Ra Residence | IMC and Mobile Apps Briefing

Led by Pavlina Zychová from Prague, Czech Republic, Europe, Ra Residence Simatupang Jakarta had a meeting to discuss about mobile apps. She explained about the benefits of developing mobile apps which among others are saving time of your staffs offering the same services by using the smartphone apps and creating sales opportunities by making money in smart way with working payment channel.

Let Ra Residence Simatupang Jakarta Be Your Home!


Ra Residence Simatupang Jakarta will consistently welcome you, either alone or with your family. We understand that having arrived in big city like Jakarta, you or your family will likely spend a huge amount of energy delivering an effort to set up a new life!  

Prioritizing your tasks could be challenging, like trying to be settled into your office work, looking for a house or apartment to stay or the schools for your kids, leasing or buying a vehicle, adjusting yourself with a new environment, buying some stuffs, going to making new friends or networking.We at Ra Residence recognize these challenges and we strive to make your arrival hassle free.

Your sponsoring company will most likely to give you a recommendation for you and your family to stay. Initially in a hotel or a serviced-apartment, prior to your permanent residence. With our experiences in dealing with expat community in Jakarta, we also recognize the need for services to fill the gap in providing the temporary accommodation while the final lease agreement for their permanent residence is being processed. This process may prove to be a time consuming task, Ra Residence provides solution to ensure smooth transition.

Opening of Ra Stube and Birthday Celebration


Attended by more than 50 people and taken place at Ra Stube German Bar & Resto, Ms. Ira Lembong just celebrated her birthday on Monday evening 02/11. The party was started around 7pm and the house was full with the local and expat guests and friends. They sat together and enjoyed the meals served while having great conversation and laughter.

The menus served for this party were typical Germans cuisines, consisted  of appetizers, main courses and desserts. For salads there were Kani Salad and Spinach Salad, beside the Wurst (sausage) and Schitzel with optional sauces. For main courses there were the rice, noodles and completed with meats. Having finished enjoying the main course, there are dessert and some drinks provided. During the party, there was also Nasi Tumpeng that was specially made.

Living in Jakarta

As an expat living in Jakarta, you will be living in Indonesia’s largest city. With its 9.8 million inhabitants, Jakarta is a metropolis with international flair. Read the InterNations Guide on Jakarta for more information on Southeast Asia’s “Big Apple,” from culture to healthcare.

Although Indonesia is perhaps not the highest ranking among expat destinations, life in Jakarta can be thrilling. Due to Indonesia’s long and turbulent colonial history, the influence of the Dutch and Portuguese are still prevalent. There are many traces from colonial times in Jakarta, from the buildings to the way the city itself is structured.

As the metropolis of Indonesia, Jakarta attracts many new residents from other parts of Indonesia. Not only are the residents of Jakarta relatively open-minded in respect to foreigners, but the mix of nationalities brings a unique flair to the city.

With quite a few cultural offerings to attract tourists, Jakarta successfully lures expats to its city center. The restoration of the Jakarta Arts Center, for example, along with a number of other buildings, means that the city can now boast some of the country’s best concerts and exhibitions.

Ra Residence, the Serviced Apartment with a New Approach

How many residential properties in Jakarta have been recently developed with high-tech while taking an eco-friendly approach in keeping with a green environment? You won't find many. Most buildings today seem to be built with some of the most high-tech facilities and equipment only. 

It is a great challenge indeed to balance efficiency with cost effectiveness in this day and age. Just imagine the difficulties of trying to balance a successful project taking energy saving technologies, i.e. water and electricity. The buildings in which we live, work, and play protect us from the daily elements of weather, yet they also affect our health and environment in countless ways. As the environmental impact of buildings becomes more apparent, there has been a shift taking these factors into consideration. Developing buildings that will be not only run more efficiently but also more effective for a healthily life as well!

This brings us to Cilandak area and a visit to Ra Residence, a brand new building catering to expatriates and  world business travelers, not to mention discerning residents of Jakarta and beyond. This new property represents a rare opportunity to balance prestigious urban living with established high tech go-green concepts!

Moving to Jakarta

Moving to Jakarta will take you to a bustling city, complete with skyscrapers and traffic jams. Indeed, Jakarta is often considered to be the “Big Apple” of Southeast Asia. Our guide on moving to Jakarta will help you with your move by providing you with advice on housing, education, visas and more.

The Big Apple (Big Durian) of Southeast Asia is the economic, political and cultural hub of the Indonesian archipelago. With almost 10 million inhabitants, it is the largest city in Indonesia. Jakarta is a fascinating place, even though it is fighting against the negative image of being a terrorist stronghold. This prejudice arose in the wake of violent terrorist incidents across Indonesia in the past decade. Actually, most expats in Jakarta are pleased with their decision to move to Jakarta and enjoy the city’s flair.

5 Best German Restaurant in Town

Your search for the best tall glass of cold German beer, the tastiest fall-off-the bone pork knuckle and juiciest wurst ends here; we list some of the best places in Jakarta to enjoy Bavarian cuisine with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

1.     Die Stube
Established in 2004, Die Stube has always been a welcoming hideaway where regulars and newcomers alike would come and enjoy authentic German cuisine and linger over cold beer. In the expert hands of executive chef, Ralf Schmidt the restaurant’s menu has become the talk of the town featuring mouthwatering German specialties such as Rinder Roulade (Beef Roll) as well as an assortment of homemade German sausages.The cozy yet lively bar area still draws in guests for its pub ambiance. Those who like sports will undoubtedly enjoy the facilities the stube has to offer. Die Stube boasts 7 flat-screen TVs in addition to its 3 large screen projectors.
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 2, Plaza Bisnis Kemang 1.
Opening hours: 10.00 - 01.00.

Die Stube | 18 Hot Spots for Bar Hopping in Jakarta

Die Stube has a real neighbourhood feel about it; it has a cosy interior and a happy and laidback vibe (think flip flops, shorts and a pint, rather than glitz and guest lists). It is popular with the German and expat community for its draft Erdinger Weissbier, home-made German sausages and dirndl clad waitresses. 

Die Stube also screens live football fairly regularly and hosts a number of good promotions (we are still waiting for another pork knuckle night!). This month they will host their own Oktoberfest on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October. T: +62-21 71793486

Expats Behind the Burners of Jakarta’s Top Eateries

There is a vibrant culinary scene in Jakarta and expats are no stranger to it. French, German, Italian, Australian expats work in kitchens across the city, sharing the same passion for food in what can sometimes be a challenging environment. Sophie Chavanel visited seven expat chefs in their kitchens to find out how they ended up in Jakarta and what makes each restaurant stand out from the crowd. 
 
Ralf Schmidt
Restaurant: Die Stube
Age: 49
Nationality: German
Moved to Jakarta: 2012

What brought you to Jakarta?
After eight years in Bali, I was looking for a new challenge.

Where were you working before?
Kori restaurant Bar in Kuta.

What is the most difficult ingredient to find?
Quark, it’s a cheese from Germany we use for baking.