Ultimate Guide to Menteng | Menteng Neighborhood Guide

Menteng’s Old World Colonial Charm  

Nestled in the heart of Central Jakarta, Menteng have always been considered one of the most (or the most) prestigious neighborhood in Jakarta. Interestingly enough, Menteng is also the neighborhood that President Obama lived in during his childhood. Besides being the neighborhood of choice for Jakarta’s elite, Menteng is also the go-to neighborhood for the expat community. Menteng’s close proximity to Jakarta’s core CBD area, offices, embassies, and government offices, have also given rise to its vibrant restaurant of entertainment scene. 

Here are some of our favorite spots to hit in Menteng: 

Restaurants

One of the things that draw people to Menteng is its colonial charms. This is definitely reflected in the restaurants in the neighborhood too! If you are looking to enjoy some great Indonesian fine dining selections while soaking up Menteng’s history in a colonial-style building, be sure to check out Plataran Menteng, Seribu Rasa Menteng, Bunga Rampai, or  Lara Djonggrang and Tugu Kunstkring Paleis located inside the Tugu Hotel. If you are in the mood for something more exotic, be sure to check out Ocha & Bella located in the Morrissey Hotel for its interesting take on Italian – Asian fusion dishes, the up and coming Sutestada Grill for a taste of Argentina, and the list goes on! 

Housed in an elegant colonial-style building in the heart of Jl Hos Cokroaminoto, Plataran Menteng serves authentic fine dining Indonesian food (Source: Plataran Menteng)

Street Food – Cikini & Jalan Sabang

If you are not in the mood for fine dining, fret not, Menteng has a huge (and famous!) selection of street food to satisfy every taste. In the Jalan Sabang area, you have Sate Jaya Agung, Sate Sabang Pak Heri, Bubur Ayam dan Nasi Goreng Bang Roby, and Soto Ceker Ranjau Pak Gendut. In the Kebon Sirih area,  you have the uber-famous Nasi Goreng Kebon Sirih. In the Cikini area, you have Gado Gado BonBin, Soto Betawi H Ma’ruf, and Bubur Cikini HR Suleman, and the list goes on!  

Café 

Menteng is also home to many interesting cafes. One of the favorite spots if Menteng has got to be Shophaus Menteng. Shophaus Menteng is home to several homegrown F&B establishments such as Namelaka, Berrywell, Picolla Pizza, and Pigeon Hole Coffee. With it’s open and airy concept, it is also an extremely popular spot for youngsters to snap up some instagrammable shots. If you are looking for a more local atmosphere, be sure to also check out Kedai Tjikini for a more “quintessential Menteng” experience.  

Thanks to its chill, trendy, and insta-worthy vibes, Shophaus is a popular hangout spot for the trendy millennial crowd of Jakarta. (Source: Team Curious)

Parks 

With its beautiful tree line boulevards, it is really easy to mistake the whole neighborhood of Menteng as one big park! Our favorite parks in Menteng are definitely Taman Menteng and Taman Suropati. Taman Menteng stands on an area 30 hectare with over 30 different species of plants and flowers. Equipped with facilities like playground, basketball court, jogging track and even a greenhouse, Taman Menteng is the perfect place to spend a weekend morning.  Taman Suropati, on the other hand, is Taman Menteng’s slightly quieter little sister. With its lush surroundings and romantic fountains, it is the perfect place for an afternoon walk or cycle!  

Taman Menteng stands on an area 30 hectare with over 30 different species of plants and flowers. Equipped with facilities like playground, basketball court, jogging track and even a greenhouse, Taman Menteng is the perfect place to spend a weekend morning. (Photo Source: Hargatiket)

Coworking Space / Serviced Office / Meeting Rooms  

Avenue8 Offices is strategically located on the 7th floor of Tamansari Parama Boutique Office,  only a short walk away from Sarinah. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy the best of both worlds --- the lush boutique feel of Menteng while being only minutes away from Jakarta’s core CBD area. We used a combination of Scandinavian and Indonesian design to create a cozy yet professional setting to help you grow your business. To further support our members, we also offer a Concierge Service to help all of our members with the distracting little things that comes in their way! We also offer flexible and affordable meeting room and event space packages to suit every business need.

Conveniently located only steps away from Sarinah and Jakarta Theatre, Avenue8 Offices provides affordable private office, virtual office, meeting room, and event space packages to suit your business needs. (Source: Avenue8 Offices)

Lastly, to our Menteng Neighbors - If you would like to be added to this list, drop us a quick note and we will add you to the list in no time! 

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