Organic Foods in Jakarta

At the moment, I am residing in Jakarta though I travel occasionally to somewhere new and live here and there every one time or so, and here I am telling you that trying to live healthy and pursue healthy lifestyle are not the easiest things to do around here. It also can be tricky to find people with the same mindset of you here but it’s definitely not something impossible to achieve! After few research and going around the city, here I compile for you some of go-to spots for organic foods in Jakarta. I’m not talking about restaurants only but also organic stores and supermarkets to supply your kitchen drawers with something extra healthy. While most of the organic places are not the cheapest to go to, but at least it is a good start that will drive for good long-term results for you so think of it as long-term investment for your body. No more too much sugar, salt, or spiciness. Check the list out!

Supermarket

- Papaya Supermarket

This Japanese supermarket serves you all the finest daily products from meats to vegetables for your daily needs. I usually am being disapproval for taking fast foods while maintaining organic lifestyle but this supermarket has special section of healthy snacks corner that you can grab when you’re in a rush (talking about munching a tasty go-to cereal!).

- Ranch Market

I love to cook whenever I have time because most of the foods that you buy in Jakarta have additional ingredients that, plainly said, are not good for your body (thinking of that tasty ‘Nasi Padang’ you’re always drooling over every lunch time?). Ranch Market is one of my go-to supermarkets whenever I want to buy fresh vegetables and fruits. Still thinking of those ‘beef rendang’ or ‘chicken satay’ from traditional street foods vendors? Worry not, you can actually print out recipes for all those local dishes and show it to the workers here and they will happily helping you to pick fresh organic ingredients so you can make it by yourself at home with all good scraps.

Restaurant

- Burgreens

It is very rare to find healthy and sustainable restaurants in Jakarta and I give special trophy for this one who’s brave enough to break through society’s mindset full of oily and greasy fast foods as their mostly to-go meals in every day’s busiest hours. This restaurant serves vegetarian foods, and while I’m not a full-time plant eater, I can still enjoy their menus because they simply taste sinfully good!

Burgreen’s mission is to make healthy and more sustainable foods delicious, fun, easy, and convenient for everyone. All of their menus are handcrafted from organic or local and natural plant-based ingredients; yet satisfying for your taste buds in a way you wouldn’t imagine healthy foods could!

From The Web

- Michelle Organic Corner

This is one of my most favorite to-go sites online for finest, natural, organic products. They have commitment to support local communities and create a sustainable green economy without degrading our environment by reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. They also have bunch of articles and tutorials if you want to know more about sustainable daily products. Few of my favorite products of theirs are raw cocoa nibs, raw coconut oil, and of course bunch of healthy munchies like almond cranberry and almond honey.