Bahasa l English Following the rapidly changing culinary trend in Jakarta, it is unquestionable that Chinese cuisine is among the city's most popular foods. Chinese restaurants once dominated in North and West Jakarta, but they have since extended to Central and South Jakarta. Apollo Wu, a Chinese restaurant just launched at the end of 2024 in the Kuningan region of Jakarta, specifically in The East building, an upscale office area. The wonderful décor begins as soon as you enter the restaurant, with a corridor lined with gorgeous oriental decorations. Classic Chinese nuances create a different mood in an office building. In terms of capacity, it is not particularly large, but there are two VIP rooms that are suitable for any occasion. The wonderful interior design is seen throughout the restaurant. The signature dish here is Charsiu Trinity, also known as Charsiu Platter. A prepared dish of barbecue pork cooked using several techniques. Starting with A5 Charsiu, Cantonese, Crispy...

Bahasa l English Jakarta's restaurant industry is growing rapidly. This semester, there are many new restaurants in the Jakarta area. This time, I went to the Charkoal restaurant, operated by Ismaya, an F&B industry group in Indonesia for a long time. Many of you may be familiar with its restaurants. Charkoal is located in the SCBD neighborhood, which is well-known as a high-end destination for Jakarta society. With a capacity that is not too much and feels more intimate. The simple lighting setting adds an elegant subtlety, and there is an ember showcase in keeping with the Charkoal brand. The concept is not a joke; the entire food production procedure here uses embers from actual charcoal, with no gas stoves. Another intriguing fact is that dozens of natural fermentation ingredients in the jar are used as one of the keys to the flavor of each dish. The dinner set meal is available in two options: 14 and 17 courses.   The second session, which I attended this time, began at 0...

Bahasa l English This is the first time I have returned to Hong Kong since the Covid pandemic. a well-known East Asian destination known for its vibrant city life, street art that is a photographer's dream, and delicious Cantonese cuisine that can be found in anything from casual cafes to upscale restaurants. Along with eateries, this city is home to numerous well-known lounges and pubs that have won 50 Best Bar awards. A few days into the trip, I got to sample a number of delectable foods that I had never had before. 1. Samsen Wan Chai When I went to Samsen Wanchai, a Thai restaurant that was praised by the Michelin Guide, there was a big line during dinnertime, which was my first experience dining there. Extremely busy; I waited for around an hour. The standout item on the boat noodle menu is the Samsen Wagyu Beef Noodle Soup ($158), a substantial serving with a rich, black broth. Comfort noodles, tender wagyu beef, and a flavorful scent of herbs combine to create a savory dish....