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BY Auli Cinantya | 07 November 2025
Chef Asa Sibcy Brings a Fresh British Perspective to The Crown by Kirk Westaway

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.

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BY Sheila Manalac | 29 October 2025
Chef Heri Efendi Prepares Dishes That Take You Back Home

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.

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BY Auli Cinantya | 22 October 2025
Janice Wong Builds a World of Chocolate, Art, and Imagination

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.

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BY Sheila Manalac | 06 October 2025
Pulau Projects’ Yudha Permana Focuses on Flavor, Freshness and Fire in His Dishes

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

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BY Sheila Manalac | 26 August 2025
Paletas Wey’s Liza Deubez: Building a New Ice Cream Culture

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.

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BY FoodieS Team | 25 May 2025
Rai Sutama and Dewa Wahyu Bintara Lead Bali’s Culinary Evolution Through YUKI and Meimei

Get to know the masterminds behind YUKI and Meimei, two of Bali’s most talked-about dining destinations.