Dining News
Buba Soul: Fresh Drinks with Pearls
Buba Soul is not like any other bubble drinks. Photo courtesy of Buba Soul/NOWJAKARTA A new tea-based drink called boba has gained immense popularity in recent years across the globe, especially in Southeast Asia, creating a promising business for beverage industry players. It seems like everything comes in boba flavours recently. With a number of monikers
Getting to Know the Dynamic Duo: Chef Otong Arif and Chef Anis Kurniawan
It is a blessing for Hotel Ciputra Jakarta to have Executive Chef Otong Arif and Executive Pastry Chef Anis Kurniawan. Photo courtesy Hotel Ciputra Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA We visited Hotel Ciputra Jakarta and spoke with the two culinary pillars, Executive Chef Otong Arif and Executive Pastry Chef Anis Kurniawan, to know what makes the hotel tick, food-wise. What qualities do
Culinary Takeout and Delivery during Social Distancing
During the Covid-19 crisis in Jakarta, one may find their restaurant temporary closed but everyone still could the restaurant quality dishes delivered to your house. NOW!JAKARTA With the following temporary closing of restaurants and the government order to reduce dine-in activity during social distancing, there is very little chance to have a dinner or just
Artsy Sippin’ at Ritz Carlton
Paint & Sip! programme at Pasola Restaurant & Lounge was definitely not a typical art class, but it was more of a painting party – thanks to a waitress traveling from easel to easel taking drink orders. Photos courtesy of The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place/NOWJAKARTA Paint and sip have become a sky-rocketing business over the past decade.
Mazeru: Big Easy Eating on a Hot Plate
Mazeru Indonesia gives you the experience of mixing in anything you want to eat on a hot plate safely and easily. Photos courtesy of KULO Group/NOWJAKARTA What’s trending in restaurants around the globe if not cooking on a hot plate? Brought to you by Mazeru Indonesia, this restaurant gives you the experience of mixing in anything
An Extraordinary Four-Hand Dinner with Chef Diego Munõz and Chef Agung Gede at Kayuputi Restaurant
Kayuputi Restaurant will be the playground of Michelin-starred Chef Diego Munõz, renowned as one of the most talented and innovative chefs in the world. Photos courtesy of Kayuputi Restaurant/NOWJAKARTA Indulge in an epicurean dining experience this April as The St. Regis Bali Resort presents an extraordinary Four-Hand Dinner on 11-12 April 2020 at its award-winning signature
Welcoming Tan Kwang Aik at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Chef Tan Kwang Aik is the new Chinese Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta recently appointed a passionate chef to lead one of Jakarta’s best Chinese restaurants, Li Feng. Li Feng is known for its impressive authentic Cantonese cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant shows its new spirit
New Level of Mediterranean Gastronomy at Mare Nostrum Jakarta
Grand Sahid Jaya Jakarta welcomes Mare Nostrum, a Mediterranean restaurant that offers an authentic soul of Spain and vibrant culinary collection. Photos courtesy of Mare Nostrum/NOW!JAKARTA Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, brilliant minds behind the restaurant Campartir Cadaques and Disfrutar Barcelona spend their time in Indonesia to design Grand Sahid Jaya’s Mediterranean restaurant, Mare Nostrum, a
Kendall-Jackson Wine Pairing Dinner at The Dining Room
On Tuesday, 3 March 2020, opulent living room-slash-kitchen-slash-dining-area at Raffles Jakarta, known as The Dining Room, was transformed into an elegant setting complete with a sultry jazz band, candle-lit tables and an open-kitchen arrangement inviting guests to check on the food being prepared. The occasion was a Kendall-Jackson intimate wine pairing dinner and spotted among
At The Front Room, Everyone is Welcomed
The Front Room is the brainchild of Widji Darmawan who spent most of her career in the hospitality industry. Whether coming for a drink or lunch, The Front Room is home to anyone looking for sanctuary and comfort. Photo courtesy of The Front Room/NOWJAKARTA Suryo Street across the trendy neighbourhood in Senopati just got busier with the arrival of the
The Emerging Business of Coffee Shops in Indonesia
If you’re interested in the world of coffee shops, it’s important to understand what you’ll need to open your own coffee shop. Your checklist is going to be long, but every step is crucial to your success. Unsplash/NOW!JAKARTA Coffee shops are a great place to grab your morning brew, catch up with pals and get
Cutt & Grill is Now Open at Senopati
Cutt & Grill has now opened its new doors in the bustling area of Senopati. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Thinking of having a mouth-watering grilling experience? Cutt & Grill has spread its wings to Senopati with good food and great taste! Following the success of its first outlet in Tebet, Cutt & Grill has now opened its
Fresh from the Chefs’ Table: Cooking Guide from the Masters
Chef Gilles Marx of AMUZ Gourmet is part of the first episodes of NOW! Jakarta's Fresh from the Chefs' Table. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA NOW! Jakarta recently launched its latest culinary program called Fresh from the Chefs’ Table, a video series presenting chefs from top restaurants and hotels and their signature dishes. Get fired up about cooking with
