Formerly a parking lot, Thamrin 10 has reinterpreted itself to become Jakarta’s trendiest culinary spot.
Kitchenesia.com – Until a few months ago, a vacant land on M.H Thamrin Street was simply used as a parking lot only. Considering much potentials it offers – especially relating to location – there were many plans going around to make this land more benefitting.
Moreover, Jakarta’s white collars near Thamrin yearn for an only-steps-away hangout place to go straight after work. There are plenty of eateries around already, such as Kota Tua and M Bloc Space. But the demands for closer and bigger hangout place were always high
This is why the 2-acre land retransformed who used to be Thamrin Park and Ride transformed into Thamrin 10 Food and Culinary Park, and has been a hit since it opened in late 2019.
The center stage of Thamrin 10 is 54 tenants that stretched of snacks, noodles, desserts, coffees, and many others. Operated by PD. Pasar Jaya, a city-owned market operator company, this not necessarily makes the tenants are obligated to sell traditional foods only.
In fact, it is a common view to see pizza or lasagna tenants next to kerak telor (Betawi-style omelet) sellers. The market competition in Thamrin 10 is healthy despite the crowded market. Most foods prices set less than IDR 50,000 (USD 3.7), with minimum prices vary according to the foods.
Planning to visit Thamrin 10 this weekend? Follow Kitchenesia Guide to Thamrin 10 below to make your time (and money) well spent there!
For your information, Thamrin 10 is free entry.
1. Bring Your Camera and Power Bank
Food and entertainment in a hangout spot is basic. But one thing to remember that Thamrin 10 is free of entry fee, meaning every activity inside the square is free for everyone.
Every attraction in Thamrin 10 follows particular theme every month. The culinary hub highlights Chinese culture in February honoring Chinese New Year. Thus, expect the decoration is full of Chinese lanterns, with lion and dragon dances display among entertainment.
Some Jakarta’s most sought-after singers also have done their performance in Thamrin 10’s music stages.
Thamrin 10 is not an ultra-instagrammable hangout spot. But it is still a great place considering you can get the best experience and entertainment for free.
That’s why, bring your own camera (or camera phone is enough), and make sure to bring along power bank. There are a lot of things to capture at Thamrin 10, but it doesn’t provide sockets.
2. Cashless Society
Every food seller in Thamrin 10 is prohibited to receive cash. Debit and credit cards are also forbidden. The only eligible payment is e-payment service like JakCard and JakOne which are prepaid card and mobile banking respectively from city-owned Bank DKI.
You can buy JakCard on the spot with IDR 40,000 cash (USD 3).
Worry not, all food tenants also accept another e-payment services like OVO and Gopay.
3. No Parking
Thamrin 10 provides basic facilities like sinks, toilets, and praying room. But still, these amenities are not sufficient to facilitate all visitors, especially during peak hours.
The culinary hub is so wide to the point the 54 tenants, the facilities, and the stage do not occupy even a half of its land. But still, the operator do not provide parking lot for visitors. Thank God, Thamrin 10 is easy to reach.
To reach Thamrin 10, you can take any Transjakarta routes that pass through M.H Thamrin Street, get off at Sarinah shelter. Also, you can take MRT and get off at Bundaran HI station then walk for 900 meters to get there.
4. Our Recommendation
There is a large variety of food in Thamrin 10; and it is impossible to taste them all in one visit. Thus, to make your visit efficient, Kitchenesia curates must-try delicacies at Thamrin 10.
For main course, we are fascinated by a Nasi Padang (Minang-style rice with various side dishes), but served in a bowl. Named Minang Pride, one set of nasi padang contains generous steamed rice, sautéed vegetables, spicy beef jerky, and ice tea. It costs you only IDR 40.000 (USD 3) for this delicious and fulfilling dish.
Among legendary delicacies sold in Thamrin 10 is Kopi Es Tak Kie, from one of oldest coffee shop in Jakarta that has been running since 1927. There is also Ketan Kemayoran selling their speciality dessert, ketan susu (glutinous rice with condensed milk).
Thamrin 10, Jalan M.H. Thamrin No.10, Central Jakarta, Indonesia 10340. Opens every day from 10 AM to 10 PM.
