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Aircraft replicas showcasing the ingenuity of the nation’s own engineers, housed in the Mock-up Building. Photo by Kuncoro Widyo Rumpoko. Looking for a weekend experience in Bandung, West Java, beyond its bustling cafes and familiar
The wedding suit has become a more personal choice. Grooms today have more freedom to decide how formal, relaxed or culturally rooted they want to look. A traditional black tuxedo may still have its place,

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Established by Peranakan cuisine experts and restaurateurs, Kembang Goeyang brings a fresh perspective to Jakarta’s dining scene, serving familiar Peranakan flavours in a relaxed and flexible setting. Located on the ground floor of Sarinah, Kembang Goeyang is designed for all-day dining, welcoming guests from breakfast through to lunch and dinner. The restaurant’s interiors offer a

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

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