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‘A Taste of Bangkok‘ arrived at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta earlier this month, giving diners the opportunity to experience dishes from Chao Phraya Terrace at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok without leaving the city. Held at
Artotel Group is introducing plant-based dining into the daily menus of some of its hotels with the launch of “Rebellious Hunger”, a new sustainability-driven initiative under Artotel Dine. Rolled out nationwide in April 2026, the

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Artotel Group is introducing plant-based dining into the daily menus of some of its hotels with the launch of “Rebellious Hunger”, a new sustainability-driven initiative under Artotel Dine. Rolled out nationwide in April 2026, the programme introduces plant-based dishes across participating Artotel properties in Indonesia, to make responsible and nature-focused dining a regular part of

From Beer Garden to new digital touchpoints, dining-led concepts and bar venues with serious food credentials, BIKO Group is shifting how Jakarta eats, drinks and gathers From the Very First Pint The year was 2010, and a simple after-work drink in Jakarta was starting to feel expensive. People wanted somewhere easy-going to let off steam,

In Jakarta, many Italian restaurants have become sophisticated dining destinations, catering to well-dressed dinner crowds or couples on their weekly date night. Whilst the cuisine certainly suits a special occasion, Italian food is deeply rooted in family meals – and this is something that La Balena is preserving. Occupying its own standalone location in Pondok