The short answer
Baba Ali's Diner: what visitors should know first
A handy casual stop for Indian snacks and chai if you are near Kemayoran or Ancol. The menu is not entirely vegetarian, so vegetarians should order from the vegetarian and vegan items and confirm how dishes are cooked.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Baba Ali's Diner facts at a glance
- Location
- Taman Kemayoran Condominium, North Jakarta
- Dining style
- Casual Indian fast-food diner
- Price signal
- Low to moderate
- Signature order
- Try: chai, paneer kebab, mushroom burger
- Good for
- Chai, snacks, casual family stop
Why it matters
Why Baba Ali's Diner is worth your time
Indian fast food and chai are hard to find in Jakarta, and many Indian visitors miss a simple cup of tea and a snack between sightseeing stops. A small diner serving them in an apartment complex gives a local Indian community and visiting families a familiar place to sit.
It is not a pure vegetarian restaurant, so it suits travellers who are comfortable ordering carefully from a mixed menu rather than those needing a strictly vegetarian kitchen. Its clearly marked vegan dishes make that easier, and the paneer and mushroom items give vegetarians a few safe starting points.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Chai
Indian tea and chai latte are listed and mentioned by diners.
- 02
Paneer and mushroom
Paneer kebab and a vegan-friendly truffle mushroom burger are on the menu.
- 03
Marked vegan dishes
Spinach lists some clearly marked vegan options.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Start with the Indian tea. Spinach lists chai and diners mention chai latte, a drink many Indian travellers miss in Jakarta. Paneer kebab is on the menu, along with mushroom options: a truffle mushroom burger is described as vegan-friendly. Diners also mention mie bangladesh, cheese toast, brownies and cookies.
The menu is mixed, not vegetarian-only, and Spinach rates it as having some marked vegan dishes, three to five in number, with staff who have a basic understanding of vegan needs. If you are vegetarian, ask which dishes are cooked separately from meat and whether egg is used. Jain diners should ask about onion and garlic, as no Jain option is stated.
It sits near Kemayoran, close to the road named after the actor Benyamin Sueb, which runs on the old Kemayoran airport runway. Combine it with Ancol Dreamland or a meal at Status Vegetarian Restaurant, which is also on this road.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening hours
- Ask which dishes are meat-free and egg-free
- Tell staff if you avoid onion and garlic
- Allow for traffic near Kemayoran
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Taman Kemayoran Condominium, Jl. Benyamin Sueb, Kemayoran, North Jakarta
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Afternoon chai or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is a casual dine-in space inside an apartment area, suitable for families and solo diners. Spinach lists the venue as wheelchair accessible. Use a ride-hailing car to the tower entrance, and allow for Kemayoran traffic.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Hours are listed daily from morning to late evening, but confirm before you go. Cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
It is a casual dine-in space inside an apartment area, suitable for families and solo diners. Spinach lists the venue as wheelchair accessible. Use a ride-hailing car to the tower entrance, and allow for Kemayoran traffic.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it fully vegetarian?
No. The Spinach page describes vegan and vegetarian items alongside other dishes, so order carefully.
Does it serve Jain food?
Not stated. Ask about onion and garlic before ordering.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Spinach lists the venue as wheelchair accessible.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
