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5 Best Middle-Eastern Restaurants in Jakarta for your “Arabian Night”

Hello FlokqJune 10, 2020

MIddle-east cuisine is famous for its major use of spices, olive oil, grains, and lamb meat. Nowadays, the dish has evolved into one of the most popular ethnic food in the world. From kebabs, biryani rice, falafel. hummus, mandi, shawarma, baklava, you name it! This cuisine has become the kind that people are getting curious about. Thus, we would like to recommend our 5 best Middle-Eastern restaurants in Jakarta to help you get the best experience of Middle-Eastern taste!

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1. Turkuaz

Located in the home of Jakarta’s notable restaurants, Senopati, Turkuaz is a fine-dining restaurant specialized in Authentic Ottoman Turkish cuisine. The interior of this restaurant created a great resemblance to classic Turkish homes, with plenty of ornaments and carpets on the display. If you’re looking for all kinds of Turkish food, from the savory ones to the sweet ones, Turkuaz has it all ready. We recommend you to try their variety of hummus that is all exceptional, and most importantly the infamous Baklava, that comes in a platter of different flavor yet beautifully plated. Furthermore, you can do more than just dining, as they also sell Turkish ethnic accessories and carpet. A Turkish dining experience at its finest! 

Phone number: 021 72795846 / 021 72795853 – Table booking recommended

Average prices: Rp650.000,00 for two people (approx.)

Opening hours: ·Mon-Thu, Sun, 11.30 AM – 10 PM, Fri-Sat 11.30 AM – 11.30 PM

Address: Jl. Gunawarman No. 32, Senopati, Jakarta

Social Media: @turkuazrst on Instagram

2. Joody Kebab

Located in Kelapa Gading, a district with plenty of great restaurants, Joody Kebab is ready to spoil your palate with their middle-east cuisine goodness. With interior design heavily ornamented by Arabian-Turkish festivities, the atmosphere of this restaurant well complements your dining experience. Besides the exceptional service of the crew, they also dress in Arabian attire, giving you a more vivid image of the middle-east ambiance. Most importantly, they serve notably one of the best kebabs and lambs in the city. Try their Lamb Mandi, perfectly-cooked meat with irresistible softness, keeps you wanting more and more!

Phone number: 021 4534920 – Table booking recommended

Average prices: Rp300.000,00 for two people (approx.)

Opening hours: ·Every day, 11 AM – 11 PM 

Address: Jl. Kelapa Nias Raya, Blok QE 1, 5A, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta

Social Media: @joodykebab on Instagram

3. Al Jazeerah Signature

Another great Middle-Eastern restaurant in Jakarta you might wanna try is Al Jazeerah Signature. The restaurant is quite spacious, perfect for occasions such as family gatherings or coworkers lunch session. With interior accentuate the beauty of Arabian furniture and accessories, the ambiance of this restaurant is another plus of this restaurant. The greatness of its flavor is not one to doubt, from their Biryani Laham Lamb to Arabian’s iconic dessert, Oum Ali. With generous portions big enough for sharing, you would want to bring all your friends here for a great “Arabian Night’ dining!

Phone number: 021 31907590 – Table booking recommended

Average prices: Rp350.000,00 for two people (approx.)

Opening hours: ·Every day, 10 AM – 12 AM

Address: Jl. Johar No. 8, Menteng, Jakarta

Social Media: @aljazeerahsignature on Instagram

4. Eatz

A Middle-Eastern restaurant with great ambiance and comfortable space, Eatz is a solid option for your casual dinner or even for first-timers. Serving deliciousness of Arabian, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine, this restaurant delivers a distinguished culinary journey that suits locals’ taste buds perfectly. Some of their dishes you might have to try is Butter Chicken Curry, chicken chunks coated in thick curry sauce, or their authentic Lamb Biryani, a big portion of lamb meat rich with spices. With great service and interior, this restaurant is a great option for your culinary journey!

Phone number: 021 22776357- Table booking recommended

Average prices: Rp200.000,00 for two people (approx.)

Opening hours ·Every day  10.30 AM – 11 PM

Address: Ruko Margaguna, Unit 9, Jl. Radio Dalam No. 125, Pondok Indah, Jakarta

Social Media: @eatzresto on Instagram

5. FEZ Kinara & Aroi Thai

Slightly different from the others, this restaurant not only offers Middle-Eastern goodies but also Indian and Thai cuisines. Yet, this doesn’t make it any less good, since their Mediterranean cuisines are one to try! Complete with an inexplicably beautiful interior, furniture, and ornaments, making it a whole perfect Arabian dining for you and your friends. This place is also perfect for your nightlife, as they also serve Sisha and drinks along with great music and bar. We recommend you to try their Gosht Biryani, long-grain rice seasoned with authentic spice and is served with lamb meatballs. If you come during Friday night or weekends, they usually have some belly dancers to entertain the diners. To sum up, this place will surely serve great food and entertainment for you!

Phone number: 021 7192677 – Table booking recommended

Average prices: Rp250.000,00 for two people (approx.)

Opening hours ·Mon-Thu, 11 AM – 2 AM, Fri-Sat 11 AM – 3 PM, Sun, 11 AM – 12 AM

Address: Jl. Kemang Raya No. 78 B, Kemang, Jakarta

Social Media: @fez_kinara on Instagram

There you have it! The best places to try middle-eastern cuisine in Jakarta. We hope the list would help you to find the best Arabian Night dining experience for you.