Start your first morning with a hearty local breakfast at Warung Kopi Purnomo for classic kopi tubruk and kaya toast, then stroll to Pasar Ikan Lama (Glodok fish market area) to watch vendors and sample fresh jajan pasar like kue lapis and onde-onde. Continue toward Kawasan Kota Tua to explore colonial streets, snapping photos at Fatahillah Square and popping into a nearby warung for a bowl of soto Betawi-an easy, atmospheric intro that sets the tone for the day's deeper Old Batavia discoveries.
After a leisurely lunch, explore the vibrant culinary lanes around Kampoeng Kecil for kopi susu and coconut pancake snacks, then head to Pasar Baru to hunt for traditional sweets and small-batch sambals while soaking up the lively market atmosphere. As the sun softens, join a guided tasting at Kedai Tjikini for modern takes on Betawi snacks and finish with a riverside stroll past Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa to watch the phinisi schooners as evening approaches.
As dusk falls, wander to Kafe Merah Putih for an introduction to contemporary Indonesian flavors-try a tasting plate of local small bites paired with a gula aren cocktail-then head to Pecenongan Night Food Street to dive into Jakarta's late-night hawker scene with grilled satay, bakmi goreng, and warm es campur. Finish the night at Taman Fatahillah under soft lamps while enjoying street performances and a cup of kopi tubruk from a nearby mobile vendor, keeping the pace relaxed after a full day of exploration.
Begin with a lively market breakfast at Pasar Glodok where you can sample steaming bowls of bakmi kepiting and fresh kue tradisional from street stalls, then stroll into the neighboring Pecinan (Glodok) alleys to taste tauhu goreng and sinao-style yi dan pastries. Afterward, head to Pasar Santa in South Jakarta for a mid-morning coffee from an independent roaster and bite-sized Padang-style rendang samplers at a tucked-away warung, keeping the day's focus on authentic flavors while moving from old-Chinese market energy toward Menteng's calmer culinary scene.
After a market-packed morning, wander through leafy Menteng to the charming food alley around Warung Nasi Uduk Ibu Jum for a fragrant plate of nasi uduk with crunchy sambal and emping, then head to Kedai Soto Tangkar H. Ma'ruf to try a rich Betawi-style soto featuring tender beef ribs and perkedel. Finish the afternoon with a relaxed kopi break at Anomali Coffee Menteng accompanied by a pandan chiffon cake, keeping the pace gentle as you transition toward evening cultural tastings.
Wind down the day with a Betawi culinary theatre at Lara Djonggrang where ornate interiors set the scene for refined versions of kerak telor and sayur asem paired with herbal jamsu; linger for a storytelling dessert of dodol and kue lapis. Afterward, slip into the cozy jazz-lit atmosphere of Motion Blue Jakarta (or a nearby live-music café) for late-night small plates-think grilled ikan bakar and sambal matah-and a refreshing es kelapa while you recap the day's market discoveries.
Start your morning with a guided tour of Monumen Nasional (Monas)-climb the elevator to the observation deck for panoramic city views, then wander the museum diorama halls to trace Jakarta's history. Walk to the nearby Museum Bahari for maritime exhibits and spice-trade stories, finish with a leisurely kopi break and lontong sayur at a street-side cart near Lapangan Merdeka before heading on to the National Museum for the afternoon.
Wander the shady grounds to discover the ethnographic displays at the National Museum (Museum Nasional), then join a curator-led tour of the temporary exhibition halls to learn about Nusantara textiles and ceremonial objects. Afterward, stroll to Taman Ismail Marzuki for an afternoon rehearsal or gallery visit-catch a preview of a traditional dance or wayang kulit performance and sip kopi jawa at the museum café as you prepare for an evening show.
As twilight falls, take a short ride to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) for an evening cultural showcase where you can watch regional dance troupes perform illuminated traditional routines and stroll recreated village pavilions. After the show, dine at Sate Khas Senayan (TMII branch) for refined skewers and lontong served with house sambals, then finish with a dessert coffee at Bakoel Koffie nearby while reflecting on the day's museum discoveries and preparing for tomorrow's food-focused finale.
Start your final morning with a leisurely breakfast of steaming soto ayam at Sate Khas Senayan (Menteng branch) followed by a walk through Blok M Square to pick up specialty kopi beans and artisanal snacks from independent stalls. Continue to Pasaraya Blok M to hunt for high-quality batik scarves and compact kerupuk varieties as souvenirs, then grab a takeaway box of pandan cake and kue cubit from a nearby kiosk for the journey to the airport-tidy, tasty keepsakes that tie together flavors you've discovered across the trip.
