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Everything we are watching in dining — reviewed and kept current.
Jakarta is about to get a whole lot sweeter, with a soundtrack to match. From 1–20 September, Jakarta Dessert Week (JDW) 2026 takes over dessert spots across the city, with 42 brands and dozens of outlets serving limited-edition creations inspired by this year’s wonderfully unexpected theme: DANGDUT.
Dinner is more fun when there is plenty to tempt you. One moment you might be in the mood for a comforting Indonesian dish, the next you are eyeing a plate of sushi or wondering if you have left enough room for dessert. At Sana Sini Restaurant at Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin, Destination Dining turns that curiosity into the whole point of dinner.
Updated monthly, explore new restaurants in Jakarta that opened in 2026, featuring a curated restaurants, bars and cafés of note.
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.
Unwind at HARRIS Hotel & Convention Serpong with an interactive afternoon tea at Level 19 or a lavish Sunday brunch at Lemon Basil & Co.
Celebrate Mid-Autumn with InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar's elegant mooncake collection, perfect for gifting and festive gatherings.
Explore Tentrem Jakarta's four distinct dining venues, serving everything from burgers and Cantonese dishes to Indonesian and Italian eats.
Celebrate Rasa Merdeka at SEMAJA Menteng as it collaborates with Toko Oen to reinterpret 90 years of legendary Indo-Dutch culinary heritage.
Discover Sanjiva at The Orient Jakarta, where classic Indonesian recipes meet contemporary culinary techniques and artisanal cocktails.
Indulge in The Coastal Atelier Sunday Brunch at Sugar & Spice, InterContinental Jakarta, featuring exquisite seafood and artisan dishes.
A guide to the best mooncake hampers in Jakarta in 2026, including flavours, details on gift sets and prices.
Explore Hungry Playground at Summarecon Mall Bekasi, featuring over 110 culinary tenants, snow park attractions, and live entertainment.
Celebrate Independence Day at ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan with special staycation packages, a festive Rijsttafel feast, and point redemptions.
Adore Cacao, Marak and Acaraki bring Indonesian chocolate, arak and jamu to 25hours Jakarta The Oddbird this August.
COPA marks Independence Day with an Indonesian-Latin Sunday brunch at 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird on 16 August.
Fairmont Jakarta marks Independence Month with tumpeng, rijsttafel, festive buffets and Indonesian-inspired cocktails.
Hotel Tentrem Jakarta launches spirit-free cocktails at Kayu Manis, Canella and POPULICO, with local flavours in focus.
The Cellardoor Jakarta returns to Pondok Indah with wine tastings, Hatten’s full portfolio and the new Two Islands Fine Tawny.
Discover Jimbaran Lounge at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta, offering regional Indonesian delicacies in an elegantly reimagined lush garden oasis.
NOW! Jakarta's curated list of the top 19 cocktail bars in Jakarta for a quality tipple, including Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.
Atelier 23 replaces the Conservatory at Park Hyatt Jakarta with Southeast Asian flavours, French influences and city views.
