Celebrating Indonesian Delicacies
A new restaurant in Jakarta serving traditional and contemporary menus where diners will experience the richness of Indonesian spices and exoticism with international tastes, and the design of the rooms takes guests on a journey to the East Indies.I Photos Smriti Jakarta. The presence of Smiriti Jakarta in the Tanah Abang Timur area seems to
Leon Goldstein is Jakarta’s Newest Dining and Lifestyle Playground
South Jakarta’s dining and lifestyle scene welcome a brand-new addition with the opening of Leon Goldstein, a hybrid bistro complete with a bespoke coffee shop and cocktail bar. Located at Jalan Wijaya I No. 25, Leon Goldstein boasts a laidback yet tasteful design with a family-friendly personality. “Leon Goldstein is our newest venture in Jakarta’s ever-growing
Ismaya’s Restaurants, Cafe & Bars are Back on Service
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
Betawi Cuisine of All Time
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
These 5 Digital Platforms Deliver Fresh and Healthy Ingredients to Your Doorstep
While grocery shopping and buying fresh ingredients from the market is a challenge these days, these digital platforms offer solutions for budding home cooks. Photo courtesy of SayurBox/NOW!JAKARTA Residents of Jakarta and neighbouring cities have been limiting their activities outside during the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB), with individuals and families spending less to eat out, opting
Tasty Flavours of the Spice Islands
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.
Reinventing British Fine Dining a la The Dining Room, Raffles Jakarta
Picture of Chef Kirk Westaway. Photo courtesy of Raffles Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA Raffles Jakarta celebrated British dining experience at The Dining Room with award-winning chef, Kirk Westaway. On 19 February 2020, Raffles Jakarta hosted one-star Singapore Michelin Guide 2019, Kirk Westaway all the way from JAAN, an internationally renowned restaurant located at the iconic Swissôtel The Stamford in
Buba Soul: Fresh Drinks with Pearls
Buba Soul is not like any other bubble drinks. Photo courtesy of Buba Soul/NOWJAKARTA A new tea-based drink called boba has gained immense popularity in recent years across the globe, especially in Southeast Asia, creating a promising business for beverage industry players. It seems like everything comes in boba flavours recently. With a number of monikers
Getting to Know the Dynamic Duo: Chef Otong Arif and Chef Anis Kurniawan
It is a blessing for Hotel Ciputra Jakarta to have Executive Chef Otong Arif and Executive Pastry Chef Anis Kurniawan. Photo courtesy Hotel Ciputra Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA We visited Hotel Ciputra Jakarta and spoke with the two culinary pillars, Executive Chef Otong Arif and Executive Pastry Chef Anis Kurniawan, to know what makes the hotel tick, food-wise. What qualities do
Culinary Takeout and Delivery during Social Distancing
During the Covid-19 crisis in Jakarta, one may find their restaurant temporary closed but everyone still could the restaurant quality dishes delivered to your house. NOW!JAKARTA With the following temporary closing of restaurants and the government order to reduce dine-in activity during social distancing, there is very little chance to have a dinner or just
Artsy Sippin’ at Ritz Carlton
Paint & Sip! programme at Pasola Restaurant & Lounge was definitely not a typical art class, but it was more of a painting party – thanks to a waitress traveling from easel to easel taking drink orders. Photos courtesy of The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place/NOWJAKARTA Paint and sip have become a sky-rocketing business over the past decade.
Mazeru: Big Easy Eating on a Hot Plate
Mazeru Indonesia gives you the experience of mixing in anything you want to eat on a hot plate safely and easily. Photos courtesy of KULO Group/NOWJAKARTA What’s trending in restaurants around the globe if not cooking on a hot plate? Brought to you by Mazeru Indonesia, this restaurant gives you the experience of mixing in anything
An Extraordinary Four-Hand Dinner with Chef Diego Munõz and Chef Agung Gede at Kayuputi Restaurant
Kayuputi Restaurant will be the playground of Michelin-starred Chef Diego Munõz, renowned as one of the most talented and innovative chefs in the world. Photos courtesy of Kayuputi Restaurant/NOWJAKARTA Indulge in an epicurean dining experience this April as The St. Regis Bali Resort presents an extraordinary Four-Hand Dinner on 11-12 April 2020 at its award-winning signature
