Asador Etxebarri has been named The World’s Best Restaurant 2026, while Bangkok’s Gaggan takes The Best Restaurant in Asia title. The 2026 list features 14 restaurants from Asia, including venues in Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, and Bangkok.
Aussie Beef and the Victorian Government hosted a Jakarta showcase featuring chefs Fernando Sindu, Freddie Salim, and Edi Pancamala, demonstrating creative ways to prepare Australian beef secondary cuts.
Japanese doughnut brand I’m donut ? makes its Indonesian debut at Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, with around 30 sweet and savoury varieties, including flavours developed exclusively for the local market.
Plataran Venue & Dining introduces new Ecotourism and Sorong Selatan menu highlighting Indonesia’s natural resources, local communities and culinary heritage.
Jakarta Cocktail Week will make its debut from November 24 to 28, 2026, bringing international guest bartenders, masterclasses, nightcaps and a free-entry Cocktail Village to venues across Jakarta.
YUKI has opened its largest restaurant in Ubud, bringing its Japanese-inspired menu, Balinese produce, cocktails and izakaya-style dining to a new split-level space beside Ubud Palace.
VINYL Music Cocktail Bar in Bandung will host Bar Takeover Vol. 17 on October 31, 2026, featuring CK Kho of Coley Kuala Lumpur and Tracia Chan of Dissolved Solids.
Theater of Taste 2026 returns to Jakarta with A World of Taste, bringing premium wines and spirits, curated tastings, masterclasses and food pairings to Park Hyatt Jakarta.
Wisteria has opened in Canggu as a new rooftop dining destination serving Western comfort food with Asian inspired flavors, from Japanese Shakshuka and Gochujang Prawn Pappardelle to Pandan Waffle.