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Dapur Babah

Jalan Veteran 1 | 18 - 19 Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, Indonesia
021) 7060 2256
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Ranked #285 of 1,557 restaurants in Jakarta
Cuisines: Indonesian
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This restaurant is located in a former tea shop furnished in an authentic Chinese style with lovely antiques and vintage pictures of Babah families. While the staff's English skills are limited, the menu has English translations for all dishes and ordering is very easy. The food, however, is okay at best. I had Nasi Goerih Bebek, and the duck was... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

nice atmosphere, food also nice, friendly staff,with old furniture, you could find old babah style atmosphere, feel come back to my age when I was small kid, feeling like in grand pa house

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Singapore, Singapore
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Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
158 helpful votes 158 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Dapur Babah is truly an eye-opener. The bustle of modern Jakarta disappeared as we stepped through the doors of this restaurant, to find ourselves in a borderline kitsch but cosy old-style tea shop, with antique tea sets, and photographs of Babah families on the walls. Babah is the term used to describe the Chinese migrants who intermarried with the locals... More

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San Juan
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

We were sent here by the hotel. What a great find. Incredible setting. Great food and the prices were reasonable. A be back!

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Denpesar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

What a memorable experience. Beautiful setting, delicious food and great service. A must when you are in Jakarta

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jakarta
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

Maybe this restaurant is the inspiration for the bigger Buddha Bar. Love the decorations. We were seated at a table with long sofa, love it. Food is delicious and portion is big.

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Sydney, Australia
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

After a 3 hour taxi ride from an airport meeting, the driver getting lost and eventually zipping down a dim street - we came upon one of the loveliest and best restaurants I've been to in a few years. Impeccably decorated, authentic and welcoming. The choice of food was extensive, the staff available and friendly and the prices very affordable.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

In a too dark atmosphere there is the possibility to eat excellent food tasty and delicious. A perfect combination of taste and presentation perfectly served. The kindness of the workers is absolute. The choice of food is really big and complete. Prices for western people are more than affordable. Do not miss it!

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Jakarta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

Definitely i will come back to this restaurant, great food, great service and great atmosphere. Very touching moment, so it will be something to remember for me and my family.LOVE YOU DAPUR BABAH.

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

Everything is perfect here start with the ambiance, the service and the food are fantastic. They served peranakan indonesian food which for me is a home feeling cooking. This place is definitely recommended for bringing guest, have fun with your friends and family.

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