The towers lean in. The strip underneath still moves slow.
Why SETIABUDI, why now
Setiabudi sits between Senopati and Kuningan, one of Jakarta's densest clusters of design-forward cafes and proper rooftop cocktail bars. Hause Rooftop, Langit Seduh Rooftop, NORU Rooftop Lounge, and the St. Regis Bar are all here, each with hundreds of Google reviews.
1. Sooto Setiabudi One Jakarta
- Setiabudi One, RT.18/RW.2, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12920
- 4.2 · 55 reviews · Soto
Sooto opens the route because you need something warm and quiet before the neighborhood wakes up. The soto and fried rice dishes are solid comfort food, and the location inside Setiabudi One building keeps you central. This is the kind of stop that gets you fed early without burning the clock.
Crew's note
The tables are empty. The day stops asking.
What visitors say
Ordered the rendang fried rice. It is nice. Haven't tried other menu yet.
Comfort food, good food and new style of Soto is sooto ginseng as their favorite menu. Others favorite menu is nasi bakar with chicken serun…
2. Koda
- Sudirman 7.8, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav 7-8, RT.9/RW.11, Karet Tengsin, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10210
- 4.7 · 170 reviews · Speakeasy
Koda closes the course because after the day empties out, you want a seat where the next drink gets made around what you actually like. The bespoke cocktail option lets the bartender build something off your preferences instead of a menu. It's a speakeasy setup, so the room stays low-lit and the sofas hold you longer than you planned.
Crew's note
The counter's empty before nine. Order slow.
What visitors say
Basically I just pinpointed bar that I wanna try. Came across Koda . Koda is easily one of the most exciting cocktail experiences I’ve had.…
I dropped by this establishment alone for a drink after dinner during a business trip to Jakarta. Despite the lively crowd, the interior mai…
The walk between
Between the two, you're moving through Setiabudi's strip of design cafes and rooftop bars. The towers are tall, the street level stays walkable, and you'll pass enough third-floor entrances to remember why the crew likes this stretch.
- Hit Sooto during the day when the building is quiet and service moves fast.
- At Koda, go for the bespoke cocktail if you want something tailored instead of off the list.
FAQ
- Does Koda get crowded at night?
- The bar draws a lively crowd but keeps a relaxed atmosphere inside. The sofas and layout absorb the volume, so even when it's busy, the room doesn't feel rushed.
- Can I walk this course solo?
- Both stops work well alone. Sooto has fast service and clean seating, and Koda's bartenders are friendly even if you're drinking solo at the counter.
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