[2025 Central Jakarta Restaurant] Travel Guide for TUGU KUNSTKRING PALEIS (Updated Apr)

Beautiful building with character. If you are looking for a memorable dining experience in Jakarta, then this is it. Everything about this place, from its eye-catching decor, to its menu is designed to replicate the culture and essence of Indonesia. The carpeted floors, hanging paintings and elegant chandeliers, create a sophisticated ambiance and set the tone perfectly for an enjoyable meal. Loved the ambience it brings. Served with elegance, a traditional dance ceremony. Recommended. Address - Jalan Teuku Umar No.1 RW.1 Gondangdia Kecamatan Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia Hightlights - Fantastic ambience, attentive service and arty food. #urbanexplorer #foodie #tripblazers #finedining #jakarta #indonesia

Exotic dutch indonesia atmosphere restaurant. Expect colonial style and indonesian warmherated hospitality. Dutch and indonesian dishes are excellent. If you are looking for a place with a vintage but luxurious ambience, this place is one of the best. Formerly a Immigration building during the Dutch East Indies era, this place provided a nice ambience either for hanging out or making an event. Especially good if you are a lover of Vintage style, old building, history lover, or even history reenactment. The food itself were wonderful, with the taste of the orient, classical, and the good old days Tip: perfect for celebrating in smaller oder middle groups as they provide different style and size of private dinning rooms. #urbanexplorer

1. Transportation: Jakarta has many modes of transport, including trains, subways, and the BRT. For tourists, taking a motorcycle taxi is the most recommended option. Motorcycle taxis are relatively affordable, and they don't get stuck in traffic. 2. Jakarta has a BRT system. Route 1 connects Kota Tua (Old Town), Merdeka Square, the Grand Indonesia shopping mall in the central business district, and other locations. It's quite practical and a viable option, but you need to buy a card for 50k, which includes a 10k balance. The MRT subway and trains are relatively less practical. 3. Attractions: First, I recommend Kota Tua (Old Town). It has a real tropical vibe, but it's relatively small. In the evenings, many people sing in the central square. You can also visit Merdeka Square. There is an entrance fee, and foreigners seem to need to buy a card on their first visit. I spent 50k in total. Inside, there's information about Indonesian history, and you can enjoy the city view from the platform. 4. Istiqlal Mosque: This is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the third largest in the world. Tourists can enter through Gate 5, opposite the Jakarta Cathedral. After entering, turn left to find the tourist information center. There are free guided tours, but be sure to dress respectfully. The interior is quite impressive. 5. Jakarta Cathedral: Located just opposite the mosque, you can visit both on the same trip. However, be aware that this area is known for motorcycle snatchers, so keep your phone safe. 6. The best meal I had was at a beautiful restaurant called Tugu Kunstkring Paleis, where my former boss, who was stationed there, took us. It's a renovated building from the Dutch colonial era, and both the ambiance and the dishes are unique. The rest of the time, I was either hungry or didn't feel like eating. After a week of hunger, I could finally go home.