Father's Day in Jakarta
If you are Australian, you're most likely aware that Father’s Day is just around the corner. You see, in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea this familial occasion is celebrated on the first Sunday in September.
In Catholic Europe, Father’s Day has been celebrated on March 19 (St. Joseph's Day) since the Middle Ages and as a result this date is still used in 13 countries in Europe and the Americas. However, the vast majority of countries that celebrate Father’s Day have adopted the US date of the third Sunday of June.
If Father’s Day is celebrated in September in your household, then today's post is for you. The ajb team have compiled an array of gift ideas for that special Dad (or Grandad or even Great Grandad) in your life.
And why not take Dad out for a delicious breakfast - we share some of our suggestions at the bottom of this post.
So from us here at 'a journey bespoke' blog, we wish every Dad a very happy day on the 4th September.
The Active Dad
Suka Outdoor
A gift for the Active Dad (or maybe a little hint for that Dad who needs to get a bit more active) can be found at Suka Outdoor. Located in the Dharmawagnsa Square in South Jakarta, the friendly staff at Suka Outdoor can help you with your selection. Although Suka's range tends towards Cycling, Running and Triathlon, many accessories for general activity can also be found. Definitely worth a visit!
A selection of gift ideas for the Active Dad including (clockwise): a compact fold-up seat, sun visor, training torch, aluminium water bottle, sunglasses and tie-free shoelaces (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
For Triathlon Dad (clockwise): compact towel, muscle rub gel, water bottle, Garmin sports monitor, goggles (in case) and waistbelt (for personal bits and pieces and water bottles) (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
For Cycling Dad (clockwise): 'Camel-back' style waterpack, electrolyte sachets, Polar onboard cycle monitor, cycle shorts, head cover, cycling socks, 'stink free' spray for smelly shoes and accessories (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Assortment of water bottles (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Socks for Dad's sporting needs (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
The Coffee Fiend Dad
Anomali Coffee / Caswells Coffee / Tuku Kopi
How nice would it be for Dad to wake up to a freshly brewed cup of coffee? Well, take it up another level by using Indonesian-grown, locally roasted beans. Our picks are below. Our all time favourite Indonesian coffee? Aceh Gayo from the highlands of North Sumatra. We love the light earthy notes, fully body and smooth aftertaste. Delicious!
Our favourite Indonesian coffee by local roasters including: Caswell's Aceh Gayo (Sumatra), Anomali's Toraja (South Sulawesi) and Tuku Kopi's Aceh Gayo blend
Dad will be able to savour his favourite brew of local coffee in one of these bespoke coffee cups by Ayu Larasati (left & right) and Pekunden Potter (centre)
The Fashion-Forward Dad
Männer Store
If you think buying Dad a pair of socks for Father's Day is unoriginal, you're buying the wrong socks! For the Jakarta Fashion-Forward Dad we suggest a visit to Männer Store and By the Sea. There you will find the perfect pair of socks for your Dad and much more.
Männer stock a range of on-trend clothes for guys as well as footwear and accessories. Enjoy a browse of our edit below; or jump onto their website to check out their brands, or if time is limited how to buy online.
Männer is a contemporary menswear store located on the 1st floor of the Wisma 31 building in Kemang (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
We know, your Dad urgently needs to update his sock draw! And you are the person to do it. Hip Richer Poorer socks are stocked at Männer. Which ones would your Dad like? (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Or would your Dad love a new belt? (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Wallets are the kinds of accessories Dads rarely buy for themselves. Here's your chance to up your Dad's accessory game! (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Männer carry a small collection of classic watches with leather bands (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Premium quality shirts for Dad at Männer (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
By the Sea
If you want your Dad to always look his holiday best, this is the place to go. By the Sea stores are in two easy to find locations in South Jakarta, and we are confident you will find something that will celebrate your 'sea loving' Dad here. They stock everything from linen shirts, tees, swimming trunks, bemuda pants, espadrilles to accessories such as belts and bucket hats.
By the Sea Store in Dharmawangsa Square. It opens for the early bird shopper at 9am (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Classic clean and fresh linen and cotton shirts at By the Sea, Dharmawangsa Square (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Your Fashion Forward Dad will love these simple, striped espadrilles. They also come in other colours (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
Dad will be living the tropical lifestyle with this By the Sea bucket hat (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
We all know Dads can often do with a little bit of advice when it comes to swimming attire. Every Dad needs a pair of tropical print swimming trunks. So on trend, and so cute! (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
The Golfer Dad
If your Dad loves Golf we've got you covered. Why not mix up your Dad's Saturday routine by heading out to a local golf course; practise some shots at the driving range, or buy Dad some new golf accessories. Pondok Indah is one of many excellent golf courses in Jakarta, and is a good place to start. See contact details below for all fees at Pondok Indah Golf Course and Driving Range.
