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Sisca Soewitomo shares her love for cooking during the interview. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)
Sisca Soewitomo shares her love for cooking during the interview. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)
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Ramadan culinary tips with cooking expert Sisca Soewitomo

Television culinary personality Sisca Soewitomo recounts her long, illustrative culinary journey and shares some of her cooking tips for Ramadan

2 years ago
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'Omurice', comfort food for Japanese and Koreans, a symbol of warmer ties

Japanese and South Korean officials have declined to confirm the plan or venue, while Rengatei, famed as the birthplace of omurice in 1900, declined to comment.

2 years ago
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New York state vs New York City: the war over foie gras

All of the foie gras in New York is made exclusively in the state of 20 million people, as France no longer exports the controversial delicacy.

2 years ago

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Steam cuisine: cooking in Japan's hot springs

The geothermal sources that make Japan a haven for hot springs or onsen are also used to produce a range of delicacies.

2 years ago
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Across Zimbabwe, British scones are the taste of home

A sweet doughy treat from Britain has become a beloved part of Zimbabwe's national cuisine, where despite the country's colonial past, mothers and chefs alike now claim the pastry as their own.

2 years ago
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Lobo & Juno is ready to host the hippest tastemakers in the city

Boasting sumptuous interiors and world-encompassing cuisine, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan's latest bar-and-bistro aims to allure the young and the restless.

2 years ago
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Costa Rican chef showcasing Indigenous cuisine

For years, he immersed himself in the Indigenous cultures of his native country, living with eight different Indigenous groups in turn: the bribri, cabecar, ngobe, maleku, brunca, teribe, huetar and chorotega. 

2 years ago
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Six must-try noodle joints in Bandung

Diverse locales in Bandung serving various noodle dishes worth trying.

2 years ago
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Ten places to get healthy but delicious food around Jakarta

Healthy food is frequently frowned looked down upon due to misconceptions that it tastes bland but an increasing number of catering services are emerging with innovative meals that balance flavor with nutritional quality.

2 years ago
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'Enlightened tingle': Aussie cafe offers $140 cup of coffee

Melbourne has long been famed for its coffee culture, with Italian and Greek migrants infusing the city with all things bean and cup since the 1940s.

2 years ago
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Four dining spots in Jakarta for your Valentine's date

Looking for an evening sanctuary with delicious meals and a charming atmosphere for you and your special someone? The Jakarta Post recommends the following spots.

2 years ago
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Sudestada throws outdoor party to welcome 2023

Argentinian steakhouse Sudestada hosts an outdoor party full of Argentinian delicacies to welcome the new year.

2 years ago
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McDonald's profits rise as consumers seek value

McDonald's reported Tuesday a jump in fourth-quarter profits following higher sales in most markets, scoring with consumers worried about inflation.

2 years ago
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Hotel Mulia’s Table8 celebrates Chinese New Year with sumptuous, authentic dishes.

Hotel Mulia’s Chinese restaurant Table8 welcomes the Chinese New Year early with a hopeful ceremony and many offerings of its sumptuous dishes.

2 years ago
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Giant legs of Vietnam's 'dragon chicken' a Lunar New Year delicacy

The lumpy legs of the Dong Tao chicken -- named after the commune where it is bred in northern Vietnam -- are considered a delicacy, and are particularly popular among the wealthy during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known as Tet.

2 years ago
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Mix-and-match: 10 most-delicious instant-noodle combinations

Recently, there is a viral trend of combining noodle flavors which can drastically improve the taste of the meal. Are you up for some experimentation? Here are the top-10 best instant-noodle combinations.

2 years ago
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Japan tuna price soars past $270,000 at New Year auction

Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Onodera Group and Japanese wholesaler Yamayuki forked out 36.04 million yen ($273,000) for the 212-kilo bluefin tuna in the auction at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.

2 years ago
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Introducing innovative Australian tastes to Indonesian palates

The Taste and Create with Australia event set out to intrigue foodies and executive chefs alike with the novel tastes of the land down under, starting with a seven-course dinner at Jakarta’s Raffles Hotel.

2 years ago
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Lexus Indonesia presents its green initiatives through eco-friendly dishes

Lexus Feast serves luxury marque’s first exclusive luncheon, highlighting sustainable, natural resources.

2 years ago
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French baguettes get UNESCO heritage status

The French baguette -- one of the abiding symbols of the nation -- was given UNESCO heritage status on Wednesday.

2 years ago
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Twenties: The crinkles and crackles of 20 Indonesian beloved crisp and crackers

Indonesian cuisine has one side dish that is a staple on almost all dining tables across the country – kerupuk. Here are the top 20.

2 years ago
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Kaum Jakarta celebrates unity in diversity through food

Kaum Jakarta presents an experiential dinner of 11 dishes inspired by national songs and figures from the historic 1928 Youth Pledge.

2 years ago
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Eleven Jakarta: A hidden ‘speakeasy’ sanctuary

With a recherché concept that is a speakeasy bar, Eleven Jakarta has become a leisurely refuge for hardworking execs and the who's who of the capital city.

2 years ago
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Singapore food vendors launch first hawker center in New York

Urban Hawker, in midtown Manhattan, features 17 vendors handpicked by the food hall's curator, KF Seetoh, with 11 coming directly from hawker centers in Singapore. Each stall specializes in a well-known dish such as chilli crab, oyster omelettes, Hainanese chicken rice or nasi lemak, a fragrant rice dish.

2 years ago
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Cheap mealboxes a taste of Hong Kong's economic woes

Hong Konger Kitty Chan pivoted to takeout to help her restaurant survive the pandemic, but she has since opened a second shop as demand for cheap mealboxes surges in the city.

2 years ago
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A complete experience: Mad Cow Bandung review

The latest addition to Bandung’s growing fine-dining scene, Mad Cow aims to provide a holistic epicurean experience.

2 years ago
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Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers

There is no crunch or crackle, but crickets are on the menu at one Bangkok pop-up serving fusion bug-burgers, demonstrating the latest way to incorporate the protein-rich meat into food -- direct from Thailand's farms.

2 years ago
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Savoring nostalgic bowls of noodles at Bakmi Gondangdia Lama

Jakarta’s venerable Bakmi Gondangdia Lama or Bakmi Godila restaurant soldiers on in the face of various challenges

2 years ago
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Kikugawa: Jakarta’s oldest Japanese restaurant flows with change

Offering an oasis of calm at the heart of frenetic Jakarta, Kikugawa has surpassed and continues to ride out a variety of challenges as it sustains its memorable renown as the first Japanese restaurant in the capital.

2 years ago
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Hagu Coffee & Space: Becoming Bogor's long-overdue hangout hub

Located on Jl. Sancang in the heart of the “Rain City”, Hagu Coffee & Space is hyping up contemporary F&B trends while featuring live mini concerts with some of the most promising indie musicians of the day.

2 years ago

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