Update August 2011: Since the Chef in Anatolia has opened its own restaurant, Turkuaz, I've heard the food is not as good as before here. I'll try to confirm as soon as possible. You're welcome to comment. Anatolia restaurant is one of the only venues in Jakarta where you will find excellent authentic Turkish cuisine. Opened in 1999, it has gained a very good reputation among Jakarta expats and locals for maintaining high standards without being (too) expensive (Rp. 150k to 200k for a three-course meal). Specialty dishes include: Hummus, Ekmegi, Turkish coffee and Sebzeli Dolma, with all ingredients coming from organic vegetables from Kem Farms. Alcohol is served too.
The decor is completely traditional, with Persian carpet on the floor and some artefacts on the walls like porcelain and blow glass pipes. Everything is discreet but feels really authentic: You never think you are in a caricature of a Turkish restaurant.
You have belly dancing shows every night Friday and Saturday. The dancer seemed to be an Indonesian girl, but since I don't know how Turkish girls look like I cannot tell you more... You can also finish your night by smoking shisha.
Every day from 11h30am to 10pm (11pm on weekends).
Awards: It has been awarded many times the title of best restaurant in Jakarta, in particular by Tatler Indonesia. Currently, the chef is Turkish, Mr. Sezai Zorlu.
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
Jalan Kemang Raya 110 (A)
Phone number: +62-21 719 4668 or +62-21 719 4617
Email: anatolia@cbn.net.id
You have some more photos on its facebook pages and groups: Anatolia Restaurant, Turkish Dining
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