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Must-try Vegetarian Restaurants in Menteng

Hello FlokqJune 4, 2020

Menteng is an affluent sub-district in Central Jakarta. It has its own history. This area has always been a place where warriors, heroes’ families, high-ranking government officials, businessmen, and rich people have lived throughout Indonesian history, including Indonesia’s first President, Ir. Soekarno, and its Vice President, Mohammad Hatta. Nowadays, Menteng still remains as an affluent residential area in Central Jakarta with lots of parks and lush trees. 

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Being a vegetarian in Jakarta is so easy these days. Most Indonesian cuisine offers a lot of veggies and you can choose to pick the meaty or not. But for specific restaurants that serve vegetarians as their mains, they’re quite hidden in the Jakarta food scene. Not to worry because we have some recommendations for you veggie heads who want to eat vegetarian food in Menteng. 

1. Burgreens, Menteng

Based on its name, Burgreens (Bur-Greens) specializes both in vegetarian and vegan burgers. Besides burgers, Burgreens also has various vegetarian and vegan menus such as salads, rice, mushroom steaks, and even vegan Indonesian dishes. Yes, they recreated meaty dishes by replacing it with mushrooms, soy, and many more. But don’t worry, it’ll not diminish the original taste. Burgreens’ all original recipes only use locally sourced ingredients, meaning that you are also contributing to help  Indonesia’s local farmers’. 

Our all-time favorite is Vegan Rendang Platter, which is vegan rendang, with Balinese matah dressing (traditional Balinese sauce condiment), crispy oyster mushroom, and salad served with savory yellow spiced brown rice. Eating rendang never felt so guilt-free like this! Plus, being a vegan restaurant doesn’t mean that Burgreens doesn’t play with desserts. Our favorite for ending our vegan meal is Raw Strawberry Cheesecake with 100% dairy-free!

Address: Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim No.47, RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, 10350.

Phone Number: +62859-5966-2888

Social Media: Instagram

Price Range: 

Light bites starting from Rp20.000 – Rp45.000

Mains starting from Rp55.000 – Rp100.000

Drinks starting from Rp12.000 – Rp49.000

Opening Hours: 8.30 AM – 10 PM (Monday – Sunday)

2. Vesne Vegetarian Kitchen, Sarinah

Located inside Sarinah, a historical shopping center in Central Jakarta, Vesne Vegetarian Kitchen is definitely the best choice for those who want to eat vegetarian food in-between or after meetings around Thamrin and Menteng area. You can find Vesne at Sarinah’s food court on the lower ground floor. The menu at Vesne is reasonably priced and the best thing is that Vesne doesn’t use MSG in all of its dishes! Our main favorite at Vesne is the buddha meal, which is brown rice with sweet corn soup and stir-fried fresh vegetables, that will make your lunch as healthy as ever!

Address: Sarinah, Food Court, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.RT.8, RT.8/RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, 10350.

Phone Number: +62878-8008-0098

Social Media: Instagram

Price Range: Starting from Rp18.000 – Rp65.000

Opening Hours: 11.30 AM – 9 PM (Monday – Sunday)

3. Queen’s Tandoor, Plaza Permata

Queen’s Tandoor is a casual dining Indian restaurant located in Plaza Permata, B1 floor. While namely as an Indian restaurant, Queen’s Tandoor doesn’t only serve Indian foods, but they also serve Indonesian and Chinese food on the menu. Yet not 100% vegetarian, but there is some Indian food that is vegetarian that you can order. Our main favorite vegetarian dish is Matar Paneer, a preparation of cottage cheese cooked with peas in masala. It is a delicate vegetarian dish of the Mughals! Don’t forget to end your meal by ordering some Indian desserts. Our recommendation is to try Kulfi Pyalla, a kulfi ice-cream accompanied with vermicelli, rose syrup, and pistachio crumbs that will melt in your mouth. All in all, it is a perfect way to end your Indian meal!

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Address: Plaza Permata Lt. B1, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav. 57, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, 10350.

Phone Number: +6221 3903288

Social Media: Instagram

Price Range: 

Drinks starting from Rp35.000 – 160.000

Mains starting from Rp50.000 – Rp310.000

Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 11 PM (Monday to Sunday)

4. Berrywell, Shophaus Menteng

Looking for some smoothie bowl in Menteng? Then Berrywell is your choice! Located in Shophaus, Berrywell is a fruit-based smoothie bowl eatery that also serves juices and basic smoothies. Shophaus itself is a lifestyle joint building located in Menteng, Central Jakarta. Being a lifestyle joint means that there are also many local cafes, stores, and even a barbershop in the area. Besides, Shophaus itself is a cool place to hang out, study, or work. The area is designed in an outdoor style with natural lighting to make the shophouse look more unique. 

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Our main favorite smoothie bowl from Berrywell is the Berrywell signature bowl, with acai, banana, mixed berries, and coco water. So, go try some freshly-made smoothie bowl right in the heart of Menteng at Berrywell.

Address: Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No.36, RW.5, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, 10310.

Phone Number: +62821-6120-0088

Social Media: Instagram

Price Range: 

Drinks starting from Rp35.000 – Rp55.000

Smoothie bowls starting from Rp40.000 – Rp65.000

Opening Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM (Monday to Sunday)

See? It’s not that difficult to find a good vegetarian restaurant in Jakarta, especially in the Menteng area. Not only to fulfill your diet, definitely, it will also be a pleasure to your taste buds.