The Royal Kitchen: The Majesty of Northern Indian Cuisine
A popular Indian restaurant on the ground floor of the Bellagio Boutique Mall delivers a brilliant array of Northern Indian...
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Artful Splendour and Refinement at the Raffles Sunday Brunch
Raffles Jakarta is the place to start the perfect Sunday with a delectable and exquisite brunch. Available from 12pm to...
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...
Kecipir: An E-Commerce Site for Organic Food in Indonesia
There are three key elements to consider when making the choice of whether to buy organic food in Indonesia: health,...
A Face-to-Face Delight
Nestled away from one of the busiest intersections in all of Jakarta, on a quiet and leafy corner close to...
Locavore: An Offbeat Culinary Lab in The Heart of Ubud
Locavore is a saga of fine dining, presented as visual works of art. It?s perfect for foodies willing to pay...
Top Holiday Treats and Feasts in Jakarta
It’s that time of year again. As Jakarta’s shopping malls’ halls are decked with boughs of plastic holly, carols are...
Rocking New Cocktails During the Month of December
The Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta rolls out a new collection of boozy and refreshing beverages throughout the month of December....
Amuz Gourmet Restaurant
Jakarta’s premier special occasion French restaurant misses the mark It is never a good sign when entering an eating establishment...
A Raw Food Religion in Bali
Living and raw food diets, juice cleansing programmes and detox retreats are gaining popularity not just in Ubud – where...
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...
Serving Up American Nostalgia in Jakarta
When I first set foot in Applebee’s at Plaza Senayan Mall, I was taken by surprise when I saw the...
Chef’ Recommendation: Hotel Borobudur’ New Italian Dish
The five-star hotel invites guests to try its new restaurants’ signature dish. Hotel Borobudur’s Bruschetta is introducing the restaurant’s new must-try...
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...
Despite Cultural Conservatism, Hooters to Open in Jakarta
US-based restaurant chain Hooters will open its first Indonesian location in Jakarta?s trendy Kemang district. But will the nation?s conservative...
Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa: Bandung’ Best Kept Secret for Food
Let’s be real. When we travel to Bandung, most of us simply want to hide away in our five-star luxury...
Luca Pezzera: A Serial Restaurateur in Southeast Asia
Luca Pezzera, executive chef of the Union Group’s Caffè Milano and the recently opened Bistecca, shares his story of Italian...
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...
The Dutch Golden Age of Charcuterie in Jakarta
Expats around town understand how difficult it is to find decent Western cuisine that doesn’t either slant heavily towards local...
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 Terrible Truth behind Your Cup of Cat Poo Coffee
In Bali, the high demand for luwak coffee has created a ruthless industry built on immense animal suffering and an...