The short answer
Le Mint & Saffron: what visitors should know first
Useful if you are staying in North Jakarta and want vegetarian Indian-Chinese food or vegan options. Check the menu before you go, because the venue is listed as vegetarian but not confirmed to be pure veg, so ask about egg and dairy.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. 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
Le Mint & Saffron facts at a glance
- Location
- Blok D8 Jalan Sunter Garden, Sunter Agung, North Jakarta
- Dining style
- Indian and Chinese vegetarian, vegan bakery
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: vegan biryani, egg-free cakes, vegan gelato
- Good for
- Vegans, vegetarians, special-occasion cakes
Why it matters
Why Le Mint & Saffron is worth your time
Jakarta has few vegetarian restaurants, and fewer that blend cuisines familiar to Indian families. The Indian-Chinese style that is popular in India appears here in a vegetarian form.
That helps families who want a familiar mix of flavours, and vegans who need a bakery and gelato alongside a main course. Vegan options are marked, which is more than many Jakarta restaurants offer.
Treat it as a supplement to a trip rather than a destination: a convenient meal if your hotel is in the north, with the usual caution to ask about egg, dairy and onion before you order.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegan biryani
A diner favourite according to the directory.
- 02
Egg-free bakery
Cakes and pastries made without egg.
- 03
Indian-Chinese menu
A blend of the two cuisines in vegetarian form.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Go with a short list of questions. The restaurant is described as blending Indian and Chinese vegetarian cuisines, with a focus on vegan-friendly breads and pastries and vegan gelato. Diners mention the vegan biryani and the attentive service.
The directory marks 5 to 10 vegan dishes on the menu and describes the restaurant as outstanding for vegans, though the whole menu is not stated to be vegan, so ask the staff which dishes are vegan. The bakery's egg-less cakes are popular with locals for special occasions.
It does not list Jain food or no onion and garlic, so ask directly. This is a good stop when you are staying near Ancol, Kemayoran or Sunter, and want something other than the traditional Indian thali. For a classic thali, Status Vegetarian Restaurant is the more specialised choice.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask which dishes are vegan
- Ask about egg and dairy
- Ask about onion and garlic
- Confirm hours
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Sunter Garden, Sunter Agung, North Jakarta
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Listed as wheelchair accessible, with dine-in and delivery. It sits in a residential and commercial area of North Jakarta, so you will need a car or ride-hailing; traffic can be heavy.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Hours are listed daily and run late on Fridays and Saturdays, but confirm before you go. Phone numbers are on the directory page.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Le Mint & Saffron
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Listed as wheelchair accessible, with dine-in and delivery. It sits in a residential and commercial area of North Jakarta, so you will need a car or ride-hailing; traffic can be heavy.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is the whole menu vegan?
No; the directory lists 5 to 10 vegan dishes. Ask staff which ones.
Is it pure vegetarian?
It is listed as vegetarian but pure-veg status is not confirmed here; ask before ordering.
Is it open late?
Hours run later on Fridays and Saturdays; confirm before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
