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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
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. 

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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Healthy white rice may soon be on the menu

While delicious, there’s no denying that white rice can wreak havoc on your diet -- that is unless someone could make a refined version with the same benefits of its wholegrain brother.

6 years ago
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Michelin awards stars to 76 NYC restaurants

Michelin handed out its coveted stars to 76 restaurants in New York City in its 2019 guide on Tuesday.

6 years ago
Food

New York’s fine dining scene is now skewing in one direction

If you want to get a Michelin star in New York, the first, best thing you can do is put the word “sushi” in your restaurant’s name. Or at least make sure your menu pays homage to Japanese cuisine.

6 years ago
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Uber plans to triple headcount on food delivery in Europe region

Uber Technologies Inc. said it’ll triple headcount working on food delivery across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in its fight for market share against local rivals including Deliveroo and Just Eat Plc.

6 years ago
Food

Musashino’s forgotten udon heritage

When people think of Japanese udon noodles, Sanuki udon from Kagawa Prefecture or Inaniwa udon from Akita Prefecture often springs to mind.

6 years ago
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Osaka town talks up conveyor belt sushi roots

Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, has a high concentration of small and medium-sized companies and is a fierce battleground for restaurants offering cheap and delicious dishes loved by factory workers and others.

6 years ago
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NYC ‘cheap eats’ list makes it official: Dining bargains abound

Michelin released the 14th edition of its Bib Gourmand list for New York, also known as the acclaimed guide’s “cheap eats” list. The five boroughs scored 129 restaurants, including 27 new spots.

6 years ago
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Grape variety with mango taste grows popular in Korea

A new grape variety called shine muscat is an increasingly popular choice on South Korean dinner tables.

6 years ago
Food

West Sumatran chocolate promoted in Italy

West Sumatra Governor Irwan Prayitno promoted chocolate as a leading local commodity during a recent business forum at Europe's largest chocolate festival, Eurochocolate, in Italy. 

6 years ago
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Dutch chefs train vocational school students in Malang

Two teachers from Amsterdam’s MBO College Centrum ROC taught cooking and good hygiene in East Java vocational schools.

6 years ago
Food

Indonesia's first tea brewing competition to be held in November

The Indonesia Tea Brewing Competition will be held in Jakarta, with two categories of Classic Hot Tea Brewing and Creative Tea Brewing.

6 years ago
Food

Cheesy music: Swiss experiment with sound to make cheese tastier

A Swiss cheesemaker has embarked on an experiment to test the impact of music on Emmental cheese.

6 years ago
Food

‘Hennessy Declassified’ exhibition unveils secrets of the legendary cognac

Hennessy Declassified aims to bring people closer to the brand through an educative exhibition. 

6 years ago
Food

Black coffee and dark chocolate: Enjoying the after taste

Humans have hankered after chocolate for centuries longer than previously thought, scientists said Monday, tracing the earliest known consumption of its key ingredient to more than 5,000 years ago in South America.

6 years ago
Food

Local culinary masters put on charity event for Palu

The culinary masters showcased their cooking skills to the visitors from morning until 7 p.m. Tickets were priced at Rp 250,000 (US$16.43), with 10 percent of the proceeds going toward efforts to help rebuild Palu.

6 years ago
Food

The booming business of whisky, wine and cheese advent calendars

Christmas arrived in August this year for some dedicated holiday celebrants. The Germany-based supermarket company Aldi announced the debut of its cheese-filled advent calendars in the U.S. after a huge response in the U.K.

6 years ago
Food

23 Indonesian coffees recognized in French gourmet product competition

Twenty-three coffee varieties from Indonesia have received recognition through a gourmet product award in Paris in a competition held by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA). 

6 years ago
Food

Starbucks opens first sign language store in US

US coffee giant Starbucks opened its first "signing store" in the United States in northeast Washington near the campus of Gallaudet.

6 years ago
Food

Good food for all at Batu Street Food Festival

Residents and visitors of Batu city were in for a treat, as chefs of hotels, restaurants and culinary school students created a smorgasbord of food for the Batu Street Food Festival.

6 years ago
Food

Four eateries to try in Malang

Restaurant-hopping in Malang will give you an unforgettable experience, especially for your belly. 

6 years ago
Food

Ever heard of the rare and elusive kura kura durian?

Unlike regular durian, the kura kura durian hangs just about ground level from its tree when it fruits. It’s presumed that the fruit’s low-lying position gives credence to its name – even a tortoise can reach it.

6 years ago
Food

Latest list of Michelin stars in Seoul released

Much awaited news for foodies and food connoisseurs, the third edition of the Michelin Guide Seoul has been released. 

6 years ago
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We drank a 172-year-old wine. How’s it taste?

In a chilly wine warehouse in the Bronx two weeks ago, a famous Portuguese winemaker pried ancient corks from 5-gallon glass demijohns of 19th century Madeira.

6 years ago
Food

Three fun facts about tea

Indonesian tea master Suwarni Widjaja shares with us three fun facts about tea

6 years ago
Food

Food tourism rises as new trend in travel

Culinary adventures have become a popular form of travel, with cuisine becoming a major reason behind people's decisions to visit new destinations.

6 years ago
Food

Scotch tipped to break booze record at $1 million plus

The whisky aged 60 years in a casket at Scottish distillery The Macallan before being bottled in 1986, its maturing process complete.

6 years ago
Food

Restaurants in Bali to compete in Bali’s Best Eats Awards

Bali’s Best Eats Awards aims to provide a guide for diners to choose the best dining venues on the island and to give recognition to the great work done in Bali’s culinary industry.

6 years ago
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The world’s no. 3 restaurant is opening in Palm Beach

If you ran one of the world’s top restaurants and were making your first foray into America, where would you go? New York? Los Angeles, the country’s current dining hot spot?

6 years ago
Food

Roti Bakar Eddy’s Eddy Supardi passes away

Eddy Supardi, founder of popular toast joint Roti Bakar Eddy, passed away on Wednesday, passing his legacy to his children.

6 years ago
Food

First tuna auction at Japan's 'new Tsukiji' market

The cries of the raucous pre-dawn tuna auction rang out for the first time at Tokyo's new fish market Thursday, just days after the world-famous Tsukiji site closed the door on its 83-year history.

6 years ago