Dining News

Introducing Nespresso’s Barista Creations for those looking for bitterness and bold flavour aromas with a topping made of steamed milk. Photos Courtesy of Nespresso/NOWJAKARTA These delectable, modern series may taste like sweet and coffee, but it’s a quick-make coffee that is perfect to wash down your toast in the morning or as latte topped with cold

Jakarta Culinary Movement (JCM), launched in August this year, aims to educate young chefs to be ready facing the culinary industry. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA A group of culinary professionals volunteers to educate young chefs so that they are ready to shine in the industry with good mentality, skills and proper work ethics. Today’s F&B industry

NOW! Jakarta shared a table (and some Truffle Fritters) with Cédric Vongerichten at Vong Kitchen and talked about the restaurant’s future as well as his own exciting new endeavour. Chef Cedric Vongeritchen Welcome back to Jakarta, Cédric! Do tell us what you’ve been up to. Thank you. Always good to be back here. Yes, so we have plenty of

Taking inspiration from the coastal regions in Northern Spain, Chef Oskar Urzelai brings his dream restaurant to life by unveiling Txoko, a culinary destination in Senopati where culinary enthusiasts can enjoy unique Basque cuisine while spending quality time with loved ones in a cosy atmosphere. the restaurant has been in full operating capacity to serve Jakarta patrons, deliver

Tempe is Indonesia’s most popular food. It is cheap and easy to get. In the hands of Wida Winarno, tempe’s meaning transcends superfood. Her love for fermentation process and tempe turned out to not only bring pleasure to herself, but also to many others. Then, she established Indonesian Tempe Movement to introduce and increase awareness for

In recent years, the northern Jakarta region of Pantai Indah Kapuk has suddenly become a booming and diverse food town. Initially known for its Medanese street food sold in unsightly shophouses, you can now find all kinds of cuisines and many unique f&b concepts and instagrammable cafes. It is exciting of course, but truth be told,

Yakiniku Like, the Japanese fast-serving food outlet offers personalized Japanese BBQ style dining at approachable prices. The first outlet is located at Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, Central Jakarta and it’s the first destination where you can enjoy the Yakiniku Like outside its home country. Yakiniku Like serves a delicious selection of set and custom menu along

Chef Adi Wijaya at Belmond Jimbaran Puri offers diners an authentic taste of Bali. Chef Adi Wijaya. Photo courtesy of Belomnd Jimbaran Puri/NOW!JAKARTA Chef Adi, who joined Belmond Jimbaran Puri in 2016, oversees the resort’s restaurants and bar with his sense of contemporary Balinese cooking; the resort’s signature restaurant, Nelayan, cooks fresh seafood in aromatic

Double Chin Restaurant and Bar is a treat, no matter what you choose from its vast menu. Located at the ground floor ARTOTEL Thamrin, Double Chin Restaurant and Bar provides Asian cuisine, pay homage to the myriad falvours of the region. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA There is little doubt that Southeast Asia is home to

From Asia to America and beyond, Australian brunch has become the booming food trend, and Indonesia is no exception. Newly-opened restaurant Seed has introduced the art of cultivating foods in its  Australian-inspired brunch. Delicious, filling and very healthy, brunch never tasted so good at SEED. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Located on Jl. Kemang Raya No.88,

Jakarta’s culinary scene has never been more exciting with endless selections of cafes, bistros, bars and fine dining establishments. Lately the restaurant lounge concept seems to be trending again. If you are wondering what exactly is a restaurant lounge, it is a dining space combined with sofa style seating/cocktail bar that accommodates live band/DJ. Definitely

On 7 April, The Dharmawangsa will host a Super Brunch, themed “Parisian Picnic.” Chef Felix Budisetiawan reveals the story behind the team’s efforts to create this special event. The Dharmawangsa Jakarta’s Executive Chef Felix Budisetiawan. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA How has the Super Brunch at Dharmawangsa evolved to be the “biggest brunch in Jakarta” today? It’s