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Zomato Philippines shaves for a good cause

Six weeks ago, the Feeding Philippines initiative was officially launched in Manila in partnership with Rise Against Hunger’s Philippines chapter. The campaign was launched to boost RAHP’s efforts to help feed the daily wagers and our marginalized communities in the country. And because we firmly believe in the notion of Better Food For More People, this partnership boosts RAHP’s cause and our company values. We believe in fighting against hunger for everyone, especially during these trying times.

Whilst there has been plenty of fundraisers that are present in the country, with different causes for medical needs, frontliners, and more, we have been very lucky and thankful that we have managed to raise 200,000 Pesos in monetary donations with in-kind donations thanks to the support and help of our foodie community, restaurant and corporate partners. 

We are kicking it up a notch with a Shave Against Hunger campaign. Our Country Head, Chris Evans has pledged to shave his hair off once we reach the big 1 Million Pesos in monetary donations. He has also nominated a few members of the Manila team to take a stand and shave their heads as well. Check out the announcement video below!

And if you want to support the cause and help us alongside Rise Against Hunger Philippines, visit www.zomato.com/feeding/philippines to learn more on how to donate! Share the video to your friends and family so we can all witness our Country Head shave his head for the first time ever!

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Which work-from-home personality are you?

The times are such that most of us now have to work from home. While some of us find comfort in not having to go to work, others find it difficult to make it through the day. But you gotta do what you gotta do. If you too are working from home and miss having someone around, we’ve got your favourite company: food!

Read on to see which work-from-home personality matches your style and which dish goes best with your vibe!

1. The OG procrastinator

They don’t set an alarm and wakes up on their own time. They do things at their own pace and try to avoid connecting with their peers for work. They need a break every half an hour and their lunch time turns into one-more-episode-before-I-start cycle. A thali will be the perfect meal, so they can savour it at their own speed.

2. The multi-tasker

These are the ones who don’t just work efficiently but also manage to clean their house, get supplies from the market, walk their dogs and even find the time to watch their favourite shows while they’re at it. Just because they like everything perfect, a plate of biryani will work it for them!

3. The message flooder

These are the proactive ones who are always on their toes, sorry fingertips. Your work notifications don't stop ringing, thanks to them. They are the first one to read all messages on the office group and their reply game is strong AF. Although they’ve got all the energy they need, some coffee will keep them powering through the day!

4. The stay-in-bed

Their bed = workstation, dining table, couch, etc. Their pillows are their lap-tops, and their productivity is highest when they’re in their pyjamas. While they're at it, an occasional nap is sometimes necessary. A large, cheesy pizza would be perfect for those cozy vibes!

5. The work-from-phone

They spend half their lifetimes on their phone and their solution to every problem is the dreaded con-call. They are the smooth talkers who believe in quick fixes and quicker meals. A burger and fries combo fits perfectly in their setting.

6. The ghost worker 

The ninjas who never seem to be online but their work is always done on time! Their sly work ethic may make you want to complain, but their work leaves you impressed! What could their favourite dish be? We think chicken wings!

Relate much? You probably have these work-from-home personalities in your office circle. Share it on social media, tag @zomatoin and have a meal with your work pals via a video call, if you can. It’s been a while working from home y’know?

Click here to order on Zomato!

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Nara: An Elevated Izakaya Experience Amidst Jakarta’s Entertainment Hub

From a quick weekday lunch to an energetic night-out, Nara can give you the wholesome of Japanese entertainment experience. It is located in Jakarta’s heart of entertainment boutiques, Nara stands tall, signifying itself in a cozy izakaya-style three-storey building. Izakayas are known to be informal and cozy, however, Nara has elevated it to be a fine dining izakaya, with a complete Japanese entertainment experience of Japanese fusion dishes, complemented by a megamix of karaoke, and Japanese finest whiskeys and sake selections. On the first floor, the interplay between an open bar concept and hanging chandelier, accompanied by wooden and ceramic interiors speaks out sophistication yet serene. The bamboo greenery decor adds up coziness to the ambiance too. The second floor provides a larger seating area, suitable for large family gatherings, corporate meetings, or even casual lunch breaks from work while enjoying Jakarta’s skyline through their large windows, Getting late and fancy an alcoholic beverage? Get to the third floor, where nightly live music and DJ playlists will be able to entertain the pub crawlers. 

