What Jamu is
Herbal tonic of turmeric, ginger and tamarind.
Jamu is listed as a drink in the Indonesia guide, where the index tags it juice. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Jamu
Jamu is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Indonesia. Start with busy cafes, juice stands and corner shops, where turnover keeps the drink fresh.
The Indonesia guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Jamu sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 4 drink entries we track for Indonesia, 4 are budget, 0 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Kopi tubruk, Es kopi susu, Es teh manis |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 0 | — |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Jamu is one of 2 drink entries and 4 budget items; 1 items share the juice tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Ask whether sugar, ice and water are added. Fresh juice and bottled juice can carry the same name at very different prices.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Indonesia items that make most sense alongside Jamu, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Indonesia items share the most tags with Jamu, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Indonesia food guide · Indonesia drinks guide · Dietary guides
Jamu: common questions
What is Jamu?
Herbal tonic of turmeric, ginger and tamarind. It is listed in the TasteBridge Indonesia guide as a drink.
How much does Jamu cost in Indonesia?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Jamu vegetarian?
Jamu is not tagged vegetarian in our data, because the tag is aimed at dishes rather than drinks. A plain black coffee, tea or fruit drink usually contains nothing animal-based, but milk, cream, honey, egg white or a pre-mixed powder can change that, so ask what goes in the cup.
Where can I try Jamu?
Our index lists it across Indonesia, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as drink for Indonesia. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.