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New Restaurants in Jakarta 2026: Latest Openings [Updated]
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 in Jakarta 2026 to help you stay in the loop of the latest and most noteworthy openings. From fresh new
From Montreux to Bintaro, The Story Behind British School Jakarta’s New Principal
British School Jakarta (BSJ) starts the academic year welcoming their new Principal, Dr. Ruth Norris. Flying in from Switzerland with her husband and two daughters, Dr. Norris and family are excited for city life, having spent the last five years in the Swiss countryside town of Montreux, an idyllic alpine destination on the shores of
ORIJIN Introduces Hirudoki Japanese Business Lunch in Jakarta
A good lunch can do quite a lot for the middle of the day, especially when it comes with enough variety to make stepping away from the desk worthwhile. ORIJIN Japanese Dining introduces Hirudoki, a Japanese business lunch featuring four set menus by Chef Ito, available on weekdays from 11.30am to 2pm for IDR 300,000++
The Coffee Omakase Everyone Will Be Talking About at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah
October has something new brewing at The Lounge, InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah, and this one comes with a world champion behind the coffee bar. Georgius Audrey Teja, better known as Odi, the 2025 World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion, is joining forces with Omakafé for The Champion’s Brew, a three-course coffee omakase running throughout the
PajamASRun 2026 Celebrates the Joy of Running in Pyjamas
What if your next running outfit was also your sleepwear? Ascott Indonesia, part of The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is giving the humble pair of pyjamas a new job, inviting runners to head to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on 13 December for PajamASRun 2026, a playful outing that combines running with games and community activities. Returning
Fire & Wagyu Brings Tajima Australian Wagyu to COPA This October
There are few ingredients that make quite as much sense over an open flame as well-marbled beef. From 5 to 31 October 2026, COPA at 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird is putting that pairing to work with Fire & Wagyu, a month-long menu featuring Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu cooked over wood and charcoal and interpreted
Tentrem Jakarta’s 24-Hour Dining Adds a Halloween Sunset BBQ
Hotel Tentrem Jakarta is presenting its 24 Hours Dining at Tentrem Jakarta concept, bringing four distinct restaurants together under one round-the-clock dining programme. From American comfort food and Indonesian favourites to Cantonese dishes and Italian-inspired plates, the hotel is bringing all the stops to satisfy dining needs for different times of day, occasions and appetites.
From Pink Delights to the Flavours of Bali & Beyond at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
If Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is on your list this October, there are a few things worth knowing about. Something sweet comes with a good cause through the hotel’s Pink October collaboration with Lovepink Indonesia, while Friday evenings at Cinnamon explore the flavours of Bali and eastern Indonesia with Rame Rame Buffet: Bali & Beyond. In
On Steps into Jakarta’s Active Scene
Swiss premium sportswear brand On has opened its largest store in Indonesia at Plaza Indonesia, bringing the brand closer to Jakarta’s growing community of runners and active-lifestyle enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the city, the two-storey store is designed to be more than a place to shop. On hopes it will become a meeting
Finding a New Rhythm with BACARDÍ
From beats to boards, creativity takes many forms. BACARDÍ celebrates this spirit of self-expression by bringing musician Ramengvrl and skateboarder Aldo Abdas together in a campaign Do What Moves You that explores the shared energy between music and skate culture. Music and skateboarding may have different rhythms, but both are driven by the same spirit:
INACRAFT October 2026: The Young Minds Behind Indonesia’s New Craft Story
What does the future of Indonesian craft look like when the next generation gets to shape it? At INACRAFT October 2026, the answer comes through young entrepreneurs, contemporary ideas and technology, all meeting at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC) from 7 to 11 October 2026. The fifth edition of the October series takes on
One New Resort and One Fascinating Corner of North Sulawesi with Manado Marriott Resort & Spa
For many travellers, North Sulawesi starts underwater. Bunaken’s coral walls, colourful fish and clear waters have long made the province a favourite among divers, but the story continues once the boat heads back to shore. Minahasan food, traditional dances, local markets, forested highlands and long stretches of coastline offer a closer look at the region.
October Escapes at Angsana Bogor Gunung Geulis
October gives travellers a few good reasons to make the drive up to Bogor, as Angsana Bogor Gunung Geulis is marking the month with Sunday brunches, Friday barbecues, spa savings, nearby golf and added benefits for overnight stays, all set against the cooler mountain setting of Gunung Geulis. At Cascade Restaurant, Oriental Sunday Brunch takes
