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7 Best Sake Bars in Jakarta

Hello FlokqJune 8, 2020

For those who are interested in Japanese culture, you can’t go past tasting their traditional drink known as sake. Sake in Jakarta is identical to alcoholic drinks made from Japanese fermented rice. You don’t need to get a flight to Japan to taste it, many restaurants in Jakarta offer a variety of favorite sake that you can try. Sake bars might be a rarity in other places, but in Jakarta, you can find several of them. So… Are you craving for some sake tonight? Don’t worry! We do want to help you out when it comes to eating and drinking, which is why we’ve done this little list to give you a leg-up in choosing the best spots to start your journey into the sake hemisphere. So, sit down, pay attention, and discover just how absorbing sake can be at these bars below.

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1. Sake+

Senopati has become one of the areas that have lots of hangout spots, from restaurants, cafes, to bars. Sake+ is one of the favorite places for many people. As the name implies, they provide a very diverse choice of sake that you rarely encounter at other Jakarta sake bars. This place has 2 floors with hundreds of bottles of sake served. Sake+ carries a modern but simple Japanese theme that makes the drinks were great combined with the cozy ambiance. This is definitely the perfect place to go to drink sake.

Phone Number: +6221 – 7250 – 002

Social Media: @sakeplusid on Instagram

Address: Jl. Senopati No.54, Jakarta Selatan

Price Range: Rp115.000,00 – Rp250.000,00/person

Opening Hours: 

11.00 – 00.00 (Monday – Thursday, Sunday)

11.00 – 02.00 (Friday – Saturday)

2. Fukuro Dining & Sake Bar

Fukuro is a Japanese dining & sake bar with a very interesting concept. Opened around 6 years ago, Fukuro successfully grabs attention from Jakartans with their quality of the menu they served and the concept of a very interesting place, which will make their customers come back again the next days to satisfy their tongue, or just spend their leisure time with the warmth of sake. There are so many appetizing foods like their Teppanyaki, Matsuzaka Beef, Kani Mayo Roll, or even Japanese Fried Rice, which would be a very tempting combination with sips of sake.

Phone Number: +6221 – 5140 – 0821

Social Media: @fukurodining on Instagram

Address: Fairgrounds, SCBD Lot 14, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta Selatan

Price Range: Rp300.000,00 – Rp450.000,00/person

Opening Hours: 11.00 – 01.00 (Monday – Sunday)

3. Yellowfin

The sake collection at Yellowfin is ready to entertain you at various special events. They present more than 100 brands of sake for you. Yellowfin also has some of the best menus you should taste. The best thing about this place is the variety of sushi and their various types of drinks on display around the bar. Yellowfin restaurant located along the main road of Senopati has taken advantage of exploring new and exciting Japanese dishes. What a great dining experience. 

Phone Number: +6221 – 7220 – 394

Social Media: @yellowfinjakarta on Instagram

Address: Jl. Senopati No.42, Jakarta Selatan

Price Range: Rp75.000,00 – Rp200.000,00/person

Opening Hours:

11.00 – 01.00 (Monday – Thursday, Sunday)

11.00 – 02.00 (Friday – Saturday)

4. Hatchi

Hatchi is one of the places that carries the concept of both restaurant and bar, which during the day until dinner time this place operates as a restaurant and turns into a bar at night. Hatchi has a very thick Japanese ambiance that can be seen from the use of the interior and also the decoration. They have a very special menu of Japanese foods and of course, they also provide a choice of sake that very suitable for accompanying you to hang out with your friends. 

Phone Number: +6221 – 2765 – 4066

Social Media: @hatchijkt on Instagram

Address: Pondok Indah Plaza 2, Blok BA / 27, Jakarta Selatan

Price Range: Rp75.000,00 – Rp200.000,00/person

Opening Hours: 15.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)

5. 3 Wise Monkeys

3 Wise Monkeys is the right place for you to try “all you can eat” Sushi. They offer a lot of menus that will give you an unforgettable Japanese dining experience. Apart from that, they are originated in Japan. That is why this restaurant focuses on the various fusion of Japanese foods. Don’t forget to try their sake collection to compliment your dish. This place is very comfortable for lunch or dinner with your family or friends. 

Phone Number: +62812 – 1177 – 7746

Social Media: @3wisemonkeys_id on Instagram

Address: Jl. Senopati No.46, Jakarta Selatan

Price Range: Rp75.000,00 – Rp200.000,00/person

Opening Hours: 11.00 – 01.00 (Monday – Sunday)

6. Senju Omakase and Sake

Senju Omakase has been sustaining an honorable reputation for their stunning range of omakase and premium Japanese cuisines. “Omakase” in Japanese means “I’ll leave it up to you.” They focus on high-quality Omakase menus and are armed with prominent sake collection reserved inside its decorative cold storage. You must try their most stylish Sake Bomb, we guarantee you never find anything like that before!

Phone Number: +6221 – 2992 – 4567

Social Media: @senju_omakase on Instagram

Address: Plaza Indonesia, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.28-30, Jakarta Pusat

Price Range: Rp200.000,00 – Rp500.000,00/person

Opening Hours: 11.00 – 15. 00 & 18.00 – 23.00 (Monday – Sunday)

7. Tori Ya

Back to the SCBD area, Tori Ya would be a perfect place for you when you want a bottle of sake in Jakarta. This is the most suitable drink to enjoy with their iconic Yakitori or Kimchi Fried Rice that has a unique taste, both savory and spicy sensation. Best to get for lunch or dinner if you’re working in SCBD and want to get rid of your hectic activities for a moment.

Phone Number: +6221 – 5240 – 2384

Social Media: @toriya_jkt on Instagram

Address: Fairgrounds, SCBD Lot.14, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta Selatan

Price Range: Rp200.000,00 – Rp500.000,00/person

Opening Hours: 11.00 – 14.30 & 18.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)

So, which Sake place in Jakarta do you want to try first? But most importantly, drink moderately! Kanpai!