KYAIMAJA Half-Day Course in Jakarta

The strip that wakes up after the rest of the city winds down.

Why KYAIMAJA, why now

Jalan Kyai Maja in Kebayoran Baru just opened Hvala's first Indonesia outpost in April 2026, its first international location after Singapore. The strip is dense with new spots (KAMAJA Social Space, Straits Kopitiam, Arah Kopi), a genuine signal beyond the usual Kemang/Senopati/Blok M rotation.

1. Nasi Gila Pangpol

Nasi Gila Pangpol opens the course because it holds the late slot better than most. The roadside setup means you're eating where the night still has room to move, and the timing (best after 9 PM, useful past 11) lets you start when other spots are closing their kitchens. Sweet-leaning nasi goreng, large parking in back, enough space to sit without feeling rushed.

Crew's note

Order before the plan arrives.

What visitors say

Knew this place from Tiktok, the location is easy to find, they have large parking area in the back of the stall. They have some fried rice…

It's probably a biased review but I really love this place. It's not just a place to eat but also to hang out and talk even though it's loca…

Nasi Gila Pangpol plate
Order before you've even settled on a plan for tonight — the plate gets there first.
Nasi Gila Pangpol seating area
Looks half-asleep before 9, but give it time — this place fills right up later.
Nasi Gila Pangpol street seating at night
The rain just stopped and somehow nobody's left yet.
Nasi Gila Pangpol takeaway boxes
The boxes just sit there lined up, in no hurry, and neither are we.

2. HASAKA

HASAKA closes the walk because the crew plans backwards from where the night should end, and a speakeasy near Blok M with dim lighting and buy-one vodka promos does that job. The signage barely registers, staff will help if you look lost. The kind of bar where time slows once the second drink arrives and no one checks their phone for the next hour.

Crew's note

The chairs don't care when you sit.

What visitors say

Have passed by this place every time I visited Blok M, finally had a chance to try them. Turns out it is a great speakeasy bar, with soothin…

Dropped by here after work for a quick solo drink. Nearly walked past it because the signage isn’t exactly screaming for attention, but it’s…

HASAKA bar seating
The chairs don't care when you sit down — they'll be there either way.
HASAKA noodle dish
First bite and the salt and texture pretty much decide how the rest of the night goes.
HASAKA bar counter with glasses
Once the glasses start lining up on the counter, time just moves differently in here.
HASAKA cocktail
The peel's still curling in the glass long after the drink's forgotten why it's even there.

The walk between

The strip between the two is dense enough that you'll pass other lit storefronts, KAMAJA's entrance, maybe a kopitiam still serving. Kyai Maja doesn't sleep early, so the walk reads more like a shift in posture than a commute.

  • Start after 9 PM. The roadside stall fills up later, and the bar works better when you've already eaten.
  • If you're rolling solo, HASAKA's layout and soundtrack handle that. If you're in a group, Nasi Gila Pangpol's street vibe absorbs conversation without forcing it.
Course map — stop pins and walking route

FAQ

How much should I budget for both stops?
Nasi Gila Pangpol runs cheap for a midnight snack, per the regulars. HASAKA's drinks are affordable by speakeasy standards, especially with the vodka promo, so the whole course won't set you back much if you keep it to one or two rounds.
Does HASAKA take walk-ins, or should I plan ahead?
Walk-ins work. The place is cozy and intimate, so it can fill, but it's not the kind of bar that turns people away at the door. Showing up slightly confused is normal, the staff expect it.
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