The Best Eats by FoodieS 2026 Casual Dining list is the most geographically wide of the three categories — and the most vivid argument that great food in Indonesia has never been confined to a single city, a single format, or a single price point.
Alila Villas Uluwatu and Alila Shanghai present a five-day dining collaboration at CIRE from 15–19 April 2026, featuring Shanghai-style dishes, a five-course degustation, and a one-day brunch led by Chef Scott Bao and Chef Kadek.
Byrd House Bali marks February with a series of time-limited events, including a Lunar New Year reunion dinner, Valentine’s Day sharing menu, and Cocktail Beach Fest at its Sanur beachfront venue.
Shangri-La Jakarta celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse with Lunar New Year dining from 26 January to 5 March 2026, featuring Chinese set menus and Yu Sheng at JIA alongside a limited-time Lamian buffet at SATOO.
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta marks Lunar New Year with a series of festive dining experiences at Signatures Restaurant, led by Fire Horse-inspired buffet featuring symbolic dishes, live noodle stations, and traditional celebratory elements.
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.