Kevindra Soemantri is an Indonesian food writer, author, and co-owner of ESA, Jakarta’s fine dining destination. His work has appeared in The Jakarta Post, Esquire, CNN Travel, and The New York Times, offering insights into Indonesia’s dining culture. As the author of Jakarta: A Dining History and an expert featured on Netflix’s Street Food Asia, he explores the city’s evolving food scene. At ESA, Kevindra and friends redefine the New Jakarta Cuisine, blending heritage with innovation.
Kevindra Soemantri adalah seorang penulis kuliner, penulis buku, dan co-owner dari ESA, destinasi fine dining di Jakarta. Karyanya telah dimuat di The Jakarta Post, Esquire, CNN Travel, dan The New York Times, memberikan wawasan tentang budaya kuliner Indonesia. Sebagai penulis buku Jakarta: A Dining History dan figur yang tampil dalam serial Street Food Asia di Netflix, ia mengeksplorasi perkembangan dunia kuliner di Jakarta. Di ESA, Kevindra dan rekan-rekannya mendefinisikan ulang New Jakarta Cuisine, memadukan warisan kuliner dengan inovasi.
Renowned food writers Susan Jung and Kevindra Soemantri come together in this insightful session to explore the craft of cookbook writing. They’ll delve into how personal stories, cultural identity, and …
Valensia Edgina, cookbook author of The Dining Tables of Indonesia, joins Kevindra Soemantri in a conversation that blends storytelling and culinary passion. Two storytellers at the table: Valensia Edgina, author …
Celebrating the new wave of Indonesian talent, this session spotlights young chefs, entrepreneurs, and culinary innovators who are bringing Indonesian flavors to the global stage. Discover how passion, creativity, and …