The Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta recently welcomed Raymond Rjaily as new Executive Chef. Originally from Lebanon, Chef Raymond brings with him more than 17 years of experience in the culinary world. Raymond Rjaily as new Executive Chef of The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta. Photo by Basuki Nugroho/NOW!JAKARTA His first post outside Lebanon took him to Doha, Dubai

Get ready for one of the greatest French dinners in the world! On 21 March, 3,300 restaurants including 1,300 chefs in France, 156 French Embassies and Consulates on all 5 continents will participate in this year’s Gout De France. Good France 2018 is going to be held world wide, features a French menu on the same

Cordela Norwood Hotel, this month, launched Sixth on Rooftop,a new lifestyle dining establishment featuring views of the Jakarta cityscape. Situated on the sixth floor of the hotel, Sixth on Rooftop is a great place to relax and cool off in the city. The outdoor view of Sixth on Rooftop at Cordela Norwood Hotel. Photo courtesy of Cordela

With its focus on top quality ingredients and in keeping with authentic traditions, Yeu Saigon Cafe hits the high notes for Vietnamese cuisine in Jakarta. Yeu Saigon cafe serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine by adapting the culinary heritage from northern, central, and southern region. Photo courtesy of Yeu Saigon Cafe/NOW!JAKARTA Situated at Gran Rubina Park, Epicentrum

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