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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.
1 day 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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Japanese manga ‘Glass Mask’-themed café to be opened in Osaka
What if you could eat a burger with purple buns that reminds you of one of the legendary Japanese mangas Garasu no Kamen (Glass Mask), or better known in Indonesia back in the 1990s as Topeng Kaca?
8 years ago
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Damn fine coffee! 6 places in Jakarta to get your caffeine fix
Jakarta is saturated with coffee shops where people can hang out or simply sit and work for hours with a cup of Java (or Gayo, take your pick). However, the first half of 2017 saw a new trend emerging.
8 years ago
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The zeitgeist of Asian food trends that influence the world
Asian flavors are the new zeitgeist that influence the world.
8 years ago
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Cheese story: Local artisans spread their love of cheese
Cheese, mostly still imported, has been increasingly inseparable from Indonesia’s culinary favorites as well as various traditional snacks.
8 years ago
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Getting to know 'bir pletok,' Betawi's staple drink
Bir pletok, a herbs and spices-based beverage, has long been the traditional drink of choice in Betawi celebrations.
8 years ago
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Singapore’s Michelin-starred street food vendor opens in Jakarta
Hawker Chan, Singapore’s Michelin-starred street food vendor, officially opened its first outlet in Jakarta on June 20.
8 years ago
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Spreading love of Indonesian cuisine
Swapping recipes and exchanging information about new Indonesian eateries is what usually happens when members of Aku Cinta Masakan Indonesia (ACMI), an Indonesian food community, gather for a potluck meal together.
8 years ago
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Hari Raya recipe: JW Mariott Hotel Jakarta’s ‘pindang iga Palembang’
The dish resembles semur for the way it uses sweet soy sauce, but takes a different turn by using tamarind water added with spices.
8 years ago
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Local coffee shop more popular after Jokowi's visit
After two hours of waiting in Jakarta's sweltering afternoon heat, it was finally Andi's turn to place an order at the coffee shop's counter.
8 years ago
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Indonesian coffee promoted in Hungary
Indonesia's participation in the third World of Coffee (WoC) event held in Hungexpo, Hungary, from June 13 to 15 was deemed successful as it reportedly resulted in transactions worth US$4.9 million.
8 years ago
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Coffee-drinking event scheduled in Flores to promote local coffee
Eight regencies on Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province (NTT) are set to participate in ‘The Million Flores Coffee Cup’ movement.
8 years ago
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Seven Indonesian dishes Obama and family dug into during vacation
Former US president Barack Obama, along with wife Michelle and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha, have recently ended a 10-day vacation in Indonesia.
8 years ago
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Hari Raya recipe: JW Mariott Hotel Jakarta’s ‘ikan gabus asam pedas’
The term ikan gabus (snakehead fish) may instantly remind some to the classic Betawi treat gabus pucung.
8 years ago
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I'll have a rat with that: San Francisco's new rodent cafe
The rodent-borne bubonic plague may seem unappetizing, but for a few San Francisco visionaries, it proved just the inspiration needed to launch one of the city's latest eateries: The Rat Cafe.
8 years ago
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Shallots, ideal for dieters: Study
According to a study by the University of California, shallots are one of the ideal foods to consume by dieters.
8 years ago
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Hari Raya recipe: JW Mariott Hotel Jakarta’s ‘ayam woku-woku’
Woku-woku chicken (ayam woku-woku), a dish from Manado, North Sulawesi, is another example of Indonesian food that may suit those with a palate for spicy dishes.
8 years ago
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Hari Raya recipe: JW Mariott Hotel Jakarta’s ‘tuna bumbu Bali’
Dishes inspired by traditional Balinese food are popular in Indonesia, including one that contains spicy chili mixed with various Indonesian spices.
8 years ago
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Hari Raya recipe: Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta’s 'tumis lidah cabai hijau'
Tumis lidah cabai hijau is the perfect dish for those who love the tenderness of ox tongue, combined with the distinct taste of green chili.
8 years ago
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Hari Raya Recipe: Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta’s ‘Sate klatak balibul’
Sate klatak balibul, a dish from Yogyakarta is unique because it combines satay with gulai (curry soup).
8 years ago
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In a hurry? Try wrapped food for lunch on the go
There is no such thing as a free lunch, or so people say. Sometimes, you may not have enough time to stop for lunch
8 years ago
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Hari raya recipe: Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta’s ‘nasi goreng kluwak’
One can put various twists on fried rice, or nasi goreng, and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta's chef de cuisine, Prasetyo Widodo, came up with the idea of adding kluwak (black nut), a type of plant typically found in Southeast Asia, to his fried rice.
8 years ago
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Hari raya recipe: Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta’s 'es yogurt pelangi'
After one full day of fasting, one of the most sought-after foods for iftar (breaking the fast) is usually a cold, sweet beverage
8 years ago
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Dog poop for dessert: turd-shaped treats a hit in Thailand
It might turn some stomachs, but a dessert-maker in Thailand has been flooded with orders ever since she started crafting gelatinous sweets into the shape -- and color -- of dog poop.
8 years ago
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Ramadhan recipe: Grilled lamb chops a la DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro
Mediterranean cuisine is all the hype during the holy month of Ramadhan, including at the Sea Grain Restaurant & Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro in Central Jakarta
8 years ago
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Ramadhan Recipe: DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro’s aromatic fried rice
Those who love eating fried rice can consider trying the aromatic fried rice offered by the Sea Grain Restaurant & Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro. Rich with spices, this menu item uses turmeric, paprika, cumin and curry.
8 years ago
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COMMENTARY: Forecasting the future of local celebrities' cake shops
If you have stayed in or visited any cities in Indonesia in the last six months, you may recognize a new type of oleh-oleh (souvenir) that comes in the form of a celebrity cake.
8 years ago
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Ramadhan recipe: Prawn mango salad a la DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro
This prawn mango salad offered by Sea Grain Restaurant & Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro is worth a try, even for those who dislike vegetables.
8 years ago
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Ramadhan recipe: DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro’s baked fish with gremolata sauce
In the holy month of Ramadhan, baked fish with gremolata is one of the main courses offered by Sea Grain Restaurant & Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Diponegoro, Central Jakarta.
8 years ago
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Pamela Anderson invites Macron to 'sexy' French restaurant
Pamela Anderson long ago swapped "Baywatch" for animal rights activism -- but the actress has now added another string to her bow by opening a French restaurant, with President Emmanuel Macron receiving an open invite.
8 years ago
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China's dog meat festival opens despite ban rumors
A notorious Chinese dog meat festival opened on Wednesday with butchers hacking slabs of canines and cooks frying the flesh despite rumors that authorities would impose a ban this year.
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- Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia
- 2025 World Press Photo: Bearing witness to a troubled world
- 'Lupa Daratan': Life of a misunderstood actor
- CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
- A look inside Olafur Eliasson’s ‘Curious Journey’ at Jakarta’s MACAN
- South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
- Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
Popular
- Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia
- 2025 World Press Photo: Bearing witness to a troubled world
- 'Lupa Daratan': Life of a misunderstood actor
- CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
- A look inside Olafur Eliasson’s ‘Curious Journey’ at Jakarta’s MACAN
- South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
- Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
