Hunting Vollkorn in JakartaByron BlackOctober 6, 2014October 14, 2023 by Byron BlackOctober 6, 2014October 14, 20233 2104Would I summon the nerve to barge uninvited into the Soviet Embassy, to plead – not for asylum – but...
Nasi Padang: Indonesia’s Most Wanted FoodDonny SyofyanSeptember 8, 2014May 30, 2021 by Donny SyofyanSeptember 8, 2014May 30, 202107081It is public knowledge that Nasi Padang (literally translates to Padang rice, but meaning Padang food) has become the country’s...
Dining with the StarsRichard HorstmanAugust 11, 2014August 11, 2017 by Richard HorstmanAugust 11, 2014August 11, 201701305Jakarta is a huge metropolis that keeps growing in superficies but also in altitude, and when you rise above the...
A Culinary Pilgrimage to Gresik, East JavaIntan TanjungJuly 14, 2014August 11, 2017 by Intan TanjungJuly 14, 2014August 11, 201701230It was still midday, but the beautiful scent of stir-fried garlic and galangal paste had already made me hungry. My...
A Night at Charlie’Intan TanjungJune 30, 2014October 20, 2017 by Intan TanjungJune 30, 2014October 20, 20170916The Eurostar is actually not the fastest way to travel to Paris and London. In Bali, you can enjoy hopping...
Keyaki’ Key is Freshness!Gabriella PanjaitanJune 18, 2014August 11, 2017 by Gabriella PanjaitanJune 18, 2014August 11, 201701226Japanese cuisine is no doubt an acquired taste to some. In Jakarta, Japanese food has often been ‘watered down’ to...
The Warung Ritual of BaliIntan TanjungJune 2, 2014August 8, 2017 by Intan TanjungJune 2, 2014August 8, 201701942There is something so delightfully charming about the warung. It?s a celebration of culture, where traditional foods meet a relaxing,...
The Rebirth of RivaGabriella PanjaitanMay 20, 2014August 18, 2017 by Gabriella PanjaitanMay 20, 2014August 18, 201701157Jakarta, with its endless surplus of restaurants, is not without a nostalgic element; many people keep coming back to restaurants...
Vivienne Kruger: Balinese FoodQraved TeamMay 6, 2014August 24, 2022 by Qraved TeamMay 6, 2014August 24, 202211563Vivienne Kruger first visited Bali on a week-long overland trip from Jakarta in 1993. For five years, starting in 1999,...
Paulaner Br?uhaus: Guten Appetit!Gabriella PanjaitanApril 21, 2014October 10, 2019 by Gabriella PanjaitanApril 21, 2014October 10, 201902064The German state of Bavaria is not only known for its delicious Apfelstrudel and its namesake cream for dessert, it...
Kids in the KitchenGail G. CollinsApril 8, 2014September 6, 2017 by Gail G. CollinsApril 8, 2014September 6, 20170764Small hands are a big help, and kids enjoy eating their recipe creations. Chubby hands held a measuring cup, poised...
An Institution of Relaxation: Face BarGabriella PanjaitanApril 8, 2014August 23, 2017 by Gabriella PanjaitanApril 8, 2014August 23, 201701410Wednesday night at around 7pm usually means business for Face Bar. This cosy joint at the end of Jalan Kusuma...
The Convivial Lebanese Dining Room: Al NafouraGabriella PanjaitanMarch 25, 2014August 18, 2017 by Gabriella PanjaitanMarch 25, 2014August 18, 20173 2015Amidst the craze on new and trending Asian and European restaurants typically found in the Senopati or Sudirman area, one...
Meet Adrian Li, Co-Founder of QravedAngela JelitaMarch 24, 2014August 18, 2017 by Angela JelitaMarch 24, 2014August 18, 201702465In this edition of Indonesia Expat’s Business Profile, we meet a young gentleman named Adrian Li. Adrian is an internet...
Meet Camille Massard Combe (aka Chef Kamil)Angela JelitaMarch 11, 2014August 11, 2017 by Angela JelitaMarch 11, 2014August 11, 201702971Meet Camille Massard Combe (aka Chef Kamil). Camille is the proud owner and chef of Mediterranea, a traditional French and...
Stockroom DishesAlice JayMarch 10, 2014August 11, 2017 by Alice JayMarch 10, 2014August 11, 201701259If you’re the adventurous kind of foodie then Stockroom Dishes might do well to satiate your curiosity for new eateries....
Rick Creamer: Owner of Rick’ Pub CrawlQraved TeamMarch 10, 2014August 11, 2017 by Qraved TeamMarch 10, 2014August 11, 201701375Rick Creamer was born on the Gold Coast in Queensland, but his family moved to Victoria when he was still...
Non-Smoking Restaurants in Jakarta? Yes, they Exist!Richard HorstmanFebruary 25, 2014February 10, 2021 by Richard HorstmanFebruary 25, 2014February 10, 20214 2035When I started to work on this article, people laughed at me when I asked if they knew a good...
Rock with You – Hard Rock Caf? JakartaGabriella PanjaitanFebruary 11, 2014August 11, 2017 by Gabriella PanjaitanFebruary 11, 2014August 11, 201702078Such a stellar name, The Hard Rock Café is a strong, ongoing presence in any big city. The name resounds...
Sunday Brunches in JakartaRichard HorstmanDecember 17, 2013December 6, 2020 by Richard HorstmanDecember 17, 2013December 6, 20202 2134You have probably noticed it by now, but Indonesians love to eat and they love to make you eat. One...
Getting into the Holiday SpiritStefan DanerekDecember 17, 2013August 16, 2017 by Stefan DanerekDecember 17, 2013August 16, 20170675The festive season is upon us, and what better time to channel your creativity and be inventive with cocktails and...