Menu to Taste

August

Modern Indonesian-European · Jakarta · Chef Hans Christian

Ranked No. 42 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, August in Jakarta is led by chef Hans Christian. The kitchen blends French culinary techniques with Indonesian ingredients across its tasting menus. A notable signature is the Foie PB&J, featuring foie gras mousse, peanut praline, and pickled grapes.

Sequis Tower, Ground Floor #03-02, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav. 71, SCBD, Jakarta 12190, Jakarta

  • #49 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
  • #42 Asia's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Dishes

  • Grilled Octopus with Triple Laksa Sauce — Three-layered laksa sauce (lemak, asam, curry) topped with Thai basil.
  • Smoked Fish Tart — With ikura.
  • Foie Gras PB&J — Smoked foie gras with earthy peanut and restrained acidic fruit.
  • EVOO Bread using 'Adam Levain' — House sourdough starter, 3+ years old, created during the pandemic. Extra virgin olive oil.
  • Cured Seabass with Citrus — Fresh local seabass with bright Indonesian citrus dressing.
  • Breakfast from Mom — Crispy rice cake, chicken lap cheong, egg sauce. Tribute to Chef Hans' childhood favorite.
  • Coral Grouper with Kuah Garang Asam — Local grouper with central Javanese-inspired broth.
  • Kalamansi-Marinated Tomato & Ruby Snapper — Cured snapper on black tea jelly with cultured cream.
  • Chef's Journey (16)

Tasting Menu

  • Indonesian Tasting Menu (1850000) — Indonesian fine dining tasting — Chef Hans Christian, Asia 50 Best
  • Modern Tasting Menu — European-Asian cuisine with Indonesian ingredients

The Experience

A relaxed room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for dining solo.

  • Occasion: Solo
  • Atmosphere: Relaxed
  • Format: Tasting menu
  • Setting: Chef's counter

Phone: +62 877 3800 0808

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