The hip Senopati area is arguably Jakarta’s hub of premium dining, particularly when it comes to Korean fare. Officially opened in March 2025, Hwaro Korean Steakhouse & BBQ has spiced up the local scene with dishes that are bold and big on flavor. Must-try starters include the tangy scallop crudo with truffle soy and pickled shimeji mushroom, as well as the beef yukhoe, which puts cured egg yolk and richly seasoned fresh meat atop sweet slices of Korean pear. From the soup selection, the seafood sundubu is a classic silken tofu stew with a spicy red broth.

Hwaro takes pride in sourcing only premium cuts from Japan and Australia. Hence the juicy and intensely marbled wagyu picanha and the galbi ribs, marinated for 48 hours in a house-special seasoning for an irresistible balance of sweetness and umami. Inspired by Oscar-winning film Parasite, the A5 & Foie Jjapaguri features Japanese A5 wagyu and foie gras atop black-bean and spicy seafood noodles—mirroring the mix of Chapagetti and Neoguri instant noodles seen in the movie.

The lively main dining room on the first floor is stylish yet relaxed: playful touches include a freeform papier-mâché ceiling installation and accent lighting in neon green. Upstairs, the second to fourth floors house a total of 11 private rooms with karaoke facilities. Hwaro is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with service hours running until midnight on weekends. —Eqqi Syahputra

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+62 8211 4335 889
Jl. Suryo No.56, Senopati, Jakarta, Indonesia

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