9 Must Visit Museums in Jakarta

Exploring museums in a city, is a great way to learn and appreciate a nation’s wealth of history and culture. In Jakarta, some museums are better preserved than the others, but we still encourage you to visit these museums for a relaxing walk and a enriching experience:

1. Fatahillah Museum

Also known as Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta). the building was a city hall during Dutch Colonial Era. Step inside the museum to check out some historical items or admire the architecture, standing by its large window will get you a pictures idea of what it’s like back then.

Located in the Old Town (known as Kota) of Jakarta, Indonesia. The building was built in 1710 as the Stadhuis (city hall) of Batavia. Jakarta History Museum, opened in 1974, displays objects from the prehistory period of the city region, the founding of Jayakarta in 1527, and through the Dutch colonization period from the 16th century until Indonesia’s Independence in 1948. The museum is located in south side of Fatahillah Square (former Batavia city square) near Wayang Museum and Fine Art and Ceramic Museum.

The collection includes objects from the Dutch East Indies Company, historic maps, paintings, ceramics, furnitures, and archeological objects from the prehistoric era such as ancient inscriptions and sword. Here also contains the richest collection of Betawi style furnitures from the 17th to the 19th century.

Jalan Taman Fatahillah No.1, Tamansari, 11110, Indonesia
+62 21 6929101

2. Museum Bank Mandiri

This property is easy to spot, just opposite the Jakarta Kota busway station and Jakarta Kota Train Station. It showcases collection of Bank Mandiri; a prominent government-bank which is the result of merger of several banks back from Asian economic crisis. The collection including bank layout with several original furniture, banking appliances, and other bank-related item.

The museum collection consists of a variety of collections related to banking activities “old days” and its development, ranging from the collection owned banks operating supplies, securities, currencies ancient (numismatic), brandkast, and others.

Collection of operational equipment bank “old days” unique, among others coffers, money counting machine mechanic, calculators, accounting machines, printing machines, press tools bundle, seal press, safe deposit boxes and a variety of securities such as deposit slips, deposit sertikat , checks, bonds, and stocks. In addition, building ornaments, museum interiors and the furniture is still original as when it was founded.

Jalan Asemka-Petongkangan,Ps. Pagi.Indonesia
+62 21 6902000

3. Museum Bank Indonesia

The museum is just north of Museum Bank Mandiri. Sporting almost identical layout as the former, this museum showcases the journey of Indonesia’s national bank (and the only bank to regulate money circulation in Indonesia) from the back days up to now. Officially opened in July 2009, this museum also offer some interactive zone as well as a theater showing short documentary.

The museum presents information of Bank Indonesia’s role in the nation’s history that began before the arrival of the west of the archipelago until the formation of Bank Indonesia in 1953 and Bank Indonesia’s policies, including also the background and impact of Bank Indonesia’s policy for the community until 2005. The presentation is packaged in such a way to take advantage of modern technology and multi-media, such as electronic displays, static panels, plasma televisions, and so creating a diorama of visitors to enjoy the comfort of Bank Indonesia Museum. There are also facts and collection of historical objects in the period before the establishment of Bank Indonesia, as at the time of the kingdoms of the archipelago, which include money numismatic collection also attractively displayed.

Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.4
Kota Jakarta Barat

4. National Monument (MONAS)

A symbol of Jakarta, the tower also acts as a museum. It’s divided into 3 main parts; the top is an observation tower; the mezzanine has a large podium overlooking all over Monas Square. Inside, there is a replica of National flag and a room where one can listen to the proclamation text being spoken by Indonesia’s first president, Soekarno. In the basement, there are 30s dioramas depicting Indonesia’s history.

A lift on the southern side carries visitors to the viewing platform at a height of 115 metres above ground level. The capacity of the elevator is about 11 people. The top platform can accommodate about 50 people. There is also a staircase for use in emergencies. The total height of the monument is 132 metres. The distance from the viewing platform to the tip of the flame is 17 metres.

Medan Merdeka, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
+62 21 3822255

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Mamma Rosy: Real Food from The Hands of an Italian ‘Mamma’

There’s something about the world of Italian cooking that truly captivates me; The anecdote goes something like, ask any Italian anywhere their opinion about food, the response will always be something like ‘my mother makes it better’. This probably rings true for any home cooking, but for me, it tells a lot something about the culture of food in Italy.

Like any big capital cities in the world, it’s definitely not hard to find a good Italian food in Jakarta. From the localized version ‘warung-style’ restaurants, to fancy haute cuisine Italian restaurants that are up to par with world’s finest. But have you ever had, a true home-cooked mamma style Italian cooking? The kind of cooking that makes the aforementioned Italians just can’t bear to look the other way? Hearty meals that are cooked with a whole of lot of heart using recipes that hav been passed from generations to another.

