Marking its tenth year, Bar Sathorn in Bangkok positions itself as a regional cultural exchange platform through its Cross Culture programme, bringing together bars and creative partners from across Asia in an ongoing series of collaborative chapters.

Jigger & Pony Group opens Bartenders of Pony (BOP) in Singapore, introducing a Korean cocktail dining concept led by bartender Uno Jang that draws from contemporary Korean drinking culture through cocktails, shared dishes, and hospitality.

Carlton Hotel Singapore launches new dining offers across Café Mosaic, Tuxedo Café & Pâtisserie, TUX Bar & Lounge, and Equator, introducing weekday lunch buffets, café bundles, Sunday sparkling wine sessions, and poolside bites in early 2026.

Shangri-La Jakarta celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse with Lunar New Year dining from 26 January to 5 March 2026, featuring Chinese set menus and Yu Sheng at JIA alongside a limited-time Lamian buffet at SATOO.

Taking place for one night only on 16 February 2026, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach hosts a Lunar New Year Oriental Feast at Makase, featuring a festive buffet dinner, live cooking stations, traditional desserts, and a Barongsai performance.

Running from 23 January to 17 February 2026, Noche Argentina at Tom’s by Tom Aikens at The Langham, Jakarta presents a limited-time Argentinian dining experience featuring open-flame wagyu dishes, traditional snacks, and curated wine pairings during selected opening nights.