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New Website Aims to Help Narrow Lunchtime Choices
Zomato lists 12,000 restaurants across the city. (JG Photo/Nivell Rayda) With thousands of restaurants offering a dizzying array of cuisines from across the archipelago and beyond, lunch time in...
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Singaporean Food Writers Bond Via Common Ground
From left: Sharon Wee, Audra Ang and Aziza Ali. (JG Photo) Singaporean chef, food consultant and entrepreneur Aziza Ali who is widely credited for introducing fine Malay dining to the Singaporean...
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Food for Thought: A Spiced, Indonesian Rendering of a Distinctly ‘Nose to...
Oxtail soup prepared in the traditional Indonesian way is high on flavor and low in fat. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliot) It is common to find “nose to tail” dining in regional Indonesian cuisine but...
View ArticleSnail Steak, an Unlikely Favorite
From super spicy cassava chips to things you wouldn’t normally put in the deep fryer, Bandung has always been known to be a culinary haven, a sort of incubator for the exotic and for exciting...
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Food for Thought: Zucchini Soup Offers a Zing of Mediterranean Sunshine in a...
Zucchini, precooked befored being pureed into soup, is easy to make and bursting with flavor. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliot) The zucchini, or courgette, is a fruit, the swollen ovary of the zucchini...
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A Fish With an International Reputation
Chef Oyvind Naesheim, left, prepares salmon tataki in sweet miso and Japanese mustard. (JG Photo/Grace Susetyo) One thing many people don’t realize Norway and Indonesia have in common is their ties to...
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‘Molecular’ Desserts: A Taste of Science for Jaded Palates
Ron’s laboratory, above, serves up a unique array of desserts. (Photo courtesy of Ron’s Laboratory) As the fast-paced Jakarta metropolis spurs its inhabitants onwards in a frantic 24/7 rat race, it...
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Paulaner Back to Slake Drinkers’ Thirsts
Paulaner beers are brewed on the premises in accordance with traditional methods. (JG Photo/Theresia Indah) The sight of the Dunkel beer pouring off-tap holds as much appeal to the eyes as it does the...
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Guest Chef at Mandarin Oriental’s Xin Hwa Promotes ‘Regional Fusion’
Wagyu steak with black pepper sauce. (JG Photo/Nivelle Rayda) There was a time when chefs collaborated to fuse disparate cuisines, to unite far-flung regions into a harmonious universe, often leaving...
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Jakarta’s French Chefs Go Back to Basics
Several Jakarta-based French chefs delighted audiences with their creamy concoctions, spicy curries and plenty more samples of fresh cuisine in Kemang last weekend. (JG Photos/Tunggul Wirajuda) The...
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A Flavorful Twist on the Traditional Panna Cotta
Escapism on a plate, in a mall. A twee, unique panna cotta alongside a teapot and a cup of tea. (Photo courtesy of Pannacotta Etc) Sometimes, you just cannot decide if you want a cake or an ice cream...
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‘Oplosan’ Sellers Deny ‘Dangerous’ Claims
Bottled drinks getting crushed during an anti-alcohol campaign in Tangerang, Banten. (JG Photo/Fajrin Raharjo) Though the gurgling stomachs of customers may claim otherwise, “oplosan” beverage vendors...
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Banish Rainy Season Blues With Chestnut, Herb and Apple Soup
The finished product. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliot) Chestnuts are shiny brown nuts with a thick shell, and although not common in Indonesian cooking, they are grown locally and known as buah...
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Remember to Stay for Dessert
Some of the treats at SweetSpot and the Cheese and Chocolate Bar at Marina Bay Sands. (Photo courtesy of Marina Bay Sands) Almost four years after its opening, Marina Bay Sands, the integrated resort...
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Oodles of Noodles (& More) in Menteng
Happy meal: Otak-otak, mie yamin, fried wontons and a glass of es cincau. (JG Photo/Tunggul Wirajuda) As one of the most iconic dishes of Chinese-Indonesian cuisine, bakmi’s fame has spread across...
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An Old Favorite in Jakarta Loses Its Rock ‘n’ Roll Soul
The Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta has become a more sophisticated eatery. (Photo courtesy of Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta) Two decades ago, the Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta — back then, still located at Sarinah on Jalan...
View ArticlePuck Conquers Culinary Asia
Austrian master chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck got his start in the kitchen by learning the ropes from his mother who worked as a pastry chef and later became an apprentice in Monaco and Paris,...
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TWG Tea Awakens the Senses With New Christmas Blends
Roast turkey with cranberry jam and rooibos-infused gravy. (Photo courtesy of TWG Tea) With Christmas just around the corner, luxury tea house, TWG Tea launches a series of tea blends, menus and gift...
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Food for Thought: Celebrate Christmas in the Tropics With Some Traditional...
The English Christmas staple features dried fruit and can be served on its own or with cream or vanilla ice cream for a more decadent touch. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliott) We have all the resources...
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Food for Thought: A Trifle With a Tropical Twist to Round Out Your Christmas...
Just a few sleeps left till Christmas! It’s quite challenging to entertain family and friends at home, if they expect turkey with all the trimmings, including dessert. If you’re looking for an easily...
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