The story of Mamma Rosy started with Daniel Vigone, an Italian that has been living in Jakarta for over 10 years. Daniel, whose family has been in the restaurant business since after the World War II, has always dreamed about introducing his grandmother’s and mother’s authentic Ligure cooking to the city.

Until one day in 2013, when Daniel found a big house in Kemang Raya that he saw fit to be turned into the restaurant of his dream. Before long, the whole Vigone family emigrated to Indonesia to dedicate their lives for the restaurant; especially mamma Rosy who became the icon of the restaurant and who now you can always see busying herself in the kitchen, making everything from the handmade Pasta, the sauces, the decadent (and live-changing, at least for me) Tiramisu.

Having been re-purposed from a large house with segregated spaces, Mamma Rosy provides its guests completely different dining areas to choose from. Stepping in from the entrance, there is the semi-outdoor terrace seating area, the air-conditioned room by the kitchen which walls are adorned with floor to ceiling images of the family’s picturesque seaside home-town–like a constant reminder of where the food your eating is rooted from–another door leads to some more private rooms, and stairs lead to my favourite, the rooftop seating areas where the bar, the wood fire oven and grill station are located.

“Our food is actually very simple,” Stefania Vigone, one of Rosy’s daughter explains, “Liguria is where the mountain meets the sea, so our food is a mix of seafood and ‘mountain’ food. We have a lot of dishes which is very specific to our region, but we also have the general Italian favourites like pasta carbonara, arrabbiata, etc. so it’s a mixture of all that. But everything in the menu is our family’s recipe.” Stefani added.

One of those that’s specific to the region is the Vitello Tonnato, a typical food of the northwestern Italy that consists of finely sliced roast beef tenderloin with smooth tuna puree and dotted with capers. An interesting combination that rings true to the Ligurian ‘mountain & sea combination’ philosophy, perfect to be enjoyed with Mamma Rosy’s amazing focaccia bread (best I’ve had!).

My degustation continues with the Ravioli con Aioli, fried handmade spinach and beef ravioli with aioli. To me, the aioli steals the show here. Usually never a fan of thick & creamy condiments, I find this emulsified olive oil authentically light and pleasant.

Ravioli con Aioli

When in an Italian restaurant, you can’t skip the world’s most popular flatbread, the pizza. I opted for the wood fire oven baked ‘Karnivora’ Pizza, with smoked beef, garlic ground beef, and paprika. The toppings are as simple as I wanted it to be, and the bread perfectly chewy with the perfect thickness. Molto bene!

Woodfire oven baked ‘Karnivora’ Pizza 

Next comes the other true test of great Italian cooking, the home made pasta. Stefani picked for me another signature, the truffle tagliolini, or freshly handmade tagliolini (a type of pasta shape that is traditional to Liguria) with leek, parmigiano regiono cheese, and truffle-infused oil. Let’s just say that I Mamma Rosy’s incredibly al dente pasta has changed my perception of the  real home made pasta.

truffle tagliolini

I also tried their delicate yet flavourful filetto alla Ligure; oven-cooked dori fillet with white wine, capers, tomatoes, and black olives. Another one of the many Ligurean specialty you can find in the restaurant. And last but not least, who could say no to a rustic and perfectly made Tiramisu.

filetto alla Ligure

Mamma Rosy’s Tiramisu

There’s nothing better way to really understand one’s cooking, than to understand the cook’s roots and, if possible, her history. Not too often have I had the chance to get to know a restaurant as I have been given the chance to get to know Mamma Rosy–both the restaurant and the family behinds it.

For anyone that loves food and loves learning about food and the culture behind it, a place like Mamma Rosy is a perfect example of where to start. Where else in Jakarta, or anywhere really, you can eat great food where the person whose name is patented as the name of the restaurant, still cooks in the kitchen and will gladly hug you when you greeted her!

MammaRosy Restaurant
Jl. Kemang Raya 58, 12730 South Jakarta
Tel. +62 (0) 21-71791592
Email info@mammarosy.com
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Facebook: @MammaRosy
Instagram: @MammaRosy_jkt

 

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Hotel Borobudur Jakarta The Ultimately Special 42nd Anniversary

Hotel Borobudur Jakarta has long history for 42 years. At its inception in 1963, the Indonesian first president, Sukarno, construct a luxurious six-storey hotel. With the number of rooms ‘Suite’ was 220, the hotel is intended as accommodation for guests of the country.

