Ryoutei Aoi at Le Meridien Hotel Jakarta

I am surprised at how much Indonesia has developed at a very astounding pace. I will pick the availability of Japanese Food as an example. Twenty years ago, the only Japanese Restaurant that I knew were only Hoka-Hoka Bento and Japanese Restaurants which are located in 5 Star Hotels. Today, I will be very surprised if you do not find Japanese Restaurant in any shopping malls in Indonesia. The authenticity of these Japanese restaurants is however questionable. Even the most popular ones, Sushi Tei is not considered authentic by many Japanese Food enthusiast.

Today, I am going to share my dining experience in my favorite Japanese Restaurant in Jakarta, Ryoutei Aoi at Le Meridien Jakarta. My family has been a regular at this restaurant for at least 13 years and up until now, the food and service has never been disappointing.

 Dragon Roll (150k++)

This dish is not included in the menu since it is considered as Japanese Fusion but you can order it from the waitress. As a Dragon Roll Lover,  please trust me, Dragon Roll at Ryoutei Aoi is by far the best Dragon Roll I have ever tried.

Gindara Teriyaki Set (265k ++)

The Gindara Teriyaki does not look appetizing, but do not let the appearance fool you. Out of all Gindara Teriyaki I have tried in Indonesia, in terms of taste, Gindara Teriyaki at Ryoutei Aoi is the most similar to the one in Japan.

Aoi Kaiseki Bento (295k++)

This is my staple dish in Ryoutei Aoi. Beautiful in appearance and taste really good too. The tempura is crispy and is not soggy at all, the Salmon Teriyaki is cooked beautifully, the side dish also taste really good too. 

My favorite dish was this dish called Gyuniku Ishiyaki Gozen but sadly, they do not have it anymore. Please heed my warning and do not visit this restaurant during dinner time since just like many other Japanese Restaurant, the price of the food is much more expensive on dinner service. The price tag I included here is lunch price.

Overall, this restaurant is one of my favorite restaurant in Jakarta. If I ignore the price tag, I will visit this restaurant more than once a week but since it is very expensive, I usually just go here once in a blue moon. If you do try eating here, ask to be seated in their tatami room because the ambiance is very nice.

Ryoutei Aoi

Address: Le Meridien Jakarta 

JL. Jend. Sudirman

Jakarta, 10220 

Phone:(021) 2513131