There is no denying, Jakarta streets are vibrant, spirited, challenging, in places grotty, as well as boasting natural beauty, often grid-locked and possessing mind-blowing extremes and contrasts. Jl. Terogong Raya in South Jakarta is no exception.

This stretch of road meanders from the far edge of Pondok Indah over two waterways and winds through Cilandak Barat to meet the bustling arterial rd Jl. Fatmawati (home to the 'under construction' Mass Rapid Rail Transport System, MRT Project). It possesses a wonderful, dynamic village vibe and welcoming atmosphere. Here on Jl. Terogong Raya, traditional Indonesian life and culture meets the modern face of Jakarta; where creative entrepreneurs seek to reinvent the way Jakartan's eat, drink and shop.

Come with us as we uncover our 10 Top Spots for you to Stop on Jl. Terogong Raya. Here you can:

Buy tropical and traditional blooms and choose from an abundance of well stocked stalls
Become acquainted with a professional tailor
Take a break to be pampered with a manicure or massage
Sip raw almond milk smoothies, cold pressed juices and fresh coconut water
Restock your supplies of seeds, grains and pulses
Take a yoga class
Purchase organic fruit and vegetables from a farm located in the hills of Gadog, Puncak
Enjoy a choice of Asian fusion cuisine, in a spot which once housed the owners' mother's pay phone shop
Introduce your Jakarta visitors to the charm and beauty of locally made Indigo Batik

Trip Notes:

10 Top Spots to Stop is not a countdown list and is far from exhaustive. Like many streets in Jakarta, the buildings on Jl. Terogong Raya aren't numbered sequentially; but don't be concerned as 10 Top Spots to Stop will point you in the right direction!

Ayo! (Let's Go!)

1. Toko Bunga - Banana Florist

Coming from Pondok Indah Banana Florist is on the right hand side and opposite the timber and sand shop

Jl. Terogong Raya No.100
Cilandak Barat

Telephone contact: HP: 0857 2880 5797 HP: 0813 2255 2909
Opening hours: 8:00am until late

Best for: Sedap Malam, Roses, Gladioli, Singapore Orchids, Agapanthus and Hydrangea
Pak Warna has a delivery service and will custom make floral arrangements

Jo bought:
A fresh bunch of Sedap Malam (Tuberose) and Poka stems (ball-like seed pods) which added a novelty to the arrangement

2. Toko Bunga - Rifky Florist

Rifky Florist is on the left hand side coming from Pondok Indah. It is on the original Toko Bunga site. There is no need to rush your purchase as there is plenty of on site parking. (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

Jl. Terogong Raya No.22
Cilandak Barat
Telephone contact: +62 0817 4922 652
Opening hours: 8:00am until late

Best for: Singapore Orchids, Hydrangea, Flowering Ginger, Heliconia and beautiful tropical greenery
Pak Rifsky has a delivery service and will custom make floral arrangements

Liz bought: Two bunches of purple, long-lasting Singapore Orchid blooms and some tropical greenery

Singapore Orchids (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

Hydrangea (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

Toko Bunga, Jalan Terogong Raya — Heliconia (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

3. Woodpecker Coffee, The Good Things in Life and Sense by Jari Jari Since posting in 2015, 25 Coffee has closed. We recommend Woodpecker Coffee which is directly on the left of this spot at No. 34 Terogong Raya. Woodpecker is open from 7am - 9pm, serves an excellent brew, using local beans and delicious small bites. We also love the gift shop at the front of the cafe called The Good Things in Life. Shop here for beautiful local home wares and a small range of clothing.

Jalan Terogong Raya No. 34
Cilandak Barat
Opening hours: M - S 7:00am-9pm
Instagram: Woodpecker Coffee and The Good Things in Life
We drank: A Cafe latte, a piccolo latte and shared a waffle with banana and ice-cream

Say hi to Dolores, she is the welcoming face behind The Good Things in Life when you enter the building

To the left and down the stairs is Sense by Jari Jari. It's a local spa. Straight ahead is Woodpecker Cafe and to the right a beautiful collection of Sejauh Mata Memandang scarfs.

4. Fineovan Tailor & Modeste

** Since positing, Pak Nana's shop has moved to the back of the complex. Walk to the far left of the complex on Terogong Raya, down a narrow walkway, turn right and follow the path all the way to the end. You will find Pak Nana's shop there.

Pak Nana and his tailor shop two doors up from 25 Coffee.

Pak Nana works from a small shop two doors up from 25 Coffee. His sewing machine and work area look out onto the courtyard. Give Pak Nano a wave as you walk by. Most days you can see him at his machine as you travel along Jl. Terogong Raya.Pak Nana offers a range of tailoring and alteration services. Including tailoring and alterations to shirts, dresses, pants and jackets. He will custom make kabaya, sarongs and batik shirts. Pak Nano also works with denim.

