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Best Restaurant in Jakarta: Koi Kemang

Looking for great western food with a bit of an interesting twist? And also a less horrifying bill and a nice ambience?  Check out Koi Kemang or Koi Mahakam, and you won't regret. It's been a month since I arrived in Jakarta, and I would say Koi Kemang is one of the best restaurants in Jakarta and also my personal favourite. I like here way better than Union.

Pretty art pieces filled up the textured walls.

A great selection of wine.

I like the classy yet laidback ambience of the restaurant; the couple times I went it was also full but not overly noisy so it's a great place to relax, have a good conversation over great food. My personal favourite is the Melted Brie on Beef Bacon and Potato Crisps Salad(below), the combination is simply amazing. It is great as a starter for sharing.

I don't have the pictures here but the Escargot on Pastry starter is great as well, if you like snails like I do.

You have to try this. Melted Brie on Beef Bacon and Potato Crisps Salad

Chicken Aglio Olio

Rosemary Potatoes with Beef Bacon Bits

Beef Tartare
I find the Aglio Olio average as compared to the rest of Koi's dishes. I would recommend the Lamb Shank, Roast Chicken and Beef Tartare(if you dare take raw meat), these are our personal favourites.

The smoothie is quite good too, try Banana Honey if you want to skip Alcohol drinks. We usually spend about 600,000+ IDR (60usd~) inclusive some drinks, starters and mains for 2 pax. For the quality of food and ambience, it is definitely good value for money!

If you have any recommendations of any good restaurants, do drop me a note :)

 Koi Kemang
Jl. Kemang Raya, no 72,
Jakarta, Indonesia 
Tel: 021 719 5668

Koi Mahakam
Jl.Mahakam No.2
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel: 021 722 2864


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  1. Anonymous25 October 2013 at 00:22

    have you tried La Luce in SCBD?

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  2. The Diplomatic Wife30 November 2013 at 11:30

    There are so many fabulous restaurants that taste even much better! I promise! My personal favourite is Social House for brunch (eggs benedict), lunch, dinner and drinks! Thats where we take all our guests. The reason KOI gets a vote from me is because of the oh-so-chic interiors and I love going shopping on the 2nd and 3rd floor haha! I hope you don't mind me sharing my other favourite restos in Jakarta:

    http://thediplomaticwife.com/blog/2011/02/14/resto-rave-❤-our-favorite-restos-in-jakarta/

    Enjoy!!

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  3. Unknown5 December 2013 at 02:17

    Hiya! Thanks for dropping by my blog! Yes I agree, we had a chance to continue trying couple of good restaurants. I have yet to try Social House but I heard so much ravings about it; will definitely try soon!

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