Winner of Exquisite Awards 2025 – Best Spanish Restaurant: ERRE & Urrechu Jakarta at Gran Meliá Jakarta
Spanish restaurants are increasingly common in the city, ranging from casual tapas bars to more upscale dining rooms. However, only a few truly capture the essence of Spain, balancing fire, freshness and simplicity to create food that resonates. ERRE & Urrechu Jakarta, recently opened at Gran Meliá Jakarta, is one of these exceptional places.
Making its debut as the first in Asia, ERRE & Urrechu Jakarta carries the renowned Chef Iñigo Urrechu’s legacy from his acclaimed ERRE & Urrechu in Barcelona and Marbella. In Jakarta, the kitchen is led by Head Chef Alejandro Garcia Martín, who embraces this culinary philosophy through open-fire cooking. Unlike locally created Spanish concepts, ERRE & Urrechu Jakarta brings an authentic Basque spirit and fine Spanish culinary tradition to Jakarta, not by replicating Spain in its entirety, but by distilling its essence in a way that feels genuine while attuned to the local context.
The restaurant’s design reflects this confidence, featuring glass walls that frame the greenery outside and a skylight that illuminates the space even on rainy days. A tree stands at the centre of the room, grounding the modern décor and providing diners with a sense of tranquillity and connection.
At ERRE & Urrechu Jakarta, fire becomes more than just a cooking method. Jackfruit wood adds depth to beef and fish dishes, while tamarind wood enhances the flavours of the vegetables, creating a dining experience that reflects the essence of Spain. The restaurant’s arrival introduces an authentic connection to Spanish tradition unlike any other in the city.
Exquisite Taste Volume 49
ERRE & Urrechu Jakarta
at Gran Meliá Jakarta
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said
Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
T: (+62) 215268080
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