When Zomato’s foodies get invited to a meetup, we could not be more ecstatic. It was the perfect Sunday for Nara’s cozy vibes and sumptuous Japanese fusion. We commenced the brunch with an appetizer of Chutoro Taco, a 4-piece dish of crispy wonton skin tacos filled with diced spicy chutoro, a moderately-fat tuna, and mashed avocado. Moving on to entrees, we were able to choose from four fantastic different selections; Tiger Prawn Sandwich, creamy, tiger prawn sandwiches with umami nori paste and tartar sauce, Hotate XO Noodle, sauteed spicy angel hair pasta miso XO and topped with pan-seared scallop, Unajyu, the famous Japanese butter rice with robata grilled teriyaki unagi served with onsen egg, and the lastly Chicken Katsu Curry, which was served with fried baby potato and shitake mushroom. Each of the foodies received the chance to try each one of them, and the feeling we had after was all about oozing happiness! (Psstt… Zomato’s favorite was Tiger Prawn Sandwich, as the creamy tiger prawns were seasoned so well, and the soft buns made it so wholesome!) We wrapped the dining session with Banoffee, a banana-coffee dessert, complemented with the caramelized banana, dulce de leche with salted egg crumbles, along with the Nutella cream and vanilla ice cream. 

Nara offered us a full Japanese fusion experience, and it was one neither Zomato and our foodies could never forget! Interested to have dining and food gathering sessions with food lovers from all over Jakarta? Follow our social media @zomatoid on Instagram and Twitter. Also, review your favorite restaurants on Zomato after dining out, so Zomato will be able to recognize and invite you to attend gathering sessions in those restaurants!

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Terms & Conditions for Win A $250 Coles Group & Myer Gift Card

The following Terms and Conditions (“Terms of Use”) are applicable to you (“Entrant”) for participation in the Competition titled Win A $250 Coles Group & Myer Gift Card (“Competition”) conducted by Zomato Australia Pty Limited ("Zomato"). Zomato is offering you the opportunity to win a $250 Coles Group & Myer gift card (“Prize”). Fill out the survey form and describe Zomato Gold in one word and once you accept, you automatically enter yourself in the draw to win the Prize. Participation in the Competition shall be subject to acceptance of these Terms of Use.

The Entrant(s) to this Competition must be 18 years and above and a resident of Australia.

The Competition will start on March 19th, 2020 at 1:00 pm AEST and will end on March 23rd, 2020 at 11:59 pm AEST. Any entries beyond the last date won’t be acceptable. 

Entrant understands that participating in this Competition is a willful decision and is legally competent to enter into the Competition under the laws of Australia.

Entrant hereby represents and warrants that they shall provide its complete and correct information including and not limited to the contact details, email ID, telephone number, age, sex and complete postal/ correspondence address.

You can participate in the Competition by entering the survey form in the manner prescribed therein.

It is mandatory to submit the form in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions detailed herein, without which the Entrant’s Entry will not be considered as valid.

Winner of this Competition (“Winner”) shall be announced on March 24th, 2020 and the Winner will be notified via email within three (3) business days.

Winner of this Competition (“Winner”) shall be decided by a panel of judges constituted to decide on the basis of uniqueness of the entry. The decision of the panel will be final and binding upon the Entrants. Entrant acknowledges that they shall not dispute the decision of the panel.

Winner of this Competition will receive the Prize as detailed hereunder :

1 x $250AUD Coles Group & Myer Gift Card

Each Entrant/Winner shall be responsible to abide by these Terms and Conditions in order to avail the Award and its benefits.

Information on how to enter and prize details are set out in the schedule form attached with the survey form. 

The Prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and is not redeemable for other items or prizes.

The Entrant shall not be an employee of Zomato, nor an employee’s friends and family members. 

Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms of Use.

Each Entrant undertakes that they shall not violate any applicable laws while entering into this Competition, and shall not indulge, promote or act in any manner which may violate the applicable laws and/or harm the interests of Zomato or its users.

