Dining News

The familiar Djournal café at Pasaraya Blok M returns with a more refined look as Djournal Monster Café. Created in collaboration with Indonesian street artist Darbotz, the refreshed flagship introduces new interiors, signature drinks and flexible spaces that suit everything from remote work to catching up over coffee. The reopening also introduces how Djournal plans

A chrome figure standing eight metres tall is now greeting travellers before they leave Indonesia. Butter Baby, the Jakarta-born character-led IP, has opened its fifth location at the Departure area of Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, marking a significant step for a local creative concept preparing for wider international growth. Unveiled on 22 June 2026,

At Aged+Butchered Jakarta, time is an essential ingredient. Sure, a steak might be cooked and served in minutes, but what happens before it’s put to the grill is what really determines its flavour. At least, this is the philosophy that’s followed at Aged+Butchered, where quality meats are afforded much attention before they are ever brought

There is something especially appealing about discovering an urban retreat in the middle of the city, and BARSpace at ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan Jakarta has long offered exactly that. Now sporting a refreshed look, the poolside’s destination brings renewed energy to one of Senayan’s established gathering spaces for easygoing evenings and casual catch-ups. Located beside the

Over the past year, ERRE & Urrechu has introduced Jakarta to the depth of Basque fire cooking. As it marks its first anniversary, the restaurant at Gran Meliá Jakarta is leaning into a more relaxed way of dining, without changing the care and the craft behind the food. After proving the concept with successful spots

Artotel Group is introducing plant-based dining into the daily menus of some of its hotels with the launch of “Rebellious Hunger”, a new sustainability-driven initiative under Artotel Dine. Rolled out nationwide in April 2026, the programme introduces plant-based dishes across participating Artotel properties in Indonesia, to make responsible and nature-focused dining a regular part of

Tonton Ramen Bar, a concept by KAWANO Group, has opened in Jakarta, introducing the authentic flavours of Kumamoto ramen through a refined dining experience centred on just two signature bowls that capture the essence of the brand. Following its successful debut in Bali, the restaurant arrives at Midplaza Sudirman with an intimate, contemporary setting designed

From its spot on the 65th floor, Artesian Bar Jakarta is changing how people think about cocktails with its latest menu, SLOW ROOTS. Debuting at The Langham Jakarta, the programme focuses on the connection between local farming and modern drinks. Driven by the idea that “what grows together pours together,” the menu transforms Indonesian seasonal

Inside Markette, a casual dining spot by ISMAYA Group, the night is just getting started as the venue introduces a new cocktail program. Branching out from its famous comfort food lineup of loaded sandwiches and sizzling plates, the brand offers a relaxed alternative to Jakarta’s stiff bar scene. There are no dress codes, complicated gimmicks,

Next time a stroll leads through the Grand Hyatt Jakarta, skip the usual rush and follow the glow of the lobby’s sleek new corner. Indonesia is welcoming a global culinary legend for the very first time, as Pierre Hermé—the visionary dubbed the “Picasso of Pastry”—makes his grand debut and instantly gives the city a brilliant

Elevate your Friday night expectations on22 May 2026 as B1 Bar at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta ignites with ‘Shaken & Stirred.’ This exclusive residency features Ivan Boris, the González Byass Global Brand Ambassador whose visionary work has reshaped mixology across the Asia Pacific. Boris brings an electric fusion of technical mastery and avant-garde storytelling to the