Jl. Terogong Raya No. 36
Cilandak Barat
Telephone: +62 0859 2504 2236
Opening hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Sunday

Best for: Custom made shirts, dresses, kebaya and sarongs.
See Pak Nana for all alterations, including denim hemming and denim repairs.
Pak Nana can also source fabric for you. He works with all fabrics but particularly likes to work with Batik and cotton.

5. Benedetti Salon and Bistro

Essere Benedetti is located on the first floor above Pak Nana's tailor shop.

Along with 25 Coffee, Fineovan Tailor & Modeste, Essere Benedetti is also new to this precinct. Essere Benedetti is a salon that offers hair and body treatments as well as a makeup service. They also have an open air Bistro that serves Indonesian cuisine.

Jl. Terogong Raya No. 36
Cilandak Barat
Opening hours: Weekdays 7:30am - 8:00 pm, Weekend 7:30am - 9:30pm
Telephone: +62 812 8180 8456
Instagram: Essere Benedetti

Best for: Manicure and Pedicure

We will return for: a very thorough pedicure. We opted for an 'express pedicure' which wasn't very express at all. This is a bonus if you have time to burn - but not so good if you need it done ASAP. If this is your situation, make sure you clearly state that you have limited time before starting.

Walk through the Bistro area to the Salon (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

The Hero carpark on Jl. Terogong Raya. A perfect place to park and stop for our next two spots, Bless Nature's Best and Lada Putih (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

6. Bless Nature's Best Raw Almond Milk Cafe

Bless Nature's Best Raw Almond Milk Cafe is a healthy food lovers haven located next door to Hero Supermarket. It is an easy walk from 25 Coffee, Pak Nana's Tailoring and Toko Bunga. If you are travelling by car, you can drive straight up and park in front of Bless's bright yellow door.

Jl. Terogong Raya
Gedung Pertokoan Cilandak
Kav. 28 Unit 7
Cilandak Barat

Opening hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm weekdays and 8:00am - 3:00pm during weekends and selected holidays

Whatsapp to order: +62 82111 380117

Instagram: BLESS Nature's Best

Best for: Almond milk and coconut water smoothies, cold pressed juice, wheatgrass shots, and fresh coconut water. A variety of grains (all organic) including red and white quinoa, rolled oats, corn semolina, rice flakes, millet. A variety of seeds and legumes (all organic) including sunflower seeds, pumpkin (pepita) seeds, flaxseed, chia seeds, green lentils. Virgin coconut oil, organic spelt flour, yacon syrup (a good sugar substitute for diabetics and those seeking a low GI sugar alternative), wheatgrass powder, white tea, sencha tea and Himalayan rock salt.

We drank: Almond milk Batcha (banana, macha green tea with bok choy added), a wheatgrass shot,(Ok so it tastes like a mouthful of grass...but the health benefits outweigh the farmyard taste) and coconut water fresh from a young coconut, a Raspbana smoothie (raspberries, banana, almond milk with added kale and chia seeds).

We took away: The remainder of the fresh coconut water (totalling two large glasses-full) and an apple, orange, carrot cold pressed juice.

On a second visit: Jo went ballistic and bought; Nepalese rock salt, cacao powder (a sugar-free hot chocolate for the kids), cashew cacao clusters (scrumptious guilt-free treats), organic tamari, organic corn semolina (we miss polenta chips!) as well as half a dozen soy candles.

Other Interesting notes: Bless management changed the music selection from jazz to the TOP 20 on KISS FM Radio. Since then they have seen a steady stream of teenagers 'hanging out' in the cafe over Almond Milk Smoothies and Coconut water straight from the coconut. Now that's got to be a good thing!

The ever smiling and welcoming Bless Cafe Manager Lia (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

Our wheatgrass shot and raw almond milk to go..perfect to make smoothies at home (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

7. Lada Putih - Asian Fusion Cafe

Perched on the corner of Jl. Terogong Raya and Jl. Cilandak Barat, Lada Putih is a small cafe offering Thai, Indonesian and Chinese cuisines in a brightly painted, air-conditioned space, as well as alfresco dining on a small verandah.

Jl. Terogong Raya No. 14E
Cilandak

Opening hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Delivery: +62 021 7510887, SMS: +62 021 60939151
Best for: Their delivery and speedy lunchtime service and very reasonably priced food

We ate: Pad Thai from their 'Best Seller' board and Thai-style beef salad (ask for dressing on the side)
We drank: Homemade Fresh Lemonade
We will come back for: Papaya salad, Spicy Thai mango chicken
Other Interesting notes: Lada Putih has introduced brown rice to the menu as a healthy food alternative

8. Galeri Batik Jawa - Natural Indigo Batik

Galeri Batik Jawa (Image Nita Strudwick Photography)

Galeri Batik Jawa is housed in a traditional, unassuming Indonesian style house on Jl. Terogong Raya selling Javanese natural indigo batik.

