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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.

1 day ago
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South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia

In an enthusiastic and curious market for Korean culture, South Korean chefs are finding fertile ground for K-style pastries and desserts by keeping pace with trends and infusing them with a distinctly Korean sensibility. ...

6 days ago
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Six decades on: Sizzle, craft, repeat at Ruth’s Chris

Turning 60, the steakhouse launches an anniversary menu in Asia that reflects its New Orleans lineage and long-standing commitment to consistency. ...

3 weeks ago

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Sumatran coffee in a nutshell

The Sumatra blend is not only popular among Starbucks’ customers. Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, is also a fan of Sumatran coffee.

7 years ago
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Instant noodle onigiri to follow donuts, burgers

Japanese style onigiri is now the new instant noodle trend following donuts, burgers and cakes.

7 years ago
Food

What's for lunch? Trump, Kim summit menu a blend of Western, Asian flavors

Beef ribs and sweet and sour pork: U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be served a working lunch that combines the flavors of East and West during their historic meeting in Singapore on Tuesday.

7 years ago
Food

Karo farmers hone skills in coffee production with help from Starbucks

Karo regency in North Sumatra was previously known for producing oranges. However, crop failures due to pests have led local farmers to grow coffee instead.

7 years ago
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Foreign cooks flocking to Japanese culinary schools

Riding the global Japanese food boom, culinary training institutes in Japan have seen a surge in foreign students enrolling to learn how to make traditional Japanese cuisine.

7 years ago
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Sadness at Vietnam noodle shop where Bourdain dined with Obama

The owner of a Hanoi noodle shop where Anthony Bourdain slurped down 'bun cha' with former US president Barack Obama expressed her shock and sorrow Saturday over the death of the globetrotting American celebrity chef.

7 years ago
Food

British watchdog probes reports that meat found in vegetarian meals

Britain's food watchdog said it was investigating allegations that traces of meat had been found in "meat-free" and vegan meals sold at the country's two largest supermarket chains, Tesco and Sainsbury's.

7 years ago
Food

Britain goes wild for Burgundy wine served at royal wedding

A Chardonnay from a small vineyard in France's Burgundy region been flying off the shelves in Britain after wine lovers learned that it was served at last month's wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

7 years ago
Food

Latte art and a gym ad: Kim Jong Un's softer image in South Korea

These days, customers at a cafe in the center of South Korea can find an image of the North Korean leader staring up at them from their coffee cups.

7 years ago
Food

McDonald’s introduces latest menu item ‘ayam kremes sambal matah’

The item was launched in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan.

7 years ago
Food

Break the fast with local cuisine at these Jakarta restaurants

Those who want to organize a last-minute bukber (breaking-of-the-fast gathering) may want to consider these two Indonesian restaurants.

7 years ago
Food

The trash snacks and fast-food guilty pleasures of top chefs

The 8th annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is the premier event of its kind in the South. Think red carpet meets white coat. Michelin stars mingle with James Beard Award-winners to demonstrate the laciness of caul fat, discuss the microbiology behind fermentation, and debate the economics of sustainable sourcing. 

7 years ago
Food

Indonesian dish 'ikan dabu-dabu' attracts Taste of Amsterdam visitors

Thousands of visitors enjoyed traditional Indonesian dishes served at the Taste of Amsterdam festival from June 1 to 4.

7 years ago
Food

In Indonesia, the cost of a curry just got a whole lot pricier

Cooking up Indonesia’s national dish is a lot more expensive these days.

7 years ago
Food

The Los Angeles restaurants stimulating all five senses

At Vespertine, the last word in outlandish eating, staff are on a mission to "disrupt the course of the modern restaurant" as pioneers in the immersive culinary scene.

7 years ago
Food

Five best places in Indonesia to enjoy durian

The five best regions in Indonesia to enjoy durian, according to Korean professor and Happy Yummy Journey author Eje Kim.

7 years ago
Food

Natural vs sweetened dates: How to tell the difference

Here are several ways to tell the difference between naturally sweet dates and those that have been sweetened. 

7 years ago
Food

Sweet treat Ramadhan gifts from two Jakarta hotels

There are just two weeks left until Idul Fitri. Some might have received or sent Ramadhan gifts.

7 years ago
Food

French child's death probed for link to contaminated reblochon cheese

French health authorities said Friday they were investigating whether a child's death was linked to an E.coli infection from eating contaminated reblochon cheese that had previously hospitalised several children.

7 years ago
Food

Viral video lands Raj's Banana Leaf restaurant in the soup

Journalists, camera and video crew as well as onlookers were curious to see what action would be taken against the restaurant, after a 30-second video showing staff members squatting at the back of the restaurant, scrubbing and rinsing plates in what appears to be a puddle of water in a pothole went viral on Tuesday.

7 years ago
Food

Avocados on everything? Restaurants capitalize on rising supply

The already-popular avocado is getting a turbo boost from higher supply and lower prices -- and restaurants are eager to cash in.

7 years ago
Food

Cheers! Coca-Cola launches first boozy drink in Japan

Coca-Cola launched its first ever alcoholic drink on Monday in Japan -- a fizzy, lemon-flavored concoction laced with spirits that seeks to capitalize on the growing popularity of "chuhai" alcopops enjoyed especially by young women.

7 years ago
Food

Alternative eateries for 'sahur' in Jakarta

Consider going to these 24-hour eateries for sahur (predawn meal) in Jakarta.

7 years ago
Food

Costa Rica coffee farmers brew up a carbon neutral future

Climbing the steep slope by his house, Fernando Solis Arguedas examined a leaf on one of his 50-year-old trees that produces arabica beans for the world's first officially certified carbon neutral coffee.

7 years ago
Food

In Britain, chefs stir up food waste revolution in the kitchen

Food waste is increasing viewed as unethical in a world of rising hunger and environmentally destructive, dumped in landfills where it rots, releasing greenhouse gases, while fuel, water, and energy needed to grow, store and carry it is wasted. 

7 years ago
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Four halal eateries in Singapore for breaking fast

If you happen to be fasting while visiting Singapore this month, fret not, as you can find halal eateries across the city-state.

7 years ago
Food

Russian agency offers fake restaurant reviews ahead of World Cup

A Russian marketing agency has offered to help restaurants in cities hosting the soccer World Cup use fake reviews to bump up ratings on review site TripAdvisor, the agency's owner has confirmed.

7 years ago
Food

Rare bottles of whisky fetch record $1m each at Hong Kong auction

Two bottles of rare 60-year-old Macallan whisky fetched a total of more than $2 million under the hammer on Friday in Hong Kong, Bonhams said, with both sales shattering the previous world auction record for the spirit.

7 years ago
Food

Five surefire ways to cure chili burn

A love for fiery, spicy foods is a common trait among Indonesians. However, this love for food that burns the taste buds is now widely shared among people around the globe.      

7 years ago
Food

Ramadhan gift ideas from two of Jakarta’s five-star hotels

Felix Budisetiawan, executive chef of The Dharmawangsa hotel in South Jakarta, said there was no specific rule on what kind of items should be included in Ramadhan gifts.

7 years ago
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