For a devout Muslim, the holy month of Ramadan is always about feasting and religious austerity. A pious Muslim is expected to gather around his or her loved ones and enjoy the Ramadan delights post the ceremony and prayers upon nightfall. Jakarta offers spellbinding and delectable delights when it comes to food. It is the time for some buka bersama’ gatherings that enable colleagues, families and friends to converge and have an unlimited iftar feast. After a refrain from eating and drinking, from dawn to dusk, Muslims break their fast at sunset with an iftar party. Jakarta boasts of some of the best restaurants and hotels that serve up a sumptuous treat during Ramadan. Here are the top 5 buffets to enjoy while enjoying the Ramadan experience:

The Raffles Jakarta
In case, Turkish cuisine is your weakness, try some food at the Raffles Jakarta. The grand buffet prepared by Chef Husnu Ozcan leaves a taste in the mouth way after you have finished the multiple course food. Signature Tukish delicacies such as Hunkur Begendi, Dalyan Kofte and Manti along with Bulgar Pilavii are a hit with the buffet enthusiasts. You can enjoy the large range of exquisite Indonesian delicacies and also enjoy a chance to win lucky draw prizes. If you are looking for special Idul Fitri hampers, the hotel offers a delightful array of snacks including Putri Salju and Nastar.

Gran Mahakam
In the holy month of Ramadan, the Gran Mahakam presents to you the beauty and the deliciousness of Moroccan cuisine. For the Ramadan Iftar, you can pay a visit to the Le Gran Cafe and the Aoki Japanese restaurant. Enjoy the mouth-watering Serabi Kinca, Ketan Pandan Kinca and Getuk Keju Coklat. If you are interested in foods that are a fusion of Indonesian and International cuisine, then this is the site for it. You can choose from a vast array of chicken, beef and fish dishes and enjoy the shrimp peas with delight. In case you want to try the Aoki Japanese cuisine, then opt for the Dry Sukiyaki and the Truffle beef bowl.

The Westin Jakarta
This is a hotel that offers a seasonal menu for the Ramadan feasters. This is also the hotel that has the highest and the best view of the city. Chef Daniel Kuser is known for preparing delightful buffets and live cooking streams along with drinks, dates and tajil.

The Hermitage
This is a hotel that has the best kept secret in town!-The L’Avenue Restaurant located at the lobby level has some of the best traditional Ramadan ambience that spreads over iftar and sahoor. This is arguably the best Ramadan buffet in Jakarta and has extensive selection of local dishes between 5.30 and 8.00 pm. You can also bring in guests and large families for the room sahoor selections and breakfasts.

The Dharmawangsa Jakarta
This is a special themed restaurant that celebrates Ramadan with pomp and gaiety. The lobby Lounge named Bimasena has been adorned with an Egyptian theme this year. You can experience the best buffet dinners at the Touch of Egypt’ themed restaurant.