Jl. Terogong Raya No. 29
Cilandak

Opening hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Best for: Eco-batik ready to wear, silk scarfs and unique batik gifts

Loving the: Batik cushion covers in indigo

Other Interesting notes: Galeri Batik Jawa use only hand and cold natural dyes and each piece is processed by hand on cotton, silk and handwoven natural fibres.
Galeri Batik Jawa won the World Craft Council (WCC) Award for Excellence for Handicrafts 2014 South East Asia Programme. In 2009 UNESCO designated Indonesian Batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. This is an excellent spot to take visitors.

9. Warung Kebunku (My Garden Stalls) - A healthy local Organic Resto/Store

**Since posting Warung Kebunku's renovation didn't go ahead. They are now located at Jl. Langsat 3, No. 22 Kebayoran Baru. Open Monday - Saturday | 9am - 5pm. Follow their IG for their latest fresh produce.

The second special, health food haven, and multifaceted retreat on busy Jl. Terogong Raya.
Currently under renovation, Warung Kebunku will be opening again in August, 2015 and we can't wait!

Warung Kebunku specialise in home cooked organic food which they serve in their restaurant, (they do not use palm oil, MSG or preservatives), organic fresh fruit and vegetables straight from their farm in Puncak, a range of seeds, grains and rice, Eco friendly body products, healthy snacks, super foods such as chia seeds quinoa, lentils and chickpeas, local gluten-free products such as cassava flour, banana flour, arrowroot noodles and crackers.

Warung Kebunku farm in Gadog, Puncak, West Java (Image Warung Kebunku)

Fresh produce inside the Warung Kebunku shop (Image Warung Kebunku)

Warung Kebunku hold Purna Yoga classes on Saturday mornings. See the Whatapp number below for class details and from time to time they run raw food and healthy eating workshops on site. Follow them on Instagram for upcoming events.

Owner Nectaria Ayu gave us an update on their renovation and remodelling plans for their one stop health food shop.

'We have a new exciting concept for the Warung. We are designing a Salad Bar and Healthy Drink Bar, and will serve green smoothies and local organic kombucha. We will also have a range of healthy authentic Indonesian food options and more vegetarian options.'

Artists impression of the Organic Buffet or Prasmanan (Image Warung Kebunku)

Artists impression, view from the swimming pool to the outdoor dining area (Image Warung Kebunku)

Jl. Terogong Raya No. 11
Cilandak Barat

Delivery contact: +62 021 759 89

Whatsapp: +62 0813 100 777 56

To arrange to buy organic greens, text your name and add the subject 'Sayur Panen', and Warung Kebunku will broadcast the harvest list. No pre-order for veggies. They can be picked up at the store or delivered to your house or office.
Opening hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Saturday
Instagram: Warung Kebunku

Best for: Organic vegetables, their catering and delivery service and sit down healthy menu

Other interesting facts: Warung Kebunku has a swimming pool and mini playground for the kids with a Montessori concept. You can swim for free if you eat, shop or use the spa here.
Upon reopening they will be selling Kombucha. They have collaborated with Bundung based Kombucha-Kefir brewers Tepian and will be selling their hand brewed fermented drink.

10. Papaya Fresh Gallery

Papaya Fresh Gallery is a Japanese supermarket located opposite local news production house, Rima News and very close to Jl. Fatmawati.

Jl. Terogong Raya No. 18
Cilandak Barat
Opening hours: 10:00am -10:00pm
Phone number for orders: +62 21 758 18388

Best for: Salmon sashimi from their fish monger, as well as chicken and beef, sushi to go, and Japanese and Korean groceries, particularly Mirin (perfect for making sushi rice, adding to dipping sauces and salad dressings), Ponzu (a citrus seasoned soy sauce and salad dressing)
Next to the sushi you will find traditional Souzai (side dishes) including chicken katsu,beef korokke and tofu fry balls. They also make up Bento boxes and Nigiri sets.

Jo bought: Lots of sushi for dinner (the kids were extremely grateful!). It was freshly made and really well-priced. I also picked up Japanese crackers, cherry tomatoes, rocket as well as local carrots.

Liz bought: One bottle of Mirin and one bottle of Ponzu, a frozen bag of Edamame for afternoon snacks and some Soba Noodles.

Other Interesting notes: Papaya Fresh Gallery has a sushi and sashimi order and delivery service. 3 days notice is required.

You might also like 10 Top Spots to Stop on Jl. Cipete Raya. You can find it here. At the time of posting, the information gathered on 10 Top Spots to Stop was accurate. Please check websites and contact information before visiting.

Words: Liz McClean and Jo Stevens Photography: Nita Strudwick Photography, a journey bespoke and Warung Kebunku

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