Blok M is a business and shopping quarter located in

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. It runs east from Iskandarsyah street to Bulungan street in the west. North from Falatehan street to Melawai street in the south. The development is similar to some of the developments near Kota,

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. On daily basis crowds of people throng its street, and even more so during night time. Much of the popularity of the quarter is due to the prices of goods (which are often low due to the relatively inexpensive property costs for vendors), and the

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Shopping

Mal Blok M, the main shopping portion of the quarter. Built on the terminal basement since 1993. The mall is known for having low prices but bargaining is considered a requirement. Blok M Square, Blok M Plaza and Pasaraya Grande are the main shopping centres in Blok M. Built in 1992, the Plaza is a modern

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. Pasaraya Grande is a

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run by Abdul Latief. Its two contiguous buildings include a big food court in the basement are international standard with corresponding prices. A movie theatre is at the top floor. Ratangga in the front of Plaza Blok M

Part of Blok M Square is known as ''Little Tokyo'' from its collection of

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restaurants, food stalls, karaoke bars and

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Clubs and cafes

There are plenty cafes, Karaoke, massage parlour within the area. Jalan Melawai, which is known as ''Little Tokyo'' has many Japanese style restaurants, bars and cafes. Jakarta Blok M at Night

Faltehan street also has many cafe, bars and massage parlor.

M Bloc Space

It is a creative complex, which was previously an abandoned housing complex. The place has music venue, trendy restaurants, coffee shops, bar, beauty clinic, record store, museum Gallery and community Hall. The M Bloc Market is an ecofriendly market for small businesses products, such as coffee, fruits and vegetables. Its a popular hangout place specially among youngsters.

Transportation

Blok M has one of the largest

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s in Jakarta which many

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and

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buses depart from. The area is also served by

Jakarta MRT The Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit ( id, Moda Raya Terpadu ''Jakarta'') or Jakarta MRT (, stylized as ''mrt jakarta'') is a rapid transit system in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. The system is operated by PT Mass Rapid Transit Jakarta (Per ...

with Blok M BCA MRT station which directly connected to Blok M Plaza.

References

Shopping districts and streets in Indonesia Tourist attractions in Jakarta Red-light districts in Indonesia South Jakarta Japantowns

External links

Blok M InformationAudio recording of Blok M street sounds
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