Zomato reserves the absolute right to ban/disqualify Entrant(s) without assigning any reason.

Entrant shall fully indemnify Zomato for any claims brought against Zomato resulting from the (i) violation of applicable laws; and/or (ii) violation of intellectual property rights; and/or (iii) violation of the applicable Terms and Conditions of the respective Platforms.

Zomato shall be entitled to use or modify the Entries without any payment or compensation to the Entrant.

You hereby grant Zomato an unlimited, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable and sublicensable license to use the Entry and any component thereof on various social platforms including the mobile app and website of Zomato at any point of time. 

Zomato reserves the right at any time to modify, temporarily or permanently, the Competition and/or these Terms of Use with or without prior notice. The decision of Zomato is final and binding and no correspondence shall be entered into in this regard.

Zomato shall take no responsibility for Entrant’s Entries not received for whatever reason.

Zomato reserves the absolute right to suspend, discontinue or postpone the Competition at any time at its own discretion.

The Competition is valid for a limited period only, subject to the sole discretion of Zomato.

The Competition shall be governed by laws of Australia and Entrants to the Competition submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the laws of Queensland, Australia.

The Winner of the Competition acknowledges and agrees that they are not a consumer under the applicable laws and shall not be entitled to bring any claim or action against Zomato with respect to the decision of the Competition and Prize.

For further details, please refer to Zomato’s Website https://www.zomato.com/australia.

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Bhookh Recommendations by Zomato India

What does a book lover and a foodie have in common? They always find comfort in their classic favourites, being around them is therapeutic, and trying something new is always fun! So, for the bhookh lover in you, we have curated a list of recommendations which are must-eats. Read along!

Have you ever figured out a way to stop that annoying colleague from biting into your food? We know it can be difficult, but what’s life without some struggle? We’d suggest quoting to yourself from this new-age self-help piece and not give a fork! Live the foodie life and don’t fret, because food will always be there for you.

Think your connection with food is strong enough to be passed on through generations? Take the inspiration to raise your voice for your one true love, and do not oppress those cravings. The layers of deliciousness might strike a chord with you.

Is your idea of fun defined by getting away from reality and travelling to a fantastical world? Then you know what we’re Tolkien about! Immerse yourself into the precious spices and embark on a journey of a lifetime with the fellowship of your friends. Does that ring a bell? If not, then let those adventures take over your plate.

If romance is your cup of tea, then we have a diversi-tea of options for you! From cutting chai to Earl Grey, we suggest you pick your perfect shade and don’t stay in the grey area about your choices. After all, who doesn’t like a twist now and then in their favourite love story?

There are some classics that stay with you, Always. They are loved by everyone and never fail to cast a spell and gain your crust. The fans share a cheesy bond, and their cravings never really end. Here’s to all of them: just use Expelliarmus and grab that last slice! While you may never be satisfied with just one serving, this list is never-ending. Click here to find your own bhookh special and don’t stop till you turn to the last bite. Happy eating!

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Ritz-Carlton’s Pasola Celebrates Indonesian Farmers and Food Artisans in a Sunday Brunch

The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place’s Pasola elevated Sunday buffet brunches to a whole new level! The inspiration came from the farm-to-table concept, and Executive Chef Sean MacDougall and his team highlighted a quintessential marriage between Indonesian farmers’ freshest ingredients and food artisans’ creativity. The buffet exhibited the union uniquely, in a series of tantalizing international selections, friendly local flavors and the fusion of the two. To celebrate this, Pasola invited Zomato and Zomato foodies to enjoy a range of delightful appetizers, main courses, pass around and desserts.

