The Culinary Melting Pot | September-October 2025 Editon | NOW! Jakarta

From street stalls to skyscraping restaurants, Jakarta’s culinary scene is as wide as it is tall. Food plays a crucial role in the daily life of Jakartans; mealtimes are no longer just for sustenance but are a time to meet friends, a chance to explore a new area, and increasingly, an opportunity to experience something new.

In this edition, we explore whether Jakarta is ready to be a global food destination, take you around the city’s traditional eat streets, savour the best weekend brunches, and then dine high at the (literally) top restaurants of the capital. We also highlight some of the city’s thriving food creators, sharing handcrafted artisanal foods and newly emerging 'spice' sodas and fruit wines. 

Also in this issue: a story on Indonesia's new wave of farmers, our interview with the Belgian Ambassador to Indonesia, inside the Betawi 'Tari Cokek', a special feature on a 'Grandma's house', and more.

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