2024 World Barista, Mikael Jasin, is closely related to the Jakarta coffee scene in Indonesia. Jasin, a three -time national champion in Indonesia, wears many hats: he is the head of coffee innovation Front coffeeand involved in local companies, including VernomeIN Such a good coffee companyAND Cate Coffee Co. We thoroughly presented the work of MJ at Sprudge, including in -depth reports about his winning in 2024 in Busan and a long interview on the future of Indonesian coffee published through special projects.
Now with the World of Coffee Asia event in 2025, coming to Dżakarta, the reporter Sprudge Tung Nguyen sat with Mikael Jasin to get tips on drinking coffee, eating delicious food and experience of Jakarta’s culture.
Coffee
The WOC Asia 2025 event will be a huge bonanza with coffee, with almost every specialist roaster in Jakarta (and indeed, throughout Asia) represented in some way. In the coming days in Sprudge we will focus on reports with Epic Roasters Village, but it is enough to say that if you read this guide before going to this event, you will find amazing coffee there.
Close to the series
Mikael Jasin recommends only 500 m from the program Wolf espressoA cafe that offers epic views of the predator for Jakarta. Wolf have special events planned throughout the week throughout the WOC 2025, and are also a cafe.
A little further, there are many locations Common Grounds Coffee. To celebrate the WOC Jakart, they have a different coffee to emphasize, and you have a miniature gift from them if you manage to drink all the highlighted coffee. From Ijen Lestari in Java, Indonesia to Elid Estate in Panama, to Finca Soledad in Ecuador, this week you will discover many of the best coffees in the world at Common Grounds.
Other recommended coffee bars in Jakarta
Bars
“There is a area called Senopathi, just behind the central business district, and there are most bars. There is the highest rated bar in Indonesia, it’s called Cocktail club. This belt placed #12 on the latest list of the best bars in the world and is very sedate Beautiful cocktails Along with intriguing snacks, such as Wagyu Drots, beef and pizza from Serrano ham. Remember that in Indonesia people can smoke at home.
It is called another excellent bar in the city Modern house, which has more contemporary atmosphere in the middle of the century. It is the property of the same property group as the cocktail club, and the interior of the bar has a stunning view of the city. ”
“There is a talkative bar run by a Japanese guy called CodaWhich is quite nippy and more like a sedate, minimalist cocktail experience that can be found in Tokyo. There is also nice food here, and the glass dishes are pretty.
Belt in St. Regis It is also treated very well and has been included in the 50 best in the world as one of the 100 best bars in Asia. Some nights bars have live music, and often visit bartenders from other best bars around the world. ”
Restaurants
“We have street food in Jakarta,” says Jasin, “But the country is not really known for street food, so instead I recommend restaurants.”
“The highest ranking restaurant in Jakarta August restaurant. They are led by a really great team. I have been there several times, they serve set courses, but not very formal.
And is Pizza 4p. It is a Vietnamese pizza chain, but quite nippy, because their concept is made local. Very good, I’ve been going there lately.
I recommend the Indonesian fusion food People. If you are something interested. slightly more sizzling, try Young leaves. I also recommend Morning Eveningwhich is a popular Indonesian food chain. ”
Cakes
“The best pastries in Jakarta are Chicory. This is a cafe during the day, a restaurant at night, run by the Australian chef, who was trained in French technique. Chicory is a fairly classic cake store, but everything they do is unique.
And if you fancy a cheesecake or other outstanding desserts, come by animated– It’s a restaurant, but their cheesecakes are very good. ”
