Sheena Suparman

Sheena Suparman is a writer for The Jakarta Post's Creative Desk. She is based in Jakarta but wishes she could be anywhere else. She’s usually powered by coffee, chips and cheeseburgers.

Zodiac on a plate: Dining through the stars at 71st Omakase
Table Setting

Zodiac on a plate: Dining through the stars at 71st Omakase

From blooming flowers to rabbit hunts, this 12-course omakase brings the zodiac to life, literally one dish at a time.
Finding home: The journey of third culture kids
Family Matters

Finding home: The journey of third culture kids

Even though they were raised between worlds and exposed to many cultures, many TCKs still think of Indonesia as home.
Vinyl, cocktails and an eight-course Japanese feast in a Senopati gem
Table Setting

Vinyl, cocktails and an eight-course Japanese feast in a Senopati gem

Senopati’s Junsei Izakaya & Listening Bar hits all the right notes with its curated cocktails, vinyl grooves and eight-course tasting menu rooted in yakitori tradition.
Inside the art auction: Putting Indonesian masters back in the spotlight
Arts

Inside the art auction: Putting Indonesian masters back in the spotlight

As Global Auction marks its 22nd year, a rare Raden Saleh painting leads a lineup that bridges heritage, homecoming and the next wave of contemporary talent.
Inside the declutter economy: The business of sparking joy
Market Pulse

Inside the declutter economy: The business of sparking joy

Jakarta’s growing decluttering industry isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about control, clarity and the emotional weight of stuff.
Fine dining, redefined: Inside The Crown by Kirk Westaway at Fairmont Jakarta
Table Setting

Fine dining, redefined: Inside The Crown by Kirk Westaway at Fairmont Jakarta

Michelin-starred chef Kirk Westaway brings modern British cuisine to new heights in Jakarta.
No stars, no problem: Five places that prove Jakarta is a culinary capital
Weekend Five

No stars, no problem: Five places that prove Jakarta is a culinary capital

From award-winning tasting menus to world-ranked cocktails, here’s where Jakarta’s food scene proves it’s playing in the big leagues.
Chateau Angelus: Intertwining tradition with wine education
Table Setting

Chateau Angelus: Intertwining tradition with wine education

Château Angelus has brought centuries of Bordeaux's winemaking tradition and the brand's velvet-smooth vintages to Indonesia via a tasting event at St. Regis Jakarta in the heart of the city.
The chatbot will see you now
Features

The chatbot will see you now

Artificial intelligence chatbots do not judge, they do not sleep, and they always know the right thing to say. But is that real therapy?
Not just a fix: Local coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement
Consumer Insights

Not just a fix: Local coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement

Affordable, familiar and rooted in local pride, Indonesians are turning to homegrown coffee chains for more than a caffeine fix.