This exotic dish is a nice one to make when you’re not too much in a hurry, because the longer you let it simmer, the more the aromatic flavours come out
Cafe Batavia in the heart of Jakarta Kota
This weekend, we decided to make our way up to Jakarta Kota, the former hub of Dutch-colonial Indonesia and one of the city’s most historic locations
Rooftop bar with a view
After a failed attempt at a quiet night at the movies on Friday, we somehow found ourselves on the eighth floor of the seriously trendy Awan lounge, sipping cocktails and overlooking the city-scape
Fennel seared salmon nicoise salad
Salmon is a bit of a luxury here, but if you’re feeling in a generous mood then this dish is the perfect way to make it worth your while. Great for a special occasion, salmon nicoise salad, impressive and great tasting dish
Dimsum Inc
There are a lot of good places to eat in Jakarta, but finding a local haunt for Saturday lunch, hungover Sunday or maybe even a 2am snack somewhere in between isn’t so simple
Spiced couscous with zucchini and carrot
Couscous is such a versatile ingredient. It can be sweet or spicy, served hot or cold; a delicious staple that should always be squirrelled away in the pantry for last minute meals.