The Poppy Bistro

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The Poppy Bistro-Coquelicot_interior-1 What little French cuisine we have in Jakarta is generally trop cher and requires you to dress to impress, which is where the concept for Coquelicot was born. Non-pretentious, very homely and even borderline kitsch describe this place tucked...

Festive Feasting

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Festive Feasting- If you’re yearning for a festive feast with all the trimmings but you lack the inclination to cook at home, then simply head to one of Jakarta’s big hotels offering Christmas Eve dinners and Christmas Day brunches. Prices range from Rp.175,000 to Rp.988,000 per...

Pavilion – Music and Art Combine

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Pavilion – Music and Art Combine- Jalan Batubelig is a 3 km stretch of winding road starting from Leo Square junction (going west) off Jalan Kerobokan Raya, which becomes Jalan Berawa at the bridge leading then onto Canggu Club. It is one of the fastest growing parts of the west...

Sunday Brunches in Jakarta

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Sunday Brunches in Jakarta-You have probably noticed it by now, but Indonesians love to eat and they love to make you eat. One way to celebrate this eating fest is the Sunday brunches offered by most grand hotels in the capital. Although each place has its own specificities,...

Keyaki’s Key is Freshness!

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Keyaki’s Key is Freshness!-Keyaki Restaurant Japanese cuisine is no doubt an acquired taste to some. In Jakarta, Japanese food has often been ‘watered down’ to more casual joints, with modified flavours and sometimes questionable freshness. For modern Japanese restaurants, fusion...

The Clandestine Critic | Low-Salt Grill

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The Clandestine Critic | Low-Salt Grill-Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Jakarta’s dining scene. No spoon is left unturned in the quest for honest, balanced reviews, from long-established favourites to the hottest new tables in town....

Breakfast at Monolog

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Breakfast at Monolog-If you’ve been to Plaza Senayan or Pondok Indah Mall in Jakarta, chances are you’ve been to Monolog; the coffee shop-cum-all-day-diner popular among both Indonesian and expatriate customers. We meet the head chef, Takashi Iwasawa, and director, Evie Karsoho,...

Thoughtfully Tasty: C’s Sunday Brunch

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Thoughtfully Tasty: C’s Sunday Brunch-In a city stuffed full of Sunday brunch options, C’s Steak and Seafood at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta appeals to both gastronomes and thinkers. With a stunning array of responsibly-sourced crustacean and carnivorous treats, it is a unique experience...

The Clandestine Critic: A Mixed Bag of Maroush

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The Clandestine Critic: A Mixed Bag of Maroush-Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left unturned in the quest for honest, balanced reviews, from long-established favourites to the hottest new tables...