The Measure of a Cocktail City
Four bars made the Top 50, but Jakarta’s biggest achievement lies in the drinking culture that made those wins possible.
Four bars made the Top 50, but Jakarta’s biggest achievement lies in the drinking culture that made those wins possible.
Tucked in Surabaya’s Darmo neighbourhood, ARPO is built around a deceptively simple idea — food that feels like home, executed with the kind of care that only reveals itself the more you pay attention.
Charcoal, binchotan, wood — the fuel beneath a grill is not a footnote. It determines everything that ends up on the plate.
At Lennon’s, direction is shaped less by spectacle than by conviction. Under Director of Bars KT Lam at Rosewood Bangkok, the bar leans into music as structure, classic cocktails as language, and hospitality designed to linger rather than impress.
Nutmeg & Clove introduces a new cocktail menu inspired by Singlish, using illustrated stories and familiar phrases to express Singaporean culture through flavour.
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars Season 2 sharpens the battle between White Spoon and Black Spoon chefs—spotlighting Korean techniques, bold themes, and dishes that keep viewers glued episode after episode.
From viral matcha to fine dining, Indonesia’s 2026 food trends are increasingly driven by social media discovery.
A look back at 2025: the year Jakarta bars broke into Asia’s 50 Best and shaped a stronger, more confident cocktail identity.
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.