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Slices of indulgence: Chef Akira Back’s all-time favorite, the AB Wagyu Pizza, features raw wagyu layered on a crisp tortilla, finished with a whisper of truffle oil. Light yet indulgent, the dish is crafted to satisfy while leaving diners wanting more. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
Slices of indulgence: Chef Akira Back’s all-time favorite, the AB Wagyu Pizza, features raw wagyu layered on a crisp tortilla, finished with a whisper of truffle oil. Light yet indulgent, the dish is crafted to satisfy while leaving diners wanting more. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
Food premium

‘Beyond the Plate Vol. 2’: Borderless culinary creativity

At a dinner session, a modern refinement of Korean barbecue from a Jakarta-based establishment was interwoven with the quiet precision of a Michelin-selected restaurant based in Kuala Lumpur.

4 weeks ago
Food

Good Day Latte names BABYMONSTER as first K-Pop brand ambassador, launches new variants

Indonesia’s leading instant coffee brand Kopi Good Day has officially partnered with K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER, naming the group as the first K-Pop brand ambassador for the Good Day Latte line. 

1 month ago
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.

2 months ago

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Coca-Cola to release Coke and coffee hybrid drink this year

Coffee-flavored Coca-Cola is coming to grocery and convenience store shelves this year. 

6 years ago
Food

Netflix 'Street Food' series to feature food hawkers from Indonesia

Netflix' latest culinary documentary series Street Food will feature four food hawkers from Yogyakarta to represent Indonesia in its upcoming first season which will be premiered on Apr. 26.

6 years ago
Food

2019 Ubud Food Festival kicks off to spice up the world once more

Over 100 chefs, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, farmers, food writers, scientists and storytellers from 22 countries have come together for the festival, which lasts from April 26 to 28.

6 years ago
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Despite losing sight, Murdijati Gardjito keeps documenting Indonesian cuisine

Losing her eyesight in 2015 did not stop culinary expert Murdijati Gardjito, 77, from living her true passion: researching and writing books on Indonesian food.

6 years ago
Food

World’s best female chef award goes to 28-year-old Daniela Soto-Innes

Mexican-born New York chef Daniela Soto-Innes has been named the world’s best female chef at the ripe old age of 28.

6 years ago
Food

Ubud Food Festival 2019 to promote Indonesia's culinary identity

Themed "Spice Up the World", the 2019 Ubud Food Festival is said to explore "the best ways to make Indonesia's culinary identity known", with planned activities including 36 cooking demonstrations, 23 special events, 15 masterclasses and 23 discussions.

6 years ago
Food

New wagyu brand aims to attract health-conscious meat lovers

A new less-fatty wagyu brand has been launched there in hopes of attracting health-conscious meat lovers looking for a lean alternative.

6 years ago
Food

Seven high-protein foods to include in your meals

If you wish to increase your daily protein intake, here is a list of foods packed with protein.

6 years ago
Food

Eight places for Easter Sunday brunch in Jakarta

Easter Sunday, celebrated on April 21 this year, is the day of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, one of the most important days in the Christian calendar.

6 years ago
Food

At $40,000 a bottle, Tokaj winemaker aims to revive royal heritage

A Hungarian winemaker is selling a vintage for $40,000 a bottle, hoping to revive the royal heritage of a wine revered by kings and connoisseurs.

6 years ago
Food

France to ban titanium dioxide whitener in food from 2020

France will ban the use of titanium dioxide as a food additive from 2020 after the country's health and safety agency said there was not enough evidence to guarantee the safety of the substance.

6 years ago
Food

Carl's Jr to be first US fast food chain to sell CBD-laced burger

Carl's Jr will become the first fast food chain to sell a CBD-infused hamburger when its "Rocky Mountain High Cheeseburger Delight" goes on sale in Denver on Saturday.

6 years ago
Food

Grab opens two new GrabKitchens in Jakarta

First introduced in September last year, GrabKitchen serves as an online food court, which hosts a variety of food vendors under one roof.

