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Toko Merah

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

One of the Most Reviewed Historical landmarks in Special Capital Region of Jakarta


Address

Pinang Siang, Jl. Kali Besar Barat No.11 7, RT.7/RW.3, Roa Malaka, Kec. Tambora, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11230, Indonesia

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 10 pm

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  • 4/5 brittany E. 3 months ago on Google • 134 reviews New
    Good food. Great service. Nice ambience. Although we have spotted spider webs near our table
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Firsta K. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place for taking a picture. It is one of the historical tourist attractions located in old city of Jakarta. It is called as toko merah because its appearance as an old holland colonial style building and can be easily spotted due to its wall that constructed using red bricks
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Septianus Gunawan S. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful heritage building. A must see if you are in the old Jakarta era. It is being renovated, and be ready in end 2023.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandy L. 3 months ago on Google • 250 reviews New
    Great to see this landmark in Kota Tua, finally reopened 👍. It is worthwhile to spend sometime at this cafe. They provide some simple meal such as fried noodles and rice with variety of coffees and some fresh juices. The price is also reasonable for a cafe with the level of service provided.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mellisa K. 3 years ago on Google
    Toko merah another old building in pinangsiang street , and one of best photo spot, also instagramble spot Toko Merah (Indonesian "Red Shop") is a Dutch colonial landmark in Jakarta Old Town, Indonesia. Built in 1730, it is one of the oldest buildings in Jakarta. The building is located on the west side of the main canal Kali Besar. The building's red color contributes to its current name.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oka Mahendra S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good historical building, with signature dark red colour and huge doors. Sadly we cannot go inside to see the real history of the building itself, and the porch does not have any cover, so expect unpleasant heat during sunny day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad Khusairi Bin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to take pictures. Especially for photo hunters and instagram. This is a public place so there are no tickets to enter the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jemstev 10 months ago on Google
    The former residence of the Governor General. Once a campus and Navy Dormitory. From offices to gambling places. Now a Cultural Heritage Building. Indonesian Heritage
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisman W. 11 months ago on Google
    Toko Merah was built in 1730 by Gustaaf Willem baron van Imhoff on a land area of ​​2,471 square meters. The house was built in such a way that it is large, magnificent and comfortable. The name "Toko Merah" is based on one of its functions, namely as a shop owned by a Chinese citizen, Oey Liauw Kong, since the mid-19th century for quite a long time. The name is also based on the color of the front wall of the building which is painted red with a heart directly on the surface of the unplastered bricks. The red heart color can also be seen in the interior of the building, which is mostly red with the carvings also being red in color. But there are also those who say that the name "Red Shop" was taken after the Pacinan commotion at that time many Chinese corpses were scattered in Kali Besar so that the water surface turned red. In addition, in the land deed No. 957, No. 958 dated 13 July 1920 stated that these parcels belonged to NV Bouwmaatschapij "Toko Merah". Apart from van Imhoff, this building also became the residence of several Governor-Generals such as Jacob Mossel (1750–1761), Petrus Albertus van der Parra (1761–1775), Reinier de Klerk (1777–1780), Nicolaas Hartingh, and Baron von Hohendorff. In 1743-1755 it was used as the Campus and Dormitory of the Académie de Marine (naval academy), then in 1786-1808 it was used for the Heerenlogement or hotel for officials. In 1809-1813 the entire building was used as a residence by Anthony Nacare. During the period 1813-1851 the ownership changed several times until it was owned by Oey Liauw Kong who served as taka, so it was popularly known as "Red Taka". In 1920 it was purchased and restored by NV Bouw Maatschappij "Red Shop" which cost one million guilders. This building was repaired again by Bank Voor Indie who then had an office here until 1925. Then it was occupied by a number of Bureaus and Trade Offices: Algemene Landbouws Syndicaat, De Semarangse Zee en Brandassuransi Mij, and WM Muller. & Co. In 1934-1942 it became the Headquarters of N.V. Jacobson vanl den Berg one of the Dutch Colonial "The Big Five" companies. During the Japanese occupation it became the Japanese Army Health Service Building. After Indonesia's independence, Toko Merah went through phases of changing hands of office owners, one of which was PT. Satya Niaga in 1964. Then in 1977 it changed to PT Dharma Niaga (Ltd) and the building was still used as an office. In the 1990s, Toko Merah was made a Cultural Heritage Building based on Law no. 5 of 1992 and Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta No. 475 March 29, 1993. After being neglected for so long, Toko Merah was finally restored in 2012 and now Toko Merah is transformed into a 'function hall' which can be used as a conference and exhibition venue. Toko Merah is located on Jl. West Kali Besar no. 11. This building was probably built around 1730 by von Imhoff. He lived in the building before being appointed Governor General. At that time, Kali Besar was seen as an upscale area (a place where the elite and socialites lived). Kali Besar has changed its function several times, as have the houses on both sides of the river or river. Toko Merah consists of two houses. Its name comes from the color of the red paint on the wood in the room. The red color gives the impression of a Chinese touch to this typical Dutch house, especially since the furniture is similar in color. Meanwhile, the red bricks on the front wall were added by Bank voor Indie in 1923, from the original form of white plaster walls.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 rxlky 1 month ago on Google • 1829 reviews New
    Looks good but is it open and can enter? --- 4 years later... Now it's a restaurant. The building always bring a historical values. But the food too ordinary and usual. I expect more food and recipes from the past from dutch influence.

