Bahasa l English This May, Union Jakarta, a well-known high-end dining, launched a new innovation. Perhaps you're already familiar with a bagel, but there's a new way to enjoy it here. At the time of launching, this Bagel is exclusively accessible at Union Plaza Senayan, from the front, you can see the Bagel Bar with a rather large showcase. Bagels come in a variety of flavors, including plain, salt, parmesan, blueberry, chocolate chips, cinnamon raisin, and (Almost) Everything. Bagels are priced at IDR 25,000 per piece. The texture of the bagel varies from soft to chewy, and it is best savored warm rather than dry. In my perspective, the plain one is a wonderful, traditional, and basic bagel. Even more interesting, here they also provide dipping sauce with various choices of Butter and Cheese Cream, there are also many choices, a variety of unique flavors that I have never seen before. Starting from the fragrant Chimichurri, the savory Alla Vodka, the spicy Scallion Chil...

Bahasa l English What's happening in Jakarta right now? Of course, numerous new eateries and cafes are distributed around the Jakarta area. A Japanese restaurant that caters to the tastes of the Jakarta community is currently a popular choice. This time, I had the pleasure to visit Kyoten, a premium Japanese restaurant in South Jakarta. It is very lovely, beginning with the entrance and continuing through an elegant hallway. The high-end theme is evident throughout the restaurant area. Large seating capacity, ranging from the bar and sofa to three private rooms that can accommodate up to ten people in each room. Of course, selecting from a menu with a huge selection will take some time. The primary menu items are sushi and robatayaki, but there is also sashimi, fresh oysters, donburi, and premium beef. In this story, I recommend various cuisines that you should eat that will undoubtedly impress you. Starting with Robatayaki, there are various options available, including T...

Bahasa l English Thailand is undoubtedly a must-see vacation during the Songkran season in April. Of course, this time I didn't pass up the opportunity to experience the excitement of the water festival, which is always packed with people from around the world. Taking place from April 12 to 15, 2025, people assemble, particularly in the Silom region, for a car-free day from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., where everyone brings water guns, from children to adults, and enjoys the water shooting game, which gives laughter and fun. On this occasion, I always seek out and sample a variety of culinary delights from unique or popular shops, restaurants, and cafés throughout Bangkok. As is customary, I create an itinerary before embarking on a vacation to better manage my schedule and destinations to visit. Of course, there will be intriguing locations we pass while visiting some streets around downtown. Well, this time I'm sharing a variety of culinary experiences in Bangkok, ranging from th...

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...