Vagabond opens in Jakarta as a personality-driven cocktail bar co-founded by Michael Callahan, offering an evolving night-time experience shaped by expressive cocktails, curated music, and atmosphere-led hospitality.

Burger & Lobster has opened its first Indonesian restaurant at Plaza Indonesia, bringing its London-born lobster-and-burger concept to Central Jakarta with signature dishes and locally inspired menu additions.

At Supagetti, a new Japanese pasta restaurant in Jakarta, itameshi comfort food meets an intimate 16-seat kitchen where warmth, nostalgia, and quiet focus shape the dining experience.

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.

Miya Social in Seminyak is a new café and dining space blending Modern Australian food with Mediterranean and Asian influences.

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.