"Chef Sulistiyo Negoro's Josper-grilled, 28-day dry-aged beef makes Uppercut the city's benchmark steak room for a client dinner."
About Uppercut Steakhouse
Uppercut Steakhouse is the dry-aged-beef room on Level 2 of the JW Marriott on Jalan Embong Malang, in central Surabaya. The kitchen is led by chef Sulistiyo Negoro, known to his team as Chef Tyo, and the restaurant ranks at the top of our Surabaya guide for a serious steakhouse dinner.
The format is a chic, monochrome brasserie built around premium meat and a Josper charcoal grill. Beef is aged twenty-eight days in-house and finished over fierce heat, the kind of cooking that suits a milestone or a business table rather than a quick meal. For what separates a kitchen worth the bill, see our guide to the signs of a great restaurant.
The Kitchen
The grill is the headline: US Prime Black Angus and wagyu aged twenty-eight days, then seared in the Josper. The Tenderloin (US Prime MB 6-7) runs about 968K for 200g and the Striploin about 888K for 300g, with the chef's own desserts to close. Sides and a strong wine list round out a menu built for sharing big cuts across a table.
The Room
The dining room is sleek and low-lit, a monochrome brasserie that reads as polished rather than clubby, with the grill section visible from the floor. It runs calm and professional, suited to a long dinner over wine, and the hotel setting means valet parking and a quiet entrance. Service is attentive and used to both couples and corporate parties.
Best for a client dinner or a steak-led celebration
Book a corner table to impress clients or host a team dinner over shared cuts; the polish and the wine list also make it a strong anniversary room.
Not for
A cheap, casual bite: this is a top-end hotel steakhouse where dry-aged cuts and a full wine list put dinner firmly in special-occasion territory.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Uppercut Steakhouse?
The kitchen is led by chef Sulistiyo Negoro, known to his team as Chef Tyo. He oversees the in-house dry-ageing and the Josper charcoal grill at the heart of the menu.
What is the signature at Uppercut Steakhouse?
Twenty-eight-day dry-aged US Prime Black Angus and wagyu, seared in the Josper grill. The tenderloin and striploin are the headline cuts, finished with the chef's own desserts.
How much does a steak at Uppercut cost?
The tenderloin (US Prime MB 6-7) runs about 968,000 rupiah for 200g and the striploin about 888,000 for 300g, with most diners spending above 815,000 rupiah a head.
Where is Uppercut Steakhouse?
It is on Level 2 of the JW Marriott Hotel at Jalan Embong Malang 85-89, in central Surabaya, with valet parking at the hotel entrance.
Is Uppercut Steakhouse good for business dinners?
Yes. The polished monochrome room, premium dry-aged cuts and a full wine list make it one of Surabaya's strongest tables for impressing clients or hosting a team dinner.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Uppercut Steakhouse
Book ahead for weekends and large parties; smart-casual dress, valet parking at the JW Marriott.
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Practical Information
AddressJl. Embong Malang 85-89, Level 2, JW Marriott, Surabaya 60261
NeighbourhoodEmbong Malang, central Surabaya
CuisineSteakhouse · Josper grill
Price$$$ · tenderloin ~968K/200g, striploin ~888K/300g
RecognitionRanked Surabaya's #1 steakhouse; JW Marriott signature room
Signature28-day dry-aged Josper-grilled US Prime and wagyu
