A Call to Indulge
This month, enjoy a range of chocolate desserts at Le Meridien Jakarta’s restaurants. Chocolate Easter menu continues until May at Le Meridien Jakarta. Photo courtesy of Le Meridien/NOW!JAKARTA Ending a meal, simple or decadent, with chocolate is decidedly one of life’s simple pleasures. All this month (and continuing to 10 May) Le Meridien Jakarta features
Sixth on Rooftop: Respite from Central Jakarta in the Heart of the City
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
NOW!Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards 2018
Jakarta’s restaurant scene is burgeoning. With the rise of great places to saddle up for a meal in town, competition to woo diners is fierce. Restaurants have to go beyond just cuisine. Presentation, a wide selection of options, decor, service are all just as important these days. Ultimately the best restaurants are the one’s that
Exploring Indonesia’s Vibrant Street Food Culture at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski
The country’s first-five star Hotel Indonesia Kempinski will transform its Signatures Restaurant into a street food festival, mimicking Jakarta’s traditional culinary street food experience. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski will feature Street food cuisine at Signature Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski/NOW!JAKARTA From 27 April to 6 May, executive chef Mathias Olsson, has specially invited the
Yeu Saigon Cafe: Fresh, Healthy, Authentic
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
At the Helm of Chef Matteo Meacci, Executive Chef of Ambiente Ristorante
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
Quality Control
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
Frank’s Bar & Smokehouse: A Classic All-American BBQ in Kemang
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
FJ Grill: International Cuisine in Home Style Artsy Environs
In Kemang there is no shortage of home style restaurants where generous portions of delicious dishes are served up in artsy environs. Indeed, these restaurants offer a bit of a respite – not just from the madding crowd – but also from the tedium of mundane mall fare. Artisan Ice cream coffee is one of
The Ultimate Foodies Getaway to Bali
Imagine a four-day, all expenses paid, food-focused holiday to the island of the gods. Well, for two lucky food photographers, this became a reality having won the Ultimate Foodies Getaway in 2017. Food photographers at Ultimate Foodies Getaway in 2017. Photo courtesy of Ultimate Foodies Getaway/NOW!JAKARTA Without a doubt, Indonesia’s food industry has exploded in both
Babooji: Punjab on a Plate
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
In Conversation with Chef Akshay Bhardwaj
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
FEAST by Kokiku: An Homage to Southeast Asian Cuisine
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,
