Chef Asa Sibcy steps into The Crown by Kirk Westaway with a clear vision—bringing his British roots, curiosity for ingredients, and modern sensibility to Jakarta’s fine-dining scene through a new seasonal menu that blends technique, creativity, and character.
Indonesian chef Ardy Ferguson has been named the winner of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024–2025 in Milan for his dish Archipelago Celebration, earning global recognition for his creative interpretation of Indonesia’s culinary heritage.
At Makase of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, Executive Chef Heri Efendi’s Southeast Asian flavors welcome guests and makes them feel right at home.
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.
Known for his minimalist fire-led approach, Chef Yudha Permana brings Southeast Asian and Japanese influences to life at YUKI and Meimei in Bali.
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Gran Finale 2025 will be held in Milan on 28-29 October, bringing together 15 rising chefs under 30 — including Asia finalist Ardy Ferguson of Belon, Hong Kong — to compete for the title of world’s best young chef.
Founded by Brazilian-born Liza Deubez, Paletas Wey has grown into a nationwide brand over the past decade, offering healthier popsicles made with real fruit and natural ingredients from across Indonesia.
The St. Regis Jakarta has named French-born Jérémy Degras as its new Executive Chef, bringing over 20 years of Michelin-leven experienced and a global culinary portfolio to lead the hotel’s dining program.
Veteran mixologist Yesaya Rotinsulu of 8Souls Jazz Club has won the 2025 Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship in Jakarta, earning a place at the inaugural regional finals in Tokyo this October.