What a lucky day for us! It was a cozy Sunday morning, and Zomato and Zomato foodies were pampered with appetizers of oysters, scallops and prawns laid out on ice, as well as premium-grade sushi and sashimi. In contrast to the cold, Pasola offered a series of hot dishes, cooked live in front of patrons. On to the European dishes, the trained chefs teamed up to serve Roast Dijon Rib Eye Steak, Lamb Rack and Mini Foie Gras Beef Burger, as well as the lighter selection of Eggs Benedict with Spinach and Salmon. We were quite filled with them, but we were still excited to try the East Asian dishes. Commencing the Asian taste with an assortment of freshly-steamed Dim Sum and newly-fried Tempura, we moved on to savoring their authentic Peking Duck. The tender and flavorful duck meat was wrapped in thin and crisp skins, where every bite gave a juicy, yet crunchy sensation. Better yet, the chef sliced the meat on demand, right in front of us! Only the freshest from Pasola, as we were told. Our group then moved on to pamper our local taste buds. We started off with Barramundi Pesmol, baked fish covered in savory and sour turmeric sauce, followed by Soto Sum Sum, a bone marrow dish immersed in garlic, onion and shallot-seasoned soup. The last entrée was our ever-familiar Pempek Palembang, a Sumatran-originated dish, where the springy fish cake was fried into perfection and served alongside refreshingly-sour but sweetly-balancing sauce. As if we had not eaten enough, we were then in the last station; Desserts! Those with sweet teeth - basically each and every one of us, we were first introduced to the chocolate-based desserts, starting with  Churros and Chocolate Sauce, Bali Chocolate Slice with Honeycomb, Warm Chocolate Melt with Ice Cream, even Chocolate Fountain! Seriously, who could resist fresh fruits dipped in chocolate fountains? We certainly could not! Balancing out the decadence of chocolate, we were then pampered with a fusion tangy dessert, Harum Manis Mango Mousse, followed by Strawberry Jelly with White Chocolate Rocks and a station of Homemade Gelato in different flavors. 

Pasola offered us a full-stop meal experience, and it was one neither Zomato and our foodies would never forget! Interested to have dining and food gathering sessions with food lovers from all over Jakarta? Follow our social media @zomatoid on Instagram and Twitter. Also, review your favorite restaurants on Zomato after dining out, so Zomato will be able to recognize and invite you to attend gathering sessions in those restaurants!

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Holi-day or Holiday, which one do you celebrate?

Holi is more to us than just a festival. With the onset of March, the whole country dances to the same old yet mandatory Holi songs and colours itself in happiness. But like every colour adds a different meaning to the festival, there are some people who add their own flavour to it. There are two types of people on Holi. Those who love Holi and everything that comes with it, and then there are those who run as fast as possible the moment they hear Holi hai! Whether you are the splash-till-you-die type or I’m-in-my-room-DND type, we get you. This year, we have some tips to celebrate every kind of Holi!

Your celebrations start a week before D-day. Be it the ever-so-loud padosi Uncle or your always-annoying-but-cute best friend, everybody comes in your pichkari radar. Your white outfit has been picked out days before and you’ve already decided on your Holi hashtags for Instagram. If Balam Pichkari is your jam every year and Holi seems incomplete without a party scene, we’d say take your friends somewhere out for a colourful Holi celebration. Paint the town with every possible colour while you choose from our range of top restaurants. Also, don’t forget to check out the reviews and ratings before you step out for a colourful day!

You despise the phrase Bura na maano, Holi hai! and go into hide mode whenever someone even comes in your five-feet radius to apply gulaal. You are all bathed and in bed, too busy binge-watching your favourite show that you zone out from all the Holi songs. Your friends keep calling you down but you only pick up the phone when you need to order food. This time, put it to good use and order your favourite Holi delicacies on Zomato. The only time you’ll have to get up from bed is to collect your order!

No matter how you celebrate Holi, we have something to make your day colourful. From us at Zomato to you, have a flavourful Holi! Click here to order your festive favourites!

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Mare Nostrum: The Ultimate Mediterranean Touch Amidst Jakarta’s Hustle and Bustle

Let’s meet Mare Nostrum, Jakarta’s new spot for casual Mediterranean dining. Mare Nostrum, the Roman translation for Mediterranean Seas, offers a contrasting experience for their patrons. The restaurant is wrapped in contemporary color-blocked walls while overlooking Jakarta’s skyline from Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel’s 18th floor, yet, without losing the genuine and relaxing Mediterranean touch with curated specialty dishes.

