POSTS BY: Auli Cinantya
Features, Food Trends,
BY Auli Cinantya | 03 January 2026
Predicting Food Trends 2026: How Social Media Is Setting the Table in Indonesia

From viral matcha to fine dining, Indonesia’s 2026 food trends are increasingly driven by social media discovery.

New Openings, Restaurant Radar,
BY Auli Cinantya | 01 January 2026
Restaurant Radar: January’s New Restaurants Across Jakarta and Bali

January brings a new lineup of recently opened restaurants in Jakarta and Bali, spanning Japanese-led dining concepts, cocktail bars, bistros, and regional kitchens shaping the start of the year’s culinary scene.

Features, Restaurant,
BY Auli Cinantya | 22 December 2025
Closing the Year at the Table: Jakarta Restaurants for Celebrations Big and Small

From festive dinners to quiet reunions, this guide rounds up Jakarta restaurants suited for year-end dining moments, with tips on planning ahead and reserving tables through Grab Dine Out.

Features, Restaurant,
BY Auli Cinantya | 18 November 2025
The Evening Rhythm of Sawah Terrace Ubud

Dinner at Sawah Terrace in Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, brings together Indonesian cuisine, traditional Balinese dance, and riverside dining overlooking the Ayung River in Ubud.

Bar, Features,
BY Auli Cinantya | 10 November 2025
Where the Jungle Pours the Medicine

Perched above the Ayung River at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ambar Ubud Bar is rewriting what a cocktail can mean — drawing from ancient Balinese healing texts to craft drinks that are equal parts ritual, story, and revelation.

Profiles,
BY Auli Cinantya | 07 November 2025
Chef Asa Sibcy Brings a Fresh British Perspective to The Crown by Kirk Westaway

Chef Asa Sibcy steps into The Crown by Kirk Westaway with a clear vision—bringing his British roots, curiosity for ingredients, and modern sensibility to Jakarta’s fine-dining scene through a new seasonal menu that blends technique, creativity, and character.