From Sumptuous to Simple, Classy to Rustic : Three Restaurants to fit any Budget in Surabaya
Food is more than just sustenance to keep us alive. Many people like to follow the latest food trends and...
Food & Drink
Gluten Free – What’s It All About?
When my young daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of ten, I had to learn all about...
L’Ambiente Perfetto
Anyone who has ever travelled to Italy knows how genuinely passionate Italians are about their food. Each region has specific...
The Betawi – A Look at the History, Culture and Cuisine
Nowadays Kemang is a favourite residential area of foreigners, and a trendy hangout hotspot with a wide range of restaurants,...
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...
Chef Matias Ayala, Executive Chef of the Raffles Hotel Jakarta
The 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 Evil
I 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 Eats
Indonesia Expat and Singapore National Academy are joining forces to provide insightful articles on Surabaya. The young, student journalists in...
Alternative Weekend Brunches
Sick 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 Jack
Modern dining is taken to the next level as two fabulous restaurants are combined in one expansive space to transport...
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...
Live Well, Eat Well with Indonesia’s Top Foods
For 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 Vans
Food 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 King
Satiate your dim sum and Cantonese food cravings at this inviting teahouse located in one of Kuningan’s best situated hotels,...
Comfort Food ? Peking Duck Tacos
Food 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 Steak
AB Steak is a unique Korean-American barbeque concept by renowned chef Akira Back. Although dry-aged steak is the star of...
Get to McGettigan’
Excitement is constantly generated in Jakarta, especially in the world of food and drink. In Mega Kuningan – the neighbourly...
How to Make Homemade Martabak
Touted as the ultimate Indonesian street food, the martabak is a popular snack across the country. Almost every city serves...
Ramadan Crackdown Nets Formalin-Tofu Traders
The cases are a reminder to all to be cautious and properly inspect foods, particularly those bought at local markets...