Elvis arrives in Jakarta

Elvis arrives in Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): The king of rock'n'roll has arrived in Jakarta
with the opening on Wednesday evening of Elvis, a unique
entertainment and dining venue named after the legendary singer
Elvis Presley.

Elvis, which is located on the ground floor of Arthaloka
building on Jl. Sudirman, features tall tables, a complete sound
system, laser disc and vintage LPs -- in short everything needed
to put customers in the mood to rock'n'roll, and is modeled on
the highly successful Elvis in Singapore.

The Elvis, a franchise which is looking to expand across
Asia, is owned by several shareholders in Indonesia, including
the Ponderosa Group, a leading restaurant chain in the country.

The design and decor of Elvis is aimed at encouraging
customers to participate in the entertainment and enjoy
themselves, according to Ron Mullers, an executive of the
Ponderosa Group.

In addition to a wide range of drinks, Elvis provides a
diverse menu -- from standard American fare like hamburgers to
Indian curries and stir-fry dishes.

Elvis Jakarta is the first of a chain of such establishments
planned across Indonesia. Work begins on Elvis Bali next March
and other Elvises are planned for other major cities throughout
Indonesia. (hhr)