Hotels often serve as a traveller’s first encounter with local cuisine, and across the country, a growing number of five-star properties are using their restaurants to showcase Indonesia’s rich culinary identity. From authentic renditions to inventive interpretations, these dedicated Indonesian eateries are now shining a spotlight on regional diversity, serving as both gatekeepers and ambassadors of local flavour.

Jakarta’s dining landscape has entered a dazzling new chapter, marked by the near-simultaneous arrival of two international culinary heavyweights: Íñigo Urrechu with his flame-forward Basque grill house, Erre & Urrechu Jakarta, and multi-award-winning British chef Kirk Westaway with the refined The Crown at Fairmont Jakarta. Different in spirit yet united in ambition, these venues encapsulate the capital’s growing appetite for global excellence served with unmistakable flair.