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Everything we are watching in dining — reviewed and kept current.

Jakarta Dessert Week: Your Next Dessert-Hopping Adventure

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.

Dining··3 min read

A Fresh Take on Peranakan Food at Kembang Goeyang

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.

Dining··3 min read

A New Playground for Food Lovers

Explore Hungry Playground at Summarecon Mall Bekasi, featuring over 110 culinary tenants, snow park attractions, and live entertainment.

Dining··3 min read

The Westin Jakarta Welcomes Luca Carrino as Executive Chef

The Westin Jakarta's culinary team has a new leader as Luca Carrino joins the hotel as Executive Chef, whose career spans Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels across Europe, Southeast Asia, North Asia, and the Middle East.

Dining··2 min read

Why Time Matters at Aged+Butchered

Sure, a steak might be cooked and served in minutes, but what happens before it’s put to the grill is what really determines its flavour. At least, this is the philosophy that’s followed at Aged+Butchered, where quality meats are afforded much attention before they are ever brought to the table.

Dining··3 min read