  • 4/5 Jovellina Verbi Dei M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's one of historical building in Jakarta. It has been changed functions few times. Owned by personal or even company. But the building is still pretty. It must be very big building although I just can see from the window. Because it's very rare this building is opened for public.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nuska R. 3 months ago on Google • 726 reviews New
    The renovation have not finish yet. Its cafe managed by Rode_winkle with limited variant menu. The taste mediocre But I am sure it will be improved.

  • 3/5 Jesson S. 2 months ago on Google • 245 reviews New
    Cool place, great for photoshoots and interesting menu! Coffee and snack are quite standard tbh. I didn't try the food but there's potential. You can get parking just right behind the facility.

  • 5/5 Daniel Sakti S. 4 months ago on Google • 156 reviews
    The history is here. Good spot for video or photo. Toko merah, now is a coffee shop. Get the experience . Check out my YouTube channel . #danielsaktisianturi

  • 5/5 Nelly V. 1 month ago on Google • 99 reviews New
    The interior is unique and has a Dutch feel. the snacks and coffee are quite delicious. But there is no parking space, and it is quite difficult to find a parking space nearby.

  • 5/5 Lucas L. 4 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    It is a new cafe in daerah Kota, amzing nuance of vintage & retro, Love the capucino, great service, overall great experience ( bring back memories) & affordable.price Absolutely recommended !!

  • 5/5 Amelia M. 2 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    Beautiful historical place that quite well maintenance. Food is good, reasonable price. Their Dori Sambal Matah, Pisang Goreng Wijen and Matcha Latte is delicious.

  • 5/5 Shalom P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately sometimes there are thugs who can ask for money after taking a photo here (Original) Sayang kadang ada preman yg bisa minta uang stl foto disini

  • 3/5 Firdaus Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great photo spot (Original) Spot foto bagus

  • 5/5 Rubenk M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Bagus

  • 5/5 Jaka Kelana R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the historical buildings in the old city of Jakarta, a Dutch heritage (Original) Salah satu bangunan bersejarah di kota tua jakarta peninggalan belanda

  • 5/5 Andi L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty good and lots of people on photo (Original) Cukup bagus dan banyak orang pada foto

  • 4/5 Abby M. 2 years ago on Google
    Well, it's only an old building painted in red. But, it's one of landmarks in Jakarta's old city complex at northside. You may find complete historical information at the front of this building. You have to take a picture at the front of Toko Merah to mark you as heritage traveller in Jakarta.

