Philadelphia, PA
- With the opening of Jembatan 5, Indonesian cuisine is definitely making new inroads in Philly. The restaurant features simple décor along with the full, rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine, guest can expect classics such as Turmeric fried chicken along with broad noodles, packed with flavor and spice.
Philadelphia Indonesian Cuisine
Jembatan 5 is a family-owned dining establishment which focuses on authentic classic Indonesian cuisine. The restaurant's name, Jembatan 5 or “Lima,” translates to "lima being “five” in Indonesia" referring to an area in Jakarta, Indonesia in which the humble beginning the family food business initial started back in the ’80s.
The family initially relocated to the United States a few decades back and discovered, Indonesian cuisine was not adequately represented in the Philadelphia region. Ever since the family has become passionate about bringing their authentic Indonesian fare along with their kitchen skills to the area. Jembatan 5, specializes in home-cooked plates, along with a passion for introducing Indonesian cuisine in the Philadelphia region.