Leon Goldstein The Cafe has an elegant space with standout service that’s attentive, but never overbearing

Chinatown in the Glodok area, West Jakarta is famously known for the Chinese inherited culture which still is sustained from time to time. Temples, food and fruit stalls, Chinese knick-knacks, old-fashioned houses, and most prominently the Chinese-inspired restaurants ranging from traditional to Peranakan are really a sight to see. They are seemingly endless amount there is to be discovered in the sprawling area of Glodok.

Afternoon tea is the time for regular and inevitable catch-up with your colleagues. Afternoon tea now is like a pleasant ritual for you to sip and munch plus gossip for hours. To show some celebratory status, towering pretty sweet and savory pastries are a given, while exquisite teas from traditionally served hot tea in the pot to colorful nibbles like mocktails also accompany your lovely time. It’s actually quite lovely and civilized to snack over an ungodly amount of pastries.

In a diverse and vibrant dining city like Jakarta, many new hot spots have sporadically popped out offering high-end menu in full force. As usual, they give a fresh new breath of culinary experience with an onslaught of new concepts and dishes.