Culinary & Wellness in Indonesia!
This is where to spoil your senses: hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste. Explore the many flavours Indonesia has to offer by taking a bite out of some local delicacies or delighting in traditional spa treatments.
Be Delighted with Yogyakarta’s Delicious and Luscious Delicacies
This city offers many luscious delicacies. From bakpia cookies, wingko babat, to enting-enting kacang, visitors will be delighted to find there are so many delicious choices here in this town. Gudeg is one of Jogjakarta’s specialties. This dish is made of young jackfruit with traditional herbs, sometimes with eggs and chicken. Cow’s inner skin, cooked until tender, usually accompanies gudeg with steamed rice.
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Bandung Culinary, From Various Street Food to Haute Cuisine
Many people visit the capital of West Java province to pamper their taste buds. You’ll be amazed with what Bandung has to offer. From various food sold on street vendors to haute cuisine, every visitor will be able to find something to their liking here.
One of the most well known dish, timbel, consists of nasi timbel, lalapan, sambal dadak, a piece of chicken (fried or roasted Sundanese style), fried beancurd, fried tempeh, a slice of jambal (salted fish). Nasi timbel is a favorite among locals and visitors. Batagor baso tahu goreng (literally means, fried meatballs & beancurd) is one of the most well-sought specialty. Made from blended fish and beancurd, with a special peanut sauce, batagor’s popularity remains constant.
Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene for Local Delicacies
Living in a country that has endless variety of food and drinks, Indonesians do eat out, but the majority does not go to restaurants. The local food scene relies heavily on street food. Indonesians savour the delicious meals offered by ubiquitous street vendors day and night for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Street food is a quick meal sold by a vendor with a push cart, basket, at a stall, or possibly at a store where customers can see the preparation of food clearly. It provides a close connection between the customer and the street food, unlike having a plate of food in a restaurant. The types of food offered vary from a simple fried tofu to a much more complicated dish like gudeg (raw jackfruit cooked in a Javanese traditional way that originated from Yogyakarta).
Dining Experience in Metropolitan City of Jakarta
Jakarta today offers an excellent variety of sophisticated fine dining restaurants located in many parts of this sprawling metropolitan city. The best Indonesian cuisine and international restaurants are found in unique surroundings as they are located in elegant and well appointed places. You can eat with special nostalgic atmosphere of fine, graceful dining like in those colonial days long gone. The Oasis Restaurant on Jalan Raden Saleh in Central Jakarta, the Bistro Boulevard on Teuku Umar, Bunga Rampai on Jalan Tjik Ditiro and the Jittlada Thai restaurant on Jalan Sultan Agung are just a few prime examples. The Café Batavia across the old Stadhuis at Fatahillah Square in Old Batavia also will take you one back to the grand style of grand meals in the Dutch colonial era.
Seminyak, the World-class Dining Scene
An essential part of the swathes of stunning beaches along the south coast of Bali next to the vibrant ambience of Kuta, is Seminyak beach and the town of Seminyak, which has its own eclectic mix of world-class restaurants, high end spas, designer boutiques, international surf shops and lifestyle brand outlets, that truly offer some of the best experiences on the enchanting island of Bali.
Over the years, Seminyak has developed a world-class dining scene. Seminyak is packed with some of Bali’s finest and most well-established restaurants, while several of its roads are recognized as must-visit dining destinations. Dubbed as a food-lover’s haven, rich flavors from all around the globe, prepared by highly skilled chefs – some of whom are notable figures in the international culinary scene – can be found here. From Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Japanese and Thai, as well as innovative Indonesian fusion, all the choices of world’s cuisines are offered here, sure to promise quite a feast.
Nutritious Tinutuan Porridge: A Taste of Manado Cuisine
Among lovers of the archipelago’s delicious and diverse culinary delights, Manado’s cuisine has become a sort of by word of the exotic Bunaken Marine Park in North Sulawesi. At a first glance, this typical Manadonese porridge may not look that attractive, but despite its rather disorderly appearance, this traditional dish is tasty indeed, and should not be bypassed while visiting the city of Manado capital of North Sulawesi.
