TheJakartaPost
Please Update your browser
Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.
The six best places to try modern 'martabak' in Jakarta
Change text size
Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone
Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Martabak is one of the most popular street foods in Indonesia and can easily be found across the capital city. (instagram.com/msteeteen/-)
M
odern martabak joints are plentiful across Jakarta nowadays, so many that one may wonder which is the best. Based on popularity and ratings, here is a list of recommended places to consider.
As the name suggests, the main theme of this martabak eatery is black martabak. Since black-colored foods became a trend a while ago, Martabak Blackpool seemed to adapt and is not giving it up even though the hype is now over. Splendidly, it manages to keep its quality by serving the best martabak flavors for people all around Jakarta.
The great thing about Martabakku Menteng is the way it innovates the dish, combining modern styles with classic Indonesian cuisines. Besides martabak with red velvet or Oreo fillings, it also uses traditional ingredients such as gula jawa (palm sugar) and shredded coconut. Among the many choices, the classic and thicker version of sweet martabak, called MarTeb and Martabak Telor, are still the place's favorites.
(Read also: Five 'martabak' to try in Jakarta)
As one of the newest brands of modern martabak, Martabak Gokil plays its role very nicely and neatly. This brand aims for perfection and quality, not to mention creativity. You can even make your own martabak in case you want to mix several things from the menu.
Starting operations a while ago, Martabak Boss has spread its charm with a well-designed trendy cart that looks like a trailer. But the variety of modern toppings is still the main attraction of this place, which already has eight different branches across the city.
Owned by famous senior actor Pangky Suwito, Bang! Martabak boasts the soft texture usually found in the famed martabak Bangka. From Senayan to Kalimalang, its branches can now easily be found all around Jakarta.
Originating in Solo, Markobar has entered Jakarta's martabak game and gained a great reputation among fans of the dish. Some may think the main reason for its popularity is because it is owned by President Jokowi’s son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka. But when you visit the Cikini venue, you will find out that Markobar is actually all about taste and quality. (kes)
