Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is known for its vibrant nightlife and diverse culinary scene. For those who are looking for a bite to eat in the late hours of the night, there are several options for open 24 hours or late night dining places in Jakarta. These places offer a range of cuisine options, from traditional Indonesian dishes to international favorites.
One popular option for late-night dining is street food. In Jakarta, street food vendors can be found throughout the city and offer a variety of snacks and meals, such as satay, nasi goreng, and martabak. These street food vendors are usually open until the early hours of the morning and offer an affordable and authentic dining experience.
For those who prefer a sit-down restaurant, there are several 24-hour or and late night dining places options available.
1. Dim Sum Inc.
This restaurant might be the ideal place for a quick lunch or nice environment to wind down after work with friends. With its hip and cozy interior, romantic lighting, and a semi-outdoor setting, it is indeed a good spot to hang out.
Numerous types of fried and steamed dim sum are available here, with the mayo prawn dumpling, bean curd skin spring roll, fried durian, chicken feet and chicken curry pao being the most recommended items. If you are looking for meals other than dim sum, you can also try the various rice, noodle, pasta, and porridge dishes. For desserts, the restaurant offers interesting options such as mango cream sago, black sticky rice, fried ice cream and coconut pudding.
Plaza Festival |H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C22 Kuningan, Jakarta 12920 | T: (021) 526 3178
Kemang | Jl. Kemang Raya No. 20 A | T:+6221 718 2249
2. Lucky Cat Coffee & Kitchen
One of the most trending coffee places in Jakarta in 2016, especially for its very ‘instagrammable’ corners and interior. Paired with its 24 hour opening hour status, makes it a favourite among the Jakarta millenials, especially on weekends.
Lucky Cat Coffee & Kitchen
South Parking Plaza Festival No. 1, Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav C22 Jakarta
Phone: 021-52961475
IG: @luckycatcoffeekitchen
3. Indo Gaya Rasa
If a combination of good seafood and deliciously sweet martabak (richly-flavored pancake) with cashew nuts filling sounds good to you, this restaurant on Jl. Fatmawati no. 20A in Cipete, South Jakarta, provides them around the clock.
Reading down the menu, it seems like Indo Gaya Rasa has all kinds of foods covered. Here, you can find various versions of nasi goreng (fried rice), kwetiau (thick rice noodles), porridge, noodle,capcay (stir-fried vegetables), and other dishes, containing fish, prawn, chicken, squid, mussel, crab, meat, and vegetables. Another famous dish is the must-try sweet martabak, available with various choices of fillings, including cheese, durian, blueberry, banana, jackfruit, corn, pineapple jam and strawberry jam.
Jl. RS Fatmawati No. 20A South Jakarta | T: (021) 75900440
4. Bubur Kwang Tung
For decades, Pecenongan has been famous for its selection food during the day or night and is home to many legendary restaurants and street foods vendors. One of them is Bubur Kwang Tung that is always busy with visitors curious about their delicious meals day in, day out. Bubur Kwang Tung sells only halal meals so it is perfectly safe for all Muslim food lovers out there. It offers various kinds of porridges as well as seafood and vegetables dishes – either steamed, sauteed, or fried. Must try dishes includes Steam Scallop Tausi (fermented black bean sauce), Crab Porridge and Steam Grouper.
Jalan Pecenongan 67I Central Jakarta | T: (021) 3865688
Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 49, Senopati, Jakarta | T:(021) 29704981 (Open 7 AM – 12 AM)
https://www.instagram.com/bubur_kwangtung/?hl=en
5. Kaca Mata
A popular casual Chinese style ‘nasi campur’ or mixed rice restaurant, especially for the pork hunters. Famous for their pork charsiu, hainan rice, and some porridge option. To try the first Kaca Mata outlet that’s been around for decades, go to the outlet in Penjaringan (Bandengan), although now you can find Kaca Mata in multiple locations throughout Jakarta.
Jl. Bandengan Utara Blok B 6 – 7 No. 62, Penjaringan, Jakarta
Phone: 021 56947916
(also in Grand Wijaya Central Dharmawangsa, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Kelapa Gading, Puri Indah, Pluit, Cengkareng, Gading Serpong)
https://www.instagram.com/nasicampurkacamata/?hl=en
6. Kamseng Restaurant Closed at Midnight
Kamseng Restaurant Closed at Midnight. Although this restaurant serves a variety of Chinese dishes, most of the restaurants regulars come here for the bubur or congee. A restaurant that is already quite well known, especially for people in the surrounding Mangga Besar area. Even if you come here late at night, the place is usually still crowded, with little children to the elderly among them.
Jalan Mangga Besar 1 No. 26 | Central Jakarta | (021) 6492319
7. Warung Warmo
One of the household names in 24 hour Indonesian food joint called warteg (Warung Tegal). The place to go if you feel like eating a good portion of Indonesian nasi campur. You name it, from the classic fried items, various chicken dishes, gulai (curry stew), stir fry, seafood and all the likes, they will pretty much have it.
Jalan Tebet Timur Raya No.1, Tebet, South Jakarta | (021) 8355444
8. Ampera 2 Tak
If you feel like to try some Sundanese dishes at the break of dawn, head to this humble self-service restaurant, located at Jl. Cikini Raya No. 103 Central Jakarta. Open around the clock every day, Ampera 2 Tak offers plenty of choices of West Java cuisine, particularly from the town of Cianjur, at affordable prices. Each table in the restaurant has its own servings of lalapan and sambal, completely free of charge.
Jl. Cikini Raya No. 103 Central Jakarta 10320 | T: 0813 1025 9768
Jl. RC Veteran No. 61, Bintaro | T: 0821 225 20208
9. Ramen 38 Sanpachi (Melawai) Open until 1AM
If you’re hungry for a piping hot bowl of ramen at odd hours, this is the place to go. At the original outlet in Melawai area, not far from the Little Tokyo area, Ramen Sanpachi opens its doors until 1AM, 7 days a week to serve their legendary Jigoku Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen. Other than expanding their opening hours, they have also expanded their outlet and menu, which now serves some sushi options. Serves pork.
Jl. Melawai Raya 189B South Jakarta (was: Kamome Supermarket Building)
Phone: (021) 72800268
Facebook: ramen38sanpachi
It is important to note, however, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some dining places may have altered their hours or services, so it is best to check ahead before visiting.