Lawry's The Prime Rib

Lawry's has been carving prime rib in Beverly Hills since 1938, and the Jakarta branch keeps the ritual intact in a standalone building on Jalan Bumi in Kebayoran Baru. The dining rooms are panelled and chandeliered, with a separate private room for larger parties, and the service is formal without being stiff.

Prime rib is the point of the visit. Whole rib roasts are seasoned, slow-roasted and wheeled to the table in the trademark silver carts, then carved to the thickness you ask for — the Lawry's Cut is the standard portion, with thinner and thicker cuts either side. It comes with Yorkshire pudding, mashed potato and creamed spinach. Steaks and seafood are on the menu, but few people order them.

A dependable choice for birthdays and family celebrations, including with older relatives. Open daily for lunch and dinner; book through Chope or the restaurant.