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The 5 Best Noodles in Central Jakarta

Hello FlokqJune 10, 2020

Many people have a thing in noodles and maybe so do you! Noodles have been one of Asia’s favorite food for centuries, they are everywhere! You can’t go visiting the streets in Asia without tasting the best noodles in that area! This is because noodles are served in a variety of ways and forms depending on the culture of the place, making them unique and worthy to be tried. This includes the noodles served in Indonesia. Indonesia has many unique noodles deriving from many cultures in Indonesia, over the years those traditional noodles have spread all over Indonesia.

One of the places that have a lot of variety of noodle menus in Indonesia is Central Jakarta, the heart of Jakarta. The area has many culinary goods there since its area is known for its many national and historical attractions, it’s surely is one of the best places to serve your taste buds.  So, if you’re visiting the area and want to have noodles for the day then here is a list of 5 best noodle bars in Central Jakarta that will make you come back for sure!

read more about best noodles in North Jakarta here

1. Mie Ayam Gondangdia

Mie ayam is probably one of the classic noodles here in Indonesia, its thick watery noodles served with chicken and fried dumplings are all that we could ask for. Mie Ayam Gondangdia is located in Gondangdia, its the classic street food stand, but here, at Mie Ayam Gondangdia, everything tastes fresh and great! Although its a bit expensive, it’s still worth it, given the wide and relaxing place it is for you to eat at. This noodle bar also serves other dishes like nasi goreng, for you who want to try something different.

Address : Jl. RP. Soeroso No.36, RT.9/RW.5, Cikini, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350

Phone Number : +6221 31937835

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Price Range : Rp30,000.00 – Rp80,000.00/person

Opening Hours : 09.00 AM – 10.00 PM (Every day) 

2. Mie Alip

Here’s another mie ayam noodle bar for you, located in Gambir, it’s probably one of the crowded places in Jakarta. This noodle is served with dumplings filled with chicken meat inside that gives this noodle a savory, strong taste, it is also served with fried meatballs, chicken, and mushroom toppings to add up the taste. The noodles are a bit different from the ordinary mie ayam, it’s thin and has smooth textures, but it’s still worth to try moreover when waiting for the traffic to go by. You should definitely visit.

Address : Jl. Sukarjo Wiryopranoto No.20C, Kb. Klp., Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10120

Phone Number : +6221 3458688

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Price Range : Under Rp50,000.00/person

Opening Hours : 05.30 AM – 03.00 PM (Every day)

3. Mie Aceh Seulawah

Mie Aceh is one of the most delicious noodles from Indonesia, its originally from Aceh just like its name, its unique character is its rounded thick noodles that are fried with vegetables, meat, and more! Sometimes it is soaked with a curry making it more delicious. Mie Aceh Seulawah is one of those authentic noodle bar that sells this kind of noodle, it also serves mie aceh in a more diverse way with seafood and other toppings. The place is quite wide with an indoor and outdoor space, perfect for bringing your friends or family. What makes this place even more interesting is that it also serves many traditional food from Aceh!

Address : Jl. Bendungan Hilir No.8, RT.5/RW.3, Bend. Hilir, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10210

Phone Number : +6221 5708660

Social Media : @mieacheseulawah on Instagram

Price Range : Rp30,000.00 – Rp85,000.00/person

Opening Hours : 

10.00 AM – 10.00 PM (Monday – Saturday)

Sunday closed

4. Bakmi Gang Kelinci – Pasar baru

Being the noodles that originate from the Chinese culture, this noodle bar has been in the business since 1957 serving one of the best noodles in town. They have opened up many restaurant branches in Jakarta, its taste surely won’t disappoint you! Although it’s a bit pricey, this noodle bar has places opened up all over Jakarta. Their signature dish is its big fat noodles are soft and juicy covered with its savory rich soup along with chicken, fried onions, and some vegetables. This place also serves dishes other than noodles, like rice, it also serves you beers. This is definitely a noodle bar to try out.

Address : Jl. Kelinci Raya No.1-3, RT.4/RW.3, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710

Phone Number : +6221 3522288

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Price Range : Rp30,000.00 – Rp55,000.00/person

Opening Hours : 

07.00 AM – 09.00 PM (Monday – Saturday)

07.00 AM – 07.30 PM (Sunday)

5. Cabang Bakmi Roxy

One of the most visited noodles street food in Menteng, Central Jakarta is probably this place. Cabang Bakmi Roxy serves all sorts of noodles perfect for your tummy. The place is a semi street food stand with basic seating in a room. Every aspect of the dish that Bakmi Roxy serves is delicious, with soft textured noodles and a little bit of its soup covering it, served with chicken, vegetables, meatballs, and fried dumplings. This place could get a bit crowded but its worth to try!

Address : Jl. Cikini Raya No.55, RT.16/RW.1, Cikini, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10330

Phone Number : +62812-8030-697

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Price Range : Rp20,000.00 – Rp50,000.00/person

Opening Hours : 08.00 AM – 01.00 AM (Every day)

There are many tasty noodle bars that are yet to explore here at the heart of Jakarta but there you have your 5 best noodle bars in Central Jakarta! We hope you enjoy these food goodies! Don’t forget to check out our blog for more recommendations especially on the best noodles in Jakarta!

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