The short answer
Martabak Pecenongan 65A: what visitors should know first
A sweet or savoury stop worth making if you are in the Monas and Pasar Baru area in the evening. Sweet martabak is generally meat-free, so many vegetarians can eat here, but ask about egg and fillings.
Useful facts
Martabak Pecenongan 65A facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Pecenongan No. 65A, Central Jakarta
- Dining style
- Street-side martabak shop
- Price signal
- From about Rp50,000 per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: sweet martabak with banana, cheese or chocolate
- Good for
- Evening snack, sweet-toothed travellers
Why it matters
Why Martabak Pecenongan 65A is worth your time
Martabak is a mainstream Jakarta snack, and a named shop with entries on two lists is an easier introduction than picking a random cart. Pecenongan as a street is associated with night-time food, so this fits an evening after the central sights.
It is a snack, not a meal. The value is in trying one local sweet in the area where Jakartans eat it, and it is among the few street foods in the city where many vegetarians have a real choice.
Highlights
What not to miss
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Sweet martabak
Classic fillings of banana, cheese and chocolate, per Wikivoyage.
- 02
Savoury version
The egg martabak is described as worth trying.
- 03
Pecenongan street
A food street, with other stalls such as goat satay.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Martabak is a thick filled pancake, and Wikivoyage says this shop makes sweet versions with classic fillings such as banana, cheese and chocolate, as well as premium options, and that the savoury egg version is worth trying. Indonesia.travel puts Martabak 65A among the food stops of the Pecenongan street food area, alongside goat leg soup and goat satay stalls.
Order one pancake to share, since portions are large. Vegetarians can usually choose a sweet filling, but egg is a normal ingredient in the batter of many martabak, and the savoury type contains egg and may include meat, so ask. Jain diners should check the fillings.
Pecenongan is lively in the evening, so go with a companion, keep valuables close, and keep the visit short if the crowd is tiring.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check opening hours before going
- Share one pancake between several people
- Ask about egg and fillings
- Keep bags close in the evening crowd
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jl. Pecenongan No. 65A, Central Jakarta
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A street-side food stop with traffic and noise. The sources give no seating details, so older travellers may prefer to take martabak back to the hotel. It is rich and sweet, so share a portion.
- Tickets and access
- Wikivoyage lists it as open daily from 11:00 to 23:30 with prices from about Rp50,000, but these were not confirmed on site; check before going. No booking is mentioned.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Martabak Pecenongan 65A
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A street-side food stop with traffic and noise. The sources give no seating details, so older travellers may prefer to take martabak back to the hotel. It is rich and sweet, so share a portion.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is martabak vegetarian?
Sweet martabak usually is, but it often contains egg. Savoury versions have egg and may have meat, so ask.
When is it open?
Wikivoyage lists daily 11:00 to 23:30; please confirm before you go.
Where is it?
Jl. Pecenongan No. 65A, in Central Jakarta.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
