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Amuz Gourmet named best restaurant in Jakarta
Presented by Foodies magazine and Aqua Reflections, Jakarta’s Best Eats Awards recognize the top 40 restaurants in the capital.
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French restaurant Amuz Gourmet in South Jakarta. (Amuz Gourmet's Instagram/File)
French restaurant Amuz Gourmet has been named Restaurant of the Year at the second installment of Jakarta’s Best Eats Awards.
Presented by Foodies magazine and Aqua Reflections, the annual awards recognize the top 40 restaurants in the capital. Divided into three categories, namely Casual Dining, Upmarket Venue and Fine Dining, the awards aim to shine a light on the amazing talent that Jakarta’s culinary scene has to offer.
Amuz Gourmet first opened its doors more than 20 years ago. The upscale eatery is said to have impressed the judges, comprising local gourmands, with its ever-changing menu that incorporated the best seasonal produce from around the globe.
Moreover, it was also recognized for offering the whole package, namely well-trained servers and an outstanding wine selection.
In addition to Amuz Gourmet, the awards also recognized several all-time favorite restaurants, such as Taco Local, Lawless Burgerbar and Padang Merdeka, as well as newcomers such as Hakkasan, Vong Kitchen and Cork & Screw Country Club.
Read also: Kaum Jakarta named capital's restaurant of the year
The winners in the Chef of the Year and Bar of the Year categories were also announced at the awards.
Fernando Sindu was named Chef of the Year for his creativity in elevating Indonesian cuisine by combining modern cooking techniques, excellent produce and different presentations, while Roosevelt was named Bar of the Year because it uses Indonesia’s home-grown spices and herbs in its cocktails.
Foodies publisher Jed Doble said that with over 8,200 restaurants in Jakarta, it was a challenge to select the best eateries. (wng)
