Is there anything better than the view of a crystal clear blue pool to accompany your lunch time? Imagine you’ve been stuck in the office since morning doing some mundane tasks; the sun is hiding behind the clouds and that is making you feel somewhat sleepy. Yep. You’re most definitely in a desperate need of a good lunch and a relaxing view. Or a visit to Massilia Café, where you’ll get both of them. 

In recent years, kopitiam has become a common view in Jakartans’ daily life. In some areas, such as Pasar Baru, you can find kopitiam at almost every corner of the street. In Malaysia and Singapore, kopitiam is where you would go for some breakfast, coffee, or casual chit chat. Kopitiam, which literally translates to coffee house, is now unofficially included on the list of tempat nongkrong anak Jakarta. Without further ado, say hello to PappaJack Kopitiam!

As a complete amateur in the world of contemporary art, coming to Jakarta Biennale 2015 feels like Alice who falls down the rabbit hole: awe-stricken, amazed, and bewildered. 

Bakmi lovers rejoice! Until January 24, 2016, there is something exciting going on for you: bakmi hunt. In collaboration with Green Sands, Bakmi Club Kelapa Gading offers a treasure hunt-esque experience for foodies and foodgrammers. Simply dine in one of the listed noodle restaurants, and you’ll get a chance to win a trip to the capital of Indo-Chinese food, Medan.

There are 10 noodle restaurants on the list. For a first timer, visit any restaurant you like, then ask for the Bakmi Hunt pamphlet. After eating, ask the staff to put a stamp on your pamphlet. Repeat the steps at the other nine restaurants. The restaurants are, among others, Bakmi Danau Toba, Bakmi Ayam Kampung A Tjuan, OTW, Mie Benteng, and Bakmi Sin Lun. Check out Bakmi Club’s official page for more details.

Now I’m going to talk about two restaurants I’ve visited: Bakmi Sin Lun and Mie Benteng.

Don’t you people agree with me that one of the greatest God’s gifts to the world is all you can eat restaurant (AYCE)? Especially one that serves high-quality meat that would satisfy even the pickiest carnivores. One that is also somewhat healthier, as it mainly serves shabu-shabu and not barbecued meat. Say hello to Shabu Ghin, Senopati area’s latest shabu shabu joint. 

It is universally believed that a glass of fresh milk a day can make you stronger and healthier. But then you realise… It is so damn hard to find a glass of fresh milk in Jakarta and its neighbouring areas. Yes, you can find milk in supermarkets, but you want something directly from the farm and also budget-friendly—safe for your wallet. Good bye problem, hello solution: Nenen Nyok.

Nenen Nyok serves milk that is less than a day freshly milked from the cow. It first opened at Taman Harapan Bekasi in 2014 and now has moved into a small shop house next to one of the main roads in Bekasi.