Food is more expensive in the capital than anywhere else in Indonesia: nasi goreng can cost twice as much here. Local street food thrives in the city, particularly along Jalan HA Salim, (also known as Jalan Sabang).

Jalan Jaksa
Angie's , Jl Jaksa 15. One of the better-value places in Jaksa, this budget restaurant serves the usual Indonesian staples and Western fare; their tahu telor pancake is great value. Borneo , Jl Kebon Siri Barat 35-37. Popular budget...
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Jalan HA Salim (Jalan Sabang)
Ayam Goreng Priangan , Jl Sabang 55a. Fairly inexpensive Indonesian fried-chicken restaurant. Try ayam bakar, chicken cooked in coconut milk and grilled in a sweet soya sauce, for Rp7700. HP Gardena , Jl Sabang 32a....
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Jalan Wahid Hasyim and elsewhere
Akbar Palace , Wijaya Grand Centre, Kebayoran. Excellent north Indian restaurant, which serves some wonderful tandoori dishes. Caf? Batavia , Taman Fatahillah, Kota. One of the city's best and most popular places, serving delicious...
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