As I googled for ideas on Jakarta Must Buy, I couldn’t find a comprehensive list. After visiting the place a few times, we feel that below is a guide for the Jakarta Must Buy List.
Jakarta Must Buy List
Kueh Lapis
Most must have know about the famous Kueh Lapis. This rich buttery cake with spice has an acquired taste. Some may love it while others hate it. I belong to the former.
The Holland Bakery
Thamrin City, Lobby Ladies Market Ground Floor D-CL 16, Jl. Kh. Mas Mansyur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Tel: +62 021 31997401
Opening Hours: Daily 0700 to 2300
Website: http://www.hollandbakery.co.id/intro
Holland Bakery is all over Indonesian. It is easy to locate an outlet. Besides the classics flavours and the prune, there are pandan and chocolate too.
The Harvest Bakery
Store: https://www.harvestcakes.com/#/stores
Website: https://www.harvestcakes.com/#/
Monami
Gandaria City Mall, Jalan Sultan Iskandar Muda, LG Unit IU L09A
Tel: +62 0(21) 29236340
Opening Hours: Daily 1000 to 2200
Website: http://www.monamibakery.co.id/
Monamis is another popular choice.
Clairmont
Store: http://clairmontcake.co.id/our-store.html
Website: http://clairmontcake.co.id/
An alternative choice for Kueh Lapis.
Coffee Beans or Coffee
Since Indonesia has coffee plantation with some famous plantation, as such coffee beans and coffee are a good buy.
Alternatively, head to the supermarket to purchase the insta-coffee. An entire section with wide varieties for selection is available.
Instant Mee
Found at all major supermarket
An array of instant mee is display in a row of shelves in all major supermart. The most famous brand is Indo Mie in multitude of flavours. The best part is that consumers could buy them in individual pack instead of a packet of 5s with same flavours.
Keropok
Found at all major supermarket
Keropok is served at almost all meals in the local restaurants either in pack form or by the side of the plate. Bring home some to enjoy.
Batik
Thamrin City
Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur, Kebon Melati, Tanah Abang, Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10230
Tel: +62 021 31990988
Sarinah Department
Jl. M. H. Thamrin No. 11, Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
Tel: +62 021 31923008
Opening Hours: Daily 0900 to 2200
Offering mainly Indonesian products and surely Batik is found a
Batik Keris
Website: http://www.batikkeris.co.id/
If you are looking for the branded batik, Batik Keris is an affordable option.
