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Great meals often begin with curiosity, and Baker Butcher Barista (B3) is inviting diners to experience something new with the launch of B3 Off-Menu. The new collaboration series opens the B3 kitchen to guest chefs,
The 100% Manusia Film Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary from 6 to 15 August 2026 with 86 films from 21 countries, free screenings and a programme of public activities across 11 venues in Jakarta,

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Surrounded by Glodok’s characterful heritage shophouses and dynamic food scene, few things evoke nostalgia quite like the aroma of freshly baked traditional cakes. Rumah Kue Peranakan Tuan Wen 1980 is breathing new life into Peranakan Chinese baking that offers an enticing selection of heritage cakes crafted from recipes passed down through generations and presented with

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,

Sari Pacific Jakarta’s legendary Japanese restaurant returns with a new look and a new name, but the charms that built its reputation still remain. There is something reassuring about returning to a restaurant that has been around for years. Even when faces change, interiors are updated, and new dishes appear on the menu, guests will