On March 23, 1974, President Soeharto inaugurated the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta which has developed into 695 rooms including apartments. The hotel where then used as ‘Official Hotel’ at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Conference, a market is the largest travel and tourism in Asia Pacific at that time located in Jakarta.

While the name itself is taken from the name of the leading Buddhist temple in the 9^th century in Central Java. To honor the origin of his name, a replica of the magnificent temple is placed in the center’s garden Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. Despite facing a very tight competition, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta remains a local 5-Star hotel which leading a cultural heritage that has won awards and international recognition.

This year, on the 42^nd anniversary Hotel Borobudur Jakarta offers a special package price in IDR 4,200,000 nett valid starting from the date of March 18 to 27, 2016. Guests will stay for two nights at the Executive Room complete with shuttle pick up from and to the airport free of charge, breakfast in the Executive Club Lounge and complimentary for a late check out until 3 PM afternoon. Take time to relax and unwind, let the children enjoy the Olympic size swimming pool while you stroll in our 23 acre tropical garden. This room offer required website reservation, not valid for walk-in guest.

In a festive anniversary, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta will also sell cups of coffee a special edition of 42 years worth of IDR 150,000 nett. For all the coffee lovers, this glass can be used as a complement to the collection at home.

Do not miss our special promo set menu in outlets such as Miyama, Bruchetta and Teratai in very affordable price at IDR.42,000 ++ per person. Pendopo Lounge also comes with a special promo platter which is worth with IDR.42.000 ++. Borobudur Gourmet also comes with attractive promotions 42% discount for all kinds of cakes and breads. For all Oxtail Soup lovers, please be there at Timor room and Flores A room to get special price 42% discount per person for a bowl of legendary warmth starting from 11:30 until 23:30 PM.

At the precise moment anniversary ceremony on 23 March 2016 Hotel Borobudur Jakarta will make the replica of hotel’s building made in sugar dough (Pastillage). The replica building will be surrounded by 1000 macaroon 4 flavors which are raspberry, caramel, chocolate, pistachio and 1000 cupcakes with the distinctive thick dark chocolate flavor. “We choose this kind of concept to show for all the guests that building of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta is still very well-maintained and well preserved despite being at the age of 42 years. Later, a replica of the hotel building will be exhibited in public are of the hotel. “said Patrick Beck, General Manager of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. “We decided to have cupcakes and macaroons to surround a replica because of its both practical and economical reasons. We also design special packaging and decoration so everyone who took it will know this cake is a special anniversary edition.” added Beck

BADGE FOR CHARITY

In celebration of the 42^nd anniversary, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta also initiates to do fund rising from the sale of special edition anniversary badge in IDR 20,000 during the period 1 to 23 March 2016. Any money collected will be donated to the Rumah Anak Anyo under management Yayasan Anyo Indonesia. Yayasan Anyo Indonesia is one of the institutions that help children with cancer, especially from underprivileged families in Indonesia.

“Doing business is our main duty in this hospitality industry, but share the happiness with everyone in need and live in disadvantage is another mission that we must run continuously.” concludes Patrick Beck.

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12 Best Organic Food & Produce Delivery in Jakarta

Finding organic food in Jakarta can be tricky but it’s not impossible! Here are some great organic food sellers who delivers right to your door!

1. Keranjang Sayur

A delivery service for organic vegetables, fruit and free range chicken, meat, seafood and other food supplies that are sourced directly from the farmers/producers. Keranjang Sayur delivers every morning at 6am to all parts of jabodetabek and even Indonesia! Free delivery charges for Jakarta, but there’s a minimum order of Rp. 50,000.

Instagram: @keranjangsayur
Whatsap+6287777347327
Line@keranjangsayur.id
BBM 590B80AC
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2. FAM Organic

Founded in 2009, FAM is a family business that started with a 3,500 square meter farm located in Karyawangi Village, West Bandung, not far from the Tangkuban Perahu Mountain. It soon expanded to an organic movement that encourages people to not only consume organic vegetables, but also plant it too, wherever they may be. From them you can purchase both the farm produce (vegetables, microgreens, etc) and also tools and supplies to start your own garden.

Instagram: @famorganic
Email: info@famorganic.com
Phone: 022 8202 7272 – 0818 0200 7272
Website: www.famo.bio

3. Namaste Organic

An organic shop based in Bandung that stocks local and imported organic products such as grains, nuts, honey, organic almond & cashew butter. Delivers to Jakarta & greater area.

