About today at Tjikini17
I've been having dinner, lunch, working, and watching music gigs at Tjikini17, or just having conversations with Pak Dharmawan, the owner of this place, for more than a dozen years
I've been having dinner, lunch, working, and watching music gigs at Tjikini17, or just having conversations with Pak Dharmawan, the owner of this place, for more than a dozen years. Comfortably located on the calmer side of Central Jakarta, it only takes me about a 15-minute motorcycle ride to visit. This has made me a frequent visitor to this vintage-style restaurant, enjoying their authentic Indonesian cuisines while working or just relaxing.
The pandemic and a shift in my routines have made my visits less frequent now, but I still come once in a while to eat and enjoy the foot traffic on the pedestrian street.
My favorite dish was Pindang Iga, which I think is the best they offer, but today I went for Nasi Liwet and coffee. It was a good meal before my conversation about writing a book with Pak Dharmawan. It’s always nice to find a place to have conversations about anything, and Tjikini17 is my go to. I hope Pak Dharmawan can live long, healthy and happy for many years and conversations to come.
I take Molly with me, and i think she enjoyed the restaurant too.
