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The Goethe-Institut Jakarta has reopened its doors to the public after a year-long closure for renovations. As an important cultural centre and a bridge between Germany and Indonesia, the institute continues to bring the two
From left to right: Hats Bar, Modernhaus, and The Golden Tooth. Indonesia’s first city-wide cocktail festival will make its debut in the capital from 24 to 28 November 2026. Jakarta Cocktail Week (JCW) will bring
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TWG Tea is turning its attention to white tea with a new short film and a collection that takes the centuries-old tea into formats made for modern drinking. Led by White Night Jasmine Tea, alongside loose-leaf blends and the brand’s Tea Teddies, the range moves from whole-leaf brews and cotton teabags to tea-infused fruit gums,
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
