Rich Palace KTV
Rich Palace KTV is a dedicated karaoke lounge in the Mangga Besar strip, catering to groups who want private rooms, waitress service, and a wide song library spanning Indonesian, Mandarin, and English tracks. The rooms range from small six-person booths to larger private suites. It draws a clientele of local businessmen, Chinese-Indonesian families, and nightlife regulars who prefer singing over dancing.
What to Expect
Private karaoke rooms with full table service. Song catalogue covers Indonesian pop, Mandarin hits, Western classics, and K-pop. Rooms are air-conditioned and well-lit. Some rooms have a dedicated DJ mixer for adding echo effects.
Private, social, high-energy inside the room. Corridor areas are quieter between rooms.
Your own playlist. Song library covers Indonesian, Mandarin, English, and Korean tracks.
Casual to smart casual.
Group karaoke sessions, private celebrations, corporate entertainment
Cash preferred. Some venues in the complex accept cards.
Price Range
Room rates IDR 150,000-400,000/hr depending on room size. Drinks IDR 40,000-120,000. Minimum spend applies to VIP rooms.
Rooms ~€9-23/hr. Drinks ~€2-7.
Hours
Daily 19:00-04:00
Insider Tip
Call ahead to reserve a room on weekends. Packages that bundle room hire with a drinks tab are better value than paying per item. Tip the room attendant early and service improves noticeably.
Full Review
Rich Palace KTV is a dedicated karaoke operation without the nightclub or lounge distractions. The corridor layout is straightforward: a reception desk, a hallway of private rooms ranging from small booths to large suites, and waitress service that brings drinks and food to your door. The song library covers Indonesian, Mandarin, English, and Korean tracks, reflecting the Chinese-Indonesian clientele that forms the venue's core audience.
Inside the rooms, the experience is private and self-directed. You pick the songs, control the volume, and set the pace. The sound systems are decent, with working microphones and screens that display lyrics reliably. Room attendants check in periodically and can be summoned by buzzer. Groups of friends, families, and business colleagues fill the rooms on weekend nights.
Rich Palace competes with Golden Crown's karaoke section and dozens of smaller KTV operations in Mangga Besar. Its advantage is focus: this is what they do, and the rooms and equipment reflect that specialization. The song library is deeper than most competitors, and the room maintenance is above the neighborhood average.
Call ahead on weekends to reserve a room. Packages bundling room hire with a drinks tab save money compared to ordering everything separately. Tip the room attendant early; the service noticeably improves. Bring a group of at least four to justify the room cost.
The Neighborhood
Rich Palace KTV serves Mangga Besar's large Chinese-Indonesian community and the surrounding neighborhoods. Karaoke culture runs deep in this part of Jakarta, and dedicated KTV venues like Rich Palace function as primary social spaces for groups and families.
Getting There
On the Mangga Besar entertainment strip. Grab from central Jakarta costs IDR 20,000-40,000. KRL commuter line to Mangga Besar station is the most direct public transport option.
Where to stay in Jakarta
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
Other Venues in Mangga Besar
Zodiac
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Malang Night Club
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Golden Crown
KTV complex on the main Mangga Besar strip with private rooms and full hostess service. Mid-range pricing by Jakarta standards.
Star Liquid
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Masterpiece KTV
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The Voice Mabes
Karaoke and live music venue near Mangga Besar commuter rail station. Daily live performances attract a younger local crowd from 4 PM until 4 AM.