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...
Food & Drink
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...
Tasting Indonesia
Indonesia is set to become a food destination as the government promotes its cuisine abroad. May Tien reveals the best...
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...
Tugu Kunstkring Paleis: A Culturally Rich Dining Experience in the Heart of Menteng
On a quiet, leafy-tree street corner set amongst stately white mansions and European luxury cars parked roadside is a structural...
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...
Mamma Mia: Meet Rosa Vignolo of Mamma Rosy Kemang
Mamma Rosy is an Italian eatery in Jakarta with a homely and family feel, established and personally funded in 2013...
Romance Ma Joly
Ma Joly is arguably one of Bali’s most famous places for a romantic sunset getaway. The name itself illustrates sweetness,...
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...
Home-Grown Healing: Meet Joki Mihovilcevic
Joki is the force behind The Little Green Cafe, an organic, healing community enclave in South Bali. She was born...
Veni, Vedi, Vino! I came, I saw, Wine!
A South Jakarta hotspot for oenophiles and foodies Tucked neatly away at the end of a long hall of cafes...