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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.

1 month ago
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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. 

2 months ago
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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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Pablo Cheese Tart closes all stores in Singapore

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New Champagne bottle changes colour when chilled

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‘The Old Man’ comes home: Award-winning mixologist Agung Prabowo takes over MO Bar for a night

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Michelin to debut restaurant guide for California in June

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Château Angélus: From wine pairing to global warming

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The rare flavors of North East India

London has so many fine Indian restaurants, it’s tempting to wonder if there is room for anything new. Chef Atul Kochhar, who won Michelin stars at Tamarind and Benares, reckons he has the answer: He’s serving the cuisine of the so-called Seven Sister States.

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Wine made easy: It’s time to pay attention to the other cabernet

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The most expensive seafood in the world lands in New York

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Steak and kimchi: North Korean, western chefs prepared Trump-Kim dinner

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Japanese cuisine popular in China: Agency

Japanese cuisine has gained popularity in China in recent years, according to a Japanese trade agency.

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Japan's first Starbucks Reserve Roastery opens in Tokyo's trendy Nakameguro

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Tech connection boosts New York vertical farmers

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Village aims to restore Fukushima reputation with habanero ice cream

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Let them eat cake: Pastry school APCA Indonesia opens in South Tangerang

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2019 Ubud Food Festival aims to encourage cross-cultural exchange

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France sees no health reason for Nutella output stop

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Thorrablot dinners, Iceland's answer to long dark winters

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Woman dies after eating at Michelin-star restaurant in Spain

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Calf brains and pig snouts: US embraces nose-to-tail menus

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Healthy but tasty diet? It’s possible, chefs say

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Tiny South Africa beach restaurant crowned best in world

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UK rhubarb growers cash in on culinary renaissance

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