Pasar Santa

Top choice in South Jakarta


On the 2nd floor of a rundown old-school mall you'll find Jakarta's hipster entrepreneurs. Dozens of individual booths sell everything from retro psychedelic clothing and vinyl to handmade jewellery, cakes, skateboards and micro-roasted coffee. Many stalls don't open till after lunch, so aim to come around 3pm. The food vendors are another reason to visit, including tasty noodles at Mie Chino.


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