Medan’s Delightful Lontong Sayur
There are many things to do when traveling to regions across Indonesia. Well, in Medan, there is one thing you must do and that is eating the ultra delicious Lontong Sayur Medan.
Lontong Sayur Medan is a complete dish filled with yummy proteins that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The dish consists of a soup known as sayur lodeh (vegetable soup cooked with coconut milk), tofu and tempe, lontong (steamed rice in banana leaves), sambal, boiled egg, rendang, and many other optional side dishes.
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The Graceful Pakarena Dance from Makassar
From the enchanting waters overlooking the capital city of Makassar up to the highland of Toraja, South Sulawesi is a land blessed with fascinating splendors. While nature provides the magnificent settings, the indigenous people present an equally fascinating culture. One of the well preserved cultural traditions of South Sulawesi takes shape in the Pakarena Dance.
The Cempaka Diamond Fields
The land of South Kalimantan is blessed with some of the most sparkling treasures that mother earth provides, especially those that radiate the most exquisite glow, namely: Diamonds. Sending out its beautiful glow all around the world, these sparkling gems are unearthed from various diamond fields in the province, but the most notable are found at the Cempaka Diamond Fields, by the town of Banjarbaru, in South Kalimantan.
Bintan Lagoon, One-Stop Luxurious Getaway Destination
Covering a total area of over 300 hectares, Bintan Lagoon offers 470 luxurious suites and villas, two championship golf courses, a dedicated Convention Centre, an array of sea sports and land-based activities for the whole family, a number of international restaurants, and to top it off, its own ferry service from Singapore with terminal in its own grounds with on-site immigration clearance. What more could one ask for a memorable holiday?
Ria Bintan Golf, Golfing Paradise with Wonderful Ocean and Forest Course
A gem of a resort in the north of Bintan island, set amidst pristine white beaches, clear emerald waters and lush tropical forests is the Ria Bintan Resort. Aptly named Ria Bintan (ria means celebration), this golf and beach resort facing the South China Sea has become the toast of holiday-makers. Covering a total area of 447 hectares, Ria Bintan is developed in stages, comprising the Club Med Ria Bintan, two 18-hole championship golf courses, a clubhouse, complete recreation facilities, and 1,500 resort rooms in villas and chalets which open to magnificent sea views.
Bakera: Traditional Spa of the Minahasa, around Manado
Handed down for generations, some of Indonesian authentic traditional spa treatments are still practiced until today and have made their way into the modern spa and wellness scene alongside other popular methods around the world.
One of the most unique is the Bakera treatment of the Minahasa ethnic group living around Manado, capital of North Sulawesi. This is a traditional treatment especially applied on women to stay healthy and keep in shape after giving birth.
Bakera is specifically aimed to tighten the female’s reproductive organs. Minahasans call this “bakancing” which is to tighten and bring back elasticity to the female’s reproductive organ after it slacked in the processes of pregnancy and giving birth.
Oukup, Natural Spa and Medicinal Treatment the Batak Way
The Batak ethnic groups living in North Sumatra have long realized that nature is not only man’s main source of life but it also provides precious medicinal cures. Traditional natural treatments – in modern days called Spa – have long been part of daily life in Central Tapanuli, in Sibolga, Simalungun and even on the island of Nias. Here, the Batak traditional Spa treatment is known as Martup or Oukup.
The Sanchaya – Intimate Bintan Resort for Your Staycation
View the crystal clear waters of the South China Sea from your windows and immerse yourself in the breath-taking colonial-inspired interior design of The Sanchaya. This private beachfront estate located within Bintan Resorts is unlike any other. A refreshing oasis that sits in the beautiful Lagoi Bay at Bintan Island.
Bintan Lagoon, One-Stop Luxurious Getaway Destination
Covering a total area of over 300 hectares, Bintan Lagoon offers 470 luxurious suites and villas, two championship golf courses, a dedicated Convention Centre, an array of sea sports and land-based activities for the whole family, a number of international restaurants, and to top it off, its own ferry service from Singapore with terminal in its own grounds with on-site immigration clearance. What more could one ask for a memorable holiday?
