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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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Asia on top, Indonesia lowest in beer consumption

According to the World Bank 2015 report, Indonesia, home to world’s biggest Muslim population, consumes the least alcohol in Southeast Asia with its people on average drinking just 0.6 liters of alcohol, not even one bottle of wine, a year. 

7 years ago
Food

Nutritionist debunks biggest myth about durian

Many consider durian a high-cholesterol fruit hence choose to avoid it at all costs. But this opinion is only a myth, according to a nutritionist at Pondok Indah Hospital, Dr. Diana Suganda SpGK.

7 years ago
Food

Online platform launched to support local food startups

The Creative Economy Agency has launched a new online platform in a bid to boost culinary and food startups across the country.

7 years ago
Food

'Soto' oatmeal, anyone? Oat brand introduces new unique flavors

Oatmeal makes for a healthy breakfast choice as it is high in fiber. With its basic flavor, it is not uncommon to add various toppings to enjoy a bowl of oatmeal. 

7 years ago
Food

Nutritionist claims it’s healthier to eat pizza than cereal for breakfast

Mornings just became a little more bearable after a nutritionist named Chelsey Amer stated that eating pizza for breakfast isn’t just for the severely hungover, but is actually a healthier option than a bowl of cereal.

7 years ago
Food

French supermarket boss hauled in over Nutella frenzy

The French government has implored supermarkets to refrain from the kind of promotion deals that have led to in-store scuffles over cut-price jars of Nutella, a minister said Wednesday.

7 years ago
Food

Michelin lets top French chef pull out of guide

The Michelin guide allowed a top French restaurant to bow out of its listings Tuesday after its chef said he no longer wanted to cook under the "huge pressure" of being judged by its inspectors.

7 years ago
Food

Singapore durian-themed cafe smells winning combination

A Singapore eatery centered around the pungent tropical fruit durian has caught a whiff of success as patrons flock to the cafe in droves for a bite of its exotic offerings.

7 years ago
Food

McDonald's Korea launches Pyeongchang Korean beef signature burger

McDonald's Korea said it will launch PyeongChang Korean beef signature burger on Tuesday, offering 10,000 burgers just for one day.

7 years ago
Food

Indomie served in Milan halal restaurant

Indomie, the popular Indonesian instant noodle, is now available at a halal fast food restaurant in Milan, Italy.

7 years ago
Food

Quick Bites: Singapore hits the spot

Long famous as a street-food haven, Singapore has reinvented itself as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for upscale food and drink. Here are some suggestions for stepping out on your next trip to the Lion City.  

7 years ago
Food

French shoppers go nuts for Nutella discount

A French supermarket chain's decision to slash the price of Nutella by 70 percent has sparked frenzy, with shoppers across the country jostling to squirrel away as many jars of the nutty spread as possible in what one worker likened to an orgy.

7 years ago
Food

Nine must-know trends for tea enthusiasts

Here are some of the emerging trends in the tea scene.

7 years ago
Food

Crazy about Indonesian coffee? Here are the basics of java

Here are some of the things to know about Indonesian coffee.

7 years ago
Food

How coffee went from the hands of the Dutch to the world

The story sees Indonesia and the Netherlands cross paths in 1616, when Pieter van den Broecke, a merchant and administrator of the VOC at the time, stole coffee plants from plantations in Mocha, Yemen.

7 years ago
Food

Nestle debuts natural ruby chocolate in KitKat-crazed Japan

Nestle SA will sweeten Japan’s Valentine’s Day with ruby-chocolate KitKats, choosing one of the world’s most candy-obsessed markets for the debut of the first new type of natural chocolate in more than 80 years.

7 years ago
Food

South Korea's 'kimchi deficit' hits record high

South Korea's trade deficit in kimchi, its proud traditional side dish of fermented cabbage, reached an all-time high last year as low-priced Chinese imports flooded the market, statistics showed Wednesday.

7 years ago
Food

Deadly fugu fish flub prompts Japan emergency warning

A Japanese city has activated an emergency warning system to alert residents to avoid eating locally purchased blowfish, after a mix-up saw toxic parts of the delicacy go on sale.

7 years ago
Food

What’s on the menu at Gucci’s new cafe by star chef Massimo Bottura

Plenty of decadent pasta, international dishes, and fashion fashion fashion.

7 years ago
Food

Five must-try legendary coffee shops around Indonesia

Here are five coffee shops around Indonesia that have survived the test of time.

7 years ago
Food

Macron wants French baguette to get UNESCO heritage status

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday joined calls by bakers for France's traditional baguette to be recognized as one of the world's cultural treasures on UNESCO's list of "intangible heritage".

7 years ago
Food

Swiss cooks ordered to stun lobsters before boiling

The Swiss government on Wednesday ordered an end to the common culinary practice of throwing flailing lobsters into boiling water, ruling that they must be knocked out before they are killed.

7 years ago
Food

China snorts at pigs aping donkey burgers

The next time you bite into your favorite donkey burger beware -- it might actually be horse, pig or even mule meat.

7 years ago
Food

Work 50 minutes for meal at Tokyo eatery

No money to pay for a meal? No problem - just work for 50 minutes.

7 years ago
Food

Introducing the mango-avocado

Dubbed the mango-avocado, the variety is said to be softer than either fruit in its name.  

7 years ago
Food

Toboali shrimp paste popular among tourists

Terasi (shrimp paste) produced in Toboali, South Bangka regency, Bangka Belitung Islands province, is one of the most popular food souvenirs from the area.

7 years ago
Food

Top Italian chef to open community kitchen in Paris

Top Italian chef Massimo Bottura, whose Osteria Francescana was named the world's best restaurant last year, is in talks to open a community kitchen in Paris that would serve the homeless and other people in need.

7 years ago
Food

Anthony Bourdain's Singapore-style hawker project at Manhattan's Pier 57 a no-go

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's ambitious project of opening a Singapore-style hawker food hall on the far west of Manhattan has been canned.

7 years ago
Food

Japan government to promote fugu exports to Asia

The government plans to promote exports of fugu, a traditional luxury food item in Japan, targeting wealthy people in China and other Asian nations, according to sources.

7 years ago
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Four must-try ‘soto’ dishes in Jakarta

There is a plethora of different soto dishes available across the archipelago, varying from soto Betawi, to sroto and tauto, making it a must-try Indonesian dish.

7 years ago