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Empty Seat at Melawai's Little Tokyo
Behind the Blok M bus terminal, amongst the seedy hotels and bars of Melawai, lies one of Jakarta’s many little treasure: Little Tokyo, an authentic culinary heaven that is popular with Japanese expats, foodies, and families.
Before you start your Little Tokyo walkabout, think about timing. On the weekends, families flock to many of the mom-and-pop restaurants for a good nosh and then go for looksee in this fascinating area, which is dominated by large shopping complexes that sell everything from antiques to musical instruments to groceries. In the evenings though, Blok M has a reputation for being quite wild, so if you go, make sure to bring a friend.
Little Tokyo puts on a different face at night, reminiscent of the trendy Shibuya district of Tokyo where people swarming to izakayas, or bars that also serve food. The most authentic izakaya in Jakarta is Kira Kira Ginza. The rich, wood-paneled space, complete with private tatami rooms in the back, is so authentic that you’ll have a hard time believing you’re still in South Jakarta.
Empty Seat at Melawai's Little Tokyo
Behind the Blok M bus terminal, amongst the seedy hotels and bars of Melawai, lies one of Jakarta’s many little treasure: Little Tokyo, an authentic culinary heaven that is popular with Japanese expats, foodies, and families.
Before you start your Little Tokyo walkabout, think about timing. On the weekends, families flock to many of the mom-and-pop restaurants for a good nosh and then go for looksee in this fascinating area, which is dominated by large shopping complexes that sell everything from antiques to musical instruments to groceries. In the evenings though, Blok M has a reputation for being quite wild, so if you go, make sure to bring a friend.
Little Tokyo puts on a different face at night, reminiscent of the trendy Shibuya district of Tokyo where people swarming to izakayas, or bars that also serve food. The most authentic izakaya in Jakarta is Kira Kira Ginza. The rich, wood-paneled space, complete with private tatami rooms in the back, is so authentic that you’ll have a hard time believing you’re still in South Jakarta.