Dining News

Hakkasan, founded in London in 2001 and with locations throughout the U.S., U.K, Middle East and Asia has now opened its twelfth location in Jakarta. This, the first location in Southeast Asia is located on the 25th and 26thfloors of the contemporary luxury Alila SCBD Hotel. Fine cantonese restaurant, Hakkasan opens its door at  Alila SCBD

Large windows and an industrial finish are the most striking features of Savior of Pakubowono’s aesthetics. Recently opened in one of the city’s trendy areas, the restaurant features Italian cuisine with Japanese accents. Recently opened at trendy pakubuwono area, Savior features Italian cuisine with Japanese accents. Photo by Savidor of Pakubowono​/NOW!JAKARTA Entering the space – especially

PT Rizki Bukit Abadi has collaborated with the Japanese company to help open the brand’s first international outlet in Jakarta. Located near the Japanese department store Lumine at Plaza Indonesia’s Level 5, Ishigamaya recently opened its doors for foodies in the capital to taste the premium quality of hamburg steak. Photo courtesy of Ishigamaya/NOW!JAKARTA Located

Recently re-branded Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta sees a few changes to some of its outlets including the much loved Riva Grill Bar & Terrace. Re-opened on 1 March, the restaurant now offers fresh takes on lunchtime.  Re-opened on 1 March, Riva at Wyndham Jakarta now offers fresh takes on lunchtime.  Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA While one may order

Good news for those who like to celebrate with a glass of bubbly: the world-famous and pioneering champagne house Moët & Chandon officially opened its first pop-up store in Pacific Place mall last month. VIP guests, loyal clients and champagne enthusiasts flocked to the store to enjoy a glass of refreshing champagne in the pop-up

A Vietnamese favourite has recently opened its fourth branch in Senayan City, offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine to Jakarta’s foodies at affordable prices: the latest addition to the NamNam Noodle Bar empire is also its largest. With a capacity of 110 seats, it is bigger than the branches in Pantai Indah Kapuk, Plaza Indonesia and Gandaria

The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society, founded in Paris in 1950, traces its origins back to 1248. At that time, the French King Louis IX (later canonized as Saint Louis) wishing to thank the trades which had contributed to the construction of Sainte Chapelle, ordered the establishment of several professional guilds, one of

Staying true to the meaning of the word, Bistecca offers Jakartans an authentic Italian steakhouse dining experience like none has ever done before in the Big Durian.   This latest collaboration between Chef/Restaurateur Luca Pezzerra, executive chef of Caffè Milano, and The UNION Group, may be new in town, but it’s already got mouths talking

She’s beautiful, smart, charming and multi-talented. Chances are you’ve seen her on TV as a curious host exploring the streets of Indonesia looking for hidden culinary treasures or, if you recall, she was the nicer-than-that-mean-guy judge on a popular cooking show. Meet Rinrin Marinka, better known as Chef Marinka. With 140K followers on Instagram, the

With 16 years of experience in the culinary world in several Asian countries and one Michelin star under its belt, one of the highest-rated Chinese restaurants has finally arrived in Indonesia: Putien opened its doors in Pantai Indah Kapuk this November. Jakartans can now head to the north of the city to indulge in Putien’s

Pablo, the world-renowned cheese tart from Japan, opened its first Jakarta branch in November. Located in one of the biggest shopping centres in town, Gandaria City, Pablo is ready to spoil Jakarta’s dessert enthusiasts with its famous cheese tart. The dessert house is named after famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Pablo’s founder Masamitsu Sakimoto greatly

From the brains behind the success of Three Buns and Potato Head Bar & Bistro comes the latest, and equally exciting, dining adventure in Jakarta, inspired by the Spice Route. Like its sister establishments under the winds of the PTT Family, Attarine has a strong tropical ambiance and bespoke rustic design. High ceilings, an open