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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.

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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. ...

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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. ...

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Fermented juice served at Nusa Indonesian Gastronomy.
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Juice pairing for special dining experiences

A culinary trend that’s rather overlooked, juice pairing is an interesting alternative for dining.

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The skinny on McDonald’s Indonesia ‘nasi uduk’ set

McDonald’s has been known for its creative, locally inspired menus.

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Raw skate mix with seasoning. fresh or vinegar-pickled skate sliced and mixed with radish, asian pear, and korean parsley in a spicy gochujang-vinegar sauce.
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Another Korean obsession with fermentation: Hongeo

Koreans are known for their love of fermented dishes -- for instance, the ever-present kimchi. Adding one more to the list is, hongeo, a fermented skate dish, is a delicacy for many. 

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The popular Indonesian food tempeh will be proposed as an intangible world cultural heritage to UNESCO in 2021.
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Tempeh to be proposed as UNESCO cultural heritage

Tempeh will be proposed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2021.

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Culinary journey: A wide range of Indian food is on offer at the Flavors of India food festival at The Westin Jakarta held in collaboration with the Indian Embassy.
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The tastes of India: Spices give Indian food the edge

Indian food, for many, is a very confusing mix of spices, but it is this magical fusion and its intoxicating aroma that makes the food so unique.

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At least six varieties of durian have been developed by the team, namely the jingga, Arab, sepanjang musim, cikrak, kunir and hibrida, which is a cross between the montong and red durian from Kalimantan.
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Superior local durian developed by Malang university

The Faculty of Agriculture at Brawijaya University in Malang, East Java, is currently developing a selection of superior durian varieties that can be reproduced through grafting and cutting.

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Rachel Jane Eardley (L) and Diane Pallett put the finishing touches to the Royal wedding cake, that Fiona Cairns and her team made for Prince William and Kate Middleton, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace in London on April, 29, 2011.
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UK royal wedding cake to be made by London-based California baker

Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle have chosen an east London bakery to make a lemon elderflower cake for their wedding in May, his office said on Tuesday.

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American-style burgers were on the menu at 85 percent of restaurants in France last year, with a whopping 1.5 billion units sold, according to Paris-based restaurant consultants Gira Conseil.
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Au revoir, baguette! France goes burger-mad

Baguette lovers may be horrified to learn that in 2017, for the first time ever, hamburger sales were higher in France than the classic jambon-beurre sandwich.

7 years ago
Dancers take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City, United States
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Three bars to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Jakarta

Celebrate Paddy’s day with beers, oversized burgers and live music.

7 years ago
Beer glasses on dark table
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Canada prof's 4th-century beer a classic

A professor in Canada has teamed up with a brewing company to recreate a fourth-century beer to learn how it was made in the ancient world.

7 years ago
A Kuwaiti vendor stands behind his truffles for sale at a market in al-Rai, an industrial zone northwest of Kuwait City on March 1, 2018.
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Truffle-addicted Kuwaitis flock to specialty souk

White or beige, but never black, the "desert truffle" is a rare delicacy with a dedicated marketplace in Kuwait, where remnants of the Iraqi invasion and changing weather patterns have decimated local production.

7 years ago
Full-blood sirloin with mashed potatoes and onion marmalade red wine sauce to be paired with Joseph Drouhin Chambertin Clos de Beze 2011 at VIN+ Plaza Senayan Arcadia
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Pinot noir, from Burgundy to Oregon

Winemakers from Burgundy are coming to Oregon, as the state grabbed recognition worldwide for producing some of the nicest pinot noir in the world.

7 years ago
Culinary adventure: Japanese restaurant Hashida Sushi is open to the public in a shipping container-sized structure during Hashida: Project Evolution in Lot 16 in SCBD, South Jakarta.
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Hashida Project Evolution: An affluent tastemaker's bucket list entry

It’s time to enjoy intimate service in food and fashion.

7 years ago
A bowl of soto Betawi.
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Keeping Betawi cuisine alive

As a native Betawi, Fachrul Zain felt a responsibility to keep his roots alive.  

7 years ago
Mexico has always been a major player on the world food scene.
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Mexican regional cuisine drives booming food scene

Sure, every foodie loves tacos and enchiladas. But what about lesser-known Mexican classics like cochinita pibil, the impossibly flavorful, slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan peninsula? 

