Ramadan is closely tied to food traditions. Many dishes are prepared only during this time of year, and families often return to familiar flavours. At Papilion’s Market Place in Kemang, Jakarta, this sense of familiarity shapes the Ramadan programme.
Titled Ramadan at the Market, the menu presents Indonesian dishes curated by two long-time members of the kitchen team, Bu Dian and Pak Yudi.
Both have played an important role in shaping Indonesian cuisine within Papilion’s dining spaces. Bu Dian has been part of the Papilion family since 2015 and contributes to Indonesian menus across its establishments.
Pak Yudi began his culinary journey much earlier, in 1989, and has witnessed the development of several Papilion venues over the years, including the integration of the Huize van Wely cake shop into Papilion’s Market Place.
Their approach focuses on maintaining consistent quality while offering variety to guests.
A Rotating Selection of Indonesian Dishes
The Ramadan menu is available daily from 11:00 AM WIB and follows a rotating schedule. The first period, from 20 February to 5 March 2026, features a selection of well-known Indonesian dishes.
Options include lidah cabai hijau (beef tongue in green chilli), rendang basah, opor ayam, and ayam bakar bumbu rujak. Seafood dishes such as seabass with kencur seasoning and squid balado hijau are also available.
These main dishes are served with traditional side dishes. Guests can expect options such as sayur krecek, sambal goreng kentang with ati ampela, and kering tempe with lime leaves. Each dish reflects common Indonesian cooking techniques and flavour combinations.
The second rotation, available from 6 to 19 March 2026, introduces a different selection.
This includes rawon beef, black pepper beef, ayam cabai besar, pesmol seabass, chicken satay with rice cake, and gulai nangka. The rotating system allows returning guests to try different dishes throughout Ramadan.
Takjil, Traditional Snacks, and Flexible Dining Options
From 3:00 PM WIB daily, Papilion’s Market Place also offers a variety of fried snacks and traditional light bites often associated with breaking the fast. Guests can choose from fried bananas, stuffed tofu, corn fritters, and vegetable fritters.
Traditional snacks such as lemper, pastel, risoles, arem-arem, Bugis cake, and rolled omelette with unti filling are also available.
Takjil and sweet refreshments form an important part of the Ramadan experience. Options include es cendol, kolak pisang, and black sticky rice porridge. These items are available throughout the Ramadan period.
Guests may dine in or select takeaway options. Catering services are also available for group iftar gatherings. The dining space is arranged with Ramadan decorations that support a calm and communal setting, suitable for both full meals and shorter visits.
A Culinary Destination in Kemang
Papilion’s Market Place functions as a combined dining and retail destination. In addition to Indonesian dishes, the venue offers coffee, bread, and all-day dining options.
The space also includes artisan homeware, flowers, and curated retail selections. The Huize van Wely cake shop operates within the same location, alongside several local and lifestyle brands.
Ramadan at Papilion’s Market Place began on 20 February 2026 and continues throughout the fasting month. The programme reflects Indonesian food traditions while offering guests flexibility in how they choose to dine, whether at the venue or at home.
