Hotel & Restaurant Review

There is something quietly powerful about a cuisine that travels, not just across borders, but across interpretations, generations, and identities. Indonesian flavours, deeply rooted in heritage, are ready to be reinterpreted, refined, and reintroduced to the world. This May, that journey unfolds through an intimate and highly anticipated collaboration between SEMAJA and Ron Gastrobar Indonesia, […]

Tucked within the sophisticated surroundings of Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan, Embers Open Fire Grill offers a dining experience that feels both elevated and deeply comforting. Perched on the SL floor, the restaurant welcomes guests with a subtle yet distinctive Japanese aesthetic, where warm lighting, natural wood textures, and sweeping city views create an atmosphere […]

As the capital of Indonesia and the country’s government, commercial, corporate financial and economic centre, Jakarta is home to a wide range of luxury Jakarta hotels, from skyscrapers in the city centre to luxury hotels in the suburbs. A city surrounded by green trees with vast lawns. Jakarta is a sprawling city, so it is […]

Let’s be honest: we all deserve a good meal. Well, maybe a few of them. In this month’s new tables, we break down the full spectrum of what Jakarta does best: from comfort food that hits differently after a long week, an elegant fine dining for the occasions that deserve a little more, to local […]

Italian cuisine remains widely appreciated, and Pellegrini’s introduces a new setting to experience Italian coffee and culinary culture in Jakarta. Located on the first floor of Plaza Indonesia, the restaurant presents a spacious layout with both indoor and semi-outdoor seating. Developed by Artisan Kuliner Group, Pellegrini is designed as more than a place to dine. […]

The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards wrapped up on Wednesday evening (25 March) at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong, marking the event’s 14th edition. This year’s list brought a mix of expected names and fresh highlights across the region’s dining scene. Hong Kong dominated the top of the ranking, with The Chairman taking […]

The holy month of Ramadan in Jakarta is closely associated with gathering. Families, friends and colleagues often arrange iftar meetings in restaurants and hotels, where buffet concepts allow guests to share a meal in a relaxed setting. This season, a number of hotels across Jakarta are offering special iftar hotel Jakarta promotions for 2026, ranging […]

Just minutes before sunset, the dining room at Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre settles into a gentle hush. Glasses are filled. Dates are arranged neatly on small jars. The anticipation is collective and almost ceremonial. When the Adzan finally echoes through the space, the first sip of water feels less like routine and more like […]

Where to Enjoy Iftar Ramadan: Ismaya Group Presents Curated Ramadan Set Menus The holy month of Ramadan is a time for reflection, restraint, and togetherness. As fasting comes to an end each day at sunset, families, friends, and colleagues gather to share iftar Ramadan, marking the moment with a meaningful meal and conversation. Welcoming this […]

As the Lunar New Year approaches on 17 February 2026, restaurants across Indonesia are preparing special offerings of traditional Chinese New Year food to mark the occasion. For families of Chinese descent, this period is closely associated with reunion, shared meals, and culinary traditions that symbolise prosperity, harmony, and good fortune for the year ahead. […]