Playing golf is great fun, but also offers a wide range of health benefits, as well as the enjoyment of being outdoors
Pondok Indah Driving Range is located next door to PIM 3. They advertise 100 balls for RP: 150.000
Located next to the Driving Range is Sportindo Golf. They stock an extensive range of golf clothing and accessories. There is something for every Golf loving Dad here
The Green Thumb Dad
Roadside Plant Nurseries
For the Green Thumb Dad in your life, why not buy a pot plant? This addition of verdant tranquility to Dad's home office will help create a chilled out vibe whilst bringing a bit of nature (and natural air filtration) inside.
For those of you living in Jakarta's South, our favourite roadside nursery is situated opposite Darmawagnsa Hotel on Jalan Dharmawagnsa. Along this strip you will find a good variety of indoor- and outdoor plants including a limited variety of fruit plants (citrus, passionfruit), herbs (rosemary, kemangi) as well as orchids, cacti and other perennials. There are also specialist shops supplying pebbles, potting mix, fertiliser and other gardenware. Our recommendation is Syifa Flora.
Grab a decorative pot or basket (try Linoluna, Galeri Pot or Nagarey) and head to your local roadside nursery to find that perfect fit. If the vendor doesn’t have what you're looking for, they will certainly help you locate it as they collaborate with nearby vendors to fulfil your Green Thumb shopping list.
Just add a card and the gift is ready to go
Perennial from Dharmawagnsa roadside nursery (basket and table by Nagarey)
Acep is one of many friendly and amenable vendors on Jl Dharmawagnsa Raya. Work with him to identify all your Green Thumb needs .. and be sure to bargain!
Pak Salim of 'Salim Flora' has two shops along Jl. Dharmawagnsa Raya. His command of English is excellent and he is very eager to assist with any queries you have
Street view of Jl. Dharmawagnsa Raya - Have fun selecting that perfect plant for Dad and work hard to get the right price (Our advice: Half the vendor's initial price and gradually increase if necessary)
The Reader Dad
No matter what your Dad's interests, you can send him a big ‘I love you’ shout out by setting him up with some good reading material. Books, Magazines and Newspaper subscriptions are all perfect gift ideas for the Dad who loves to read.
Aksara, Periplus and Kinokuniya are all excellent bookshops located across Jakarta. (see below for stockists) If you are running short of time before Father's Day, Periplus has an extensive online bookstore. Below are our Reader Dad gift suggestions.
Two excellent reads for the Dad who is interested in Indonesian history. Jakarta Jive Bali Blues illuminates the traditions, customs and beliefs that govern the behaviour of Indonesian communities after the collapse of the Soeharto government. Krakatoa tells the frightening tale of the biggest volcanic eruption in history
Maybe your Dad doesn't have a lot of time read books, that's Ok! Set Dad up with a stash of magazines covering his interests. For the Dad who's into Architecture, Global Issues, Business, Culture and Design we recommend Archinesia and Monocle Magazine. Sourced in Aksara and Periplus
Why not buy Dad a subscription to his favourite newspaper and have it delivered straight to his door each morning! See below for details
The Photo-Loving Dad
Remember a favourite family holiday or time you have spent together with your Dad, with a photo gift. Adorama provide a range of services and products; such as photo books, prints both on paper and canvas. Adororama also stock a large range and variety of frames.
This Adorama store is located in Plaza Adorama Kemang. It is a professional photo lab, and always our first port of call for photo or printing needs. Find your closest Adorama store in our Stockist list below
Time flies! So why not give Dad an enlarged family photo framed or on canvas. Dad will love this(Photo by Nita Strudwick)
'One of the best ways to make yourself happy in the present is to recall happy times from the past' Adorama (Photo by Nita Strudwick)
The Sweet Tooth Dad
M & Gold's chocolate bars... they are all so good, it's hard to pick just one!
M & Gold Chocolate
Located in the lively suburb of Kemang, M & Gold sells Indonesia's first handcrafted chocolates made by Indonesians. M & Gold's unique flavour combinations make this brand arguably Indonesia's best artisinal chocolatier. Our favourite flavours include Ginger & Lime, Salt Crystal and Orange Peel. Which flavours will your Sweet Tooth Dad most appreciate? Maybe them all....!
Selection box of M & Gold's handmade chocolates
Mister Sunday
Mister Sunday is located in the hip Kebayoran Baru precinct, and also gets our vote for one of the best places to take Dad for Father's Day breakfast. But let's get back to Dad's sweet tooth.
