January brings a new lineup of recently opened restaurants in Jakarta and Bali, spanning Japanese-led dining concepts, cocktail bars, bistros, and regional kitchens shaping the start of the year’s culinary scene.

From festive dinners to quiet reunions, this guide rounds up Jakarta restaurants suited for year-end dining moments, with tips on planning ahead and reserving tables through Grab Dine Out.

Dinner at Sawah Terrace in Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, brings together Indonesian cuisine, traditional Balinese dance, and riverside dining overlooking the Ayung River in Ubud.

Perched above the Ayung River at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ambar Ubud Bar is rewriting what a cocktail can mean — drawing from ancient Balinese healing texts to craft drinks that are equal parts ritual, story, and revelation.

Chef Asa Sibcy steps into The Crown by Kirk Westaway with a clear vision—bringing his British roots, curiosity for ingredients, and modern sensibility to Jakarta’s fine-dining scene through a new seasonal menu that blends technique, creativity, and character.

Chef Janice Wong reflects on two decades of innovation, her ingredient-driven philosophy, and her vision for chocolate and desserts shaped by curiosity, culture, and creativity.