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Beyond the plate: An Indonesian chef-sommelier’s culinary vision
Kaskara Hasibuan reflects on his international career, his pop-up platform Comocasa, and how global training has shaped his approach to cooking and wine.
1 month ago
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Buried fire, shared roots: A Maori and Papuan stone-cooking bond
A Maori hangi and Papuan bubigi cooked side by side highlight deep-rooted culinary parallels, where food becomes both sustenance and a language of togetherness. ...
2 months ago
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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. ...
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Fat chance, 'gorengan'. Indonesians crave healthier snacks
Two in three Indonesian adults want healthier options.
6 years ago
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The 19 dishes you should have eaten in 2019
The dishes that dominated the headlines in 2019 were the ones that, invariably, led to a fast-food counter. But no matter what the gourmands in the Popeye’s sandwich corner think, there was a lot else going on in the culinary world: next-level Japanese hand rolls, a Sicilian slice from cooks who have been obsessed since childhood, oysters from “oysteropolis” in England.
6 years ago
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Sake+ up and running in Senayan
As the name implies, Sake+ specializes in serving Japanese rice wine and food.
6 years ago
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Lombok takes culinary route to developing tourism
A collaborative effort between the Indonesian government and Germany aims to develop sustained inclusive economic growth in Lombok, with a focus on food.
6 years ago
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Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries
Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social restrictions in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom.
6 years ago
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Papuans dishes rich in nutrients, thanks to the province's 'bountiful nature'
The bountiful nature of the province provides fresh vegetables as well as an abundant supply of fish.
6 years ago
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Palembang eyes UNESCO recognition for dining tradition
Until now, Arab descendants who live in near the Musi River in Palembang still maintain this tradition of dining together.
6 years ago
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Top chefs pick favorite cities around the world for great restaurants
We asked some of the world’s leading chefs about their favorite food cities, from the markets of Ghana in West Africa through the crowded and noisy streets of Kolkata to a tiny island off Auckland, in New Zealand.
6 years ago
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Japanese restaurants rocket to top of best in world list
Two Japanese restaurants have shot to the top of the La Liste ranking of best places to eat in the world, with a third one getting the second highest mark from the authoritative "guide of guides".
6 years ago
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This story has legs: Cambodia 'bug cafe' serves up insect tapas
Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a "bug mac" -- Cambodia's first insect tapas restaurant is mixing cocktail culture with creepy crawler fare.
6 years ago
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‘Rendang’ sushi? DIY sushi restaurant goes the extra mile
A newly opened sushi restaurant in Jakarta tries to lure in diners not just with its DIY concept but with adventurous flavor like world famous’ rendang dish.
6 years ago
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Famed Tokyo sushi restaurant Jiro left dreaming of Michelin stars
A famed Tokyo sushi restaurant where Barack Obama is said to have enjoyed the best sushi of his life has been dropped from the latest Michelin gourmet guide after it stopped accepting reservations from the general public.
6 years ago
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Go for lunch: Japanese yakitori chicken gets space thumbs-up
Japanese chicken yakitori kebabs, one of the country's most-loved fast foods, will soon be making an appearance in orbit after Japan's space agency cleared them for astronaut meals.
6 years ago
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Indonesian street food festival enlivens 39 Marriott hotels
The festival, available from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15, 2020, involves 39 Marriott properties and their chefs, serving local Indonesian street food based on traditional recipes.
6 years ago
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Re.juve elevates Indonesian 'jamu' with cold-pressed method
Inspired by traditional recipes, cold-pressed juice company Re.juve has launched Indonesia Heritage Beverage, featuring cold-pressed jamu and shots.
6 years ago
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Taiwan arrives on Korean cafe scene
Led by Tiger Sugar, Taiwanese drinks and desserts entice Korea, but will the craze last?
6 years ago
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French gastronomes savor sake, Japan's humble rice drink
The sommelier lingers over her glass, taking in the bouquet while clutching a spoon of caviar and cucumber jelly. The union of food and beverage is "magical", she declares.
6 years ago
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Eat at your own risk: Hygiene, poor quality remain issues in Indonesian street food
Amid plenty of choices, street food in Indonesia has several issues to overcome, including hygiene and low nutritional value.
6 years ago
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High spirits at Singapore's school for gin
In a Singapore distillery, the smell of pine, citrus and flowers fills the air as students crush juniper berries, blending them with their own choice of ingredients to make custom gin with an Asian twist.
6 years ago
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Gourmet dinner seeks to showcase hidden power of tempeh
Amid its popularity, only a few people realize that tempeh can be more than just comfort food.
6 years ago
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Local dishes you shouldn't miss in Batam
Those traveling to Batam should at least savor some of the region's signature food.
6 years ago
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Feeling peckish?: Eat all the chicken you want at Tokyo’s buffet-style KFC
Japan is taking KFC to an all-new level. A buffet-style KFC restaurant has just opened in Tokyo, according to a report by Japan Today on Thursday.
6 years ago
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Thai cuisine restaurants get two Michelin stars for first time at home
Two restaurants in Bangkok have each earned a pair of coveted Michelin stars, the first time the leading guide has awarded the accolade to local establishments offering Thai cuisine.
6 years ago
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Dear Jakartans, here are some healthier street food options
Yes, healthy street foods do exist in Jakarta.
6 years ago
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Burger King eyes big bite of Europe market with 'veggie Whopper'
US fast-food giant Burger King on Tuesday launched its meatless burger in Europe, hoping to capture a substantial slice of a growing market.
6 years ago
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The many dishes of Sekaten celebrated in Surakarta
The annual Sekaten came with special dishes that were sold during the weeklong celebration.
6 years ago
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Ben & Jerry's is sued over 'happy cows' claim
Ben & Jerry's has been sued by an environmental advocate who said it deceived consumers by touting that the milk and cream it uses to make ice cream came exclusively from "happy cows".
6 years ago
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Sate House brings flavors of Indonesia to Taipei
The restaurant has attracted diners from Taiwanese celebrities to Indonesian diplomats.
6 years ago
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Is coconut water good for you? We asked five experts
Is coconut water part of a healthy diet or we should just stick to good old water from the tap?
6 years ago
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Cheddar cheese row chef named as an 'immortal' of French cuisine
A French celebrity chef who is suing the Michelin guide for suggesting he used cheddar cheese in a souffle was named as one of the 10 immortals of haute cuisine Monday by the rival Gault & Millau guide.
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