Great food, prepared efficiently, is vital to the success of any chef. In addition, those who spend time and effort learning the nuances of their art often produce results ultimately provide diners the biggest bang for their culinary buck Wina Bissett discuss about her experience to sense the quality control of the food. Photo by

Chef Matteo Meacci,  who has worked at some of the top Italian restaurants in Jakarta, Bali and Lombok now heads the kitchens at Hotel Aryaduta’s restaurant, Ambiente, which reopened recently following a revamp. Chef Matteo Meacci is appointed to be the head chef of Ambiente Ristorante at Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta. Photo courtesy of Aryaduta Hotel

Frank’s Bar & Smokehouse, tucked away between Kem Chicks and Kemang Village, is the perfect place for quality food and unique cocktails. Serving up big, flavourful Texas BBQ style food such as beautifully smoky brisket, spicy sausage, ribs and pulled pork either in a platter or turned into sandwiches, burgers or some of Indonesia’s most

The alchemy of spices combined with modern interiors reveal that there’s a new breed of Indian restaurant emerging — one targeted at the well-seasoned diner. Babooji is one of them. Nestled on the higher reaches of Gunawarman, Bambooji serves authentic Indian cuisine, combined with modern interiors and exposed brick decor. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Nestled

Chef Akshay Bhardwaj of the Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Junoon in New York City will be at the Faimont Hotel Jakarta this month to present some of his award-winning dishes in a special four-hands dinner. NOW! Jakarta spoke to him about his passion for creating innovative dishes. Chef Akshay Bhardwaj at Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Junoon in

After developing Indonesia’s cooking channels, Kokiku TV has expanded its business into the restaurant industry. Their latest venture, named FEAST by Kokiku, is in partnership with chef Ray Janson, Kokiku TV is committed to accelerating and complementing their audiences with Asian comfort cuisine in an art deco botanical design. In partnership with chef Ray Janson,

Having a four-year-old and a six-year-old, whose likes and dislikes seem to have been programmed from birth (this one likes chili, bananas and papaya; that one speaks in an English accent, likes chocolate, and is crazy about pink. And purple), I’m convinced that nature is just as important (or even more so), than nurture. Wina

When in Bali, tourists often look to explore culinary spots—and Doncaster Eatery is certainly well worth a visit. Since its opening last year, the restaurant has become a destination of sorts for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Doncaster's Benedict is one of the siganture menu for breakfast at the restaurant. Photo courtesy of Doncaster Eatery/NOW!JAKARTA On

Chef and food expert William W. Wongso is a very busy man. In between his tours around Indonesia and the world, NOW! Jakarta had the opportunity to talk to him about the culinary scene both here and overseas. Indonesian renowned chef and culinary expert, William W. Wongso at his office. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA  Can

As the capital city of a rapidly developing country in Southeast Asia, Jakarta is the place to be for the fast moving Indonesian middle class. My trip to the Maritime Museum in Kota Tua all those years ago showed me how small Jakarta was when it was founded hundreds of years ago. The variety of

Run by a mother-daughter duo, Fira Sofyan and Claudia Sofyan, Cafe Gratify, which held its grand launching in May, serves both gourmet Asian and Western comfort food. Binte Soup is good food on Cafe Grafity's menu, served with the freshest ingredients and cooking techniques, the flavours of the dishes are bold and tasty. Photo courtesy of

Stuated on the lobby level, Grand Café welcomes diners to its space which feels like a dining room in one’s home. Warm earthy browns combined with marble tiles, chinaware and a touch of Dutch colonial style, the restaurant is a mix of bronze artwork, vases and wood carvings from across the archipelago. Relaunched after its