Spend a relaxed afternoon hunting last-minute edible souvenirs and final bites: browse artisanal sweets and sambal jars at Giant at Plaza Senayan or the gourmet stalls in Senayan City before heading to Jalan Pecenongan for a late lunch of crispy ikan goreng and comforting sup iga at a family-run warung. Finish with a coffee and kue lapis at Kopi Tuku (Senayan branch), then pack your purchases-batik snacks, krupuk, and packaged rendang-so you can leave for your transfer with a few delicious memories from the trip.
Ease into your final evening with a relaxed dinner at Lara Djonggrang (Senayan branch) to savor ceremonial-style plates like refined rendang and a sampler of Betawi kue while the ornate décor ties back to earlier cultural meals. Afterward, pick up last-minute edible souvenirs-house-made sambals and pandan cookies-at Harco Mangga Dua or a gourmet stall in Plaza Senayan, then finish with a nightcap of kopi luwak or es kopi susu at Anomali Coffee (Senayan outlet) before heading to your transfer, reflecting on the trip's highlights.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Warung Kopi Purnomo (breakfast - kopi tubruk & kaya toast) | IDR 25,000 |
| Pasar Ikan Lama / Glodok (market sampling - jajan pasar) | IDR 30,000 |
| Kawasan Kota Tua & Fatahillah Square (walking, photos) | Free |
| Local warung soto Betawi (street bowl) | IDR 35,000 |
| Kampoeng Kecil (kopi susu & coconut pancake snacks) | IDR 30,000 |
| Pasar Baru (snacks & sweets shopping) | IDR 40,000 |
| Kedai Tjikini (guided tasting / modern Betawi snacks) | IDR 150,000 |
| Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa (harbour stroll) | Free |
| Kafe Merah Putih (tasting plate + drink) | IDR 175,000 |
| Pecenongan Night Food Street (hawker dinner) | IDR 120,000 |
| Taman Fatahillah (evening street performance & kopi) | Free |
| Pasar Glodok (bakmi kepiting & kue tradisional) | IDR 40,000 |
| Pecinan / Glodok alleys (tauhu goreng & pastries) | IDR 30,000 |
| Pasar Santa (coffee & Padang samplers) | IDR 60,000 |
| Warung Nasi Uduk Ibu Jum (nasi uduk plate) | IDR 35,000 |
| Kedai Soto Tangkar H. Ma'ruf (Betawi soto beef ribs) | IDR 45,000 |
| Anomali Coffee Menteng (coffee & pandan chiffon) | IDR 60,000 |
| Lara Djonggrang (Betawi culinary theatre dinner) | IDR 300,000 |
| Motion Blue Jakarta / live-music cafe (drinks & small plates) | IDR 200,000 |
| Monumen Nasional - Monas (elevator to observation deck + museum) | IDR 25,000 |
| Museum Bahari (admission) | IDR 5,000 |
| Street cart lontong sayur / kopi near Lapangan Merdeka | IDR 25,000 |
| National Museum (Museum Nasional) - admission & curator tour | IDR 50,000 |
| Taman Ismail Marzuki (gallery / rehearsal preview) | IDR 30,000 |
| Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) - evening cultural showcase | IDR 75,000 |
| Sate Khas Senayan (TMII branch) - dinner | IDR 120,000 |
| Bakoel Koffie (dessert coffee) | IDR 50,000 |
| Sate Khas Senayan (Menteng branch) - breakfast soto ayam | IDR 80,000 |
| Blok M Square (kopi beans & artisanal snacks shopping) | IDR 60,000 |
| Pasaraya Blok M (batik scarves & kerupuk shopping) | IDR 150,000 |
| Kue pandan, kue cubit takeaway | IDR 40,000 |
| Giant at Plaza Senayan / Senayan City (sweets & sambal jars shopping) | IDR 100,000 |
| Jalan Pecenongan (late lunch - ikan goreng & sup iga) | IDR 120,000 |
| Kopi Tuku (Senayan branch) - coffee & kue lapis | IDR 50,000 |
| Lara Djonggrang (Senayan branch dinner) | IDR 300,000 |
| Harco Mangga Dua / Plaza Senayan (last-minute edible souvenirs) | IDR 75,000 |
| Anomali Coffee (Senayan outlet) - nightcap | IDR 60,000 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | IDR 3,120,000 |