Pamper Yourself at These Favourite Spas in Bintan
Spa treatment in Bintan Island has been increasingly popular over the years, so why not pamper yourself and revitalize your body and soul. Slide into a moment of pure bliss as your body is treated by the hands of professional masseuses, and your mind drifts into its inner sanctuary. Massages are known to help blood circulation, release tension and stress. Spa getaway is perfect for those looking to unwind. While in Bintan, why not enjoy one or two of our selected recommendations? Because we know you deserve a break even on your holiday!
Fun Experiences to Enjoy at the Beautiful Bintan Resorts
Just a ferry ride away from Singapore and Johor Bahru-Malaysia, Bintan, the largest Island in the Riau Islands Province, has grown to not just a favorite getaway from the two neighboring countries but now also an important center for international sport tourism events. Here, a range of international sport tourism events such as Tour de Bintan, Bintan Triathlon, IRONMAN, Spartan Race, Bintan Golf Challenge, and more are held annually that attract both participants as well as supporters to join in the excitement. While the thrill of the competition may already be an attraction on its own, the island offers a lot more fun and exciting experiences one can enjoy before and after the event, or even between competitions.
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Ciater, The Revitalizing Hot Springs
The cool highlands of Subang in West Java provide an idyllic setting for an unforgettable personal experience where the crisp mountain air and the refreshing sounds of bubbling mountain streams soothe the soul. The town of Ciater is known for its natural hot springs with their healing qualities which promote physical well being. Here the Ciater Hot-Springs Spa makes the most of nature’s rich rehabilitative resources, by pampering its guests in tranquil surroundings, delivering professional care through therapies and treatments that revitalize both the body and mind.
Lembang, A Mountainous Getaway from the Hectic Urban Life
Embrace the natural beauty of Lembang. Forget your home for a while, enjoy the cold fresh air and the petrichor emanating from the rain.
Located north of the magnificent city of Bandung, Lembang is a perfect getaway destination for nature lovers from the hustle and bustle of a city. Lembang highland is bestowed with picturesque sceneries, scenic tea plantations, and a nice change of cold weather from humid heat.
The Town of Cipanas
Away from Cibodas, and further down the road is the town of Cipanas. Here is the Cipanas Palace, the President’s mountain residence set amidst manicured lawns and refreshing hot springs.
Cipanas has grown into a sizable town, where is a market where tourists come to shop for fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, decorative plants and souvenirs.
And everywhere along the Bogor-Cipanas route up to Bandung there are plentiful hotels, from the most exclusive accommodation complete with meeting facilities, to housing estates, to the more simple accomodation. There are also many flower gardens, fruit gardens, playgrounds and much more for families to enjoy.
Loksado, the Place where Culture Meets the Stunning Natural Landscape
Loksado is a sub-district of the Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency where the well preserved indigenous Dayak culture meets the stunning natural landscape. It is a lush landscape decorated with wonderful waterfalls, rushing rivers, and the enchanting culture of its indigenous people. This particular part of Kalimantan is home to the indigenous Dayak Meratus tribes–a sub ethnic group of the Dayak in Kalimantan that occupy traditional houses called Balai. Today, there are at least 43 of these Balai that can be found in 9 villages across Loksado. A Balai is a traditional wooden long house with tens of rooms measuring 3×4 meters and are occupied by tens of families.
Suban Hot Spring, The Pool of Rejuvenating Warmth
Covering a total area of approximately 30 hectares, amidst a picturesque landscape of green hills, the Suban Hot Spring is the perfect place to rid yourself of all tensions of the bustling day and just soak up the relaxing warmth of nature. The water that fills the pool is drawn from a number of springs that flow down from the Bukit Kaba Hills and are channeled through bamboo pipes. With another relatively short trekking adventure, you can also visit two waterfalls that are not too far from the hot springs. The first waterfall is 50 meters high while the second is 15 meters up. Aside from the refreshing splashes of pouring water, visitors will be indulged with the stunning panoramic scenery of the waterfalls and the serene ambience of nature.
