Taking place for one night only on 27 January 2026, Spirits of Thailand sees Lennon’s at Rosewood Bangkok host a multi-bar guest shift featuring Thai bartenders and local spirits, highlighting regional flavours and contemporary cocktail culture.

The Michelin Guide will launch its first New Zealand edition in 2026, covering Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.

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.

Noesaka’s new home at Plaza Indonesia introduces Jejak Rasa, a collaboration with William Wongso featuring dishes that reflect Indonesia’s diverse culinary heritage.

Grand Hyatt Jakarta introduces Club Italiano, a new Italian restaurant led by Executive Sous Chef Ivan Vasilev, bringing contemporary interpretations of classic Italian dishes to the hotel’s dining portfolio.