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Dining at ESA: Dégustation, Jakarta style

Reflecting a city where East meets West and the indigenous meets the foreign, ESA’s menu is a culinary journey for the curious. 

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Five surprisingly delicious leaves you can find in the wilds of West Java

Plucking a leaf from the sea of green to his right, Isep Kurnia ripped it in two and passed it to us. “This is edible too,” he said, “it tastes similar to kacang panjang [long bean].”

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Sip and Savor: Where to wine down in Jakarta

If you’ve been in Jakarta long enough, you will know that unwinding after hours of stressful work and gridlock is necessary for survival, and a relaxing glass of wine is one of the top ways to do that. Whether that be a deep red, a refreshing white or a delicate rosé, Jakarta has plenty of spots offering a wide selection of the best bottles from all over the world.

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Where to get the most authentic Chinese dishes in Jakarta

The 2024 Lunar New Year is around the corner, and there is no better way to celebrate the Year of the Wood Dragon than by enjoying authentic Chinese dishes.