Local Guide

Top Japanese Restaurant Chains In Jakarta

Hello FlokqJune 26, 2020

Japanese cuisine has gained fame from its exquisite taste. From fresh ingredients and amazing techniques combined, a true Japanese delicacy is formed. The oriental authenticity of Japanese food has always been favored by the local citizens, it’s not a new sensation. The popularity explains why you can find a lot of Japanese restaurants around Jakarta. But don’t worry, you don’t need to spend hours going through a long list to find the best. We have compiled a few places that will serve high-quality meals. When you feel like craving genuine Japanese food, you should try visiting them.

1. Sushi Hiro

When there’s a queue, there’s a reason and that’s exactly the case for Sushi Hiro. Their authentic sushi dishes keep the customers coming. The food tastes better when you eat it at a nice place. The Zen concept of Sushi Hiro with warm lighting and wooden furniture set the best mood for a meal. Despite its name, they’re not only serving sushi, but also other dishes such as Agemono, Teriyaki, Noodle, Donburi, Temaki, etc. So, no need to worry if you come with friends who have different tastes.It’s almost a crime to eat at Sushi Hiro without ordering their unique stairs of sushi.

We would recommend you to at least try their Hiro Aburi Sushi which consists of beef, aburi salmon, aburi salmon belly, aburihotate, aburiika, and aburi tamago sushi. If you love surprises, you can try their affordable omakase menu. Omakase means “I’ll leave it to you” so the chef is free to prepare the dishes with the best ingredients for you.

Phone Numbers: +6221 6629324

Social Media: @sushihiro_id on Instagram

Address (It’s scattered around many places, but we’ll only show top 5 based on google maps review): 

• Jl. Pluit Putra Raya No. 12A, Pluit, Penjaringan, Jakarta Utara
• Komplek Graha Boulevard Blok KGC No. A01, Jl. Boulevard Raya, Kelapa Gading, RW.1, Klp. Gading Tim., Kec. Klp. Gading, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14240
• Jl. Suryo No.24, RT.10/RW.3, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180
• Mall Senayan City, Jl. Asia Afrika, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10270
• Ruko Garden House, Jl. Pantai Indah Utara 1 No.18D, RT.6/RW.2, Kamal Muara, Kec. Penjaringan, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14460

Price Range: 

Snacks and mains from Rp 10.000 – Rp 1.500.000

Drinks from Rp 6.000 – Rp 8.000

Opening hours: 11 AM-10 PM

2. Shaburi & Kintan Buffet

Famous for their premium Japanese BBQ, Shaburi & Kintan Buffet aims to bring the cuisine that can make you smile. Here, you can experience having a BBQ in a classy environment and a good value. Being an all-you-can-eat buffet, they serve high-quality meat and other Japanese food at an affordable price. A Japanese feast once in a while won’t hurt. You can choose your preferred course and enjoy it in your own way. Pretty much a DIY concept. For the sauces, you can choose the homemade ones or even make it yourself. No need to question the quality since even their fresh meats are chosen specially by meat specialists.

A common problem in having a BBQ is that the smoke can make you smell. Aware of this issue, Shaburi & Kintan Buffet applied a little Japanese engineering ingenuity and installed a smokeless table grill. You will be able to enjoy your dish creation at ease. At the buffet counter, there are 40 mouthwatering side dishes to accompany your main dish. There’s also a buffet counter that serves soft drinks and soft-serve ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Phone Numbers: +622157973247

Social Media: @kintanbuffet on Instagram

Address (It’s scattered around many places, but we’ll only show top 5 based on google maps review): 

• Pacific Place, Lantai 5, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta
• Jl. Boulevard Raya, RT.13/RW.18, Klp. Gading Tim., Kec. Klp. Gading, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14240
• Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio, RT.18/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Setia Budi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940
• Gandaria City Upper Ground floor, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda, RT.10/RW.6, Kby. Lama Utara, Kec. Kby. Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12240
• Kota Kasablanka, Jl. Casablanca No.88, RT.16/RW.5, Menteng Dalam, Kec. Tebet, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12870

Price Range:

Snacks and mains from Rp 12.000 – Rp 538.000

Drinks from Rp 48.000 (all you can drink bar)

Opening hours: 10 AM – 10 PM

3. Pepper Lunch

Serving as a DIY fast food restaurant, Pepper Lunch is the perfect option when you’re tired of monotonous fast foods. You can find this steak house almost everywhere in Jakarta. The menu ranges from sizzling Steaks, Pasta, Curry Rice, and last but not least, signature Pepper Rice. Create your dream dish and Pepper Lunch will assemble the finest and freshest ingredients on their patented sizzling hot teppan. You can also mix and match the ingredients to craft your sauce.