First stop! The Spanish fusion specialty for appetizers, crunchy, cracker-like Amuse Bouche, followed by hours d'oeuvre Vitello Tonnato, tenderloin slices covered in a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce. The two dishes were rather filling for starters, but it was only the beginning! Moving on to the first entrée; Braised Beef Cheek with Polenta and Parmesan, the dish normally consumed during winter days by the Mediterraneans for its warming quality. The dish comprised slowly-braised beef cheeks, cooked in low heat for hours in red wine, beef stock and other essential spices. It was cooked to ultimate tenderness and perfection, and it tore apart easily with a gentle tingle of our forks! Of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without Spanish specialty paella. When Seafood Paella was served, the table was delighted with the combination clams, fish and shrimps, and the creamy and savory texture of the rice. 

The best thing about the evening was the made-your-own dessert. Here, Espurna de Crema Catalana topped with Strawberry and Mango Sorbets came on the table. Executive Chef Michael Suyanto led the session in carefully crafting the Catalan traditional cème brûlée, from the mixing of the cream to even the torching of the sugar! Yes, the favorite session was torching the sugar layer. Moving on, Liquid Chocolate Bonbons with Blackcurrant Sorbet was served as the second dessert. The chocolate flavor was both delectable, especially when it is combined by blackcurrant’s refreshing tanginess. 

It was an experience neither Zomato and our foodies would never forget!

Interested to have dining and food gathering sessions with food lovers from all over Jakarta? Follow our social media @zomatoid on Instagram and Twitter. Also, review your favorite restaurants on Zomato after dining out, so Zomato will be able to recognize and invite you to attend gathering sessions in those restaurants!

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Leap of Taste in India

Leap days are special. But this year, it’s extra special. It’s the first leap day of the decade and it has fallen on a Saturday. Yay!

Why not do something hatke today? If you love food, we suggest going all out and trying those whacky cuisines, styles and food combinations that you have always been curious about. Put your faith in your plate and take that Leap of Taste with Zomato.

Have you ever got the urge to wrap those long strands of spicy noodles around your fingers? Have you ever run out of patience to find a fork and craved to eat them straight from the takeaway box? Don’t let ‘log kya kahenge?’ influence tum kya khaoge. Go, roll them up and savour those noodles like they are meant to be savoured!

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ khichdi after a tiring day at work? But what to do when your cravings go beyond borders. Your favourite khichdi will be no less than a fashionable plate of risotto if you add a generous tadka of oregano and chilli flakes. Does that make khichdi the successor to pizza and pasta? It’s time you find out.

The only green that you won’t fuss about is the hari chutney. There’s no other condiment which goes with all your snacks, be it tikkas, kebabs or chaats. So, why not take a demo with hari chutney and let french fries reveal its true desiness? Make it happen and taste how it goes!

We know you can't choose between your desserts. Be it the desi delight of a chashni-dripping gulab jamun or the classic sweetness of drool-worthy ice-cream. There’s no reason to choose anymore. Skip the dessert discrimination and scoop both of them in a cone! 

The list doesn’t really end. Whatever quirk suits your taste buds, take that Leap of Taste with Zomato. Let’s celebrate this extra day while getting extraaa with food, shall we?

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Zomato Philippines Foodies’ Choice 2019 Full List of Winners

Metro Manila - For the past 6 years, Zomato Philippines has been at the forefront of creating the most comprehensive restaurant guide in Metro Manila. And for the first time, they will be honoring the most outstanding restaurants in 2019 with the Foodies Choice Awards 2019. The awards reflect the combined opinion of more than 3 Million users across over 20,000 restaurants in the metro. Based on a full year of reviews, votes and ratings, these restaurants were the cream of the crop consistently. 

The Foodies Choice Award 2019 recognizes 150 restaurants in Metro Manila across all categories, and the winners were determined solely by factoring the restaurant rating and number of user votes over the year of 2019. 

Below is the full list of winners per city in the greater Metro Manila area, including Rizal, Sta Rosa, and Tagaytay City. Zomato Foodies Choice 2019 picked the top 10 restaurants based on reviews, votes, and ratings from users of the app. The list is in alphabetical order per city.