Instagram: namaste_organic
Phone/SMS : 0817175300
BB: 5CF8EF79
Line: namasteorganic
Email: namaste.organic@gmail.com

4. Javara

One of the pioneers in Indonesia’s organic and sustainable food products, from sugars, herbs & spices, and many more. Although not all of their products arecertified organic, they do apply internal guarantee system to secure organically grown ingredients without the uses of GMO & chemical inputs.

Address: Graha BS, Jl Kemang Utara A/3
Instagram: @javaraindonesia
Phone: 0217183550 | 08119995383 (WhatsApp)
Email: store@javara.co.id
Website: www.javara.co.id

5. YUM Organic Farm

The YUM organic farm delivers freshly harvested vegetables to certain areas in Jakarta, Bogor and around Cipanas. They provide a mixed variety basket of seasonal produce that is available that week from the YUM farm.

Email:organicfarm@yumindonesia.org
Phone:+62263 – 514 805
website: www.yumindonesia.org

6.  The Green Initiative

Delivers fresh, organic veg baskets directly to your door every Wednesday. All you have to do is choose the size of basket you would like, pay at the end of each month and receive a box full of a variety of vegetables each week. Delivery cost varies from Rp 25,000 – Rp 35,000 (depends on distance) but if you’d prefer, you can also pick your box up yourself at their office in Utan Kayu.

Store: Utan Kayu 68D Jakarta
Phone: 021 – 82561422
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7. Green Valley Jakarta

A Family run business with a small storage facility in Slipi area, they receive Fresh deliveries of vegetables every day and sell to all areas of Jakarta and cater for large / small customers.

Phone: 087861610800
087883982999 (english speaking)

Location: Jl. kemanggisan utama raya no.35d Slipi, Jakarta.
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8. Warung Kebunku

This ‘warung’ serves and delivers healthy food (no MSG and palm oil) and organic  produce from their own garden.

Phone: 081310077756 (ayu) / 0817778004 (daniel)
Location Jl. Terogong Raya, no.11 cilandak Barat & jl. Langsat 3,no.22,.
Hours: Mon – Sat: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Email: warungkebunku@gmail.com

9. Club Sehat –Healthy Grocery store

Other than healthy organic goods, both local and imported, Club Sehat Store is also a good source for gluten free products and ingredients at comparably cheaper prices.

Locations:

Jl. Cideng Barat 62B, Jakarta 10150, (62-21) 91300234, 91263363, 3524948
Jl. Pluit Sakti Raya No. 33, Jakarta Utara, (62-21) 91009893, 91009695 (Open 09.00-20.30)
Mall of Indonesia, Jkt Lt. LG Blok A9 No. 1, (62-21) 70077199, 082125600284 (Open 11.00-22.00)

Instagram: @clubsehatstore

Website: www.clubsehat.com

10. The Honest Grocer

 

Honest Grocer seeks out the finest organic and natural foods available and make them available in Indonesia. From ‘superfoods’, nut buttersm sup0plents, and other ingredients as well as ready-made food & snacks to help you achieve clean eating.

LINE: honest_grocer
WhatsApp/SMS: +62 813 11133 8844
email: honest.grocer@gmail.com
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11. Verdure Bali

Verdure Bali is the first supplier of organic wheatgrass in Indonesia, distributing organic wheatgrass products throughout wholesale and retail markets.

Phone: +62361-9999372, 021-37999955
E-mail: info@verdurebali.com
Website: www.verdurebali.com

 

12. Big Tree Farms

Big Tree Farms is a Sustainable Supply Chain Natural/Organic Foods company based at origin in Bali, Indonesia. Big Tree Farms work directly with over 14,000 small farmers to create transparent, socially equitable supply relationships and products. Big Tree Farms grow, harvest, process and manufacture Organic tropical food products including Coconut Sugars, Coco Hydro instant coconut water, TRU-RA Cacao and Cashew, Honeys, Spices, Sea Salts, Peppers and Medicinal Herbs.
Phone: +62361-8463327
Email: tours@bigtreefarms.com; info@bigtreefarms.com
Website: http://ift.tt/1SpPaxI

 

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Celebrated Egg-citing & Egg-clusive Easter with Family at Hotel Borobudur Jakarta!

On March 27, 2016, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta offers special Easter Sunday Brunch buffet for celebrating Easter with family. Executive Chef and his team displayed the current favorite brunch buffet meal. Guests enjoyed selection of fresh salads, variety of grilled food, a lot of the entrees, delectable array of seafood, sushi, and of course, decadent desserts.

