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Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia
Matcha is enjoying a renewed boom in Indonesia in 2025, driven by social media trends, specialty cafés and matcha-infused treats. As the powdered green tea goes mainstream, purists continue to defend its cultural roots through chado, the Japanese tea ceremony.
23 hours ago
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South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
In an enthusiastic and curious market for Korean culture, South Korean chefs are finding fertile ground for K-style pastries and desserts by keeping pace with trends and infusing them with a distinctly Korean sensibility. ...
6 days ago
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Six decades on: Sizzle, craft, repeat at Ruth’s Chris
Turning 60, the steakhouse launches an anniversary menu in Asia that reflects its New Orleans lineage and long-standing commitment to consistency. ...
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Juice pairing for special dining experiences
A culinary trend that’s rather overlooked, juice pairing is an interesting alternative for dining.
7 years ago
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The skinny on McDonald’s Indonesia ‘nasi uduk’ set
McDonald’s has been known for its creative, locally inspired menus.
7 years ago
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Another Korean obsession with fermentation: Hongeo
Koreans are known for their love of fermented dishes -- for instance, the ever-present kimchi. Adding one more to the list is, hongeo, a fermented skate dish, is a delicacy for many.
7 years ago
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Tempeh to be proposed as UNESCO cultural heritage
Tempeh will be proposed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2021.
7 years ago
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The tastes of India: Spices give Indian food the edge
Indian food, for many, is a very confusing mix of spices, but it is this magical fusion and its intoxicating aroma that makes the food so unique.
7 years ago
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Superior local durian developed by Malang university
The Faculty of Agriculture at Brawijaya University in Malang, East Java, is currently developing a selection of superior durian varieties that can be reproduced through grafting and cutting.
7 years ago
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UK royal wedding cake to be made by London-based California baker
Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle have chosen an east London bakery to make a lemon elderflower cake for their wedding in May, his office said on Tuesday.
7 years ago
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Au revoir, baguette! France goes burger-mad
Baguette lovers may be horrified to learn that in 2017, for the first time ever, hamburger sales were higher in France than the classic jambon-beurre sandwich.
7 years ago
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Three bars to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Jakarta
Celebrate Paddy’s day with beers, oversized burgers and live music.
7 years ago
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Canada prof's 4th-century beer a classic
A professor in Canada has teamed up with a brewing company to recreate a fourth-century beer to learn how it was made in the ancient world.
7 years ago
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Truffle-addicted Kuwaitis flock to specialty souk
White or beige, but never black, the "desert truffle" is a rare delicacy with a dedicated marketplace in Kuwait, where remnants of the Iraqi invasion and changing weather patterns have decimated local production.
7 years ago
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Pinot noir, from Burgundy to Oregon
Winemakers from Burgundy are coming to Oregon, as the state grabbed recognition worldwide for producing some of the nicest pinot noir in the world.
7 years ago
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Hashida Project Evolution: An affluent tastemaker's bucket list entry
It’s time to enjoy intimate service in food and fashion.
7 years ago
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Keeping Betawi cuisine alive
As a native Betawi, Fachrul Zain felt a responsibility to keep his roots alive.
7 years ago
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Mexican regional cuisine drives booming food scene
Sure, every foodie loves tacos and enchiladas. But what about lesser-known Mexican classics like cochinita pibil, the impossibly flavorful, slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan peninsula?
7 years ago
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Nando's leads charge to recognise S.African names
Seeing the names of loved ones flagged as spelling mistakes with jagged red lines under them will be a familiar experience for many people around the world.
7 years ago
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Lafleur optimistic on 2017 vintage after surviving April's frost
Chateau Lafleur, a Pomerol vineyard whose top wines sell for more than $1,000 a bottle, is optimistic about its 2017 vintage, having survived two nights of frost in April using paraffin candles and fans even as many grapes across Bordeaux were destroyed by the cold.
7 years ago
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Indonesian cafe attracts coffee lovers in Abu Dhabi
A cafe that sells Indonesian coffee has opened its doors at a mall in Abu Dhabi.
7 years ago
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Coca-Cola to launch its first alcoholic drink in Japan
Coca-Cola plans to launch its first ever alcoholic drink in Japan, in a suprising departure for a US company identified with cola and other non-alcoholic beverages.
7 years ago
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Here’s how Google almost destroyed the Zagat restaurant guide
It’s hard to imagine anyone could make the name Zagat obsolete in the world of restaurant news. Yet Google almost pulled it off in just under seven years.
7 years ago
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Japanese culinary event 'celebrates' red sea bream
Red sea bream, called tai in Japanese, is a species of fish that can be found in the waters of Japan, except around Hokkaido and Okinawa.
7 years ago
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YG Entertainment opens dining facility in Jeju Shinhwa World
YG Entertainment on Sunday opened its restaurant complex YG Republique at Jeju Shinhwa World, an integrated resort complex on Jeju Island.
7 years ago
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Starbucks campaign endorses Sumatran coffee farmers
Starbucks Indonesia introduced on Tuesday the Art in a Cup campaign.
7 years ago
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Three cuts of aged beef to watch out for
The secrets to lesser known flavorful cuts of beef, revealed.
7 years ago
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Foolproof tips for cooking pad thai like a pro
Pad thai is among the most popular Thai street foods.
7 years ago
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Zagat on menu for restaurant review site Infatuation
Restaurant review new-comer The Infatuation announced Monday a deal to buy veteran Zagat from Google for an undisclosed amount.
7 years ago
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Healthy food from The Bale Restaurant, Lembang
North Bandung is famous for its gorgeous mountain views and cool climate, but its culinary side is not be scoffed at either.
7 years ago
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Diageo introduces ‘Jane Walker’ scotch in bid to attract women
Johnnie Walker is rolling out a female version of its iconic logo, an attempt to draw more women to the world’s best-selling scotch and acknowledge a broader push toward gender equality.
7 years ago
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What are the benefits of eating quinoa?
Peru’s famous grain, quinoa, is currently in the spotlight following news that Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had switched from locally grown rice to quinoa.
7 years ago
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These are the restaurants top chefs pick when dining in London
Restaurateurs tend to dine out a lot, but not always for pleasure.
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- Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia
- South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
- CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
- 'Lupa Daratan': Life of a misunderstood actor
- 2025 World Press Photo: Bearing witness to a troubled world
- A look inside Olafur Eliasson’s ‘Curious Journey’ at Jakarta’s MACAN
- Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
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- Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia
- South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
- CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
- 'Lupa Daratan': Life of a misunderstood actor
- 2025 World Press Photo: Bearing witness to a troubled world
- A look inside Olafur Eliasson’s ‘Curious Journey’ at Jakarta’s MACAN
- Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