There will be thanks all round if you hand Dad this 'ultra cool' box of home made Lindt brownies, with customised name and message. You can place your order on Whatsapp, and if needed, Mister Sunday can arrange GoJek delivery to your home ready for Father's Day. (contact details are below). We suggest placing your order today!
Dad with the sweet tooth is not going to want to share this gift with anyone on Father's Day! Head to Mister Sunday for beautifully boxed Lindt chocolate brownies. They will gift wrap them and attach a handwritten card for your Dad
Mister Sunday's signature brownies come in three delicious flavours; Salted Caramel, Espresso and Cream Cheese..and the packaging is divine
Happy Father's Day! xx
Suppliers and Stockists
Adorama Pro Photo Lab
Plaza Adorama
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 17
Kemang Selatan
Menteng Central
Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto No. 78
Mentang
Jakarta Pusat
Web: Adorama Photo
Aksara Bookstore (Books, Music, Gifts, Homewares)
Cilandak Town Square (CITOS)
First Floor, Unit 153
Aksara Kemang
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8B
Aksara Pacific Place
Jl. Jendral Sudirman
Fourth Floor, Unit 406A
Instagram: Aksara Indonesia
Anomali Coffee
(Anomali Coffee has many locations across Jakarta - check their website for details)
Web: Anomali
Instagram: Anomali
By The Sea
By the Sea Dharmawangsa Square
The Dharmawangsa Square
Ground Floor, unit 29
Jakarta Selatan
By the Sea Kemang
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 72 A (next to KOI restaurant)
Jakarta Selatan
Web: By The Sea Tropical
Instagram: By The Sea Tropical
Caswells Coffee
Jalan Ampera Raya No.9
Daerah Khusus Ibukota
Jakarta
Ph: +62 21 78833703
Web: Caswells Coffee
Instagram: Caswells Coffee
Kinokuniya Book Store
(Kinokuniya has more than one location across Jakarta - check their website for details)
Web: Kinokuniya
Männer Store
Jl. Kemang Raya 31
First Floor
Jakarta Selatan
Web: Manner Store
Instagram: Manner Store
M & Gold Chocolate
Jalan Kemang Raya No.34B
Mampang Prapatan, Bangka
Jakarta Selatan
Web: M & Gold Chocolate
Mister Sunday
Jl. Cikajang No.30
Petogogan, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan
Ph: +62 081286873131 (whatsapp number to order gift boxed Lindt brownies)
Web: Mister Sunday
Instagram: Mister Sunday
Periplus
(Periplus has many locations across Jakarta - check their website for details)
Web: Periplus
Pondok Indah Golf Club and Driving Range (next to PIM 3)
Jl. Metro Pondok Indah
Web: Pondok Indah Golf
Roadside Plant Nurseries
Jl. Darmawagnsa Raya
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan
Our suggested vendors:
Salim Flora
Jl. Dharmawagnsa Raya
Kebayoran Baru
Ph: 021 533 0980
HP: 0815 8835615
Syifa Flora
Jl. Dharmawagnsa Raya
Kebayoran Baru
(In front of the rear entrance gate to Hotel Dharmawagnsa)
HP: 0857 7607 2041 / 0812 82440 887
Satria Agency
(Local Newspaper and Magazine delivery service)
Cilandak Barat
HP: +62 0812 1945 0876
Suka Outdoors
The Darmawangsa Square Lt. 2 #34
Jl. Darmawangsa 6
Jakarta Selatan
Ph: +62 21 72787280
Web: Suka Outdoors
Instagram: Suka Outdoors
Brekkie Suggestions for Dad’s Special Day
Mister Sunday
Jl. Cikajang No.30
Petogogan, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan
Ph: +62 21 7211189
Web: Mister Sunday
Instagram: Mister Sunday
St Ali
Jalan Hr. Rasuna Said Blok Kav No. 10
Setiabudi, Daerah Khusus
Ibukota Jakarta
Ph: +62 21 52906814
Sophie Authentique French Bakery
Jl. Cipete Raya No. 11
Cipete
Jakarta Selatan
Ph: +62 21 7656364 (Cipete Raya)
Web: Sophie Authentique
Instagram: Sophie Authentique
(Other Authentique cafes in Kemang and Kebayoran Baru ……see website for details)
1/15 Coffee
Jl. Gandaria 1, No. 63
Jakarta Selatan
Ph: +62 21 7225678
Web: One Fifteenth Coffee
Instagram: 115coffee
Ruci Artspace Cafe
Jl. Suryo No. 49
Senopati
Jakarta Selatan
Ph: +6281283191188
Email: info@ruciart.com
Web: Ruci Artspace
Instagram: Ruci Artspace
Words: Liz McClean and Jo Stevens Photography: Nita Strudwick Photography and a journey bespoke