The interesting program on this Sunday is Kid’s Easter Activity; there were Coloring Bag, Decorating Cupcakes, Egg Hunting, Egg Coloring, and other exciting games, such as: Magic Show, Balloon Character, Table Soccer/Table Football/Foosball, Balls’ Pool, Sliding In door’s Game, Sing & Guitar, Trampoline, also Handicrafts: Nail Art and Temporary Tattoos.

 

Those activities followed by 30 children with their parents, started at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm at Timor Room for the indoor games, and at Garden for Egg Hunting.

 

Hotel Borobudur Jakarta has this Kid’s Program every weekend; Saturday and Sunday, and has special additional program for every Holy holidays; such as, Paskah, Idul Fitri, Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, or long weekends.

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Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta Supported Earth Hour 2016

Jakarta 21 March 2016 – As a yearly international activity from World Wide Foundation (WWF), Earth Hour regularly held on the last Saturday of March to encourage individuals, communities, households and businesses in all over the world to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour from 8:30pm until 9:30pm. This represents the symbol of our commitment to protect the planet.

Started at 8:00pm at Lobby area, CARE Champion from Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta held the Earth Hour campaign. CARE Team invited the entire guest to come and let them enjoying the light bites and free flow drink at Lobby Lounge.

The event began at 8:30pm where all the lights were switched off. The guests were encouraged to light up “60+” candles, the symbol of Earth Hour. After that, they can enjoy the performance from dancer. The dancer team was wearing the LED costume that gave the impactful lights at the entire lobby area. The acoustic band also light up the ambience with their Latin songs.

Meanwhile, in-house guests were requested to help form the “60+” Earth Hour symbol on the hotel façade by switching off or turning on their room lights. To thank the entire guest who participated in our social media by uploading their photo with the hashtag, CARE Champion team distributed the small potted plant as the part of their green globe programme.

CARE Champion stands for Community Action and Responsible to the Environment. It is a CSR team from Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta. The member of this group is representative from each department in the hotel. Under the name of CARE Champion, the team had been active in so many social movements internally and externally. With sincerity and pride CARE Champion have served the community by doing Blood Donation, Garage Sale, Art Exhibition for children with Autism, Non Formal Education for Street Children, Hydroponic Workshop, Food Rescue Program and many more.

Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta

Jalan M.H. Thamrin No.6 Jakarta 10340 Indonesia P.O. Box 3138

www.panpacific.com

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Metro German Restaurant: A Haven For The Pork Lovin’

Good news for the pork fanatics, we have another watering hole we can call home. Although technically not in Jakarta, we feel some kind of obligation to share the world this latest finding in the carnivore world.

Being a Muslim-majority city, it can be a tricky to find a decent pork restaurant in Jakarta, especially that of German style cooking. There’s literally a handful of them and for its exclusivity, comes the high price too. Then comes Metro, a laid back bar/restaurant in BSD area that for the last year, has been attracting visitors not only from its close vicinities but also from all over Jakarta. It serves great food that in a similar place elsewhere, would cost at least twice as much.

On its first floor, you will find the dining areas, suitable for most dining settings, and on the second floor, you will find not only a bar, but also pool tables, dart boards, and a stage for live music performance, and a 60″ screen TV, perfect for those lively sports-watching/drinking nights.

Although Metro also serves a wide range of favourite western food like burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas, bearing the title ‘german’ restaurant naturally means some of the must tries in this restaurants are its pork dishes. Such as their bacon-wrapped tenderloin that is crispy on the inside and incredibly tender inside, served with either french fries, baked/gratin/mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and german apple cream sauce (pictured below).

Pork Tenderloin, Rp. 145,000,-

Another favourite is their legendary Pork Knuckle, which by many of Metro’s patrons are considered the best in the city and incredibly enough, offers the best value for your money too. Weighing nearly 1 Kg, don’t be too shy if you want to share the humongous portion! You might also want to try their selections of wursts or sausages that you can sample with the Sausage Platter. From the bratwurst, hirtenwurst, pork tuhringer, beef chorizos, served with your choice of potatoes.

Pork Knuckle, Rp. 185,000,- 

Sausage Platter, Rp. 170,000

Although it is famous for its pork dishes, those who don’t eat pork can sigh in relief and thank Metro’s large menu. Other than the obvious western fares, their menu also includes Indonesian favourites and a wide range of International cuisine.

 

Facebook: Metro’s German Restaurant and Bar
Location: Ruko BSD Blok RO no.76 sektor VII (near ITC BSD)
Phone: 0811-8402-123
Price Range: $$
Opening Hours: 11:00am to 11:00pm (weekdays) | 11:00am to 01:00am (weekends)
Website: www.metrosresto.com

 

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