Jakarta Rijsttafel Restaurant, Restaurant Stellenbosch

The enigmatic world of Indonesian cuisine offers you a magical dining experience, complete with exciting spices and mouth-tingling chillies. The flying Dutchman, Duncan Fransz, who owns & manages Jakarta, was born in Batavia and spent a considerable amount of time in the Netherlands, where he learned all about Indonesian cooking from his Indonesian grandmother and Dutch father.

Duncan leads Jakarta with his heart. It is the only, yes the sole, authentic Indonesian restaurant in the whole of South Africa. Conveniently situated on the five-hectare Sunhill Estate in the Stellenbosch winelands district, it has greatly contributed in raising the town's culinary reputation.
A note to the newcomer: Think rice. Think spicy side dishes served buffet-style. Think sambals, satay, fish, fruit, vegetables, pickles, nuts, chillies, coconut milk, prawns, chicken, beef and veal. It's basically a Dutch-colonial adaptation of the Indonesian makan besar (food fair). Feast on up to nineteen different exotic dishes! Jakarta is also a Vegan friendly restaurant. Bookings advise/essential

Our Self Catering Cottages are cozy and have an air about them of having strolled in from the hustle and bustle of a busy existence, with a few tricks up its sleeve. Stay for a while and you'll get a sense of Jakarta's interconnectedness. Your visit will energise you. No doubt about it.

We also have Antiques & Roses - Everything you see in the restaurant is for sale – except the staff! There is a story behind every single item. That's what differentiates Jakarta from the rest. It is a place with history, tradition and soul.
Duncan has a true love and passion for each antique. Much of it he's cherished for years and years and he always makes sure it goes to a good home, where people will appreciate its history and carry on its traditions…...�Bringing it back to life�, so to speak.

Jakarta Rijsttafel Restaurant on map of Stellenbosch