{
  "id": 7046618,
  "title": "What to Eat in Blok M: 10 Popular Food Spots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/what-to-eat-in-blok-m-10-popular-food-spots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T02:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2119454/what-to-eat-in-blok-m-10-popular-food-spots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Jakarta's Blok M is a bustling commercial district known for its popular food spots, frequently trending on social media. Various eateries cater to a range of preferences and budgets, from street food to upscale dining. Here are ten stand-out food spots in Blok M:\n\n1. Layr Tea Shop - A unique tea shop inspired by perfume formulation, offering flavorful tea beverages starting at Rp28,000.\n2. PBTP: Urban Trattoria - A restaurant specializing in fresh, house-made pasta dishes beginning at Rp70,000.\n3. Cimol Keju Barito - A snack stall offering chewy tapioca bites with customizable seasoning, toppings, and spiciness levels starting at Rp20,000.\n4. Salty Coco - A beverage brand featuring coconut water infused with flavors like matcha, choco malt, and butterscotch, priced from Rp25,000.\n5. Obihiro Nikudon - A Japanese restaurant known for its Northern Japanese-style grilled meat, serving tender beef over rice in generous portions, starting at Rp50,000.\n6. Ha-yo! Frozen Yoghurt - A cold dessert spot with a Create Your Own Cup concept, starting at Rp40,000.\n7. Nasi Kokoh - A rice set option with crispy fried chicken, omega eggs, and fresh greens, ranging from green curry to spicy sambal embe, starting at Rp27,000.\n8. Ayam Sambel Melawai - An eatery serving full meals highlighting authentic Indonesian flavors, such as garlic chicken and fried vegetables in chili oil, priced generics starting at Rp20,000.\n9. The Flour - A new bakery offering an open assembly concept where baked goods are prepared in front of customers, focusing on fresh bread and sweet dessert options.\n10. Bakmi Tjap Nikmat - A noodle spot featuring original, black pepper, and chili oil variations, with side dishes like dumplings for lighter bites, priced at accessible rates.",
  "summary": "Explore 10 top culinary recommendations in Blok M, Jakarta, featuring artisan tea, fresh pasta, street snacks, and popular noodle shops.",
  "key_points": [
    "Layr Tea Shop offers flavorful tea beverages starting at Rp28,000",
    "PBTP: Urban Trattoria serves fresh pasta dishes beginning at Rp70,000",
    "Cimol Keju Barito provides customizable tapioca bites starting at Rp20,000"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}