Las Pinas City

Buku-Buku Kafe

Butcher and Sons

Café Mary Grace

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen (BF International)

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen (Almanza)

RACKS

Sambo Kojin

Skillets and Grill

Teppanya

Trattoria Altrove

Makati City

Banapple

Izakaya Kikufuji

Kermit Manila

Medokoro Ramenba

Motorino Pizza

Nikkei

Ooma, Greenbelt

Ooma, Rockwell

Soban K-Town Grill

Z Hostel Bar

Mandaluyong City

Café Lyon

Din Tai Fung

Easy, Tiger

Lola Café

Manam Café

Motorino Pizza

Nikkei

Ooma

Soban K-Town Grill

Sunnies Café

Manila

Becky’s Kitchen

Café Ilang Ilang – Manila Hotel

Champagne Room – Manila Hotel

My Kitchen

RACKS

Raffaele – The Bayleaf Hotel

Shawarma Snack Center

Sky Deck – The Bayleaf Hotel

Soban K-Town Grill

Wai Ying Fastfood

Marikina City

Balestier

Beeffalo by Hotrocks

Ca Phe Saigon

Café Amarela

Café Lidia

Fino Deli

QiZia Café

Rustic Mornings by Isabelo

Tongara Ramen

Vikings

Muntinlupa City

Banapple

Da Gianni Cucina Italiana

Manam Café

Mr. Roboto

Neil’s Kitchen

Ooma

Ramen Yushoken

Sibyullee

Sunnies Café

Sushi Ninja

Paranaque City

Fresh – Solaire Resort & Casino

La Chinesca

Mandarin Palace Seafood and Shabu-Shabu

Medley Buffet – Okada Manila

Ramen Kuroda

Red Lantern – Solaire Resort & Casino

Sensei

The Burgery

Tito Chef

Waterside Latin-Inspired Cuisine – Solaire Resort & Casino

Pasay City

Buffet 101

Hawker Chan

Manam

Mazendo

New York Slice

Paradise Dynasty

RACKS

Rossini Ristorante Italiano

Spiral – Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Vikings

Pasig City

Bistro Charlemagne

Café Juanita

Charlie’s Grind & Grill

Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings

Locavore

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

Mister Kabab

Sibyullee

Silantro Fil-Mex

Tipsy Pig Gastropub

Quezon City

Blue Rocket Café + Kitchen

BOA Kitchen + Socials

Isaribi

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen, Bagong Pag-Asa

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen, Diliman

Route 88 Bike Café

Soban K-Town Grill, Bago Bantay

Soban K-Town Grill, Libis

Soru Izakaya

Vikings

San Juan City

Araullo Gastropub

Cowrie Grill

Feta Mediterranean

Guevarra’s

Manam

McLaren’s Pub

Pho Hoa

Premier The Samgyupsal

Sibyullee

Tomo Japanese Dining

Taguig City

Mendokoro Ramenba

Ooma

PizzaExpress

Rackshack

Saboten

Sariwon

Shake Shack

Soban K-Town Grill

Soru Izakaya

Sunnies Café

Taytay and Antipolo

Eggs For Breakfast Café

Starbucks

Tamagoya

Vieux Chalet Swiss Restaurant

Burrow Café

DonnAppetit Garden Grill

Laziz Restaurant

LEON Authentic Mexican

Tahanan Bistro

Yellow Bird Café x Kitchen

Sta Rosa, Laguna

Bistro Charlemagne

Café Seolhwa

Ippon Yari

Kanin Club

Kenji Tei Ramen House

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

Nonna’s Pasta & Pizzeria

Nono’s

Xtremely Xpresso Café

You’ve Got Baked

Tagaytay City

Antonio’s

Bag of Beans, Silang Junction

Bag of Beans, Mendez Crossing

Balay Dako

Breakfast at Antonio’s

Café Voi La

Charito by Bag of Beans

Deli de San Honore

Lime and Basil

Tsokolateria

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A glimpse of Zomato Coffee Shop Awards 2020 - Jakarta

Start your day with coffee. Super relatable, right?

