Dining News

Choosing what to eat just got a little harder at Café Kissa, where the Teishoku Series now has four new dishes to tempt different cravings. Salmon Ochazuke, Buta Carbonara Udon, Braised Beef Curry and Spicy Miso Mapo Tofu each bring something different to the table, from soothing dashi and tender salmon to creamy noodles, Japanese

Jamba has returned to Indonesia with a new store at Gandaria City, Jakarta, introducing an expanded menu and a broader all-day concept for customers looking beyond the brand’s familiar smoothies. The California-born brand is now back in the Indonesian market under MRA Group, with the Gandaria City store designed to serve everything from breakfast and

For anyone who thinks Korean BBQ starts and ends with beef or pork, Palgakdo offers something different to put on the grill. The South Korean brand specialises in char-grilled chicken, with premium special cuts, marinades, sauces and banchan making up a meal designed to be cooked and shared at the table. A second Jakarta location

The next interesting cup might not be the one you normally order. Mindbrewing 2026 gives coffee lovers a chance to spend some time with Liberica and Excelsa, through public cuppings, bar takeovers and special blends from Inspira Roasters. Now in its third edition following gatherings in 2023 and 2024, Mindbrewing takes place across two weekends

ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan’s all-day dining restaurant, Lidah Lokal, brings a beloved Sundanese favourite to the table with Ayam Goreng Basah Gelora. Offering a fresh take on a familiar local dish, the new menu highlight combines authentic Indonesian flavours with the quality and presentation of a hotel dining experience. Literally meaning ‘wet-style fried chicken’, Ayam Goreng

For Indonesians, sate is far more than skewered meat grilled over glowing charcoal. It is a culinary tradition shaped by generations, regions and local flavours, with each variety telling its own story. This September, food lovers are invited to explore that delicious diversity at the Festival Sate Nusantara (Nusantara Satay Festival) 2026, presented by Sate

Some dinners are best enjoyed when there is a little something extra on the table. This September, Embers Open-Fire Grill is teaming up with Tasmania’s LARK Single Malt for “An Evening with Embers Open-Fire Grill & LARK,” a one-night dinner at Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan with three courses and three LARK expressions. The first

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

Established by Peranakan cuisine experts and restaurateurs, Kembang Goeyang brings a fresh perspective to Jakarta’s dining scene, serving familiar Peranakan flavours in a relaxed and flexible setting. Located on the ground floor of Sarinah, Kembang Goeyang is designed for all-day dining, welcoming guests from breakfast through to lunch and dinner. The restaurant’s interiors offer a

There is a good reason to make a meal part of your visit to Tentrem Jakarta. The hotel is home to four restaurants, each with its own personality and menu. From a juicy burger downstairs to Cantonese favourites, Indonesian comfort food and pizza served high above the city, there is plenty to explore. Executive Chef

Indonesian cuisine has an endless amount to explore. One recipe can lead to a particular region, a spice, a cooking technique or a family tradition, and there is always another story waiting behind the next dish. Sanjiva, the new restaurant at The Orient Jakarta, A Royal Hideaway Hotel, takes that variety as its starting point.