Pondok Gede Apartments

Being right at the southeast of Jakarta, this part of Bekasi, Jatibening is a perfect location if you want to find a balance of fast transport to the heart of Jakarta, affordable living cost of satellite city, and the friendliness of local culture. You will find yourself flavorsome cost-friendly food with various taste you can expect. Just with a 3-minute walk north, you can enjoy delicious Chinese Food at Bakmi Cahaya. Right at the ground floor of the apartment complex you will see the #1 boba spot in Indonesia, Chatime, coffee shop that also sells Japanese style toast, a bakery, and a fresh Manadonese food (be cautious of the spice though!). About 800m walk to the northeast, you can find plenty world famous franchise at Grand Kota Bintang, also there is Talaga Sampireun which serves the best Sundanese food in Jakarta area. OH! Also special shout out to my family’s favorite Palmebangnese Restaurant, it is a homey restaurant serving delicacies from Palembang, South Sumatra such as the famous Pempek, creamy and delicious Mie Celor, and fresh and sweet Red Bean Shaved Ice. You forgot to bring a toothbrush or toothpaste? You want to cook yourself a tasty meal or treat yourself fresh fruits? Worry not, there is Indomaret Fresh, convenience store that offers not only daily necessities but also fresh vegetables and fruits. Just across the complex there’s also the famous Mr. DIY store, a store that sells cheap EVERYTHING, from sunglasses to hardware I guarantee you can find at that store. With just less than 20 minutes you can reach Bekasi CBD, Summarecon Bekasi, there you can find the biggest mall in the city, branded stores, from fashion to tech to delicious food and even luxurious IMAX Cinema is available, you can also enjoy a lively night in the Al Fresco area of Summarecon Mall Bekasi. In alternative, if you want to find a hipper area, you can go to Grand Galaxy Park Mall and the area around, from trendy cafes to food stalls are available in just a 5km car ride. There are plenty of malls around the area, some on the top of my head are Grand Metropolitan, Mega Bekasi (with Lulu Hypermarket that sells imported goods), Revo Town, Bekasi Cyberpark, and many more!