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.

From the first pour at AQUA Bar to the final toast at Bar Sathorn, Bangkok Bar Show 2025 wasn’t just an event — it was a manifesto of movement, music, and mastery.

Chef Janice Wong reflects on two decades of innovation, her ingredient-driven philosophy, and her vision for chocolate and desserts shaped by curiosity, culture, and creativity.

Bar Us in Bangkok currently ranked #4 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and #15 in The World’s 50 Best Bars lists, has earned the title of Thailand’s Best Bar and solidifies Bangkok’s position as a global cocktail destination.

Known for his minimalist fire-led approach, Chef Yudha Permana brings Southeast Asian and Japanese influences to life at YUKI and Meimei in Bali.

In less than a year, Cosmo Pony has gone from a bold idea in Jakarta to a debut on Asia’s 50 Best Bars — a breakthrough that signals the city’s growing voice in the region’s cocktail scene.