Hanamaru Udon Opens in Jakarta

One of the largest udon restaurant networks in Japan, Hanamaru Udon, recently opened its first outlet at Lippo Mall Puri, Jakarta. The restaurant presents legendary Sanuki udon complete with a variety of udon noodle dishes. Hanamaru Udon, recently opened its first outlet at Lippo Mall Puri, Jakarta in Septmeber. Photo courtesy of hanamaru Udon/NOW!JAKARTA Sanuki

Meet Ni Putu Patricia, Winner of Starbucks’ Barista Championship

Ni Putu Patricia, was recently declared the winner of the 12th edition of Starbucks’ Barista Championship. Held at Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City last week, the barista from Bali claimed her trophy following an impressive performance brewing coffee, creating latte art, and serving a signature beverage. At the upcoming competition, the Asia Pacific Barista Championship, Patricia plans to make

At “Dining With the Star” Australian Beef & Lamb are in the Spotlight

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), an industry marketing body, hosts a series of special meals highlighting Australian beef and lamb. The meals, in  partnership with PT Bank Danamon Indonesia, provide an exquisite fine-dining experience called “Dining with the Star”. Guests can enjoy a range of different dishes created by a collaboration of five chefs from

A Taste of Portuguese Wine at Porto Bistreau, Bandung

Porto Bistreau, in collaboration with The Peak Connoisseur and Varuni Panca Baverindo, hosted ‘Preto & Perola Wine Dinner’, a fine dining experience with the wines of Portugal which were served alongside a delectable menu. Held in the Nara Rancabentang Park, a lush green forest area North of Bandung, this experience involved good wine, food and

Autumnal Flavours at AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant

AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant offers a menu reflecting Autumnal flavours. Soups from fall vegetables and heartier dishes to celebrate the season are on offer until November. The menu was put together by Chef Founder Gilles Marx, who was recently awarded the title of Maitre Cuisinier de France (Master Chef of France) and 2018 World Luxury Restaurant

An Encounter With Nordic Cuisine

My first visit to Europe was in 2004, when I flew Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to London for my studies. Thanks to multiple transits, I got to know see a little of Scandinavia before I arrived in London. I was 20, full of hope and energy, and just super excited to be in Europe for the

A Smoke and Grill Kitchen at Bara Restaurant

Set around an open kitchen, the newest addition to North Jakarta’s culinary scene, Bara, is a cozy establishment where one can dine on a range of dishes prepared on a wood-fired grill and rotisserie. Located at Pantai Indah Kapuk Avenue, Bara is perfect for intimate dining and large gatherings. Bara Restaurant is located at Pantai Indah Kapuk Avenue. Photo

Upper Deck at Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta

The luxury residential complex, Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta’s, introduces Upper Deck, a new place to relax. Upper Deck is open to the public everyday from 10 a.m until 10 p.m. Photo courtesy of Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Located on the third  floor with a view of Mega Kuningan, guest can enjoy light snacks such as Crispy

Island Brews: Bali’s Very Own Spirits

Bali is home to a lot of locally grown produce, from naturally farmed sea salt and seaweed, of course rice paddies and the strawberries of Bedugul, but were you aware that Bali was also home to distilleries producing locally made alcohol? Of course you’ve heard of arak, the “moonshine” of the island, but one company is making official, higher quality alcohol

Jakarta Gets into the Spirit of Things at Whisky Live!

November was a month of celebration for the many of the liquor and spirits brands, culminating in one big celebration at Whisky Live! On November event, Whisky Live also launched a campaign “Drink Positive 2.0” to promote responsible drinking to young people. Photo courtesy of Whisky Live/NOW!JAKARTA ‘Whisky Live’, the biggest whisky event in Asia

Barong Bar at Fairmont Jakarta Introduces Bespoke Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Renowned for masterfully crafted classic cocktails, Barong Bar at Fairmont Jakarta launches its barrel-aged cocktail collection where a combination of curated drinks are served using  in-house barrel aging methods. The barrel-aged cocktail collection are created by Barong’s cocktail expert in collaboration with world-famous mixologist, Michael Callahan. Photo courtesy of Fairmont Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Officially available since November, the

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