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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
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‘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.

1 month ago
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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. 

2 months 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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Japanese chef Seiji Yamamoto crowned ‘American Express Icon Award’ winner

Chef Seiji Yamamoto is praised for being detail-oriented in his creations and his talent in handling Japanese seasonal ingredients.

6 years ago
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Go-Food delivery service goes long distance

Go-Food's "Ganti Lokasi" can be used to order takeouts for someone in another part of the country.

6 years ago
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Cheap but chic: Chef Bahtiar Sigar teaches #SobatMisqueen to cook in #MasakDarurat

The chef has created a number of videos, featuring cooking hacks that result in fancy, restaurant-worthy recipes such as sushi, cream soup and casserole, using affordable items and simple tools.

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World’s 50 Best Restaurants moves to Asia for the first time

A new winner of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards will be announced out of Singapore June 25.

6 years ago
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Chibo brings authentic ‘okonomiyaki’ to Jakarta

Those wanting to know more about okonomiyaki may want to swing by Japanese restaurant Chibo at the Gandaria City shopping mall in South Jakarta.

6 years ago
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Bali’s chocolate puts smiles on farmers’ faces

In Bali, an island where tourism has been a dominant economic and sociological force for decades, agriculture has increasingly become a forgotten sector.

6 years ago
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New French study explores risks of ultra-processed food

A major French study published Monday has found for the first time a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of death, but researchers warned more work was needed to determine which mechanisms were at play.

6 years ago
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Made-in-Britain mozzarella on the rise as Brexit looms

Buffalo mozzarella made from the milk of a herd roaming the green rolling hills of southern England is hoping to dethrone the Italian original in the UK thanks to Brexit.

6 years ago
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Hakkasan Jakarta finally opens, offering signature Cantonese dishes

The world-famous Hakkasan finally opens in Jakarta, adding to the prestige and excitement of the capital’s culinary scene.

6 years ago
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Kebab Turki Baba Rafi to open in Kolkata in June

Founded in Surabaya, East Java, in 2003, Kebab Turki Baba Rafi is known for its Indonesian-style Turkish kebabs.

6 years ago
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Sushi chain worker uploads video of fish taken from trash can

The operator of one of Japan's largest sushi restaurant chains said Wednesday that video footage recently uploaded to the internet showed one of its part-time kitchen workers throwing sliced fish into a trash can and returning it to a cutting board at an outlet in Osaka Prefecture.

6 years ago
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Nespresso officially arrives in Indonesia

Good news has arrived for Nespresso lovers in Indonesia. The premium portioned coffee has officially entered the local market, available at its boutique located in Plaza Indonesia.

6 years ago
Food

A green reason to love the durian

Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have found a way to turn durian husks into biodegradable packaging materials.

6 years ago
Food

Japan's wagyu beef looks to conquer the world

In a lush field in the heart of the Japanese mountains, a herd of glossy black cows roam happily -- prime examples of the area's Hida brand of wagyu beef. 

6 years ago
Food

Can't resist junk food? Study suggests you try this simple trick

In the study, researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) examined the effects that exposure to ambient scents had on people’s food choices. 

6 years ago
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Stinkin' sky-high: Indonesian durians fetch $1,000 apiece

Two durian fruits have sold for nearly $1,000 each in Indonesia, an eye-watering price that lit up social media and prompted awestruck fans to take selfies with the pungent pair. 

6 years ago
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Nordic trio take Bocuse d'Or gastro plaudits

Scandinavian nations landed a gastronomic clean sweep Wednesday as Danish chef Kenneth Toft-Hansen won the prestigious Bocuse d'Or, France's prestigious culinary competition.

6 years ago
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Spanish chef Adria to reopen famed elBulli, won't serve food

Spanish celebrity chef Ferran Adria is to reopen his once world-famous elBulli venture next year - but not serving food.

6 years ago
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Restaurants at Jakarta hotels to visit on Chinese New Year

Missing new year festivities already? Good news for you: Chinese New Year is coming soon with a series of attractions, including the lion dance and special delicacies.

6 years ago
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KFC Indonesia's viral '#budayabeberes' campaign not yet a hit offline

At least 10 customers at a two-story KFC outlet on Jl. Percetakan Negara in Central Jakarta made no effort to clean up after themselves between 8 a.m. and  9 a.m. on Wednesday. 

6 years ago
Food

The Michelin Guide explained

The red-covered Michelin guide was first published in France in 1900.

6 years ago
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Historic French restaurant among shock losers in 2019 Michelin Guide

A restaurant that has held three Michelin stars for half a century was pushed down a rank in one of the biggest shocks of the French culinary guide for 2019.

6 years ago
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American yogurt: The race to find the next blockbuster

While Americans eat comparatively little yogurt, there is fierce competition to capture the latest trend and find a new hit seller to dethrone the superstar: Greek yogurt.

6 years ago
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Coffee clash brewing in China: Startup Luckin takes on Starbucks

When Starbucks came to China two decades ago it promised to open a new store every 15 hours. Now a homegrown rival, Luckin Coffee, plans to build a high tech-driven shop every three and a half hours to dethrone the US giant.

6 years ago
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Foods you need to help calm anxiety

Consider adding these foods to your diet to help reduce anxiety. 

6 years ago
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Forget frying, here are healthy ways to enjoy sweet potatoes

Other than its delicious taste, sweet potato actually boasts many health benefits as well.

6 years ago
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Award-winning 'Samurai' chocolate dessert you need to look for in Jimbaran

Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran pastry chef crowned World Champion in Valrhona Chocolate Chef Competition.

6 years ago
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Ex-Wall Streeter finds a niche taking sake beyond sushi counter

When Yumiko Munekyo was a vice president at Nomura Holdings Inc. in 2011, she would take clients to upscale sushi spots around Manhattan. They’d invariably order junmai daiginjo, the highest grade of sake and also usually the priciest, but not always the most interesting or appropriate.

6 years ago
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Japan's Chibo to open 1st 'okonomiyaki' pancake shop in Indonesia

Chibo Corp., a Japanese operator of restaurants serving "okonomiyaki" pancakes, will open its first outlet in Indonesia later this month as part of its global growth strategy amid the weakening food service market in Japan.

6 years ago
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60 percent of coffee varieties face 'extinction risk'

Three in five species of wild coffee are at risk of extinction as a deadly mix of climate change, disease and deforestation puts the future of the world's favorite beverage in jeopardy, new research warned Wednesday.

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