Indonesian food continues to find new ways of being shared, and the opening of Noesaka at Plaza Indonesia adds another chapter to that story. Known for presenting flavors of the archipelago in a modern yet approachable way, Noesaka’s newest location places regional dishes at the center, showing how classics and spice‑forward specialties can be enjoyed in today’s urban setting while still holding on to their traditional roots.
To mark this opening, Noesaka has partnered with William Wongso, one of Indonesia’s most respected culinary figures. Together they present a menu called Jejak Rasa, shaped by Wongso’s lifelong journey through the country’s food traditions and Noesaka’s vision of bringing those flavors forward in a thoughtful way. Each dish carries a sense of place and memory, reflecting both the landscapes where the recipes come from and the experiences tied to them.
The menu moves across regions, beginning with Rendang Beef Cheek from Padang, slow‑cooked until tender in aromatic spices. From Ternate comes Tuna Gohu, fresh tuna belly dressed with coconut oil and citrus, while Gorontalo is represented by Sop Binte Biluhuta, a sweet corn soup with shrimp and basil. Aceh’s bold flavors appear in Udang Tangkap, crispy prawns fried with curry leaves, while East Java offers two specialties: Pepes Shisamo with Black Spices, grilled in banana leaves, and Rawon Pipi Sapi, beef cheek braised in a rich keluak broth. Surabaya’s Red Fried Rice adds a vibrant touch, and Purwakarta’s Wagyu Maranggi Satay brings skewers marinated in traditional spices. To close the meal, desserts such as Jongkong, a pandan‑based sweet with palm sugar syrup, and Surabi Pandan Durian, a pancake paired with durian sauce and coconut ice cream, highlight the comfort of Javanese sweets.
Beyond Jejak Rasa, Noesaka Plaza Indonesia continues to serve its own range of Indonesian favorites. Dishes such as Batagor and Siomay made with mackerel fish, Palembang’s pempek, Bogor’s soto mie, and Pontianak‑style meatballs highlight the diversity of flavors that define the country’s food culture.
Noesaka itself is part of Artisan Kuliner Group and first opened at One Satrio in South Jakarta in 2022. Since then, it has expanded to PIK Lands End and now Plaza Indonesia, each location carrying the same mission of celebrating Indonesian flavors in settings that feel both welcoming and memorable. At Plaza Indonesia, the restaurant finds a home in one of Jakarta’s most iconic destinations, offering a place where professional meetings and family gatherings can share the same table through food that speaks of heritage and everyday life.
Noesaka Plaza Indonesia
Plaza Indonesia, 5th Floor
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.KAV. 28-30, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10350
