The Betawi – A Look at the History, Culture and CuisineHans RooseboomFebruary 13, 2018 by Hans RooseboomFebruary 13, 201805401Nowadays Kemang is a favourite residential area of foreigners, and a trendy hangout hotspot with a wide range of restaurants,...
Do You Yakiniku?Clandestine CriticFebruary 13, 2018February 13, 2018 by Clandestine CriticFebruary 13, 2018February 13, 201801541For 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 KaumClandestine CriticJanuary 17, 2018September 10, 2019 by Clandestine CriticJanuary 17, 2018September 10, 201901580The 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 CuisineClandestine CriticDecember 5, 2017April 13, 2018 by Clandestine CriticDecember 5, 2017April 13, 201802244 During the Jakarta Culinary Feastival event in November, chefs from around the region were flown in to provide a...
Chef Matias Ayala, Executive Chef of the Raffles Hotel JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017December 10, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017December 10, 202002703The Raffles Jakarta’s name is synonymous with elegance, luxury and refinement when it comes to the hotel experience and fine...
Almost Midnight in the Cheongdam Garden of Mostly Good and Very Little EvilClandestine CriticNovember 20, 2017 by Clandestine CriticNovember 20, 201701867I haven’t been out much as work and life sometimes get in the way; also, I usually end up giving...
Ten Most Unique East Javan EatsIndonesia ExpatNovember 8, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 8, 2017November 10, 202102761Indonesia Expat and Singapore National Academy are joining forces to provide insightful articles on Surabaya. The young, student journalists in...
Alternative Weekend BrunchesMay TienOctober 23, 2017December 6, 2020 by May TienOctober 23, 2017December 6, 202001608Sick of the hedonistic hotel brunches where you feel the need to spend hours on the treadmill to work off...
Two is Better than One at Up in Smoke and One Eyed JackMay TienOctober 23, 2017September 11, 2019 by May TienOctober 23, 2017September 11, 201901684Modern dining is taken to the next level as two fabulous restaurants are combined in one expansive space to transport...
Back to the Basics with PokenbirClandestine CriticOctober 9, 2017 by Clandestine CriticOctober 9, 201701906Dear Readers, Lately, it seems like Jakarta’s restauranteurs are at a loss for new ideas. The market is saturated with...
Live Well, Eat Well with Indonesia’s Top FoodsIndonesia ExpatSeptember 27, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 27, 2017November 10, 202101765For the newly arrived, Indonesian cuisine can be both the most exciting and bewildering aspect of relocation. Unlike other Southeast...
Meals on Wheels – Jakarta’s Best Food VansMay TienSeptember 27, 2017April 17, 2024 by May TienSeptember 27, 2017April 17, 202402938Food writer May Tien samples the tasty morsels on offer at the latest pop-up food venues. One thing I miss...
Eating Like Royalty at Dim Sum KingMay TienSeptember 12, 2017September 26, 2017 by May TienSeptember 12, 2017September 26, 201701535Satiate your dim sum and Cantonese food cravings at this inviting teahouse located in one of Kuningan’s best situated hotels,...
Comfort Food ? Peking Duck TacosMay TienAugust 16, 2017 by May TienAugust 16, 201702759Food writer May Tien shares one of her most cherished recipes from her very own repertoire of Asian-American influenced cookery....
The ABCs of Fine Grilled Meat at AB SteakClandestine CriticAugust 1, 2017September 10, 2019 by Clandestine CriticAugust 1, 2017September 10, 201901727AB Steak is a unique Korean-American barbeque concept by renowned chef Akira Back. Although dry-aged steak is the star of...
Get to McGettigan’May TienJuly 20, 2017 by May TienJuly 20, 201701487Excitement is constantly generated in Jakarta, especially in the world of food and drink. In Mega Kuningan – the neighbourly...
How to Make Homemade MartabakIshia ToledoJune 19, 2017July 24, 2021 by Ishia ToledoJune 19, 2017July 24, 2021019066Touted as the ultimate Indonesian street food, the martabak is a popular snack across the country. Almost every city serves...
Ramadan Crackdown Nets Formalin-Tofu TradersIndonesia ExpatJune 15, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 15, 2017November 11, 202101745The cases are a reminder to all to be cautious and properly inspect foods, particularly those bought at local markets...
Around the World in Seven Meals, Without Leaving JakartaIndonesia ExpatJune 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 2017November 11, 202101299Jakarta is a brilliant city for any foodie to explore. With food from every corner of the archipelago, it’s hard...
Break Fast In Style: Jakarta’s Best Buka Puasa MealsIndonesia ExpatJune 8, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2017November 11, 202102776Ramadan is a special time of year in Jakarta. With the vast majority of the city participating in fasting, non-Muslim...
A Beginner’ Manual to Eating Korean FoodMay TienJune 5, 2017June 5, 2017 by May TienJune 5, 2017June 5, 201702435As Korean food gains popularity worldwide, food writer May Tien explores the different facets of the cuisine and delves into...