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Side Quest Social’s ongoing Mahjong series for beginner and intermediate players. A game of mahjong can get surprisingly competitive. Four people sit quietly around a table until one lucky draw suddenly changes everyone’s fortune. The
Food has a funny way of holding on to memories. A familiar spice can take you back to childhood, while a dish shared around the family table can stay with you for years. For Chef
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Jakarta is about to get a whole lot sweeter, with a soundtrack to match. From 1–20 September, Jakarta Dessert Week (JDW) 2026 takes over dessert spots across the city, with 42 brands and dozens of outlets serving limited-edition creations inspired by this year’s wonderfully unexpected theme: DANGDUT. Visitors can also head to Dessert Markt at
Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of
Sari Pacific Jakarta’s legendary Japanese restaurant returns with a new look and a new name, but the charms that built its reputation still remain. There is something reassuring about returning to a restaurant that has been around for years. Even when faces change, interiors are updated, and new dishes appear on the menu, guests will
