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ARYADUTA Hotels Group has been named Indonesia’s Leading Hotel Group at the World Travel Awards 2026, retaining the title it secured in 2025. The consecutive win comes as the Indonesian hospitality group prepares for its
Indonesia’s capital city presents world-class food and beverage offerings. The scene is constantly growing and evolving, and sometimes it is hard to keep up. That’s why we present a highlight of the best new restaurants

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TWG Tea is turning its attention to white tea with a new short film and a collection that takes the centuries-old tea into formats made for modern drinking. Led by White Night Jasmine Tea, alongside loose-leaf blends and the brand’s Tea Teddies, the range moves from whole-leaf brews and cotton teabags to tea-infused fruit gums,

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

Charcoal does its fair share of work for SEMAJA’s menu: caramelising the sweet marinade on the Wagyu Sate Maranggi; enhancing the Iga Konro Bakar with a smoky finish after its 48-hour sous-vide; and gives depth to the familiar Indonesian flavours. At this Menteng restaurant, fire and slow cooking offer a clear look at how the