7 years ago
Nando's Chicken Pita with chips
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Nando's leads charge to recognise S.African names

Seeing the names of loved ones flagged as spelling mistakes with jagged red lines under them will be a familiar experience for many people around the world.

7 years ago
Young branch with sunlights in vineyards, Pomerol, France
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Lafleur optimistic on 2017 vintage after surviving April's frost

Chateau Lafleur, a Pomerol vineyard whose top wines sell for more than $1,000 a bottle, is optimistic about its 2017 vintage, having survived two nights of frost in April using paraffin candles and fans even as many grapes across Bordeaux were destroyed by the cold.

7 years ago
Named Kopi Ketjil, the on-the-go cafe is owned by Oktaviana Rombe, who hails from Toraja, South Sulawesi.
Food

Indonesian cafe attracts coffee lovers in Abu Dhabi

A cafe that sells Indonesian coffee has opened its doors at a mall in Abu Dhabi.

7 years ago
The new offering will be in Japan's growing  'Chu-Hi' category of beverages, Garduno said in a recent interview posted to the company's website.
Food

Coca-Cola to launch its first alcoholic drink in Japan

Coca-Cola plans to launch its first ever alcoholic drink in Japan, in a suprising departure for a US company identified with cola and other non-alcoholic beverages.

7 years ago
Restaurant guide The Infatuation announced it was buying the Zagat brand for an undisclosed amount.
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Here’s how Google almost destroyed the Zagat restaurant guide

It’s hard to imagine anyone could make the name Zagat obsolete in the world of restaurant news. Yet Google almost pulled it off in just under seven years.

7 years ago
A plate of red sea bream sashimi, or 'sugata-zukuri', is served with a garnish of julienned daikon radish, a wedge of lemon and 'oba', a fragrant herbal leaf.
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Japanese culinary event 'celebrates' red sea bream

Red sea bream, called tai in Japanese, is a species of fish that can be found in the waters of Japan, except around Hokkaido and Okinawa.

7 years ago
G-Dragon’s cafe Untitled, 2017.
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YG Entertainment opens dining facility in Jeju Shinhwa World

YG Entertainment on Sunday opened its restaurant complex YG Republique at Jeju Shinhwa World, an integrated resort complex on Jeju Island. 

7 years ago
The Farmer Support Center (FSC) aims to provide coffee farmers with all the necessary knowledge related to coffee beans.
Food

Starbucks campaign endorses Sumatran coffee farmers

Starbucks Indonesia introduced on Tuesday the Art in a Cup campaign.

7 years ago
A rib eye steak being grilled at AB Steak by Akira Back Jakarta.
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Three cuts of aged beef to watch out for

The secrets to lesser known flavorful cuts of beef, revealed.

7 years ago
Cook pad thai on a low heat.
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Foolproof tips for cooking pad thai like a pro

Pad thai is among the most popular Thai street foods.

7 years ago
A Zagat book sits on a bookshelf at the Books & Books store on September 8, 2011 in Miami, Florida. Google Inc. announced it has purchased the restaurant guide publisher Zagat.
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Zagat on menu for restaurant review site Infatuation

Restaurant review new-comer The Infatuation announced Monday a deal to buy veteran Zagat from Google for an undisclosed amount.

7 years ago
Visitors are allowed to feed rabbits at the Mulberry Hill complex, Lembang, West Java. Rabbits’ droppings and urine are used as organic fertilizers in the garden.
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Healthy food from The Bale Restaurant, Lembang

North Bandung is famous for its gorgeous mountain views and cool climate, but its culinary side is not be scoffed at either.

7 years ago
Scotch whisky volumes grew 2.1 percent between 2002 and 2017 in the U.S., according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., a trade organization.
Food

Diageo introduces ‘Jane Walker’ scotch in bid to attract women

Johnnie Walker is rolling out a female version of its iconic logo, an attempt to draw more women to the world’s best-selling scotch and acknowledge a broader push toward gender equality.

7 years ago
Quinoa (pronounce KEEN-wah) is classified as a superfood.
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What are the benefits of eating quinoa?

Peru’s famous grain, quinoa, is currently in the spotlight following news that Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had switched from locally grown rice to quinoa.

7 years ago
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These are the restaurants top chefs pick when dining in London

Restaurateurs tend to dine out a lot, but not always for pleasure.

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