Jakarta, March 2025—As dusk settles and the call to prayer weaves through the streets of Kota Tua, time seems to slow . Lanterns flicker , the air is rich with the scent of warm spices, and for a fleeting moment, Jakarta feels like it did centuries ago—before the glass towers, before the rush of traffic, when Batavia was still a meeting place of stories, cultures, and flavors.
This Ramadan, House of T ugu Jakarta welcomes you to experience iftar as it might have been in old Batavia—unhurried, intimate, and steeped in history . From March 1st to March 30th, 2025, as the sun dips below the horizon, guests will gather in a space where echoes of the past still linger , where every cup of tea and every dish served carries the story of those who once walked these streets.
An Evening of Remembrance
Iftar begins the way it always has—simply . A sip of something sweet, a bite of a soft date, the first taste
of warmth after a long day of fasting. In that moment, as the first hunger fades, conversations soften, and the room fills with something unspoken yet deeply familiar: the quiet comfort of togetherness. Then, the table begins to fill. The dishes before you are not just food but a tribute to the flavors that have shaped this city for generations. Betawi, Javanese, and Nusantara influences come together in a feast that reflects the layers of history within Jakarta itself. Some recipes date back to the days when traders
from China, India, and Arabia docked their ships at Sunda Kelapa harbor , bringing with them spices and stories. Others have been passed down through families, whispered from one generation to the next, their flavors unchanged by time. What makes this experience even more special is that each evening presents a different menu, infused with delightful surprises. From classic dishes to innovative creations inspired by the rich culinary heritage of the archipelago, every night offers something unique—ensuring that each visit becomes a new memory . In the Glow of Lantern Light
Outside, the city moves as it always does—horns blaring, lights flashing, the modern world pressing forward. But here, in the glow of lanterns and candlelight, there is only this moment. The hum of conversation, the clink of glasses, the warmth of good food shared among friends, family , and strangers who, for tonight, feel like home. At House of T ugu Jakarta, this iftar is more than a meal. It is a pause. A return. A remembrance of the way things once were, and the way they still can be—if only for an evening.
Event Details:
Event: A T aste of Batavia’s T wilight: An Iftar in the Heart of Old Jakarta
Date: March, 1st – 30th 2025
Venue: Jajaghu Restaurant & Babah Koffie by Kawisari, House of Tugu Jakarta
For reservations or inquiries:
Email: houseoftugu@tuguhotels.com
Phone: +62 81 1 871 1248
