ETIENNE Du Clé

"Amongst the appetisers I love the Vietnamese duck rolls (so fresh and zingy with lean duck & super-fresh coriander) or their escargots (best in town, finished under grill with a tad of Parmesan. Yum!)"

"Here's best price & best selection of fabrics... This is THE place all the Jakarta-posted diplos & senior execs get suits & shirts made. Don't bother anywhere else (I've tried & others awful qualit)"

"Excellent Indian food; sorely lacks a hotel bar & AC in dining pavilion is inadequate. An OK but not great hotel in this price bracket"

"Superb food & wonderful location - thou even as an experienced Jakarta expat service was eccentric (read: dire but with a lovely smile) - but food really very good & good value for such elitny locale"

"Really some of the most innovative, passionate cooking you'll find in Asia. Bookings essential! The 5-course menu dégustation is an outstanding but perfectly sized treat. Go with the wine pairing!"

"Superb kitchen: a real treat! While chef's wife / maîtresse d'hôtel also happens to be a gr8 sommelière offering a list arranged by price & chosen with both local fidélité & impressive flair"