Central Restaurant Taman Ratu — Restaurant in Jakarta

Central Restaurant – A Taste of Timeless Chinese Comfort in Taman Ratu

Central Restaurant in the Taman Ratu area is nothing short of an institution. A staple for old-school Chinese food lovers, this place has stood the test of time — not just surviving decades, but thriving, with branches scattered across Jakarta. Step inside and you'll feel like you've been transported back in time, in the best way possible.

The menu? Unapologetically classic. Dishes here don’t evolve — they endure. And that's the charm. The Bakmi Goreng Ulang Tahun, complete with quail eggs, is a celebratory noodle dish you’ll want to order even when it’s nobody’s birthday. The roasted chicken is simple, but hits all the right notes. The tofu with vegetables melts in your mouth, silky and satisfying. And the crispy squid? Unreal — golden, crunchy, and dangerously addictive. Even the prawns are consistently good — plump, well-seasoned, and perfectly crispy.

Visit on a weekend night, and you’re in for a treat. Live music fills the air, usually featuring a Chinese singer and a keyboardist serenading the crowd with beloved Mandarin hits. It’s the kind of ambiance that brings families together and makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit.

One word of caution: parking. The lot fills up fast, and Taman Ratu's traffic can test your patience. But if you can brave the parking hunt, what awaits inside is a comforting, delicious reward that rarely disappoints.

Old-school? Absolutely. Outdated? Never. Central is a classic...

All of the food are perfectly cooked! Shout out for their udang mayonaise, brokoli cah bawang putih and also tahu nenek 👍 some of the dishes are quite salty but still enjoyable. The udang mayonaise is a must as the shrimp are so big yet crunchy. We also ordered their ayam goreng saus lemon but it’s just so so.

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One of the best chinese restaurant. Taste of all the food are very great and their price is as good as what they serve, fast-service, great for family dining. If you reserve for dinner they have live music were you can request or sing together. Their staff are so welcoming. Already visit for the sixth times and they have a consistent great food...