August
Jakarta, Indonesia
August is a restaurant in Sequis Tower on Jl. Jenderal Sudirman in Jakarta, Indonesia. Operated by chef Hans Christian and F&B professional Budi Cahyadi, it says it began in 2019 as a private dining experience before opening as a full restaurant at the end of 2021. The dining room is built around organised reservations and a dinner-only rhythm from Tuesday to Saturday, giving the business a focused, appointment-led character in central Jakarta. The kitchen is presented as a contemporary tasting-menu operation rather than an à la carte restaurant, with the whole table required to choose the same menu. August describes its cooking as globally inspired yet shaped by Indonesian culture, layered spices and a subtle sweetness, with local ingredients and artisans part of the story. Its founders also frame the restaurant as a way to support dedicated suppliers and to place Jakarta more firmly on the international culinary map. Inside, August offers several distinct seating formats: a main dining area, Chef’s Counter, lounge, Chef’s Table and Private Dining Room. The restaurant highlights an open-kitchen setting, while the Chef’s Counter faces the pastry kitchen and is intended for solo diners or pairs. The Chef’s Table seats up to eight, and the Private Dining Room seats up to 14, so the space can shift between close kitchen viewing and more secluded meals for smaller groups. Practical details reinforce the restaurant’s formal but relaxed tone. The dress code is relaxed-casual, payment is cashless, and children over six are welcome if they dine from the menu. Outside food is not permitted, and there is no children’s menu or high chairs. Together with the tasting-menu format and structured seating, these policies suggest a restaurant that aims for precision and calm rather than a casual drop-in experience.