Do You Yakiniku?
For those of my dear readers who enjoy good food and have limited time to spend watching Netflix, there is...
Cuisine so Delightfully Introspective, It’ Hard to Keep Kaum
The Clandestine Critic is back, this time tackling upscale Indonesian dining in the heart of Jakarta. Kaum Restaurant is well-received...
The Vanguard of the New Southeast Asian Cuisine
During the Jakarta Culinary Feastival event in November, chefs from around the region were flown in to provide a...
Almost Midnight in the Cheongdam Garden of Mostly Good and Very Little Evil
I haven’t been out much as work and life sometimes get in the way; also, I usually end up giving...
Back to the Basics with Pokenbir
Dear Readers, Lately, it seems like Jakarta’s restauranteurs are at a loss for new ideas. The market is saturated with...
The ABCs of Fine Grilled Meat at AB Steak
AB Steak is a unique Korean-American barbeque concept by renowned chef Akira Back. Although dry-aged steak is the star of...
La Posta – A Taste of Argentina
On the heels of a month-long eating expedition through Northern Spain, wine tastings through Southern France and a cured meats...
Atta Boy, Attarine!
It’s been hard to find a decent casual restaurant that serves food with a bit of finesse. Whether it’s a...
Would a Steakhouse by Any Other Name Taste as Good?
Celebrating a wedding anniversary is only as good as the steak upon which the couple dines. At Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse...
Amuz Gourmet Restaurant
Jakarta’s premier special occasion French restaurant misses the mark It is never a good sign when entering an eating establishment...
NUSA Gastronomy: A Delicious Journey through the Archipelago
Where modernity and tradition collide in a bountiful and elegant display of unique Indonesian ingredients and regional cuisine. The challenges...
Yeu’ Saigon Cafe: Hello, Vietnam!
Friends near and far know Vietnam and its cuisine hold a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is the...
Smoke and Mirrors at Namaaz Dining
Jakarta’s famed molecular gastronomy restaurant is a whole lot of style over substance. Imagine if your teenaged son was gifted...
Basque-ing in Spanish Delights
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
The Clandestine Critic: A Mixed Bag of Maroush
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
Not Just Another Fancy VUE
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
Fujin: Rollicking Flatiron Chefs
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
Olivier: Dastardly [Dis]Order
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Jakarta’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
Italian Dalliance: GIA Jakarta
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Jakarta’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
Spice Up Your Life
Watch out, Indonesia – our expert epicure is on the move, recently roaming the archipelago incognito to bring you the...
Sea-food and Eat It: Sardine Seminyak
Watch out Indonesia – our expert epicure is on the move, recently roaming the archipelago incognito to bring you the...