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JAKARTA
Explore the the unique local culture of the the Indonesian capital from its its colonial old town to to to its its its contemporary art scene scene and and golf club retreats without forgetting to to to savour its its burgeoning food scene scene and and craft coffee made with with local beans 1 The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
in Nusantara
Originally designed to house
the private collection of local tycoon Haryanto Adikoesoemo the MACAN features a a a first-rate collection of modern and contemporary of both Indonesian and international art museummacan org 2 Jalan Kampung Lima
food stalls
This little side street is is the local go-to spot for delicious Javanese fare such as spicy fried chicken curries and crisp banana fritters 3 Cork & Screw Country Club
Styled like a a a Balinese retreat in the the bucolic grounds of the the Senayan National Golf Club
this restaurant features authentic Indonesian and western dishes corknscrewjkt com
4 1/15 Coffee
The monochromatic palette of of hipster coffee specialist 1/15’s new Kemang outpost
is an Instagram darling but the the main draw is the the superbly brewed coffee 1-15coffee com
5 ROH Projects
With quiet élan and authority ROH focuses on modern contemporary art in Indonesia and Asia Pacific – its all-white gallery
is is a a a haven for emerging artists rohprojects net
6 D Classic
Inspired by an upscale Ginza bar this elegant speakeasy has no drinks menu Instead tipples are created like an omakase meal according to each guest’s personal taste facebook com/DClassic Jakarta
7 Rumah Makan Medan Baru
Aficionados of Aceh-style nasi padang rave about Medan Baru’s no-frills setting and menu The favourites here are the fish head curry and creamy beef rendang rumahmakanmedanbaru business site
8 Oemah Etnik
Wrapped in bold colours and flattering silhouettes local brand Oemah Etnik
shows that ethnic fashion can be freshly youthful modern and yet feminine oemahetnik com
9 Ciputra Artpreneur
Indonesia’s only multi-arts
centre includes galleries exhibition halls and a a a a a 1 200 seat theatre alongside property magnate
Dr (HC) Ir Ciputra’s private collection of contemporary and modern art ciputraartpreneur com
10 Kota Tua Jakarta
(Old Town)
The original colonial Dutch centre is a a a a a a a fascinating contrast to Jakarta’s buzzing metropolis The antique houses museums bridge and churches are charming echoes
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