6 years ago
Food

Old-timey Dhoplang Market sells traditional food in Wonogiri's teakwood forest

Dhoplang Market in Central Java's Wonogiri sells traditional food, while sellers don traditional clothing and speak Javanese. 

6 years ago
Food

Brazil's beef eaters turn into organic vegetarians

Farming is big in Brazil. The country’s beef, coffee, sugar and soybean exports are world beaters. If not for the haul from the countryside, Brazil’s worst recession on record, lasting 11 quarters from April 2014 to December 2016, would surely have been deeper still.

6 years ago
Food

Fearing best-before dates: More than 700 million eggs a year wasted in UK

A third of all food produced in the world was wasted.

6 years ago
Food

‘Breakfast Club’ is cheapest for Swiss, most expensive in Africa

Whether scrambled, sunny-side up or as part of an omelet, eggs are a global breakfast staple. But not all eggs are equal when it comes to cost and affordability.

6 years ago
Food

William Wongso serves up taste of Indonesia in Pretoria

Indonesian culinary expert William Wongso served signature dishes such as nasi minyak batanghari (a cone-shaped rice dish), soto lamongan (herb-infused meat soup) and kolak cendol (soupy sweet dessert).

6 years ago
Food

Legendary bakery Maison Weiner stays true to roots

The bakery is famous for its authentic Dutch breads and pastries, which it has been serving since before Indonesian independence.

6 years ago
Food

Amuz Gourmet named best restaurant in Jakarta

Presented by Foodies magazine and Aqua Reflections, Jakarta’s Best Eats Awards recognize the top 40 restaurants in the capital.

6 years ago
Food

Cantonese restaurant retains top Michelin star in Taipei

A Cantonese restaurant gained the top honor of three stars in the newly released Michelin guide for Taipei on Wednesday, retaining the status it first received last year in the competitive fine dining scene.

6 years ago
Food

Frothed not fried: Hanoi's egg beer draws curious drinkers

It might not be the most conventional way to serve eggs, but a decades-old Hanoi cafe is delighting drinkers with a frothy beer cocktail that has no place on a breakfast menu.

6 years ago
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Cutting or scooping? The right way to enjoy ‘tumpeng’

Cut it or scoop it? Despite its popularity, many people are still unaware of the right way to enjoy the cone-shaped rice dish tumpeng, or the philosophical meanings behind the dish and its side-dishes.

6 years ago
Food

Kuliner Lunch Series introduces Indonesian dishes to Vancouver

Soto Betawi and gado-gado were highlights of the Kuliner Lunch Series held in Vancouver. 

6 years ago
Food

Dear home cooks, avoid these common mistakes when deep frying

Here are the most common mistakes when it comes to deep frying that all home cooks should avoid.

6 years ago
Food

Marriott hotels across Jakarta to welcome Ramadan with local comfort foods

The chefs at the seven hotels managed by Marriott International will feature different traditional dishes during Ramadan in a bid to bring familiar flavors to their guests, especially those who are away from home.

6 years ago
Food

IRRI variety increases Indonesia’s rice production

IRRI director general Mathew Morell, together with the head of the Agriculture Ministry’s Research and Development Agency, Fadjry Djufry, inaugurated the IRRI country office on Monday.

6 years ago
Food

Burger King goes... vegan? The meatless Whopper is here

Burger King is going vegan. Introducing the Impossible Whopper, a meatless version of "America's favorite burger."

6 years ago
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Emperor burger: Tokyo chef whips up $900 monster for new monarch

A Tokyo restaurant is honoring the crowning of the new Japanese emperor next month with a football-sized wagyu beef hamburger served between gold-dusted buns -- at an eye-watering cost of $900.

6 years ago
Food

Malbec World Day in April a toast to Argentina’s viticulture revolution

A meal of Argentinian cuisine is not complete without a glass of Malbec wine, a red varietal that is most widely cultivated in Argentina and also a good pair for beef as well as hearty fish dishes and game meats.

6 years ago