It seems that naming a shop or restaurant based on the street on which it is located has become quite common for food purveyors in the city of Makassar. One fine example is Warung Pangkep Sop Saudara Jl. Irian, which clearly informs us that it is situated on Jl. Irian.

Japanese food is not new in Jakarta, however, a refreshed list of new restaurants serving only authentic Japanese cuisine might tickle your fancy. Here are our recommendations.

KitKat Japan isn’t done making kooky creations. This time, it’s in sweet sushi form.

Veer over to the eastern side of Jakarta and you will come across a popular, modestly sized eatery whose nasi uduk (coconut rice with side dishes) and ayam goreng (fried chicken) have become all the rage: Nasi Uduk dan Ayam Goreng Mat Lengket

Here are five gado-gado places that you should try.

Six of Indonesia's top food and beverage and hospitality figures share their essential rules for eating in a restaurant.

Visiting Bali is always a good idea. In addition to its culture and beautiful landscapes, the island’s dining scene is also interesting to explore.

The following are five must-visit warungs on Jl. Sabang.

Here are some great restaurants to welcome the new year.

As a tribute to their most influential wine maker, Max Schubert, Penfolds has held an opening for its new collection of modern and contemporary wines in town.

Who knew that the best gudeg (unripe jackfruit stew) joint in Jakarta can be found in Gandaria?

While the ambiance of Chinese New Year feels strong as we enjoy barongsai ( lion) dances or enter the city’s brightly decorated shopping malls, the warm, intimate celebration of the festivity actually happens at the dining table.

Located not far from 7/11 Radio Dalam, Sate Padang Salero Ajo is typically packed with customers as the afternoon makes way for the evening.

Jakarta is home to a multitude of snacks that are worth a try. Besides the popular kerak telor (spicy omelette), there is also kue ape (soft-centered crispy pancake).

Culinary expert William Wongso, as reported by kompas.com, says the foods that are served during Chinese New Year celebrations have to represent various elements, such as aquatic and two-legged and four-legged terrestrial animals. Below are some of examples.

When I popped by on a Sunday afternoon, Bakso Bakwan Malang Cak Su Kumis Rawamangun was crammed with punters having lunch, while a long snaking queue had formed in front of the counter where customers could choose various fritters and steamed treats.

Chinese New Year is one of the most-celebrated events for the ethnic-Chinese community in Indonesia. To welcome the occasion, Jakarta's modern Chinese restaurants have geared up with several promotions.

A reunion dinner is an important occasion for Chinese families. Held on the eve of Chinese New Year, the dinner is mandatory for all family members, as it may be the only annual gathering opportunity.

First opened on Dec. 28 last year, Pingoo restaurant in Neo Soho shopping mall, West Jakarta, caught the public’s attention due to the appearance of live penguins inside the eatery's aquarium display.

If there’s one type of restaurant where rules matter, it’s a sushi bar.

Cinere is renowned not only for being a cozy place to live filled with trees and greenery but also for its many fine restaurants. Among them is Bakmi Villa – a no-frills bakmi (noodles) joint found within the Villa Cinere Mas housing area. 

Where would you find a good sloppy joe sandwich in Jakarta?

“Sop Konro Bawakaraeng! It might not be a familiar name to visitors, but the locals consider its sup konro the best in Makassar”, my local driver explained when I asked him for the best place in town for a bowl of sup konro.

A traditional culinary center popularly known as “Lapo”, which means “eateries" in the Batak language, on Jl. Lapangan Tembak Senayan, South Jakarta, will cease operations soon.

In general, martabak telur (stuffed fried pancake) is consumed with a watery dark-colored vinegar sauce mixed with slices of cucumber and bird’s eye chili. However, I chanced upon a rather different variation of this delicacy when I popped by Martabak Kari H. Abdoel Razak in Cideng on Jl. Biak, Central Jakarta.

Here are five traditional Indonesian cakes that would be ideal for an afternoon snack with family and friends, which you can find in Jakarta and beyond.

For a drink with only two ingredients, the martini inspires a disproportional level of disagreement.

Jakartans from all walks of life should be more than familiar with Soto Ceker Pak Gendut. Most people come here because it is open until the wee hours—from 6 p.m. until 3 a.m. The opportunity to sample a warm and flavorful soup at midnight is a temptation that is simply too difficult to resist, which explains why this place gets even more crowded after the sun checks out for the day.

Not long ago, my culinary adventures took me to Pasar Baru, which is home to one of the most popular nasi uduk places in town: Nasi Uduk Kota Intan.

A village in Tapin regency, South Kalimantan, is now home to the hottest chili in the country.