Indonesia Tatler Best Restaurants
Plataran Menteng
WHY GO
With an already-well-known restaurant in the Dharmawangsa area, Plataran has set the bar high as regards its new site opening this year. Focusing on a tranquil ambience and excellent, traditional Indonesian food, it should be a good place to check out.
tatler TIPS
Be among the first to check out this new location in Menteng, which is sure to have the same excellent standards of food and service that its sister restaurant has. Check out the fish dishes, as they are always fresh and boast unbeatable flavours. If you struggle to understand what to choose, simply ask the knowledgeable staff for help.
• Start with a bowl of mutumanikam (consisting of sweet corn, chili, chives, dried anchovy, caramelised coconut with sweet and spicy sauce)
• Try one of the signature dishes, such as kari ayam deli
(chicken curry served with roti prata)
• For a main, try the kerapu menteng which consists of crunchy grouper, mint leaves, basil, ginger flower, shallot, red onion, lemon grass, served with spicy tamarind sauce and ground toasted rice)