FRESH FINDS
All the latest news from Indonesia’s thriving and growing hospitality industry
1 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
Its name is synonymous with style, class, and island luxury, and therefore the news that current General Manager of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran,
Bali, Horst Walther-jones, is celebrating his 10year anniversary has been met with both respect and excitement. Having been with the Swiss hotel management company for 10 years, he has travelled to a number of exotic locales under the company’s umbrella. “This is my 10th year with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and I have enjoyed lots of special moments, from the … Middle East to the Island of the Gods, Bali,” he said as he looks forward to another decade with the company.
2 Waktu senja
Translated as “twilight time”, Waktu Senja is a fresh face on the Gading Serpong food scene and offers classic Indonesian and Asian cuisine with recognisable flavours all set within a relaxed, open-plan setting. Try one of the ready-made local concoctions filled with herbal combinations and healthy outcomes. The menu has a lot of recognisable favourites like Oxtail Soup and mixed rice bowls.
3 c’s steak and seafood
Located in the Grand Hyatt Jakarta, the C’s Steak and Seafood’s menu is perfect for all meat lovers out there. Succulent cuts of US and Australian Prime beef, fresh seafood platters, and a relaxing atmosphere await guests with space for larger groups or more intimate occasions. Choose from one of the eight large fish tanks that surround you and always be reassured that you are getting only the freshest choices of fish before moving on to its impressive 3,000-bottle wine cellar.
4 osteria Gia
Comfortable leather booths beneath a curved glass roof await you at Osteria Gia, and give you the sense of being at a luxurious garden party. The newest addition to the ISMAYA family, Osteria Gia can be found in the palatial Pacific Place Jakarta mall. The menu is filled with feel-good Italian food that reflects the jovial ambience, making it perfect for light brunches or business meetings. Simply sit back and indulge in all-italian flavours and aromas.
5 Will’s Restaurant and BAR
The newest place on the Menteng dining scene, Will’s Restaurant and Bar offers a mix of eclectic global eats and creative cocktails. Along with a fun menu of small bites and larger indulgences, you can enjoy an everchanging roster of live music. The atmosphere isn’t too loud, but it does have a fun and relaxed feel, making this a great contemporary haunt for anyone looking for fun with their food.