UNCOMMON TOUCH. The most buzzed about new restaurant in the always happening enclave of Kemang, Common People (Plaza Bisnis Kemang I, GF Jl. Kemang Raya No. 2, Jakarta; 62 21 7181843) is anything but ordinary.
The dining room, which used to hold the storied Brasserie French restaurant, has been turned into an elegantly rustic space with brick walls, cast iron chandeliers, and other vintage industrial design elements, as well as an eclectic assortment of knickknacks from the owners’ travels. Created by some of the same people behind the highly successful Ocha & Bella, Common People features long communal tables and a focus on all day breakfast and brunch dishes, which range beyond the standard offerings at similar establishments. Some of the early standouts include an excellent crab cake eggs benedict, glazed pork belly, seafood paella, and cauliflower soup. Despite the emphasis on early in the day food offerings, the extensive cocktail menu and warm evening ambiance keeps Common People busy late into the night.