Culinary Stars at The Dharmawangsa

Throughout September, authentic Indonesian dishes get elevated in the hands of three culinary stars – Chef Petty Elliott, Chef Vindex Tengker and Chef Felix Budisetiawan – at The Dharmawangsa Jakarta.

The three chefs are introducing authentic dishes of Sulawesi, Jogjakarta and Central Java, and West Java at the Jakarta Restaurant & Courtyard. Guests could enjoy buffet lunch and dinner, curated by the chefs.

Sulawesi Cuisine by Chef Petty Elliott (September 1 – 10)

This week, Chef Petty Elliott will be serving authentic Sulawesi dishes, known for its heavy usage of seafood and spices. The dishes include Lawi-lawi (seaweed salad), Gohu Ikan (Indonesian ceviche), Ayam Masak Dibulu (slow-cooked chicken in bamboo stems) and Seafood Pallumara (seafood soup in clear yellow broth). The rich-tasting dishes are complemented by sweet treats such as Toraja Coffee Ice Cream and Papaya Tono Sorbet.

Jogjakarta and Central Java Cuisines by Chef Vindex Tengker (September 11 – 20)

Known for its sweet-tasting dishes from the liberal use of palm sugar, former Executive Chef at The Dharmawangsa Chef Vindex Tengker will highlight the grace of Javanese favourites including Tengkleng Kambing (goat meat in coconut soup), Brongkos Iga Sapi (beef ribs in sweet gravy) and Bistik Jawa (Javanese-style beef steak).

West Java Cuisine by Chef Felix Budisetiawan (September 21 – 30)

Renowned for its strong flavours of salty and sour, Executive Chef of The Dharmawangsa, Felix Budisetiawan, will be tackling staple West Java dishes. His selection includes Karedok (Sundanese salad), Mie Kocok (noodle soup) and Cumi Balakutak (squid ink soup). Traditional sweets of Es Cendol (sago flour bits in coconut and brown sugar syrup) and Gemblong (fried sticky rice) complete the feast.

The special buffet is available at IDR 395.000++ per adult and IDR 245.000++ per child for lunch. Dinner is priced at IDR 495.000++ per adult and IDR 295.000++ per child. A part of each sold buffet will be donated to Yayasan Wisma Cheshire; a residential, vocational training program for adult men and women with mobility disabilities.

For more information, call +6221 725 8181 or visit the-dharmawangsa.com.