Not only the food that is special, but the iron plate also accounts for the great taste of your meal. The Japanese-patented plate uses a special electromagnetic cooker that allows it to heat up to 260 ̊C in just 70 seconds. It also will stay hot at approximately 80 ̊C for more than 20 minutes. This will allow you to enjoy your meal warm and maintain the freshly-cooked taste for longer periods of time.

Phone Numbers: +622129488662 

Social Media: @pepperlunchid on Instagram

Address (It’s scattered around many places, but we’ll only show top 5 based on google maps review): 

• Jl. Casablanca No.88, RT.4/RW.14, Menteng Dalam, Kec. Tebet, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12870
• Mall Kelapa Gading 3, Foodcourt 3rd Level ,FCI # 10, A Jl. Bulevar,Kelapa Gading, RT.13/RW.18, Kelapa Gading Timur, RT.13/RW.18, Klp. Gading Tim., Kec. Klp. Gading, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14240
• Mall Artha Gading, 2nd Floor West FoodCourt, Jl. Artha Gading Sel. No.1, RT.18/RW.8, West Kelapa Gading, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta City, Jakarta 14240
• Mal Ciputra world 1 Jakarta Unit FCS -02, Jalan Professor Doktor Satrio Kav 3-5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, RT.18/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940
• Central Park Kav 28 L – 236, Jalan. Let. Jend. S. Parman, RT.12/RW.6, Tj. Duren Sel., Kec. Grogol petamburan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11470

Price Range:

Snacks and mains from Rp 11.000 – Rp 210.000

Drinks from Rp 11.000 – Rp 14.000

Opening Hours: 10 AM – 9:30 PM

Read also : 5 Best Japanese Restaurants in Jakarta You Can’t Miss

4. Seirock-ya

Launched in Tsukuba City in 2009, Seirock-ya is now spreading overseas in Indonesia and Malaysia. Wanting to have Indonesians to taste the genuine Japanese Ramen, they came up with the halal version of ramen. If you’re a big fan of chicken broth, you should try their Toripaitan Ramen that is extremely rich in taste. You might be thinking that adjusting the menu to the halal standard may lose the original flavor. The original version somehow seems to be more mouthwatering than the customized one. Worry not, Seirock-ya had made sure the Ramen tastes the same with the original Japanese version. Due to rich collagen in the broth, Toripaitan Ramen is increasingly popular with women since it’s good for the skin.

Phone Numbers: +622122463159

Social Media: @seirockya.ramen on Instagram

Address: 

• AEON Mall Jakarta, Lantai 1, Jl. Jakarta Garden City, Cakung Timur, Cakung, Jakarta Timur, Jakarta
• Jl. KH. Ahmad Dahlan Kby. Kel No.22A, RT.3/RW.3, Kramat Pela, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12130
• Jl. BSD Raya Utama, Pagedangan, Kec. Pagedangan, Tangerang, Banten 15345

Opening hours: 10 AM – 10 PM

Price Range: 

Snacks and mains from Rp 2.000 – Rp 86.000

Drinks from Rp 8.000 – Rp 17.000

5. Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya is a Japanese multinational fast-food chain established in Japan in 1899. They go with the motto “Tasty, low-priced, and quick”, allowing people to have a quick and affordable quality lunch. As they are famous for their beef bowl, we would recommend you trying the Yakiniku Beef Bowl. As a side dish, you can order the savory crispy spinach to add crunch and texture. Often, the drinks price in a restaurant is ridiculously high. Even for a bottle of mineral water. Good news, Yoshinoya offers free flow ocha (green tea) so you can refill it at your own will!

Phone Numbers: +62215639485

Social Media: @yoshinoyaid on Instagram

Address (It’s scattered around many places, but we’ll only show top 5 based on google maps review): 

• Mall Taman Anggrek, Lantai 4, Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 21, Tomang, Grogol Petamburan, Jakarta Barat, Jakarta
• Pulo Gadung Trade Center, Jl. Raya Bekasi No.KM. 21, RW.3, Rw. Terate, Kec. Cakung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13920
• Grand Indonesia West Mall, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1, Kb. Melati, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10230
• Mal Ambasador Lantai 4, Jalan Professor Doktor Satrio Kav. 14, Setiabudi, RT.11/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12940
• Jl. Boulevard Bar. Raya Blok XC No.7, RW.5, Klp. Gading Bar., Kec. Klp. Gading, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14240

Price Range: 

Snack and mains from Rp 8.000 – Rp 63.000

Drinks from Rp 15.000 – Rp 17.000

Opening hours: 10 AM – 10 PM

So, there you have it! Some of the best Japanese restaurant chains in Jakarta. Now, if you’re a fan of Japanese cuisines or just want to have a taste, this list might help you. Bring some companions for a better experience and don’t forget to leave some reviews!