Continue into Menteng for a late-afternoon cultural tea at Sophie Authentique (a historic bakery-cafe) paired with local kue while exploring nearby heritage lanes and dropping into Galeria Nasional to catch a rotating contemporary Indonesian art exhibit before sunset.
As twilight deepens, take a short ride to Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) in Cikini for an evening of performing-arts culture-catch a traditional dance or contemporary theater piece and browse the small galleries and craft stalls in the complex. After the show, walk to nearby House of Sampoerna (Jakarta branch exhibition pop-up) style cafe settings or a classic Betawi eatery like Bangka Belitung seafood stalls to savor a relaxed dinner of rich coconut-based curries and sweet kue, finishing with a nightcap at Kopi Kalyan for a final taste of Jakarta's specialty brews and a reflective recap of the day's museum and monument highlights.
Begin your final Jakarta morning with a leisurely brunch in upscale Kemang: savor a modern take on Betawi flavors at Bistro by Societet paired with a cup of single-origin coffee at One Fifteenth Coffee; afterward, stroll the boutique-lined streets to pick up artisanal snacks and sambal jars as edible souvenirs. If you prefer the business-district vibe, head to SCBD for a flavorful early lunch at Pondok Laguna to try rich seafood laksan and finish with a coconut-ice dessert from Gaya Gelato before preparing for a relaxed transfer to the airport.
Spend a leisurely afternoon savoring Jakarta's modern culinary scene with a relaxed tasting menu at Lara Djonggrang (reservations recommended) featuring regional plates and theatrical presentation, then wander nearby to sample artisan chocolates and coconut confections at Kopi and Bean for small take-home treats. Afterward, pause for an easy late-afternoon bite at Sate Senayan (SCBD outlet) to enjoy a final round of tender satay and peanut sauce before a smooth transfer to the airport or your evening flight, giving you one last taste of Betawi-influenced flavors without straying far from SCBD/Kemang conveniences.
Wind down your final night with a celebratory dinner at Kaum in Menteng for elevated regional plates that showcase Nusantara flavors, followed by a casual dessert stop at Giyanti Coffee Roastery for their signature single-origin affogato and small-batch pastries. If you prefer a lively local scene closer to Kemang, enjoy live-acoustic sets and fusion small plates at Lucy in the Sky terrace, then take a late stroll through Kemang Village to pick up last-minute sambal jars and kue from boutique vendors before your airport transfer.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Warung Kopi Purnama (breakfast) | IDR 40,000 |
| Pasar Baru (market browsing & snacks) | IDR 50,000 |
| Guided walk in Glodok / Chinatown (short tour & hawker snacks) | IDR 100,000 |
| Bakmi / cakwe hawker snacks (Glodok) | IDR 30,000 |
| Sate Khas Senayan (lunch, Kota Tua branch) | IDR 120,000 |
| Anomali Coffee (Kota Tua) - coffee & snack | IDR 60,000 |
| Toko Merah / Fatahillah Square (sightseeing & markets) | Free |
| Cafe Batavia (drink/cocktail) | IDR 150,000 |
| Kedai Seni Djakarte (music & small plates) | IDR 120,000 |
| Kali Besar riverside stroll & street snacks (pisang goreng, tea) | IDR 30,000 |
| Pasar Baru Trade Center (market samples) | IDR 50,000 |
| Pecenongan Morning Market (market visit & tastings) | IDR 40,000 |
| Dim sum (family-run stall, Glodok) | IDR 60,000 |
| Es kacang merah (century-old vendor) | IDR 25,000 |
| Jalan Kemenangan - sup buntut at H. Mamat Resto (lunch) | IDR 110,000 |
| Bubur ayam (Petak Sembilan stall) | IDR 25,000 |
| Teh Cangkir (tea tasting / purchase) | IDR 60,000 |
| Ahong 88 (seafood dinner, Jalan Pecenongan) | IDR 200,000 |
| Lampu Merah night market (snacks) | IDR 40,000 |
| Kopi Oey (Glodok) - evening coffee | IDR 50,000 |
| National Museum (Museum Nasional) - entry | IDR 5,000 |
| Lapangan Banteng (stroll) | Free |
| Roti cane street vendor (snack) | IDR 20,000 |
| Menteng guided heritage walk | IDR 80,000 |
| Taman Suropati (park visit) | Free |
| Monumen Nasional (Monas) - observation deck ticket | IDR 15,000 |
| Es kelapa muda (vendor) | IDR 20,000 |
| Sophie Authentique (tea & pastry) | IDR 80,000 |
| Galeri Nasional (art gallery) | Free |
| Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) - performance (ticket) | IDR 150,000 |
| House of Sampoerna (museum/cafe visit) | IDR 20,000 |
| Kopi Kalyan (nightcap) | IDR 60,000 |
| Bistro by Societet (brunch, Kemang) | IDR 150,000 |
| One Fifteenth Coffee (single-origin coffee) | IDR 70,000 |
| Pondok Laguna (lunch, SCBD) | IDR 120,000 |
| Gaya Gelato (dessert) | IDR 60,000 |
| Lara Djonggrang (tasting menu, reservation) | IDR 450,000 |
| Kopi and Bean (artisan chocolates & treats) | IDR 80,000 |
| Sate Senayan (SCBD outlet) - satay meal | IDR 120,000 |
| Kaum (dinner, Menteng) - elevated regional plates | IDR 350,000 |
| Giyanti Coffee Roastery (dessert/affogato) | IDR 70,000 |
| Lucy in the Sky (live-acoustic & small plates, Kemang) | IDR 150,000 |
| Kemang Village (shopping for sambal jars / snacks) | IDR 50,000 |
| Airport transfer (taxi / ride-hailing estimate) | IDR 150,000 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | IDR 4,145,000 |