Cover Tatler Dining Festival returns to Plaza Indonesia in November 2026
Tatler Dining Festival returns to Plaza Indonesia in November 2026
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From inventive takes on Indonesia’s national dish to caffeine-fuelled morning discos and culinary experiences inside coveted luxury boutiques, Tatler Dining Festival x Plaza Indonesia is turning up the heat for an entire month of food, drinks, and culture.
This November, Tatler Dining Festival returns to Jakarta’s iconic Plaza Indonesia for its second edition, and this time, the celebrations will last the entire month. Building on last year’s weekend of four-hands dinners, coffee raves, and spirited culinary collaborations, the 2026 edition invites diners, cocktail lovers and culture-seekers to experience the city’s vibrant street food, coffee, and fine-dining scene in exciting new ways.
At the heart of this year’s festivities is a dish that needs no introduction: nasi goreng. Beloved across the archipelago and deeply woven into Indonesia’s culinary identity, the humble fried rice gets a creative twist as four of Plaza Indonesia’s signature restaurants join forces with some of Jakarta’s most exciting culinary talents. Expect bold flavours, unexpected interpretations and inventive recipes that put a fresh spin on a national favourite.
But the festivities don’t stop at the dining table. Across two weekends, coffee culture meets the dance floor with morning grooves designed to get the city moving, complete with great coffee, pastries and beats from some of the scene’s most exciting names. Meanwhile, an invitation-only series of in-store dining experiences brings together Tatler Best bars, chefs and luxury maisons for intimate encounters.
Here’s your ultimate guide to everything happening at the second edition of Tatler Dining Festival x Plaza Indonesia 2026.
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Above Vallian Gunawan of Kindling's nasi goreng
Vallian Gunawan of Kindling's nasi goreng
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The Nasi Goreng Festival: A national favourite, reimagined
Few dishes unite Indonesians quite like nasi goreng. This November, we’re putting the beloved staple in the spotlight, inviting four of Plaza Indonesia’s dining destinations to reimagine it through the distinctive lenses of some of Jakarta’s most exciting culinary talents.
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Above Nasi Goreng Roa with Ragey Ayam by Jovan Koraag
Jovan Koraag of Mata Karanjang
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Baan Maisie, Noesaka, Kam’s Roast and Teras by Plataran will each welcome a celebrated chef—Vallian Gunawan of Kindling, Ray Janson, Freddie Salim of Silk Bistro, and Jovan Koraag of Mata Karanjang—to create two signature nasi goreng recipes inspired by their culinary identities.
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Above Freddie Salim of Silk Bistro
Thai Gravy Fried Rice with Soft Shell Crab by Freddie Salim
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Ray Janson
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From regional influences to unexpected flavour combinations, these special creations promise a fresh perspective on a dish that has long held a place at the heart of Indonesian dining. Available throughout November at their respective restaurants, the exclusive menu collaborations offer plenty of reasons to return for another plate.
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Above Vallian Gunawan's take on contemporary nasi goreng
Vallian Gunawan of Kindling
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Morning Groove: Coffee, pastries, and a dance floor
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Harlan Coffee
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The morning coffee run gets a spirited upgrade, transforming the café into a dance floor where caffeine, pastries, and good music set the tone for the day ahead. Taking place at 8am across two special weekends, the Morning Groove brings together Jakarta’s coffee culture and music scene for a feel-good start to the day.
On November 7, head to Harlan Coffee for a morning session featuring the iconic Diskoria. Then, on November 29, the energy continues at Again Coffee Sound with a special appearance by Peaches and Cream.
These caffeine-fuelled gatherings are an invitation to swap the usual coffee catch-up for something a little more spirited.
The Daylight Social: Where gastronomy meets fashion
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Criollo
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The worlds of luxury fashion and food and drink combine through a series of exclusive, invitation-only in-store experiences at some of the world's most coveted maisons. Featuring a curated line-up of Tatler Best talents, each gathering offers a distinctive take on the art of entertaining, with creative cocktails, exquisite pastries, and chocolate experiences served in the sophisticated surroundings of Plaza Indonesia’s luxury boutiques.
On November 6, Osmo will bring its cocktail-making expertise to Fendi, followed by Hats serving its signature cocktails at Balenciaga on November 11. On November 16, pastry chef Ryan Kim of Su Ma will present a selection of tantalising bites at Dior, while Criollo rounds out the series on November 25 with a chocolate flight at Christian Louboutin.
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Hats
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Each activation offers a different expression of craftsmanship, creativity and indulgence, bringing together the pleasures of exceptional food and drink with the world of luxury retail.
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
