Indonesian Influencers Took Me to Jakarta’s Hidden Food Spots

Join me for a full day eating in Jakarta — but not your typical food tour. Before starting my Java series (the next chapter of my Sabang to Merauke journey), I wanted to try something different… so I let Indonesian influencers show me where locals actually eat. 🍛 Stop 1 — Nasi Uduk Warung We start the day at a small warung serving Nasi Uduk, where the owner has a story you wouldn’t expect. I’m joined by food influencer Michelle Santoso, who introduces me to the flavors. 🪣 Stop 2 — Warung Kerek (the bucket system) One of the most unique food spots in Jakarta — where meals are transported across a river in a bucket. On one side: a 5-star hotel. On the other: a humble warung. A perfect example of Jakarta’s contrasts. 🍽️ Stop 3 — Warteg & “The Original Touchscreen” With Rere Anggara, we visit a classic Wartek, where I learn how locals order food… and why this might be Indonesia’s original touchscreen 😄 👴🏻 Stop 4 — Pasar Majestik Trying local snacks and having one of the most unexpected encounters of the day — meeting a 96-year-old bapak who completely steals the moment. 🥗 My Favorite Spots in Jakarta Later in the day, I take you to a couple of my personal go-to places — including Honu for healthy food, and we end at HongDae Korean BBQ, showing how international food culture has become part of Jakarta. 🎬 What’s Next This video is a bit different from my usual travel content — filmed while preparing the next big chapter: my journey across Java. If you enjoyed this episode, the traveling part of the Java series starts in the next video! 😃 ► Social Media • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekristianhansen/ • Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheKristianHansen/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kristianhansen • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekristianhansen ► How to support? • Support the trip (from Indonesia): http://rb.gy/wz3dyz • Support the trip (Worldwide): https://paypal.me/KBHansen ► Liked the music? I used the vast Epidemic Sounds library to source the majority of the music for this video: Epidemic Sounds is my go-to for Royalty Free Music, and you get 30-days free with this link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/2xtknu ► Contact & Colabs Get in Touch (commercial inquiries or collaborations): Endorse: +62 852-1052-6788 (Sharyn) Email: [email protected] ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 Intro 00:40 Nasi Uduk Ibu Siti 03:53 Warung Kerek 06:50 Warteg Agung 2 10:20 Pasar Mayestik 15:38 Honu Kemang 18:20 Hongdae Grill 21:37 Sponsors and Event #streetfood #jakarta #explorejakarta #michellesantoso #rereanggara