Author: Chic Eater I am quite certain this new modern Japanese bistro, from the people behind Bottega Ristorante, is not a stranger anymore to you Jakarta cafe hoppers. It was opened early this year at the office district of Lingkar Mega Kuningan.  As I did not reside in Jakarta, I came to visit the establishment at my […]

Author: Posh Eater Aren’t you excited that more and more global food chains are opening in Jakarta? The Halal Guys is originated from NYC. This Middle Eastern and Mediterranean street food was established in 1990 and has been a booming business with over 200 restaurants world wide. Their name is so famous that you’ll notice […]

Author: Posh Eater What’s better than an old favorite restaurant with entire brand new look? Well, nothing that I can think of at the moment. Convivium has been one of my favorite Italian eateries since I can remember. Their homemade Italian cooking is simple, authentic and has left a mark on me, in a good […]

Author: Posh Eater Bottega Ristorante has just moved to a bigger, new location in SCBD area. The ex Kuningan resident looks so lavishly decorated, still keeping it’s glamour black and gold interior and cool vibe. I must confess, I haven’t revisit the place for quite a while, so I’ve noticed some new interesting dishes on […]

Author: Posh Eater I’ve been wanting to try this Korean restaurant for some time now, as it’s always crowded and looks tempting. As it’s expected, there’s already a waiting line outside the eatery when I arrived and I waited about 15 min which is not so bad. The restaurant is visually appealing, and has a […]

Author: Posh Eater As an Indonesian, I can’t deny the love of local food. Exploring food trend is also like a way of life for us Indonesian, the Nasi Liwet obsession has been circling around for a while and it can be spotted all over social media. Although the food is nothing new for us, […]

Author: Posh Eater Did you know that Hooters slang for women’s tatas 👀was made famous by Steve Martin in Saturday Night Live skit? Hooters restaurant was founded in 1983, and has since more than 430 locations and franchises all around the world. Their primary company image is playful sexy female servers with revealing outfits and […]

Author: Posh Eater When was the last time you had a romantic dinner in the city? Romantic in the sense of candlelight, fresh flowers, wine, and all that jazz. Alto at the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel is a fine dining Italian restaurant with lots to offer. Their wine selection is over the top, the […]

Author: Chic Eater Last valentine’s day on February, after considering several other options, our choice fell on OKU, a Japanese Restaurant at the lobby level of Kempinski Hotel. Honestly speaking, we were lured and somewhat ‘coerced’ by the mouth-watering photos of the menu here that I saw on social media. We came at 2pm to have […]

Author: Chic Eater If there is one restaurant that I have to choose as one of my long time favourite, it would be Loewy. I have always enjoyed my visit to Loewy from its first year of inception. There is something there that I did not quite find in any other restaurant. Still located at […]

Author: Posh Eater Heard lots of good things about Oku Restaurant in Kempinski Hotel, but I remained sceptical knowing how some Indonesian loves expensive brand new places without the real appreciation for the food. I admit that the interior is gallant, beige colored, spacey, none of those -elbowing other people while you taking your seat- […]

Author: Posh Eater I must confess, I’ve just experienced Love at First Sight. Unfortunately it’s not with a person, but with Plataran Menteng restaurant. The new joint is ambitious in everything, including the grand two stories newly renovated old building, typical of Menteng Dutch houses. I couldn’t help but in awe of the place, it’s […]

Author: Chic Eater Another coffee shop has emerged in South Jakarta with its somewhat Scandinavian feel and retro touch in some of the decor elements. Its name ‘TwentyFifth’ was obviously derived from the address number which is 25th Wijaya Road. This new coffee spot occupies the same building as Leon, a full-range restaurant and lounge […]

Author: Posh Eater I rarely go to Menteng area,and when I do, I look for the interesting eateries to go to. This time, I stopped by Maple and Oak, a supposedly happening breakfast and brunch place in De Ritz Building. If you like to visit my blogs, you might have read about the other restaurant […]

Author: Posh Eater Tangerang area has a massive culinary list to visit, but rarely really good – worth your money – kind of Italian eatery around. At least that’s what I thought before I found Sale Italian Ristorante. There’s nothing special about this place’s look from the outside, as it blended with the other ‘ruko’ […]