Hidden Away: Plate Palate Brings Fusion Home-Style Comfort to Kemang’s Dining Scene

Looking for great food in Kemang, South Jakarta, has never been a challenge. Beyond the main thoroughfares, even the quieter, tucked-away streets are home to some seriously good dining spots. Hidden along Kemang Timur is one such gem: Plate Palate. This understated restaurant offers a refreshing take on modern fusion cuisine, thoughtfully presented with the warmth and comfort of home-style cooking. 

Hidden Away: Plate Palate Brings Fusion Home-Style Comfort to Kemang’s Dining Scene

Dining at Plate Palate feels much like being welcomed into a friend’s home. The atmosphere is warm, humble, and genuinely friendly from the moment you step inside. With its thoughtfully curated, homey interiors, the soundtrack drifts between the slow, smooth jazz tones of Sade and the laid-back funk grooves of Jamiroquai—effortlessly cool, soulful, and easy on the ears. Together, the music makes time seem to pause ever so slightly, creating an unhurried escape that feels just right for a gentle respite from the relentless pace of urban life in the city.

Blending Asian and Western fusion flavours, Plate Palate is designed with both comfort and creativity in mind. The menu reflects a thoughtful balance between familiarity and experimentation, served in a tranquil setting that works just as well for casual dining and friendly gatherings as it does for quiet solo work sessions.

Plate Palate began its journey around 2020, starting as a casual, passion-driven kitchen experiment. By 2021, those home-cooked creations found a wider audience through pre-order meals shared with friends and family eager to taste what was coming out of the kitchen. Blending classic and modern recipes with a distinctly home-style approach, Plate Palate has since evolved into a comforting culinary alternative—one that feels refreshingly personal amid Kemang’s ever-growing dining scene.

Mama’s Loco Butter Rice, Plate Palate’s signature dish, is comfort food at its most indulgent. Creamy, buttery rice forms the base, topped with a juicy, well-seasoned beef patty that delivers deep savory notes. It’s finished with a luscious creamy mushroom sauce and a refreshing horenso salad—Japanese-style spinach lightly dressed and sprinkled with sesame seeds for a clean, nutty contrast. The overall effect is reminiscent of a burger reimagined on a plate, where fragrant butter rice replaces the bun and the silky mushroom sauce ties everything together in a rich yet balanced harmony.

For something with a stronger Thai accent, Plate’s Thai Noodle is an easy crowd-pleaser. Slippery rice noodles are tossed in a bright sweet-and-sour sauce, then topped with finely chopped grilled chicken, as it keeps the texture juicy and adds a satisfying bite. Crushed peanuts bring a welcome crunch, while fresh coriander lends an earthy, aromatic lift. Finished with a lime wedge to squeeze over just before eating, everything comes together in a dish that’s fragrant, tangy, and deeply satisfying, balancing freshness and texture in true Thai-inspired fashion.

To finish on a sweet note, Plate’s Burnt Cheesecake makes for a fitting escape. Firm on the outside yet decadently creamy within, each bite melts on the palate with a satisfying cheesiness. A light dusting of cinnamon powder on top adds warmth and depth, rounding off the experience with just the right touch of indulgence—simple, comforting, and quietly irresistible.

Unpretentious yet inventive, Plate Palate is the kind of place you stumble upon once—and then quietly recommend to friends who appreciate good food without the fuss.

Plate Palate
Jl. Kemang Timur IIIA No.2C, Jakarta 12730
Open: 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM (Monday to Friday), 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Saturday to Sunday)
Phone: +6285715228122
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