The short answer
Vegetarian Handi: what visitors should know first
Good for vegan and vegetarian travellers exploring Glodok, if you go early. It is small, can sell out, and the entrance is hard to find; confirm the opening day and bring cash.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. 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
Vegetarian Handi facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Pancoran 5, Gang Tian Liong, Glodok, West Jakarta
- Dining style
- Small vegan street-food restaurant
- Price signal
- Budget
- Signature order
- Try: mushroom rendang, seitan skewers
- Good for
- Vegan and vegetarian visitors; cash only
Why it matters
Why Vegetarian Handi is worth your time
Glodok is Jakarta's main Chinatown. Mock-meat cooking is common in Chinese-style vegetarian restaurants, and this one serves vegan visitors in an area where most stalls sell meat.
That makes this kind of small restaurant relevant to travellers from India: it offers a meal where no one has to ask whether the broth is meat-based, in an area where most food is not vegetarian.
It is also a reminder to plan food before you wander: the directory lists it as small, with early closing and the chance of selling out, so a vegan lunch here is best fixed as the first stop of a Glodok morning.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Mock meats
Seitan, tempeh and mushrooms stand in for meat.
- 02
Mushroom rendang
A diner favourite, according to the directory.
- 03
Chinatown alley
Tucked away in Gang Tian Liong, hard to spot.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Plan to arrive in the morning. The restaurant is listed as open from early morning to mid-afternoon on Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays, and food can sell out. Take cash. The entrance is in Gang Tian Liong off Jalan Pancoran and can be tricky to find, so use a map pin and ask in the lane.
The menu is described as entirely vegan, built around mock meats. Diners single out the mushroom rendang and seitan skewers; others mention meatballs, tempeh, burgers, satay, soups, vegan chicken and curry. The food is described as gluten-free except for the seitan items. Ask staff about each dish if you have allergies.
Combine with a short Glodok walk and a visit to Kim Tek Ie temple nearby. For vegetarians in a Chinatown full of pork and seafood stalls, this is a rare place where you do not need to ask what is in each dish.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Bring cash
- Go before 2 pm
- Check the closing day (Monday)
- Pin the location in advance
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jl. Pancoran 5, Gang Tian Liong, Glodok, West Jakarta
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Morning to early afternoon
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- It is a small place in an alley, with narrow access and limited seating. The surrounding streets are crowded and the walk is not easy for people with mobility difficulties. Arrive by car to Jalan Pancoran and walk the last stretch.
- Tickets and access
- Cash only, per the directory listing. The listed hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 07:00 to 14:00 and closed Monday; the kitchen closes early and food can sell out. Confirm before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
It is a small place in an alley, with narrow access and limited seating. The surrounding streets are crowded and the walk is not easy for people with mobility difficulties. Arrive by car to Jalan Pancoran and walk the last stretch.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is everything vegan?
The directory states everything on the menu is vegan.
Does it take cards?
It is described as cash only.
What are the hours?
Listed as Tuesday to Sunday, early morning to mid-afternoon; confirm before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
