Bahasa l English Jakarta's restaurant industry is growing rapidly. This semester, there are many new restaurants in the Jakarta area. This time, I went to the Charkoal restaurant, operated by Ismaya, an F&B industry group in Indonesia for a long time. Many of you may be familiar with its restaurants. Charkoal is located in the SCBD neighborhood, which is well-known as a high-end destination for Jakarta society. With a capacity that is not too much and feels more intimate. The simple lighting setting adds an elegant subtlety, and there is an ember showcase in keeping with the Charkoal br ..read more

Bahasa l English This is the first time I have returned to Hong Kong since the Covid pandemic. a well-known East Asian destination known for its vibrant city life, street art that is a photographer's dream, and delicious Cantonese cuisine that can be found in anything from casual cafes to upscale restaurants. Along with eateries, this city is home to numerous well-known lounges and pubs that have won 50 Best Bar awards. A few days into the trip, I got to sample a number of delectable foods that I had never had before. 1. Samsen Wan Chai When I went to Samsen Wanchai, a Thai restaurant th ..read more

Bahasa l English  With a wide range of activities, shopping, cultural tourism, and delicious cuisine ranging from street food to Michelin Star restaurants, Thailand has always been a popular travel destination. This time, instead of going to a Thai restaurant, I went to an Indian restaurant with a Michelin star. This restaurant is nestled away around a residential area on a small road, not obvious to be seen from the main road. The purpose of Haoma is sustainability through the use of only locally sourced ingredients, which the restaurant produces on-site with a small farm and garden. Th ..read more

Bahasa l English It took me a while, but I was eventually able to visit Chiang Mai again. Chiang Mai is a popular tourist destination in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is less crowded with cars and has a more relaxed vibe than Bangkok. As is customary, I am naturally excited about culinary hunting, about which there is even excellent news the Michelin Guide operates here. This city has about fifty dining options listed in the Michelin Guide, yet none of them have earned a single star. The only options available here are the Michelin Plate and Bib Gourmand. As you read on, I'll talk about my vi ..read more

Bahasa l English According to the most recent information about Jakarta's restaurant business, it is evident that entrepreneurs love coming here to launch food-related ventures that pique the interest of the local populace. Coach is an American fashion brand that is well-known to inhabitants around the world. One of the defining characteristics of the modern generation's lifestyle is their assortment of clothing, purses, shoes, and accessories. The Coach Restaurant, which is housed in the Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, made headlines when it originally opened. You must first pass the Coach bo ..read more

Bahasa l English This unique story was when I visited a restaurant in the South Jakarta area. Golden Joy is a family restaurant with a Chinese Indian concept. Well, unexpectedly the owner of this restaurant turns out to be from India but of Chinese descent family. Looks like an oriental Asian face but is able to speak Indian fluently. The interior of the restaurant is oriental and has touches of red or gold which are synonymous with Chinese vibes. The restaurant's capacity is quite large from an indoor space with round tables, an outdoor area, and 2 VIP rooms. Of course, this is a highly ..read more

Bahasa l English Good news for me when I see the development of the high-end dining business in Jakarta is expanding. In this season, Privy Dharmawangsa opened a branch in Jakarta for the first time, more precisely in Dharmawangsa Square, South Jakarta. As the name implies Privy which in English means private or secret, this restaurant really provides an exclusive and intimate atmosphere. Once you enter on the 1st floor, there will be a greeter who will take you up to the restaurant through the elevator. On normal days they just open for dinner time, where an elegant, classic, and luxurious ..read more

Bahasa l English It's been a pretty exciting week in October with the arrival of a chef from a 2 Michelin Star restaurant in Japan to be precise in Kanazawa, a regional capital on main Honshu island. Chef Shinichiro Takagi, from Zeniya is a legacy from his late father. On this occasion, chef Takagi-san collaborated with Oku Japanese Restaurant to offer the experience of enjoying the dishes by Michelin Star restaurant chefs that we have often heard about in the global cuisine world. This week I chose lunch with a 4 course set menu on Saturday. Well, even in this special chef week, Oku Restau ..read more

Bahasa l English Good news this month with the presence of Chef Marinka in collaboration with Asia Restaurant, which is located at the Ritz Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan area. It's no stranger, of course, to chef Marinka, who is an Indonesian celebrity chef who was the judge of the Masterchef Junior competition in the last season and also other television shows. In October 2022, guests can enjoy a variety of chef Marinka's signature dishes and even meet and greet with chef Marinka. This collaboration is carried out from now until the end of December 2022, where you can book Asia Restaurant ..read more

Bahasa l English The chance to visit Bali more comfortably has arrived as I have completed the Covid 19 vaccine so that the rules for making domestic flights are easier without quarantine and tests. But of course, we still have to carry out health protocols, always wear masks, and provide hand sanitizer. Since I haven't been to Bali in a long time, I decided to spend 10 days here. Besides that, the development of F&B and trends in Bali is indeed moving fast, so there are many places that I have never visited. Well, this time I share some locations that you can visit from legendary eateri ..read more