Lara Djonggrang

Ambient atmosphere. Javanese fine dining. Good Indonesian food. Excellent service. Price affordable. Will come back.

Authentic Indonesian dining experience in historical and culturally rich ornamented rooms! It was my second day back in Jakarta longing for a traditional Indonesian food and stumbled upon Lara Djonggrang in Menteng area and wasn’t disappointed.

Historical ornaments, religious sculptures and dated remains filled every corner of the room as we were seated, making the dining experience as traditional as it can get; felt almost like we were dining in a historical museum.

We had Nasi Gudeg Pesanggrahan (Rp. 98,000), Nasi Bakar Ayam Taliwang (Rp. 98,000), Rendang Padang (Rp. 118,000), Es Lemongrass Tea (Rp. 40,000).

Nasi Gudeg was immensely delicious and was my personal favourite. The ingredients tasted fresh and the Indonesian spices felt very authentic. Nasi Bakar Ayam Taliwang was alright, taste-wise pretty decent but the ratio of rice to proteins were a bit off (not sure if that’s how it was meant to be served). Rendang Padang felt different —not the same coconut-curry rendang I was used to, not bad but kicked pretty strong in the earthy taste (perhaps star anise).

A lovely dining experience. Would come back for their other food at a certain point!

Eating at Lara Djonggrang gives you a different kind of dining experience , it’s almost magical when you get inside and see the interior design and decorations, and the staff service is excellent. We even get a tour around the restaurant for every room and we got explanations on each objects (which are collections of the owner) . The food tasted exceptional as well. It’s a wonderful experience and recommended

One of my favourite restaurants in Jakarta, serving fantastic food with reasonable price.
The food was exquisite and the service was good, it's really nice restaurant to have a lunch with family or friends.

Fancy and unique, staff is friendly, clearly they have standards and took things seriously even on free things. i ordered few menus, my fav was their ketoprak (MUST TRY) 👌 and please try their different kind of rice as well. their sate lilit also nice. re-visit? its a must! ordered sate lilit, sate tempe, gado gado, shrimp ball, tahu isi, and fried gurameh. Food was delicious, ambience was good, out of all the menu we ordered, the gado gado is the best.

Best service from the staff! I love their options of Indonesian food, some is rare to find in common local restaurant. Definetely their interior design is amazing. It's an antique Indonesia decor. Tableware and plating is preeeeety. Parking area is available for 8-9 cars, valet service is available too. They served wine, beer and liqueur in their bar.

If you're vegetarian, you can try their Sate Tempeh (serve with authentic Kecap Manis), Sayur Genjer, Gado-Gado, and Tahu pong. Avg price is IDR 200-250k/person.

I hv good experience with this place. Nice view, all teh staff have a good attitude.. see you when i see

"I had an amazing experience at Lara Djonggrang! The ambiance is enchanting, capturing the rich cultural heritage. The menu offers a delightful array of flavorful dishes, each a culinary masterpiece. The service was impeccable, and the attention to detail truly sets this restaurant apart. A must-visit for anyone seeking a blend of exquisite taste and cultural charm!"

Part museum, part architectural history, part bar, part restaurant, and named after a famous and beautiful mythological princess, Lara Djonggrang, this is a full Indonesian cultural experience.

I had low expectations for the food, especially since I'd been to a sister restaurant, Shanghai Blue, and been very impressed by the decor and distinctly underwhelmed by the food. However, Lara Djonggrang is the full package.

The menu is thoughtful, showcasing unusual dishes from different regions of Indonesia. The "satay boat" is a bit of a gimmick, except that the satay atop it is some of the best I've ever had. Unusual ingredients abound, there are new dishes, showing innovation is alive and well among the chefs, and most dishes are really excellent.

Portion sizes are a little confusing; a rice dish had a laughably small cone of rice, while shaved ice desserts were so big they could have been shared by easily by four people. Service is very gracious, but a little slow.

A really nice experience overall.

Is one of my favourite place to go. Frankly speaking food standard is decent. Good service n good ambient for a couple. Beautiful decorations n affordable price if you order the right food. Good for visitors n tourists.

Impeccable dining experience at Lara Djonggrang. Everything was settled perfectly, from the service, the setting, the interior, the food taste & quality also the location. We were there for a corporate luncheon and turned out to be one of the best hosting we made on 2019. Recommended and very fast response if your made reservation through their contact center. A 5-star restaurant indeed!

One of my favourite places for trying out Indonesian cuisine - and I guess it's because it might not be as authentic but is certainly something an international audience would appreciate. Love the fact that there is so much for vegetarians, again something you'll not find anywhere in Indonesia. Great setting and surely coming back here for more.

Very accommodating and friendly boss and staff! Amazing performance! We love this! The fish is good!

Truly authentic Indonesia food, very friendly and helpful staff. Not really recommended for local people because the price is a bit expensive.

Highly recommended for foreigner wanna try local food. Very delicious, well organised food, together with Indonesian music, I can say this is a great combination.

an traditional indonesian food restaurant. it is also a legendary restaurant in jakarta, member of joglo grouo.

Indonesian food as its best. After 20 days in Indonesia this is the one with best food quality. There are lots of different dishes so for sure you will find one that fits your cravings! Affordable and even cheap comparing to same quality restaurants in Europe. Must try if you are in Indonesia.
I am sure we will come back in the future!

Very nice restaurant, interesting design and delicious meal. Staff was very friendly, serving of the meal was fast. Price but higher but what other you would expect from such high-class restaurant? Dont forget to try famous Kopi Luwak coffee!

Wonderful food, great ambiance, lovely staff what else does one want when dining out? It is a must visit restaurant for not just the food alone but also the beautiful antiques it houses. The prices are reasonable considering it is a fine dine restaurant. Very lovely dishes and stunning interiors.

Got a small touring from the staff mr hans , it was nice and detail , they have a nice ambience and there are a lots of stuffs and statue as well , staff very kind and nice as well , and the food was great, especially the nasi goreng seafood the squid and the prawn very big, nice and the juice glass was very big , i'm staisfed with that hahaha , keep up or can upgrade to be more big hehehehehe overall are very nice , and there is a poster then they explain bout the others outlet of restaurants and the hotels also wow , it was very nice

Fancy and unique, staff is friendly, clearly they have standards and took things seriously even on free things. i ordered few menus, my fav was their ketoprak (MUST TRY) 👌