  • 5/5 Irwan D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good for vintage foto

  • 5/5 Azis C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The building is cool ... but still mysterious hahahha. Peeking from the outside window, the inside is empty and dusty. But for photo spots outside mah mantulll ... cool (Original) Bangunan nya sih keren yah..tapi tetep misterius hahahha. Ngintip dr jendela luar, dalemnya itu kosong dan berdebu. Tapi untuk spot foto diluar mah mantulll..keren

  • 4/5 Syaiful R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have never entered this place, just passing in front of it while jogging in the morning, the old city now can be an option for those of you who are confused about finding a place in Jakarta to just jog or have a relaxed chat with a nostalgic family enjoying the atmosphere of the old city while trying roadside snacks like pecel, etc., recommended for those of you who want to have a short trip with a minimalist budget .. (Original) Saya blm pernah masuk tempat ini, hanya lewat di depannya sambil joging di pagi hari, kota tua skg bisa menjadi pilihan bagi anda yang bingung mencari tempat di jakarta untuk sekedar joging atau ngobrol santai dengan keluarga bernostalgia menikmati suasana kota tua sambil mencoba jajanan pinggir jalan seperti pecel, dll, rekomended bagi anda yang ingin berwisata singkat dengan budget minimalis..

  • 5/5 Teguh M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historical place that you deserve to visit 👍👍 (Original) Tempat sejarah yang layak anda kunjungi 👍👍

  • 5/5 Hendra Y. 2 years ago on Google
    I used to cycling around this area. It has a historical vibe around it. I can imagine a bit how it looked back in the colonial era with the Dutch. I think the surrounding area is an important place on those days.

  • 5/5 Budhy H. 2 years ago on Google
    An historical Place for our nation. Lesson learn for the next generation. Government already preserved it to the best condition they could.

  • 3/5 Sung-gil L. 2 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately it is still closed. Hope to see it open soon.

  • 5/5 Rowena S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice spot for taking pictures. Built in 1730, used as a shop by Oey Liauw Kong. It had switched owners a couple of times, and had been in several renovations. It had functioned as a shop, a campus, a bank, a head office, and finally now it is used as a function hall.

  • 4/5 Arif S. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite spot to take picture while i go cycling around Kota Tua (Old Town of Batavia). Classic Building.

  • 5/5 Bayu K. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    It used to be a spooky but famous building in Kota Tua. But when i got there, it was actually a nice spot to have coffee with lite snacks while chatting with your friends.

  • 5/5 Leonardo T. 7 months ago on Google
    I hope that the government can continue to preserve such a historical building. We had a great time even though we arrived at night when the building has denied entry to public access.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful former Dutch colonial warehouse.

  • 4/5 Juned W. 4 months ago on Google
    Having breakfast at rode Winkel cafe. Sunday morning Cycling to the place.

  • 5/5 Fahreza H. 5 months ago on Google
    one of the iconic buildings in ​​Jakarta's Old Town

  • 5/5 Noni M. 3 years ago on Google
    Tokonya tutup. Due to pandemic. Tapi ngga mengurangi rasa penasaran orang buat sekedar pose dan posting.

  • 5/5 SASA M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Waiting for a friend .. The road from the city is on the block so it's going around (Original) Lagi nunggu temen.. Jalan dari kota di blok jadi muter jalan nya

  • 5/5 Muhammad F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Instagramable is really the place. Clean 😌 very comfortable for just relaxing / enjoying the view (Original) Instagramable banget lah tempatnya. Bersih 😌 nyaman banget buat sekedar santai/nikmatin prmandangan

  • 2/5 Bang j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really good (Original) Mantul

  • 5/5 Agus S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a very interesting cycling destination full of history and a very instagramable place ... especially now that it is sterile from motorized vehicles .... (Original) destinasi bersepeda yang amat menarik sarat dengan sejarah dan tempat yg amat instagramable...terlebih kini steril dari kendaraan bermotor....

