Jakarta, the glitzy capital of Indonesia, is home to a vibrant dining out scene thanks to a wide variety of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Yet despite this, culinary gems originating from one of the largest continents in the world, South America, are still rare to find. From the scintilating Argentinian tango and the

One way to have a great experience to enjoy the excitiement of panoramic views of Jakarta combined with a refreshing breeze while tasting crafted Indian cuisine, is just to head to the 26th floor of Manhattan Hotel Jakarta  where its new restaurant, Man Aur Tan was recently opened. The location is also the hotel’s top

The Langham, Jakarta welcomes a sensational addition to its culinary offerings with the opening of T’ang Court, introducing The Langham brand’s legendary Cantonese restaurant most prominently known for its Three Michelin Star outlet at The Langham, Hong Kong, to Indonesia. Unveiled on Friday, 28 October 2022, T’ang Court at The Langham, Jakarta is set to tantalise the most discerning

Yoka Yoka carry on Japanese Izakaya concept whereas combining lifestyle with Japanese food. It serves variety of Japanese food, from traditional to fusion style, completed with Whisky and Japanese Sake Selection as well as our signature Cocktails & Mocktails which make it a suitable place to gather with family or friends. Yoka Yoka’s Executive Chef, Kanahama Shinichi, is

Naicla Steak & Grill at GAIA Cosmo Hotel in Yogyakarta officially opened on October 8, 2022 and carries the theme “a la plancha”, which is a classic method of cooking meat. The meat is grilled on a flat steel plate using a fire source from firewood with a high temperature of 300 degrees Celsius, so the

DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta – Diponegoro announces the relaunch of one of its outlets, Sea Grain Restaurant & Bar, welcoming guests with an all-new concept, offerings and unique experiences. Located on the third level of the hotel, the restaurant provides a contemporary casual dining experience for all occasions, whether for a sumptuous lunch, intimate dinner

Nestled on the pristine shores of Mangsit, Senggigi, Qunci Villas has continuously strived to push boundaries when it comes to presenting epicurean dining experiences to visitors of Lombok. The stylish boutique hotel and villa has now introduced a brand-new experience with the opening of Qerang restaurant, set to tantalise guests with exquisite culinary creations from the sea. Spearheaded by

Park Hyatt Jakarta announced the opening of KITA 喜 多Restaurant on level 37 at Park Hyatt Jakarta. Discerning diners can look forward to a diverse range of delectable Japanese dishes, all served at the city’s newest and most stylish location. Park Hyatt hotels provide discerning, global travellers with a refined home-away-from-home. Guests of Park Hyatt hotels receive

Aryaduta Menteng is set to reopen its famous Ambiente Ristorante as a lifestyle dining venue, offering Italian-inspired cuisine with innovative beverage selections — perfect for a casual lunch rendezvous or after-hours hangout over live music performance with friends and colleagues. Jakarta food enthusiasts or bar aficionados will definitely appreciate the extensive menu that Ambiente Ristorante

Ismaya Group, the umbrella company for popular culinary destinations in Jakarta welcomes guests after months of hiatus during large-scale social restrictions. Photo courtesy of Ismaya/NOW!JAKARTA After three months of temporary closing on their dine-in service, Ismaya Group finally reopened its restaurants, cafes, bars, and lounges as the city government allowed culinary establishments in the city to operate

Soto Betawi. Photos by Endang Teguh Pramono Marthadisasta/NOWJAKARTA This year’s 493rd anniversary of the capital, NOW! Jakarta entices foodies to get to know popular traditional Betawi cuisine among the people of the city, yet its existence is increasingly rare. By all means, these are only a slice of what Jakarta has from more than 250 types of

Thank you Santhi Serad, Milchatul Akmalia and Astrid Enricka for the smooth cooperation in making the talk a success. Photos courtesy of  Photos Simran I. Nanwani/NOWJAKARTA The Night Study Group meets one Wednesday evening each month at the IHS Library to enjoy a presentation relating to Indonesia’s heritage, from an IHS friend or an external speaker.