Food & Drink

Ditch the generic sips at tourist traps and get ready to discover the ultimate secret of Bali’s specialty coffee scene. Here, you can have a perfect coffee cartel espresso pulls, to smoothie bowls, to the coziest nook to get some work done over a latte-whatever your heart fancies, the Island of the Gods has got […]

A foreign tourist in Bali was pleasantly surprised to receive her food wrapped in banana leaves instead of plastic. Her reaction, captured in a short video, quickly went viral after being uploaded by Instagram user @kaswanderlust. The clip, captioned “POV: You get your food delivered, but you live in Bali,” shows the tourist opening a […]

Roemah Koffie officially joined Jakarta Coffee Week 2025 with the theme “The Beginning of Purposeful Journey,”” highlighting the link between Indonesian coffee, culture, and creativity. The first day of the festival opened with the launch of Anak Daro, a new coffee originating from the volcanic soils of Kerinci, Jambi. The product draws inspiration from Minangkabau […]

Bali is one of those culinary paradises which can satiate even the most varied tastes. For lovers of halal food, finding appropriate restaurants should be quite in order. Especially if you are a resident or a tourist, knowing where to find halal options definitely improves one’s experience on this island. What is Halal Food? The […]

Indonesia’s culinary scene is rich with flavour and diversity, and its traditional snacks are no exception. Often called jajanan pasar or market snacks, these treats are found in traditional markets across the archipelago. They are made from everyday ingredients such as rice flour, glutinous rice, coconut milk, banana leaf, and tapioca, forming a key part […]

Seblak, a Sundanese speciality from Bandung, West Java, has quietly travelled beyond Indonesian borders and is now making waves in Thailand. Known for its spicy and savoury kick with the distinctive aroma of galangal (kencur), seblak has long been a comfort food in Indonesia. Traditionally made from crackers boiled with garlic, cayenne pepper and galangal, […]

Wait, a theatre show… while you eat? Yes, that’s exactly what “Tanda Tanya?” offers. Social Expat team was delighted to be invited and experienced Tanda Tanya? the Jakarta’s first Theatrical Dining Experience. And honestly, it’s one of the most mind-blowing dining experiences in Jakarta right now. It all set inside Copper.30, a sleek restaurant space […]

A recently resurfaced video of British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay tasting authentic rendang in West Sumatra has gone viral on social media, reigniting pride among Indonesian viewers. On Monday (8 September 2025), the TikTok account @natgeotv posted a flashback clip from the programme Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, showing the renowned chef sampling an array of traditional […]

American content creator Sonny, better known by his YouTube channel Best Ever Food Review Show, turned heads during his recent visit to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The Minnesota-born host, whose real name is Will Sonbuchner, spent the day exploring Banjar culinary traditions, and one dish in particular caught everyone’s attention: Ketupat Kandangan. Rather than just tasting […]

Eating by Hand: The Art of Eating Without Cutlery in Indonesian Culture In many parts of Indonesia, eating with your hands is not only common but is also a respected cultural tradition. Despite the presence of spoons, forks, chopsticks, and other modern utensils, many Indonesians still prefer to use their hands when dining. This practice […]