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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.

1 week ago
Food premium

How food influencers shape culinary trends in Indonesia

From genuine, unpaid reviews to clever marketing tactics, food vloggers have painted the culinary landscape of the country, offering not just insightful responses but also vibrant recommendations to gastronomic explorers.

2 months ago
Food

RE:HARVEST and partners transforms food waste into Sustainable Opportunity

South Korean start-up RE:HARVEST, in collaboration with P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals), ASEIC (ASEM SMEs Eco-Innovation Center) and leading beverage producer PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk, hosted a Food Upcycling Seminar on Feb. 14-15 in Menteng, Central Jakarta, with an aim to advance sustainable food practices and reduce food waste.

3 months ago

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Proper way to enjoy your favorite BBQ beef brisket

While we don't necessarily expect you to agree that smoked barbecued brisket is the best meal in the world, we do expect you to get quite hungry reading about Holy Smokes.

8 years ago
Food

Meet Sally, the robot who makes perfect salads

Silicon Valley’s newest celebrity chef goes by just one name, Sally. This chef has just one specialty: salad.

8 years ago
Food

Five places for seafood lovers to go in Pantai Indah Kapuk

In Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta are several try-worthy seafood stalls and restaurants that bringing ocean game to the forefront.

8 years ago
Food

Jay-Z’s new A2 champagne costs $850 a bottle

Armand de Brignac’s Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two (A2) is even pricier than its predecessor.

8 years ago
Food

McDonald's to start using fresh beef in `watershed moment'

McDonald’s Corp. will begin offering quarter-pound burgers with fresh beef at the majority of its restaurants next year, breaking with decades of frozen-patty tradition in a bid to improve food quality.

8 years ago
Food

Seven ways you’re ruining your steak dinner

Richard H. Turner is serious about meat. The chef behind the popular British steakhouse chain Hawksmoor doesn’t mince his words.

8 years ago
Food

Hutaginjang village, North Sumatra, hosts Starbucks Original Experience 2017

Located near to the famous Toba Lake in Muara sub-district, North Tapanuli district, North Sumatera, Hutaginjang village is the site of the annual Starbucks Original Experience 2017, in which some of the coffee chain’s employees visit a village to gain knowledge about coffee and interact with the locals, especially coffee farmers.

8 years ago
Food

The hot new wine regions in your favorite countries

From Corsica to Parso Robles, this is the map for oenophiles.

8 years ago
Food

US company concocts Butterbeer ice cream for Harry Potter fans

Soon enough, Harry Potter fans and muggles may not have to travel all the way to Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter to quaff a mug of butterbeer.

8 years ago
Food

Celebrate Goût de France at these nine restaurants

The Goût de France food festival, which opens on March 21, is an annual event that aims to commemorate French cuisine being named as a feature of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.

8 years ago
Food

Get a glimpse of Seoul at The Westin Jakarta hotel

From March 16 to 26, Seasonal Tastes restaurant at The Westin Jakarta hotel is having a Korean food promotion.

8 years ago
Food

Cafe in North Jakarta introduces noodle birthday cake

Are you bored with regular birthday cakes with all of that oh-so-sweet sugar icing?

8 years ago
Food

Caviar infusion from Paris lab aims to refresh vodka

Caviar and vodka are the ultimate luxury food-and drink pairing, but putting the sturgeon eggs into the spirit spells disaster. Pernod Ricard SA has just introduced a new vodka in London.

8 years ago
Food

Is wagyu the world's most overrated steak?

Wagyu from Japan is often held up as the best beef in the world.

8 years ago
Food

An indestructible coffee machine for extreme caffeine

Coffeeboxx's $200 portable maker offers a bold brew in rugged conditions. Or, you know, a novelty for the effete.

8 years ago
Food

Gordon Ramsay hopes to open second restaurant in Singapore

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay wants to open a fine-dining restaurant in Singapore.

8 years ago
Food

Sushi in Pyongyang: Japanese chef opens rare restaurant

Sushi in Pyongyang? At a restaurant run by a Japanese sushi chef famous for working for North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il?

8 years ago
Food

Hatsune Miku turns tour guide for Japanese food trip campaign

The ubiquitous vocaloid and cyber diva Hatsune Miku has landed yet another marketing job. This time, the virtual songstress is inviting travelers to enjoy various Japanese cuisine.

8 years ago
Food

The glorious culinary gem of Gang Gloria in Glodok

Known as the home of Chinese culture, this small street provides a great variety of amazing dishes. Here are some you might want to try.

8 years ago
Food

Words you have to know before enjoying Japanese cuisine

If you want to dive deeper into the art of Japanese delicacies, these are some of the words to learn.

8 years ago
Food

Six ways to identify an authentic Padang restaurant

These six simple tricks will help you identify the authentic ones among the sea of Padang restaurants across Indonesia.

8 years ago
Food

Coto Ranggong, a delicious eatery that harks back to the past

As the pride and joy of the locals, it comes as no surprise that there are so many eateries that specialize in coto Makassar (Makassar beef soup) in the city of Makassar. Each shop has its own loyal following, including Coto Ranggong.

8 years ago
Food

Sushi University seeks to educate patrons on Japanese food

Omakase -- the Japanese equivalent of a Western tasting menu, in which diners are served whatever the chefs create -- are often considered a daunting experience by English speaking visitors to Japan.

8 years ago
Food

Visiting Pyongyang, Jakarta's North Korean restaurant

Just like its country, the North Korean restaurant in North Jakarta exudes a mysterious vibe.

8 years ago
Food

Introducing Martabak AA, a much-celebrated 'martabak' joint in South Jakarta

Despite the multitude of martabak places around, Martabak AA is still popular with its loyal customers.

8 years ago
Food

When two food trends collide: Martabak Samyang

If you're curious to try the combination between of martabak and Samyang in Jakarta, here are some places for you to visit.

8 years ago
Food

Sojiwan Temple invites festival-goers to feast like a king

As part of Sojiwan Temple Culinary Festival on Tuesday, five women from Kebon Dalem Kidul village in Klaten, Central Java, learned to recreate dishes that were traditionally served during the period of the Mataram Kingdom, which dates back to the 8th to 10th century.

8 years ago
Food

Introducing Makassar's famous Nasi Kuning Riburane

A number of regions in Indonesia offer their own version of the much-loved nasi kuning (yellow rice). A visit to the city of Makassar led us to a number of renowned nasi kuning shops, one of them being Nasi Kuning Riburane.

8 years ago
Food

Bangkok restaurant dominates list of Asia’s 50 best

And the winner is, once again, the experimental Indian chef with an emoji tasting menu.

8 years ago
Food

Enjoy good food with your dogs at these 5 restaurants

Below are a list of dog-friendly places where diners can experience fun times with their four-legged friend.

8 years ago