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ROSO Restaurant Yogyakarta opens a new chapter in the city’s culinary landscape, bringing together Indonesian cuisine,cultural heritage and a historic setting. Opening on Indonesia’s Independence Day, 17 August 2026, ROSO occupies the original building of
Returning for its second year, Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy (WIG) 2026 is set to explore the roots of Indonesia’s culinary heritage while bringing its gastronomic stories to a wider international audience. Presented by the Ministry of
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ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan’s all-day dining restaurant, Lidah Lokal, brings a beloved Sundanese favourite to the table with Ayam Goreng Basah Gelora. Offering a fresh take on a familiar local dish, the new menu highlight combines authentic Indonesian flavours with the quality and presentation of a hotel dining experience. Literally meaning ‘wet-style fried chicken’, Ayam Goreng
Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of
Charcoal does its fair share of work for SEMAJA’s menu: caramelising the sweet marinade on the Wagyu Sate Maranggi; enhancing the Iga Konro Bakar with a smoky finish after its 48-hour sous-vide; and gives depth to the familiar Indonesian flavours. At this Menteng restaurant, fire and slow cooking offer a clear look at how the
