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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
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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Djournal Coffee plans expansion to airports abroad

Jakarta-based Djournal Coffee is set to expand to several airports abroad, according to a report by tempo.co.

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Bengkulu's Kaur to host biggest octopus culinary festival

Kaur district will hold Indonesia’s biggest octopus culinary festival, with a total of 500 kilograms of octopus meat to produce up to 5,000 satay skewers.

7 years ago
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SaladStop! pledges to use only cage-free eggs

The policy applies to all its locations across the globe, including Indonesia.

7 years ago
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Civet coffee proves popular at Luang Prabang’s Khi-ngen

The popular Luang Prabang Kopiluwak Cafe or better known in Lao language as Khi-ngen coffee is made from the beans that have passed a civet’s digestive tract.

7 years ago
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Shoots for the stars: Briton grows microgreens for top French chefs

Radix company by a Briton supplies dozens of chefs in Lyon, France, including many boasting Michelin stars.

7 years ago
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China chili fest gets off to scorching start

An annual chili pepper festival kicked off Monday in Hunan province with a chilli-eating contest.

7 years ago
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Two must-try Spanish dishes for newcomers

For those who are not familiar with Spanish cuisine, trying at least two of its signature dishes is a good way to start immersing yourself in the country's cuisine.

7 years ago
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Spanish chef Ruscalleda to close famed Sant Pau restaurant

Spanish chef Carme Ruscalleda on Friday announced he will close his celebrated Sant Pau restaurant, which has been awarded three Michelin stars since 2006.

7 years ago
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Climate change boosts wine production in beer-loving Belgium

Belgian wine production quadruples in past decade, with wine making seen moving north in Europe and flavors evolve from lemon to lychee.

7 years ago
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Land of boeuf bourguignon faces wrath of ‘veganistan’ activists

In the land of boeuf bourguignon and steak-frites, eating meat is turning controversial. Even selling it is becoming dangerous.

7 years ago
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Flavored Vodka Is moving on from its whipped cream, PB&J past

It may be a spirit that might never grace an award-winning bar menu or be spoken of in the hushed tones used for rare single malts. Yet flavored vodkas are coming of age. 

7 years ago
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A 'Japanese tip': The origami art left by diners

Yuki Tatsumi was waiting tables at an izakaya pub in Japan's Kyoto when something on the table caught his eye -- a chopstick wrapper folded and fiddled into an abstract shape.

7 years ago
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KFC releases ad poking fun at Neymar

KFC's South African branch has released an ad poking fun at Neymar, a Brazilian player who has been the subject of internet memes and criticism because of his exaggerated on-field theatrics at the World Cup.

7 years ago
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Go-Food eyes 100 culinary festivals across Indonesia by year-end

To avoid monotony, each festival will make changes to the culinary businesses that participate.

7 years ago
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Flores festival poised to put Colol coffee on map

The locals of East Nusa Tenggara have learned to grow coffee and cultivate it thanks to Colol village, the first coffee plantation hub in Flores since the Dutch entered the region.

7 years ago
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World's top chef doesn't want to go back into the kitchen

Ferran Adria, "the most influential chef in the world", is a man on a mission--just not one that involves him having to run a restaurant.

7 years ago
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Olive oil brand Bertolli takes home top prizes across globe

Premium olive oil competitions are held in many parts of the world, bringing together high standards of integrity and professionalism in the best bottles of oil.

7 years ago
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New additive allows avocados to stay ripe longer

A new additive has been invented to lengthen the shelf life of avocados.

7 years ago
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France eases rules on wine stocks to mitigate weather risks

The move comes after a series of fierce hailstorms battered fields across France in May, the latest in a series of weather-related losses that many growers attribute to climate change.

7 years ago
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Exploring Indonesian cuisine through 'Cita Rasa Indonesia: Ekspresi Kuliner William Wongso'

Indonesia’s culinary expert and author, William Wongso, launched the Indonesian version of his newest cookbook, Cita Rasa Indonesia: Ekspresi Kuliner William Wongso (Flavors of Indonesia: William Wongso’s Culinary Wonders).

7 years ago
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Plethora of Betawi traditional culinary to recognize

Although the numbers are still unknown, there are traditional Betawi delicacies unlikely to survive throughout the years.

7 years ago
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Italy's Osteria Francescana scoops world's best restaurant prize

Italy's Osteria Francescana took the top spot at the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony on Tuesday.

7 years ago
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Bellwether Wines: Small is beautiful

“I haven’t tried to be big. I am happy to be small,” Bell said of her business.

7 years ago
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Chinese restaurant goes bankrupt after all-you-can-eat promo

A hotpot restaurant in China went bankrupt after offering a month-long all-you-can-eat promo.

7 years ago
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Getting to know 'sego wuduk', trademark dish of 'Malem Selikuran'

"Sego wuduk" is the customary dish of the Malem Selikuran ceremony, held to welcome Lailatul Qadar (the revelation of the Quran) in the month of Ramadhan.

7 years ago
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South Korea’s foodtech startup launches North Korea’s best restaurant guide

A South Korean food technology startup has launched a new restaurant guide introducing the top-rated restaurants in North Korea to wish for peace and the reunification of the Korean Peninsula, as the historic US-North Korea Summit was held in Singapore on Tuesday. 

7 years ago
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Sumatran coffee in a nutshell

The Sumatra blend is not only popular among Starbucks’ customers. Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, is also a fan of Sumatran coffee.

7 years ago
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Instant noodle onigiri to follow donuts, burgers

Japanese style onigiri is now the new instant noodle trend following donuts, burgers and cakes.

7 years ago
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What's for lunch? Trump, Kim summit menu a blend of Western, Asian flavors

Beef ribs and sweet and sour pork: U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be served a working lunch that combines the flavors of East and West during their historic meeting in Singapore on Tuesday.

7 years ago
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Karo farmers hone skills in coffee production with help from Starbucks

Karo regency in North Sumatra was previously known for producing oranges. However, crop failures due to pests have led local farmers to grow coffee instead.

7 years ago