Late Night Guide: Bandung

Overview

Dubbed as the Paris of Java, Bandung, Indonesia is known for its amazing natural landscape and architectural style that resembles a European city. The cool climate, stunning volcanoes, relaxing hot springs, luxury restaurants, and cafes, and bargain shopping draw many tourists to this beautiful city. So what can you expect after the sun sets in this sprawling city filled with so much adventure? This Late Night Guide will help you out if you’re planning on staying up all night while enjoying the pleasant weather!

Eat

Dusun Bambu

Jl. Kolonel Masturi KM 11, Cisarua, Lembang, Kertawangi, Cisarua, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40551, Indonesia

Monday to Sunday

8.00am to 9.00pm

When in Bandung, visiting this Family Leisure Park is a MUST on your itinerary as a perfect day trip or weekend getaway due to its scenic location! Surrounded by the Burangrang Mountains, you can find a wide array of activities perfect for everyone in the family. You’ll be required to pay a nominal fee to enter the premises but you’ll be immersed in nature and soon enough, the only thing you’ll be thinking about is how beautiful the entire place is. Here’s a tip for you: remember to bring along thicker clothing as it can get really cold!

Many visit Dusun Bambu for its unique dining experience at Lutung Kasarung, where you’ll get to dine in a bird cage structure surrounded by foliage and a magnificent view. Do note that dining here doesn’t just include the cost of your meal but also a rental fee for the bird cage dining room, but having said that, it’s definitely worth the price for the experience especially if you’re dining there during sunset! The restaurant serves Indonesian cuisine and Nasi Bakar is one of their popular dishes. The rice is wrapped in banana leaves and grilled to take on the flavor of the BBQ and banana leaves. Paired with deep fried chicken, sambal (chili) and a couple of sides, this is a dish that will leave you stuffed!

Kedai Mamah Eha

Jalan Diponegoro No.3, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40115, Indonesia

Monday to Sunday

10.00am – 4.00am

Popular with the younger local crowd, Kedai Mamah Eha serves a variety of Indonesian dishes, drinks and desserts. You can tell that this restaurant is popular with their ‘wall of fame’ consisting of a number of celebrities photographed dining here! Prices for their dishes are considerably cheap and their sambal (chili) are especially well-known! Do try their flavorful squid with squid ink and rice which is surprisingly spicy but really delicious!End off your meal with a wide selection of desserts! They have a couple of unique flavored brownies that are sweet and savory like the Cheddar Choco Raisin Brownie and Choco Lemon Cheese Brownie. If you’re a huge fan of Matcha, you should definitely try the Green Tea Brownie with Walnuts!

Kartika Sari

Jalan Haji Akbar No.4, Pasir Kaliki, Cicendo, Pasir Kaliki, Cicendo, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40171, Indonesia

Monday to Sunday

7.00am – 8.00pm

A stop at this place is essential to many visitors when in Bandung. Kartika Sari sells an impressive variety of traditional snacks, biscuits and kuehs (traditional cakes and pastries) that are perfect as gifts! If you’re visiting with children, there is a big playground where the kids will be entertained while you decide on your purchases.Various flavors of Kueh Lapis (layer cake) is available, although we highly recommend the Prune-flavored one! Also, don’t forget to try their signature Pisang Bollen which is a pastry stuffed with banana and cheese!

Shop

SCH

Jl. Sultan Agung No.3, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40115, Indonesia

Monday to Sunday

9.00am – 9.00pm

As one of the pioneer apparel brand in Indonesia, SCH’s sells streetwear that has unique contemporary design concepts which is what makes it a popular brand for the younger crowd. The design on their products covers different areas/issues like music, sports, lifestyle, cultures, environment, violence, poverty, etc. They mostly sell men’s clothing but they also have a section for the ladies!Each store showcases a different form of art and is specially designed to provide inspiration and a unique shopping experience when you visit different outlets.

Flashy

Jl. Dipatiukur No.1, Lebak Gede, Coblong, Bandung City, West Java 40132, Indonesia

Monday to Sunday

9.00am – 9.00pm

A shopping experience for the ladies, Flashy is known for its simple, unique yet fashionable designs and high-quality products. They started off selling bags as their key product to cater to their female customers but they’ve now expanded their product offerings to include apparel and other accessories, so ladies you have more reasons to rejoice!Flashy’s products are extremely versatile and cater to all occasions from business to parties. You’ll definitely be able to find something without breaking the bank!

Activity

Gracia Spa Resorts

Jalan Blok Dawuan, Desa Cikondang, Ciater, Nagrak, Ciater, Kabupaten Subang, Jawa Barat 41281, Indonesia

Monday to Sunday

24 hours

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at Gracia Spa Resort, located one hour away from Bandung. Surrounded by a beautiful tea plantation, 1,100m above sea level, this resort makes the perfect resting place. Refresh your tired body with a swim or a calming soak in their Natural Hot Spring Water Pools which contains calcium, magnesium, and other natural minerals which are really good for your body’s wellness. You can also opt for their back and foot massage where trained therapists use modern techniques paired with natural products to help you relax and rejuvenate. If you’re looking to spend a tranquil night, you can stay in one of their one to three-bedroom villas and enjoy the scenic mountain views and fresh mountain breeze!

You’re definitely in for a treat when you’re in Bandung. Take in the beautiful sights in the day while shopping, eat your fill with all the tasty treats the city has to offer and pamper yourself with a relaxing spa when night falls because Bandung offers you only the best, and you know you deserve it!