Joanna James
Jakarta is a city known for its mix of cultures and it should be no surprise that these cultures have translated to the cuisine world, giving visitors a chance to experience a wide number of dishes.
The Union is quite famous for its twentieth century American Bistro-esque interior designing. This does not mean the food is sub par; on the contrary, every dish on the extensive menu is exceptional. The recommended combo is the pork crackling combined with the bacon spaghetti while it is said that the cotton candy cosmo is unrivalled in the entire city. As with the interior décor, most of the meals served are American cuisine. Regardless of how far away your hotel in Jakarta is, the Union totally deserves a visit.
If you are looking for fine dining in Jakarta, there is simply no better place to patronise than Amuz. With a setting that makes it ideal for corporate events, the majority of the dishes at this restaurant are prepared from seasonal products while the open kitchen format leaves a pleasant impression in a visitor's mind. The cuisine at Amuz is more inclined towards the French and safe to say, the dishes deliver an authentic French taste. On top of that, the chef is always at hand to customize your meal to your personal taste.
Maybe you are not in the mood for Western cuisine. That is totally acceptable, but a great alternative for your taste buds is Turkuaz. Probably the only place you can expect authentic Turkish cuisine in the whole of Jakarta, the baklava and the lamb are the highlights at the restaurant as well as the techniques used to prepare the meals. For an instance, the bread is baked on wood fire for a twist in taste and so on. A short distance from most hotels such as Alila Jakarta, Turkuaz offers an unparalleled experience.
Enjoy your favourite meat in ways you never thought was possible, at the Seasons Steakhouse. The meat is presented in a multitude of preparations at this restaurant where the sky is the limit. The sauce menu is pretty extensive too. The worst mistake you can do at Seasons Steakhouse is going for a tried and tested choice as it is better to explore the more obscure and unique dishes that you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere.
One of the best Chinese restaurants in the country, the wide variety of foreign cuisine on this list is a testament to the wide number of cultures that coexist together. Taste Paradise has a reputation for running out of tables pretty soon, so if you are looking to visit this establishment, try to make it early to avoid disappointment. Taste Paradise boasts iconic Chinese dishes such as wasabi mayonnaise prawns.
Famed for their cold margaritas, Hacienda is the go-to location for everything Mexican. The architecture and interior design are distinctively Spanish and adds to the warm and captivating ambience of the restaurant.
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