Dining News
Luxury Dining Series Makes Its Fifth Stop at The St. Regis Jakarta
Building on last year’s triumphant debut, the Luxury Dining Series returns to enchant Asia Pacific’s most discerning palates. From July to September, this epicurean voyage unites some of the region’s most celebrated destinations, with The St. Regis Jakarta taking its place among an illustrious line-up. As the fifth stop of this year’s Luxury Dining Series,
KAKAW Fine Chocolate & Sejauh Mata Memandang Honour Heritage in ‘Bunga Laut, Tanah Rempah’ Collection
Marking Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, KAKAW Fine Chocolate & Patisseries has joined hands with the renowned fashion brand Sejauh Mata Memandang in an exciting collaboration that merges fashion and sweets. The two have introduced ‘Bunga Laut, Tanah Rempah’, a limited-edition praline collection that draws inspiration from the archipelago’s diverse land and sea. This collection combines
Celebrate Mid-Autumn with Gran Melia Jakarta’s Signature Mooncake Collection at Tien Chao
Gran Melia Jakarta presents its Mid-Autumn Signature Mooncake Collection, a luxurious celebration of tradition, flavor, and artistry – available exclusively at the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant, Tien Chao, guided by Executive Chef David Marteau and General Manager Jeronimo Molina. This year’s mooncakes are elegantly presented in a bespoke hamper, featuring a warm gold palette accented with delicate soft pink.
22 Gastronomists Compete in Archipelago Black Box Battle at Aston Bogor Hotel & Resort
To enhance the quality of food and beverages served to guests across its hotels, Archipelago, the largest hotel management group in Southeast Asia, once again presents the culinary competition Black Box Battle at Aston Bogor Hotel & Resort on 25 August 2025. 22 Chefs and 22 F&B Service team members from Jakarta, Bogor, Banten, and
Experience a Michelin-Starred 80/20 Bangkok Culinary Showcase at Lobo Restaurant & Bar
Lobo Restaurant & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan is set to welcome 80/20, Bangkok’s Michelin-starred culinary jewel, for an exquisite two-night showcase on 5–6 September 2025, featuring their finest modern twist on Thai cuisine for the first time in Indonesia. Led by the brilliant Chef Thav Phouthavong. 80/20 is named after the ratio 80%
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta’s Lyon Chefs Present “When France Meets the Archipelago” Dinner
For nine exclusive evenings, Lyon at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta will become the stage for When France Meets the Archipelago, a culinary collaboration between two visionaries: Chef Norman Ismail, one of Indonesia’s celebrity chefs, and Chef Dennis, the creative force behind Lyon’s kitchen. Select from the available nights between 28–30 August and 3–5, 11–13, and 18–20
Cafe Kissa Reintroduces the Ritual of Savouring Matcha with Art of Ceremony
With its latest Art of Ceremony campaign, Cafe Kissa reintroduces matcha not just as a beverage, but as a mindful ritual: a crafted experience that brings purpose back into every cup. Responding to its rising popularity, matcha is elevated by the cafe into a savourable journey via its Matcha Society. The latest Matcha Series features
Shally’s Jakarta Serves the Ultimate Brunch Menu to Kickstart Your Morning
There’s nothing like a fulfilling breakfast to get your day started and that’s a philosophy very much celebrated at Shally’s Dining Jakarta, the multi-cuisine restaurant in heart of Central Jakarta. Located in Wisma 46 Kota BNI, Shally’s Dining Jakarta has become a staple lunch and dinner destination in the city centre, popular for its multi-cuisine
Taste Vibrance with the Nespresso Summer 2025 Collection
Nespresso unveils its Summer 2025 collection, bringing back beloved iced coffee creations, introducing limited-edition coffee flavours, and adorning its machines and accessories with a vibrant colour palette. Summer 2025 promises to be refreshing thanks to Nespresso’s copious cold coffee varieties, crafted for sun-drenched days and balmy evenings. The standout addition is the Pistachio Vanilla Over
Chef Olivier Piganiol Hosts Brand-New Bienvenue à Blue Terrace at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta
Located on Jalan Sudirman, Blue Terrace at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta reintroduces itself with a bold new identity as an authentic French Bistro. To mark the official debut of the relaunch, Blue Terrace hosted a private Chef’s Table Luncheon on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Led by Director of Culinary, Chef Olivier Piganiol — a French native
Sky-High Vietnamese Flavours at The Westin Jakarta
This June, get ready to savour Vietnam’s finest flavours at The Westin Jakarta, as guest Chef Nguyen Ngoc Thinh brings his culinary artistry from Danang Marriott Resort & Spa to Seasonal Tastes, the hotel’s renowned all-day dining venue that features 360-degree views of the city. Chef Thinh is currently Chef de Cuisine at Madame Son
Bacha Coffee at Plaza Senayan Opens a New Chapter in Coffee Gastronomy
In a space where natural charm meets cutting-edge innovation, Bacha Coffee continues to redefine the art of coffee, inspired by international flavours. Accompanied by over 200 varieties of 100% Arabica coffee from 35 countries, the latest selection of dishes served in the Bacha Coffee Room at Plaza Senayan invites food enthusiasts to embark on a
‘Nostalgia Rasa Nusantara’ Brunch by Chefs Benvi and Glenn at Hotel Tentrem Jakarta
Sunday brunches in Jakarta are no stranger to extravagance, but last weekend’s “Nostalgia Rasa Nusantara” at Kayu Manis, Hotel Tentrem, on 1 June 2025, served something a little different, a plateful of memories for their discerning guests. Childhood friends turned culinary heavyweights, Chef Benvi and Chef Glenn, reunited in a heartfelt collaboration that did more
