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Slices of indulgence: Chef Akira Back’s all-time favorite, the AB Wagyu Pizza, features raw wagyu layered on a crisp tortilla, finished with a whisper of truffle oil. Light yet indulgent, the dish is crafted to satisfy while leaving diners wanting more. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
Slices of indulgence: Chef Akira Back’s all-time favorite, the AB Wagyu Pizza, features raw wagyu layered on a crisp tortilla, finished with a whisper of truffle oil. Light yet indulgent, the dish is crafted to satisfy while leaving diners wanting more. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
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‘Beyond the Plate Vol. 2’: Borderless culinary creativity

At a dinner session, a modern refinement of Korean barbecue from a Jakarta-based establishment was interwoven with the quiet precision of a Michelin-selected restaurant based in Kuala Lumpur.

4 weeks ago
Food

Good Day Latte names BABYMONSTER as first K-Pop brand ambassador, launches new variants

Indonesia’s leading instant coffee brand Kopi Good Day has officially partnered with K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER, naming the group as the first K-Pop brand ambassador for the Good Day Latte line. 

1 month ago
Food

Roemah Koffie celebrates Indonesian culture; launches new Koffie Tins at World of Coffee

Indonesian premium coffee brand, Roemah Koffie is steadfast in its commitment to introduce the richness of Indonesian coffee, both in terms of its flavors, and its cultural significance. This is best represented by their most recent innovation, Roemah Koffie’s Koffie Tins. A premium line of Indonesian coffee beans packaged in exclusive cans inspired by local culture, first introduced at the World of Coffee (WOC) 2025 event in Jakarta International Convention Center.

2 months ago

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'Nobel for food' winner tells ailing world to eat more vegetables

With poor diet now topping smoking as a health hazard, the world must put good nutrition over empty calories, especially in emerging Asian economies, according to the winner of a prestigious global prize dubbed the 'Nobel for food'.

6 years ago
Food

Four facts about Indonesia’s online cravings during Ramadan: GrabFood

GrabFood revealed Indonesians’ eating habits during the month of Ramadan.

6 years ago
Food

Four Seasons restaurant, NYC power lunch center, to close: NYT

The Four Seasons Restaurant in Manhattan, the Midtown restaurant that defined the power lunch, will close less than a year after it reopened in a new location, the New York Times reported.

6 years ago
Food

Starbucks bets London airport can crack the reusable cup code

Starbucks Corp. this month will begin a first-of-its kind trial of reusable cups at London’s Gatwick airport.

6 years ago
Food

Single Thai durian auctioned off at a staggering $47,786

A wealthy businessman paid a whopping 1.5 million baht (US$47,786) for a single Kanyao durian at an auction at the King Of Durian 2019 festival in Nonthaburi, central Thailand, on Saturday.

6 years ago
Food

Alternative meat seen as potentially juicy business

No longer at the food fringes, plant-based meats are selling well in supermarkets and emerging as a hot commodity for fast food chains, industrial food companies and Wall Street investors.

6 years ago
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7 foods that make your skin look younger

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. Among its benefits are improving our skin, strengthening nails and making hair shiny.

6 years ago
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7 foods you should not overeat

Certain foods are good only in small portions and not too often for a healthy diet.

6 years ago
Food

How a Brit got Asia to fall for Macau's Portuguese egg tarts

With their flaky pastry casing, creamy custard filling and brulee topping, Macau's Portuguese egg tarts are as much of a part of the Chinese enclave's fabric as its casinos -- but their origin is surprisingly British.

6 years ago
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Even thinking about coffee can boost your brainpower, study suggests

A recent study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition examined whether being exposed to things that remind you of coffee can arouse your mind.

6 years ago
Food

Seven foods high in potassium

Potassium is known to support blood pressure while decreasing the risk of stroke and heart disease. While bananas are considered a good source of potassium, they only pack about 10 percent of our daily recommended dose of the mineral.

6 years ago
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World's best sommelier used to think wine 'stank'

Just 10 years before he was crowned the world's best sommelier after winning a rigorous global competition against dozens of elite beverage connoisseurs, Marc Almert thought wine "stank."

6 years ago
Food

Seven late-night foods for better sleep

Some foods will not only satisfy your hunger but also help you sleep better.

6 years ago
Food

Tea tastes good even without sugar: Study

Excessive sugar intake had raised public health concerns and that sweetened beverages have contributed to the intake, whereas the reduction of sugar intake in beverages could result in the reduced consumption of the substance.

6 years ago
Food

Want to lose weight? Avoid ultra-processed food

The blame on obesity might lie in modern diets of ultra-processed food.

6 years ago
Food

Netizens unsure about CGV Cinemas' new cup noodles

“Do you want to eat noodles at the cinema? [Now you] can! Mie Sedap Goreng cup is now available in all CGV movie theaters."

6 years ago
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Descend, eat, marvel: Europe's first underwater restaurant

For the chef and diners alike, each meal beneath the waves at Europe's first underwater restaurant is a thing of wonder.

6 years ago
Food

How healthy is your yogurt?

A study published in the British Medical Journal revealed that “not all yogurt is created equal”.

6 years ago
Food

Seven foods not to eat past the expiration date

Be sure to check for expiration dates and take a look at the following list of food that should never be consumed once they have reached the expiration date.

6 years ago
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What type of coffee drinker are you?

There are people who are capable of drinking coffee in the late afternoon without having their sleeping pattern disrupted.

6 years ago
Food

Foods you should not store in freezer

Some foods do not handle cold temperatures well and might even degrade in quality once frozen.

6 years ago
Food

Seven foods you didn’t know you could freeze

Some of the choices might surprise you. 

6 years ago
Food

Exploring Aceh's culinary heaven

From goat curry to satay, to various specialty coffee brews, Aceh offers a peerless trove of culinary goodness waiting to be discovered by adventurous food aficionados. 

6 years ago
Food

5 healthy restaurants in Jakarta to celebrate Idul Fitri

The typical Idul Fitri lunch features high-calorie food, such as ketupat (rice cake), opor ayam (chicken braised in coconut milk) and beef rendang.

6 years ago
Food

From sky farms to lab-grown shrimp, Singapore eyes food future

With tiered fish farms, vegetable plots atop office buildings and lab-grown shrimp, Singapore aims to beef up its own food production and rely less on imports to feed its 5.6 million people.

6 years ago
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Eyeing Europe, Beyond Meat announces Dutch plant

Fast-growing Beyond Meat is going beyond the United States in producing its plant-based sausages, hamburgers and other items.

6 years ago
Food

UAE expats get taste of Ramadan traditional sweets

Nida Mohammed drove for more than an hour from Fujairah to Sharjah in the UAE just to buy special Iraqi sweets and juices for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

6 years ago
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The best pizza outside Italy can be found in London

A ranking of the best pizzerias in Europe outside Italy has given the top spot to London restaurant 50 Kalo di Ciro Salvo.

6 years ago
Food

Enjoy these cheap eats on your 'mudik' through Java

If you plan on taking one of these routes and are looking for an affordable yet traditional Indonesian meal, try the following dishes that you can get for only Rp 15,000 (US$1.04).

6 years ago
Food

California coffee shop makes news for selling $75 cup of coffee

The very expensive cup of coffee was sold at a newly-opened Klatch Coffee shop in San Francisco during a tasting event.

6 years ago