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Celebration: Visitors take iftar dishes prepared at the DoubleTree by Hilton Surabaya in East Java on March 6, 2025.
Celebration: Visitors take iftar dishes prepared at the DoubleTree by Hilton Surabaya in East Java on March 6, 2025.
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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.

1 month ago
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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.

2 months ago
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Shanghai celebrates Lunar New Year with a dogs' dinner

In China, where people are choosing to adopt pets rather than have children, restaurants or online stores have started to offer dinner events and meal sets for cats and dogs, with at least one held a few days early on Saturday.

3 months ago

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Tokyo diners nosh on Demogorgon pasta, Eleven's waffles at 'Stranger Things' cafe

Japanese fans of the sci-fi hit "Stranger Things" can chow down on demonic pasta and rock out to retro 1980s tunes at a pop-up cafe inspired by the Netflix Inc NFLX.O horror drama.

2 years ago
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Food media Feastin’ releases ‘Jakarta Dessert & Coffee Guide’

Feastin’ releases a compilation of the best desserts and coffee shops across Jakarta. 

2 years ago
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STARK Taproom: Where beers and dim sum are united through sports

STARK Taproom, a sports bar located in SCBD's Elysee Lot, makes its case for being  a merry oasis for all kinds of sports aficionados.

2 years ago
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On the menu at a UK restaurant: carbon footprint

The menu at The Canteen in southwest England doesn't just let diners know how much a dish costs. They can also check its carbon footprint.

2 years ago
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Beyond hummus: Palestinians cook up new foods

From the ancient alleys of Jerusalem's Old City to kitchens around the world, Palestinians are stirring new trends in cooking while abiding by traditions.

2 years ago
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Beyond hummus: Palestinians cook up new food trends

From the ancient alleys of Jerusalem's Old City to kitchens around the world, Palestinians are stirring new trends in cooking while abiding by traditions.

2 years ago
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Japan firm seeks halal approval for non-alcohol udon soup stock

But that alcoholic component excludes many beyond Japan's shores from trying its cuisine, not least the world's estimated nearly 2 billion Muslims. Now, in a bid to make local specialty Sanuki udon available to more people, Kamada Soy Sauce Inc. in the country's western prefecture of Kagawa is preparing to apply for halal approval for a non-alcohol version of the noodle dish's stock.

2 years ago
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A down-to-earth French restaurant for Jakarta food fans

The Paris di Jakarta restaurant strives to bring the French capital's simple, down-to-earth flavors and ambiance to Indonesian diners.

2 years ago
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The controversial delicacy taking Bali by storm

A small warung (stall) serving lawar empas (freshwater softshell turtle) is gaining popularity in Bali. But troubling questions linger about the dish’s inspiration and provenance.

2 years ago
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Remote repast: Dining at the world's northernmost Michelin restaurant

Housed in a narrow black wooden house, one of the oldest in Greenland, the restaurant can only accommodate about 20 people per service, and experiments with local produce, including whale and seaweed, with fresh produce almost impossible to find in the harsh climate. 

2 years ago
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Elderly culinary legend’s sweet treats stand the test of time

As the morning twilight unfolds in the city famed for its street food scene, a line of sleepy customers snakes its way along the road in anticipation of a local culinary legend.

2 years ago
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Kaum’s Santap Malam offers Indonesian meals in all their authentic glory

Exploring Indonesia’s myriad flavors and cooking styles with Kaum.

2 years ago
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Chinese ice cream brand under fire for products that don't melt

A Chinese brand once dubbed the "Hermes of ice cream" has come under fire after internet users said some of its products do not melt -- even when baked with a blowtorch.

2 years ago
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South African entrepreneur seeks to turn caterpillars into tasty snacks

A start-up entrepreneur from South Africa wants to change the way edible caterpillars popularly known as "mopane worms" are viewed and eaten.

2 years ago
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The man who loves bread: the story behind artisan bakery Seroja Bake

For Faza Chu, a lot of research and deliberations go into bread making.

2 years ago
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Salmonella found in world's biggest chocolate plant

Production has been halted in the world's biggest chocolate plant, run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut in the Belgian town of Wieze, after salmonella contaminations were found, the firm said Thursday. 

2 years ago
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Dapur Cokelat’s founders talk struggles, innovation and surviving cancer

Ermey Trisniarty and Okky Dewanto, Dapur Cokelat’s cofounders, share the ups and downs of 21 years in the pastry business.

2 years ago
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Mystery deepens over fate of Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant

Mystery over the fate of Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant deepened after its owner stirred confusion over whether the financially struggling tourist attraction had actually sunk.

2 years ago
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Twenties: Essential Minangkabau cuisine

Arguably the most popular cuisine in Indonesia, Minang cuisine is a testament to the archipelago’s legacy of spice and diversity of dishes. 

2 years ago
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In Vienna, snails are slowly reclaiming their culinary fame

"It's small but it fills you up," a customer at Gugumuck's restaurant said.

2 years ago
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End of an era as Russia’s McDonald’s reopens under new name

The restaurant that launched McDonald's entry to Russia in 1990, heralding Moscow's opening after decades of Soviet rule, reopened on Sunday with a new name and logo in a potent reminder of the upheaval sparked by the conflict in Ukraine.

2 years ago
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Twenties: The endless variety of Indonesian sambal

Many spices are native to Indonesia, and with a lot of ingredients comes a lot of flavor. One iconic condiment that makes use of this bounty is sambal, a spicy sauce or paste produced from chili peppers and other ingredients. Here are 20 popular regional recipes.

2 years ago
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Pink 'soul refresher' unites wilting Indians and Pakistanis

Pakistan and India have fought three wars and countless skirmishes, but their peoples are united by love for a cooling 115-year-old pink libation with a secret recipe.

2 years ago
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Stingy Swedes? Viral tale spotlights Swedish cultural quirk

The #Swedengate debate originated on a discussion forum on social media site Reddit, where a question about people's weirdest experiences of a different culture yielded the following reply:

2 years ago
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Five hidden coffee houses to loiter at in Surabaya

Surabaya's coffee houses are a melting pot of history, culture and stories from all over the world. Take the road less traveled, and find some of the city's finest places for a cup of joe.  

2 years ago
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Diverse & affordable: Four top eateries in Singapore

Singapore offers a vibrant culinary scene that diners will most definitely want to experience.

2 years ago
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Twenties: 20 places to go for meat lovers in Jakarta

New steakhouses are constantly popping up around Jakarta adding to the list of restaurants that cater to any carnivorous urges a diner might have, with a wide choice of concepts and various price ranges.

2 years ago
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Stockholm Syndrome fixes a plate of Swedish charm for the Rainy City

Stockholm Syndrome makes a splash among Bogor City's catena of trendy cafes thanks to its founders' life journeys and the cafe's palatable offerings from the north.

2 years ago
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Paris Sorbet offers a French oasis and a sweet-tooth haven

Founded by two adventurous Les Français, Paris Sorbet's cool and syrupy delights have stood the test of the pandemic thanks to the cafe's indelible take on French cuisine, cocktails and desserts

2 years ago
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Five cool Bogor cafés to try on your weekend getaway

Time to find out why the “rainy city” is now considered the city of cafés.

2 years ago