Old money quiet. The kind of block that doesn't chase you.
Why GONDANGDIA, why now
Gondangdia is seeing a surge of specialty coffee shops and lifestyle features in 2026, anchored by the opening of Kawisari Menteng in an 1870 Dutch colonial building and a growing cluster of aesthetic cafes near the Gondangdia KRL station.
1. iLLua Korean BBQ Restaurant 일루와
- Jl. K.H. Wahid Hasyim No.87, RT.1/RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
- 4.6 · 1061 reviews · Late Night Food
The course opens here because the kitchen stays warm late and the menu runs deeper than most Korean spots in the city. Solo eaters can pull up a table without the usual group-only pressure, and the booth layout gives the route a quiet start before the second stop tightens the frame. The neighborhood empties after rush hour, so this block near Wahid Hasyim absorbs the night crowd without crowding back.
Crew's note
The booths stay empty until the macet clears.
What visitors say
I’ve been to over 50 Korean restaurants around the world, and this one is definitely up there with the best. Since I was traveling solo, I c…
Tried this authentic K-restaurant in wahid hasyim area. They have excellent variety of menu items like gamjatang and samjatang which you don…
2. Club Italiano
- Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav. 28-30, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
- 4.7 · 102 reviews · Club
The course ends inside the Hyatt because the aperitif comes first and the curtain between lobby and dining room holds the noise out. It's the kind of close that doesn't ask you to leave quickly. The open kitchen runs all evening, and the formality here lets the route finish one register higher than it started.
Crew's note
The curtain stays closed until you're ready.
What visitors say
The place has a really exquisite atmosphere, very fitting if you bring distinguished guests. You get a welcome aperitif, i got lime & vodka…
Jan 26 Lunch 2 of us Club Italiano inside Grand Hyat Jakarta. Occupying the place of the C’s restaurant. Ambience: the decor not much change…
The walk between
The stretch between Wahid Hasyim and the Hyatt lobby traces the edge of old Menteng, where the colonial grid loosens and the shophouses give way to hotel driveways. You'll pass the new cafe cluster near Gondangdia station if you detour one block east.
- Start with the stew or soup before ordering grill plates, the solo portions run large enough to carry the meal.
- Book the Italian spot if it's a weekend evening, the chef menu performance draws repeat guests and the room fills by eight.
FAQ
- Does the Korean spot get crowded on weeknights?
- The dining room stays manageable most evenings, with private rooms available if you're bringing a group. Saturday lunch sees steadier traffic, but turnover is quick enough that waits stay short.
- Can I walk this route if I'm staying outside Menteng?
- The commuter rail line stops right in the middle of the route, making it accessible from anywhere on the network. Once you're on the ground, both stops sit close enough that the second leg is walkable, and cabs line up outside the hotel when you're ready to head back.
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