Hotel & Restaurant Review

Tucked inside Jakarta’s buzzing SCBD district, Salty Fish brings a lively new energy to the city’s nightlife scene. Created by the team behind The Golden Tooth Bar, the venue blends punchy cocktails, loud music, and an industrial-style setting that feels effortlessly cool without trying too hard. Hidden within the space is The End, a sleek […]

There is a particular kind of confidence required to revisit a menu people already love. For Osteria GIA, a restaurant that has built its reputation on approachable Italian classics and a sense of effortless familiarity, change does not arrive through reinvention. Instead, it comes through refinement, small but meaningful evolutions that deepen flavours, sharpen techniques, […]

Not everything new has to feel unfamiliar. Sometimes, what resonates most is something people already know and love, presented in a different way. This idea lies at the heart of the latest collaboration between The People’s Cafe and Bu Rudy, introducing three special menu items available at all The People’s Cafe outlets from 5 May […]

Karaoke Bar Jakarta: Best Lounge and Music Spots for a Night Out If you are looking for a karaoke bar Jakarta experience beyond the usual family-style venues, the city offers a wide range of options that combine music, lounge settings, and nightlife. From upscale venues in Jakarta Selatan to more relaxed spots, these karaoke lounges […]

The Papilion is set to begin its 20th anniversary celebrations with a three-day Weekend Market this May. Running from 8 to 10 May 2026, the event will bring together food, lifestyle, and artisanal brands across the venue, turning the space into a relaxed weekend destination for families, friends, and shoppers. Held from 8.00 am to […]

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. […]