SIKI Steps into the Daylight with a Weekly Sunday Brunch
After a long dinner-only run, SIKI is introducing itself to Nusa Dua’s daytime ménage as it opens in the daytime exclusively for its weekly Sunday Brunch. The ever-enchanting SIKI has long been a crowd-puller with its dinners that fuse Balinese cuisine with Japanese sensibilities. Now, the restaurant is extending Chef-Owner Vincent Hiew’s culinary prowess to sunlit afternoons with a weekly...
Distinctive Dining Singapore: Mama Restaurant at Mama Shelter Singapore
A beautifully unpretentious expression of the brand’s original DNA, Mama Restaurant at Mama Shelter Singapore arrives as a maximalist riot of soul in the heart of the city. More than just a dining room, the dining spot serves as the hotel’s beating heart. The eclectic interiors by Dion and Arles, featuring plush banquettes, chalk-covered ceilings, and mismatched lamps, create...
Distinctive Dining Singapore: NOX – Dine in the Dark
At NOX – Dine in the Dark, dinner begins with an invitation to let go. Before a single dish is tasted, guests are welcomed into a softly lit lounge where handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and an amuse-bouche set the tone for an evening that promises to challenge perception. Promising an enigmatic evening free of phones and light-emitting objects, sight...
Distinctive Dining Singapore: Riverside Terrace at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
Riverside Terrace challenges the usual expectations of a hotel restaurant. Set right on the edge of the Singapore River at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, it trades enclosed dining rooms for open-air dining, where meals are enjoyed against a gentle riverside backdrop and the presence of live fire adds quiet warmth to the experience. The first thing most diners notice...
Culinary Connoisseurs Jakarta: Takashi Tomie – Executive Chef at Enmaru
Situated on the 46th floor of The Plaza Jakarta, Enmaru presents a dining space shaped by conversation, movement, and the comforting aroma of grilled seafood rising from the kitchen. Inspired by the spirit of Japanese izakaya culture, the restaurant encourages a shared approach to dining, where plates are placed at the centre of the table and enjoyed together. The...
Culinary Connoisseurs Jakarta: Kirk Westaway – Executive Chef at The Crown by Kirk Westaway at Fairmont Jakarta
Perched on the 22nd floor of Fairmont Jakarta, The Crown by Kirk Westaway presents a contemporary British dining destination defined by composure and clarity. Elevated above the city, the restaurant offers sweeping skyline views that set a calm backdrop for the evening. The space is refined yet unforced, designed to feel considered without formality taking centre stage. That sense of...
Culinary Connoisseurs Jakarta: Devina Hermawan – Chef, Cookbook Author & Cooking Instructor
Precision is the silent ingredient separating a standard meal from a memorable one. For Devina Hermawan, this exactness is a fundamental perspective rather than a learned kitchen trait. A business management graduate from the Bandung Institute of Technology, Devina, applies the mind of a strategist to the stove. She deconstructs recipes into efficient, repeatable systems, ensuring complexity never hinders...
Culinary Connoisseurs Bali: Samuel Barus – Chef de Cuisine at SKAI Bar & Grill at Padma Resort Legian
Set along the beachfront of Padma Resort Legian, SKAI Bar & Grill has built a reputation for its relaxed yet polished take on Mediterranean, fire-led dining. The restaurant combines wide ocean views with the lively energy of an open grill, where quality ingredients are cooked simply over flame. It is a place that suits both easy sunset meals and...
Culinary Connoisseurs Bali: David Gavin – Chef de Cuisine at Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Tucked away in the peaceful neighbourhood of Jimbaran, Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has captured hearts since it first opened. A refined restaurant, creative bar, and idyllic beach club, it features a long infinity pool overlooking Jimbaran Beach and the Indian Ocean. While the setting is undeniably beautiful, the true focus remains on the quality...
Savour the Spirit of Ramadan at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
Embrace the spirit of togetherness this holy month at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, where the rich heritage of a traditional Rijsttafel feast meets the vibrant energy of the coast. As the holy month of Ramadan moves past its midpoint, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach continues to honour the season with a series of thoughtfully curated dining experiences. Set along...
