3 Must-Try Japanese Restaurants In Jakarta

Whether you are looking for a bowl of warm, comforting ramen, a taste of bold flavors that is associated with traditional Japanese BBQ, or you prefer the subtle and fresh flavors of sushi or sashimi, Japanese cuisine has a wide mix of food to enjoy. In Jakarta there are many different Japan inspired restaurants that you can choose from, many of them specializing in a specific type of food. 

Here are 3 different Japanese restaurants Jakarta residents simply cannot miss out on:

Sumire

Sumire is easily one of the best (and quite possibly the best) place to eat if you want all-around Japanese fare. Make sure you make a reservation early because they are extremely popular, but when you do visit you won’t be disappointed with anything they have to offer. One of the biggest attractions is their teppanyaki masters. Not only is it fun to watch a teppanyaki chef perform, the food they craft at Sumire is simply unforgettably delicious.

Umaku

Umaku Sushi Resto, as the name suggests, focuses on traditional sushi dishes. The moment you enter the restaurant the simple decorations let you know that the people behind Umaku are not looking for a gimmick and their food is as simple yet perfect as their atmosphere. Whether you are looking for sashimi that is perfectly balanced, or even a humble California roll you will not be disappointed. Of all the dishes they serve, perhaps the absolute best would be their octopus—it’s rare for a Jakarta Japanese restaurant to get this right, but Umaku serves it tender and delicious.

Tokyo Ramen Tabushi

Another specialty restaurant in Jakarta, Tokyo Ramen Tabushi creates many different ramen dishes to enjoy. Whether you choose a lighter shoyu broth, a bolder miso broth, you are in perfect hands at this restaurant. With a wide range of different ramen offerings to choose from, you can get exactly what you want in your noodle soup and it all tastes like it was created by a ramen master in Japan.  If you like ramen and do not like the mediocre offerings some restaurants present, Tokyo Ramen Tabushi is where you need to go for authentic flavor and presentation.