  • 5/5 Hartina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Crowdedd

  • 5/5 Latief Steko Jakarta 0. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cihuyyy enci enci its ... (Original) Cihuyyy enci enci nya...

  • 5/5 Ilham D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Josss (Original) Josss

  • 4/5 Amrizal R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place for photo, if you guys from Glodok now can't go straight because it's closed (Original) Tempat yang bagus untuk foto, jika kalian dari glodok sekarang tidak bisa lurus karena di tutup

  • 5/5 jordy b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean the air (Original) Bersih udaranya

  • 5/5 Vivi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Love to see this gorgeous red building among the white ones. Hope one day it'll be opened for public visit

  • 5/5 Sambang P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Place to Tak a Picture on Kota Tua Area

  • 5/5 Felisha Serafina G. 5 years ago on Google
    The place is really makes youthink of the collonial era. And it really stand out in a group of white colored buildings.

  • 5/5 Asep K. 3 years ago on Google
    Aesthetic place..

  • 4/5 Malindo M. 5 years ago on Google
    It is very good historical building. It is Instagram able location. The building looks well maintenance.

  • 5/5 Dayinta R. 4 years ago on Google
    it's a good place to take a photo. and its near the Kota Tua, so we just need to walk

  • 5/5 Satriani E. 3 years ago on Google
    Iconic place to take a foto

  • 5/5 Felix M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's Very good and unique place. Perfect to take photoshot at this place and better watch everything you do when you at that place. Because you are not alone.

  • 5/5 Rizal Syah Putra S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Complete (Original) Lengkap

  • 5/5 Graha Kreasi I. 3 years ago on Google
    Vintage coffee shop

  • 5/5 VDYP M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Often used to take pictures here. But I've never entered and don't know what the interior looks like. (Original) Sering dipakai untuk berfoto di sini. Tapi belum pernah masuk dan tidak tahu interiornya seperti apa.

  • 5/5 Latifah Mahendra P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Walk the "same 3 Favorite Children to the Museum" around the old town .... Wlpn is again corona and some museums are closed but the children are "happy, the important thing is to be able to walk" but the Government Protocol is still maintained, kid .. 1. Wear a mask 2. Bring a Handsanitezer 3. Keep your distance (Original) Jalan"sama 3 anak Kesayangan ke Museum"sekitar kota tua.... Wlpn lagi corona dan sebagian museum tutup tetapi anak"pada seneng aja sih yg penting bisa jalan"tapi tetap Protokol Pemerintah dijaga ya Nak.. 1.Pakai Masker 2.Bawa Handsanitezer 3.Jaga jarak

  • 5/5 Aa e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) old town..historic place (Original) kota tua.tempat sejarah

  • 5/5 Ade Tasyan R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, fresh air. (Original) Indah, udaranya segar.

  • 5/5 Ade Tasyan R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An environmentally friendly place lately because of the limited frequency of motorized vehicles. (Original) Tempat yang ramah lingkungan belakangan ini karena dibatasinya frekwensi kendaraan bermotor.

  • 5/5 Semangat Ato Rudiansyah Sukses o. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ok, that's my side off (Original) Ok, itu samping my off

  • 5/5 Imaji N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the iconic buildings in the old city area of ​​Jakarta (Original) Salah satu bangunan yang ikonik di kawasan kota tua Jakarta

  • 5/5 Ian M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The photos here are good (Original) Foto disini bagus deh

  • 5/5 Wahyu B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great for photo shoots (Original) Bagus untuk latar photoshoot

  • 5/5 Taufik S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool abiss (Original) Keren abiss

  • 5/5 Didik N. 3 years ago on Google
    heritage icon ..

  • 5/5 Rolando S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Josss (Original) Josss

  • 4/5 Yusnirsyah S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The relics, at least from the outside, were well preserved ... (Original) Peninggalan, yang setidaknya dari tampilan luarnya, masih terawat...

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) uh very special (Original) uh istimewa sekali

  • 4/5 daniF g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Want to see the inside 😁 (Original) Pengen liat dalemnya 😁


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