Combining lychees, lemongrass and all the goodness of the two main ingredients, assistant executive chef Singgih from Hotel Santika Premiere Slipi Jakarta shares the recipe for a Lychee Lemongrass beverage, which you can make at home for your family to enjoy.

Once you indulge in rawon, there’s no turning back.

Sop buntut (oxtail soup) is one of the most popular local dishes.

Salon Culinaire intended to bring Indonesian cooking to the world level.

Ayam bakar Padang (Padang-style grilled chicken) is a Ramadhan special at Cinnamon restaurant, Mandarin Oriental hotel, Central Jakarta.

"So far, gindara is the only local fish that is applicable to any menu due to its size consistency," said Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta's chef de cuisine, Philip Walasary.

Combining East and West on a dining table could mean Eastern cuisine cooked with a Western cooking method.

After exploring Menteng and Jl. Gunawarman, The Jakarta Post travels a bit further to find places for iftar (breaking the fast) around Jl. Panglima Polim and Jl. Dharmawangsa.  

A Middle Eastern delicacy, hummus recipes for the Indonesian palate are usually adjusted.

Food enthusiasts can rejoice as British chef Jamie Oliver has finally opened his first restaurant in Bali.

Featuring chicken on skewers served with peanut sauce, chicken satay pleases your taste buds with its sweet and savory flavors.

It is customary to break the fast during Ramadhan by eating dates. Chef de cuisine of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Philip Walasary, fuses local tradition with Western-style salad.

In 2011, 35,000 readers of CNNgo voted beef rendang as the “World’s Most Delicious Food.”

Biji salak (sweet potato dumpling dessert) is among the most popular takjils (breaking-of-the-fast snacks) during Ramadhan.

Bakwan jagung (corn fritters) are among the most popular Indonesian light bites.

The second week of Ramadhan has begun. Last week we listed several options for iftar (breaking-of-the-fast meal) in Menteng. For the second week of Ramadhan, The Jakarta Post has listed five restaurants for iftar on Jl. Gunawarman.

The combination of texture and spices will awaken the sense of taste, taking you on an authentic Indonesian culinary journey.

In a bid to banish stereotypes of late-night greasy fast food, Turkish chefs are trying to burnish their image by showcasing the culinary riches the country has to offer. 

Historically originating in Betawi kitchens, iced selendang mayang was once a popular dish in Jakarta. However, it is in a near state of extinction, as vendors of the traditional dessert have now become very scarce in the city.

While most people usually have es cendol or es teler for iftar, the Dharmawangsa Jakarta offers a different sweet treat, es dawet, as its way to revive the dessert drink.

Junior sous chef Wahyudin from The Dharmawangsa Jakarta cooks a warm, satisfying 'mie kocok' for Ramadhan.

The Dharmawangsa Jakarta aims to increase the popularity of rujak juhi as one of the hotel's select appetizers during Ramadhan.

A seasoning maker and a university in Oita Prefecture have enlisted some Muslim students to help in the development of new halal soy sauce product, aiming to export it to Southeast Asia beginning this year.

Spaghetti carbonara is a dish for all ages. 

Nasi goreng kambing (lamb fried rice) is among the most popular versions of fried rice in Indonesia. The Dharmawangsa Jakarta’s junior sous chef, Wahyudin, is giving it a twist by adding aromatic fried shallots and curry powder.

Avoid the specials, be suspicious of outlandish boasts and prepare to haggle for your wine: three golden rules for a heightened dining experience, as newly revealed by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

After a long day of fasting, iftar (breaking the fast meal at dusk) is the most anticipated time of the day for Muslims.

Pizza piezza is the brainchild of Ahmad Gozali, chef de cuisine at Sapori Deli restaurant in Fairmont Jakarta hotel.

The holy month of Ramadhan is just around the corner. Muslims all around the world will be fasting for the whole month.

Those looking for a hearty iftar (breaking-of-the-fast meal) may want to cook this special laksa created by Arcad Fadillah, chef de cuisine at Spectrum restaurant at the Fairmont Jakarta hotel.