Japanese food is possibly the most popular food in Indonesia after Indonesian food itself; it has gained popularity thanks to the lengthy period of time it has been introduced in the country too. Since after the independence day, Japanese ‘expats’ that chose to stay behind shared the food of their country and soon restaurants would open up in Jakarta, attracting visitors such as President Soekarno himself. Today, you can find Japanese restaurants in literally any budget, from the localized versions, fusions, to the very authentic.

As the newest hot spot in the most northern side of Jakarta, Pantai Indah Kapuk 2 (PIK 2) welcomes an overwhelming number of new cafes and restaurants every week. Really sure many spots will be keep growing and growing in the future, for now we already encapsulated some of the most interesting spots you should visit and try. So be ready to fulfill your dire need for some good food. Don’t forget to prepare your gadget and always have your shades ready for a gram-worthy pic