Archive for Januari 2017

Lunch in the Clouds – Lakeview, Kintamani

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Lunch in the Clouds – Lakeview, Kintamani- I often tell people that you can’t experience the true Bali unless you travel north a bit… in this case north meant jumping in an Avanza and driving an hour and a half uphill from Sanur on windy roads to Lakeview Hotel and Restaurant situated...

The Mystery of Pyongyang

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The Mystery of Pyongyang- Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea and the name of a restaurant chain operating outside of the fatherland. I had no idea what to expect from a restaurant run by the infamous North Koreans complete with North Korean staff.  I’ve always wondered...

El Asador on Flames

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El Asador on Flames- A lively South American restaurant in Kemang serving high quality, authentically cooked South American food. Open for just seven months, El Asador is already drawing crowds and it’s not just the meat lovers and salsa dancers! El Asador literally means “the barbecuer”....

Meet Adrian Li, Co-Founder of Qraved

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Meet Adrian Li, Co-Founder of Qraved-Adrian Li – Qraved co-founder In this edition of Indonesia Expat’s Business Profile, we meet a young gentleman named Adrian Li. Adrian is an internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Qraved.com, a website which allows diners to make instant reservations...

Ghosts of Christmas Delights

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Ghosts of Christmas Delights-To evoke the Christmas feeling, some expats and locals who migrated to Bali talk about their Christmas traditions, and the things they miss the most.  “I miss my family. To me Christmas is the time to be surrounded with your loved ones and cherish...

Like Mamma Used to Make

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Like Mamma Used to Make-In Italy, a cantina is a kind of cellar found below most private residences, where the household’s wine, cured meats, cheese and pantry staples are kept. In these underground havens, the temperature is kept below 18?, and families often find themselves hanging...

Right As Rain: Hujan Locale

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Right As Rain: Hujan Locale-Will Meyrick’s name is now almost synonymous with the emergent Indonesian dining scene, with an ever-growing list of restaurants and accolades, from Sarong to MamaSan; Seminyak to Kuningan. He’s known for riffing on a Southeast Asian theme, but for me,...

Veni, Vedi, Vino! I came, I saw, Wine!

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Veni, Vedi, Vino! I came, I saw, Wine!-A South Jakarta hotspot for oenophiles and foodies Tucked neatly away at the end of a long hall of cafes and restaurants at the open-air Cilandak Town Square (aka CITOS) is an expansive bottle shop and full-service restaurant aptly named W&S...

Despite Cultural Conservatism, Hooters to Open in Jakarta

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Despite Cultural Conservatism, Hooters to Open in Jakarta-US-based restaurant chain Hooters will open its first Indonesian location in Kemang. But will the nation’s conservative culture let it fly? Earlier this week, the media reported that US-based Hooters will soon open its first Indonesian location...

Pastis Please

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Pastis Please- Have you tried Pastis? No, not the French liqueur, the Mediterranean-come-Italian Kitchen and Bar in Aston at the Kuningan Suites. Although this oasis is considered semi-fine dining, the service, cuisine and décor oozes fine dining. In Pastis, your derriere is spoilt...

Oh La La, Madeleine!

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Oh La La, Madeleine!- Jakarta may not seem much from an outsider’s perspective, but for us that live here, we know that hidden within the city’s walls are little pockets of cool in places most people wouldn’t think to look. We found a little French art nouveau bistro tucked away...

All Aboard! Vietnam to Jakarta via California

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All Aboard! Vietnam to Jakarta via California-Cali Deli is a Vietnamese chain of deli-restaurants that gained its inspiration from a restaurant in California and established itself in Jakarta 7 years ago. Although Pho would come to mind for most people when discussing Vietnamese...

Dapur Babah Elite: Food With a Story

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Dapur Babah Elite: Food With a Story- The quaint district of the old Citadel Street, now Jalan Veteran, houses a few great secrets. For the epicures of Jakarta, Jalan Veteran’s Dapur Babah Elite, near Monas, is a well-kept haven a little ways away from the hustle and bustle of the...

The Convivial Lebanese Dining Room: Al Nafoura

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The Convivial Lebanese Dining Room: Al Nafoura-Al Nafoura Restaurant Amidst the craze on new and trending Asian and European restaurants typically found in the Senopati or Sudirman area, one should consider going off the beaten track and discover a treasure such as Al Nafoura. Nestled...
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