5 Best Martabak Stalls in Jakarta

Martabak is one of the most famous dishes in Jakarta. You can find it being sold anywhere in food carts, roadside stalls, or even in restaurants. People usually have it during dinner, as the sellers usually open when the night falls. There are two types of Martabak. The sweet one or Indonesian usually call it "Martabak Manis" and the savoury one or "Martabak Telur" which is literally translated as Egg Martabak due to the use of eggs (usually chicken eggs or duck eggs) in its making.

The savoury kind is made with thin and stretchy wheat dough stuffed with chicken or duck eggs, minced chicken or beef, shallots, and coriander then fried until brown. The texture is crispy outside and juicy inside. Some said that the savoury martabak was originated from the Middle East. The name "Mutabbaq" in Arabic means "folded". As for the sweet kind, it's made from a pancake batter-like mixture poured into iron skillets until it forms bubbles as slowly heats up. Once ready, it is filled with any sweet toppings you can think of. Name it layers of butter, chocolate sprinkles, grated cheese, peanuts and sesame sprinkles, a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. Following the latest trend, you can add Nutella, Ovomaltine, or Toblerone chocolate as toppings and you can also choose 2 types of doughs such as Red Velvet or the Black Forest.

Usually, the Martabak vendors sell those two kinds of Martabak. So don't worry for those who'd like to taste those two kinds, you can just drive to any Martabak carts and buy them. In addition, Martabak is usually served in a quite large portion, so you don't have to feel guilty as you can share with family or friends. This time Jagojalan will take you to the best 5 Martabak vendors in Jakarta. Please hold yourself from drooling as you scroll down this article!

Martabak Boss

This Martabak vendor comes with a unique yellow and well designed repurposed container trailer. You just can't miss it for its catchy colour. Martabak Boss is believed to be one of the leaders of the second wave Martabak trend. With its thick yet soft and spongy texture, Martabak Boss captures the hearts of Martabak lovers out there. Like its tagline "cooking for the boss" they really put up a real fight in serving great and tasty Martabak for Jakartans.

There are several choices of the Martabak doughs, namely Matcha, Red Velvet, Taro, Mocca, Pandan, Durian, and so on. As for the toppings, you can pick Cheese, Chocolate sprinkles, Toblerone, Nutella, Ovomaltine, and many more. If you're down for the savoury ones, there are Salmon Cheese, Beef, Tuna, Corned Curry, Garlic Cheese, Chipotle Chili Sauce, and many more. There is also a pizza-style Martabak for the sweet one. They range from IDR 40,000 to IDR 150,000.

Martabak Boss has 6 outlets scattered throughout Jakarta. You can check their official Instagram account for more information on locations and order online.

Martabak Pecenongan 65A

Located in the culinary area of Pecenongan, Central Jakarta, Martabak Pecenongan 65A has gained its popularity in the 2000s. Being the pioneer of bringing the extraordinary toppings of Martabak like Toblerone, Nutella, and Ovomaltine, this Martabak vendor which previously did not want to open branches elsewhere, finally spread its wings to several other places in Jakarta. Using only fresh ingredients, Martabak Pecenongan 65A becomes a favourite for not only locals but also foreign tourists.

For the menu, you gotta try their 8 flavoured pizza-style Martabak consists of Nutella, Toblerone, Skippy Peanut Butter, Ovomaltine, and many more. As for the dough, you can choose Original, Green Tea, Red Velvet, Pandan, Taro, and Coffee. They also have Thin & Dried Martabak (Tipker). As for the savoury ones, you can choose toppings like Beef, Chicken, Mushrooms, Mozarella Cheese, Tuna, and Corned Beef. Their Martabak prices range from IDR 50,000 to IDR 270,000.

Aside from the main location, Martabak Pecenongan 65A has 3 other outlets in Jakarta. For more information on the location and order online, you can check their official Instagram account

Martabak Gokil

Gokil is an Indonesian slang word that means "crazy". It best describes how Martabak Gokil serves their Martabak with generously given toppings and how you can customize your own Martabak. This Martabak vendor really plays its role in aiming for perfection and great quality, not to mention creativity. Located in a strategic location of Sarinah business district, it makes it easier for those Martabak hunters to find it. They serve not only Martabak but toasts and a selection of rice bowl menus as well.

You can go crazy by ordering their Sweet 16, a sweet Martabak topped with 16 toppings. Is it crazy enough for you? A heaven for those with a sweet tooth. Not only Nutella, Toblerone, or Ovomaltine, you can also choose Fruit Loops, M&Ms, Skippy Peanut Butter, Peach Custard, Nastar Crumble, Longans, Marshmallows, Mandarin Oranges, Corn Flakes, and many more for the toppings. As for the dough, it serves only Pandan, Red Velvet, and Original. Sweet 16 ranges from IDR 300,000 to IDR 320,000. And if you're more a savoury Martabak guy, you can try their Matre, a teriyaki chicken Martabak. It really indulges your palate. Martabak Gokil has a few outlets in Jakarta. You can click here for the location.

Martabakku Menteng

Let me introduce you to Menteng pride! Martabakku Menteng has an innovative way of selling their Martabak that is liked by many. They're offering a wide range of Martabak variants. There are Marteb (a thick sweet Martabak), Marol (a rolled sweet Martabak), Marni (mini-sized sweet Martabak), Martel (the savoury one), Red Velvet Series, Black Series, Green Tea Series, and Duo Series. As for the savoury, they allow you to choose the level of spicy. The best part is they have a variant of Martabak topped with Gelato. Tempting enough?

As for the sweet toppings, Martabakku Menteng has quite a lot of choices and variants. There are Nutella, Toblerone, Milo Nuggets, Ovomaltine, Cheese, Peanuts, Marshmallow, Choco Banana, Pandan, and Durian Delight. For the dough, they have Red Velvet, Black Forest, Pandan, and Original. And if you're down for the savoury ones, they get you covered with Chicken, Beef, Tuna, Corn, Mozarella, Black Pepper, Sambal Roa, Sambal Matah, and even Beef Rendang. What more can you ask for? They really aim to quench your taste buds.

Martabakku Menteng has several outlets throughout Jakarta. You may need to check their official Instagram account to gain more information about it.

Martabak Orins

As one of the best Martabak vendors in Jakarta, Martabak Orins is maintaining its quality to assure all Martabak lovers that they serve only the best. Martabak Orins has a unique Martabak served, pizza-style Martabak. The Martabak is not folded like usual, so you can see all those mouth-watering toppings on the top of a whole Martabak. You can also choose the size of the Martabak, from personal size to jumbo size. Really tempting, right?

Their favourite Martabak is the savoury ones. There are Carbonara Special, Tuna Mentai, Special Kanzler, Pepperoni Carbonara, Beef Mozarella, Samyang, and many more. The crispy crust will surprise you. As for the sweet ones, there are Blueberry Cheese, Corn Cream Cheese, Oreo Cheese, Choco & Peanut, KitKat Green Tea, Special Cheese, Ovomaltine, Skippy, Nutella, Toblerone, Silverqueen Green Tea, and many more. Really perfect choices for those with a sweet tooth.

Martabak Orins has several outlets scattered throughout Jakarta. You may need to check their official website for more information on the location.

That's the list of the 5 best Martabak stalls in Jakarta. To enjoy a bite or two of Martabak with a cup of coffee would be a great idea. Those vendors really put a real fight to serve you the best Martabak in town. Which one is your favourite? Please share with us in the comment below!