Bobopod Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta

About Kebayoran Baru

Kebayoran Baru is a busy district and the central government of the administrative area of South Jakarta.

This district consists of residential areas, stores, business centers and offices. One of the famous business areas around Kebayoran Baru is SCBD (Sudirman Central Business District).

Kebayoran Baru itself is the youngsters’ favorite hangout spots, especially Blok M, Senopati, and Sudirman. This is because there are many different restaurants, coffee shops, nightclubs, modern playgrounds, and shopping malls nearby.

It is also very easy to get to this area, since there is a variety of public transportation options, including KRL, Transjakarta, MRT, and buses, pass by the Kebayoran Baru. The largest local bus terminal in Jakarta is located here, called Blok M Terminal.

Tourist Attractions Around Kebayoran Baru

The following are recommendations for popular places in Kebayoran Baru:

1. Plaza Blok M

One of the shopping centers around the Bobopod Kebayoran Baru area is Plaza Blok M.

Since this mall has easy access and full tenant facilities, Jakarta youngsters love to hang out here. If you visit Plaza Blok M using MRT, you don’t need to take another transportation from the station because there is a door in the Blok M MRT station that connects directly to the mall area.

In this mall, you can find various fashion stores, food stalls, children's playground, places to shop, salons, and even cinemas all in one place.

2. Row 9

Located next to Martha Tiahahu Literacy Park, Row 9 is a creative compound that gathers various food stalls and shopping centers in one building.

There are many interesting things to discover in this five-story building. For example, Studio Satu, Lucky's Chin, Paris Sorbet, Atmosphere of Coffee, Pot Boy Aru, and many more.

3. Taman Barito

This park, or known as Taman Ayodya, is one of the places for many people who want to relax in Kebayoran Baru.

In fact, Barito Park has also been named one of the best parks in DKI Jakarta. Apart from relaxing among the green and lush trees, you can also do many interesting activities around this park area.

For example, exercising, visiting flower markets, and hunting for delicious street food. You should definitely try the park's well-known barito porridge while you're there as well.

4. Little Tokyo Blok M

Little Tokyo is also one of the favorite areas for youngsters who want to hunt for delicious culinary delights in South Jakarta.

Just like its name, this place is called Little Tokyo because the majority of its restaurants sell Japanese food.

There are many famous and delicious restaurants that you can try here, some of which are Daitokyo Sakaba, Kashiwa, Naruto Takoyaki, Anbai, and many others.

5. Komplek Gelora Bung Karno

Komplek Gelora Bung Karno, known as the Bung Karno Sports Center, is a sports education area that provides various sports facilities. One of them is the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, which is the largest sports stadium in Indonesia.

This place is also the home of various sports competitions, including the National Sports Week (PON) and the Asian Games.

Every day, the GBK area is crowded with Jakarta people who want to exercise, such as jogging, cycling, gymnastics, and many others.

The facilities provided by GBK are very complete. Starting from luggage storage, bathrooms, parks, places to eat, and minimarkets.

6. Langsat Park

Not far from Barito Park or Ayodya Park, there are other green parks that are interesting to visit. In fact, Langsat Park is currently popular as a place to hang out and picnic in South Jakarta.

In this park, you can exercise, have a picnic, or just sit and enjoy the fresh air. In the middle of the park, there is also a small pond filled with lotus plants. It is common for you to find a group of cute ducks when visiting this park.