Did you know that your daily coffee demand directly grew coffee-related businesses? This idea inspired Zomato and Indonesia’s coffee machine distributor Toffin to acknowledge and appreciate the investment made by both coffee shops (and you!), in Zomato Coffee Shop Awards 2020. With seven categories of eight nominees each, the event had successfully heightened to be the talk of the town among coffee shops and coffeeholic. The enthusiasm surged to be unexpectedly high, as nominees held various campaigns to gain more votes on both digital platforms and offline activities, for instance, serving special treats only for voters!

And, after one full month of biding one’s time, Zomato finally had the champs!

Kopi Janji Jiwa - as Best Social Media Engagement & Favorite Coffee Shop of The Year 

Having more than 100 outlets in the Greater Jakarta Area, Kopi Janji Jiwa brought home two awards for their creativity in crafting fusion coffees. Often adaptable to the seasons or current trends, this artistry had gained them an entire group of loyal followers, who popularized Janji Jiwa’s love on social media! Their tagline, #KopiDariHati - which translates to Coffee from the Heart, had really captured coffeeholic's attention!

BEAU Bakery - Best Bakery & Pastry

Coffeeholics often had the sweetest teeth, and BEAU Bakery definitely knew this. Started in 2014 with only one product - the Bombo, or Italian beignets, the bakery had fruitfully elevated Jakarta’s sweet tooth game to another level, with a selection of (really creative) cakes and bread, freshly baked!

Djournal Coffee - as Best Chain Coffee Shop

Friendly baristas, cool ambiance, pocket-friendly prices and of course, signature coffees earned Djournal Coffee to champ the Best Chain Coffee Shop award. Managed by Jakarta-based food and beverages mogul ISMAYA Group, the brand displayed only the highest quality coffee experience, easily lovable by coffeeholic's from anywhere!

Giyanti Coffee Roastery - Best Standalone Coffee Shop

Tucked in the antique Surabaya Street of Jakarta, Giyanti Coffee Roastery is as mesmerizing as it sounds! Inspired by the old Javanese poem titled Babad Giyanti - which heaved the beautiful geopolitical situations of archipelagic Java in the 1700s, Giyanti’s coffee is carefully crafted to be both unique and passionate. Highlighting such distinctions, having only a single outlet made them go home a champion!

(Unique ambiece on Giyanti Coffee Roastery. Sc : @foodwaw)

Six Ounces Coffee - Best New Cafe 

Seriously, this coffee shop got Zomato thinking as well, what is a Nutella Bomboloni? Apparently, top-rated foodies had been tweeting over the drink, and it turned out to be one of their must-try, “It girl” beverages in their menu book. That did not stop there though, Six Ounces Coffee curated other creative menus with comfortable seating areas, which supported their growth rapidly into having two outlets in both North and South Jakarta!

Hakuna Matata - Best Hidden Gems Coffee Shop

Hakuna matata! Disney’s classic Lion King inspired the Cijantung-based Hakuna Matata to translate their menu and ambiance to be worriless and full of happiness for their customers. The coffee shop’s location was rather hidden, however, it had completely stolen the hearts of Jakarta’s coffeeholic. Elevated with conquering this Zomato Coffee Shop Awards 2020 category, we could all foresee more posts of the super Instagrammable cafe!

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Now playing: Music for your taste buds

They say music is a universal language. The same can be said about food too. People vibe better when they have a shared interest in music or food. But there’s more to it - we feel there’s a connection between your khaana and that favourite gaana. 

Read on to know which music genre jams together with your favourite dishes.  

POP

Your hips and lips don’t lie when that pop song comes on! Not only do these favourites top the charts, but our hearts too. It’s gotta be pizza! Easy, cheesy and a party favourite - pizza will have you dancing to its tunes!

ROCK

Speakers blasting, head banging and meals left hanging! You need something on-the-go for your rock ‘n’ roll mode. Raise your hands up for shawarma so that the fillings Slip-Knot! After all, when that solo comes on, you will have one hand free to air guitar!

HIP-HOP

Do you live your life on the beats? Does the deadly combo of rap and rhythm rule your heart? If the answer is yes, then you gotta be all hands for this ‘boht hard’ collab of Burger feat. Fries. Balance is everything, and how they bring out the best in each other is how every hip-hop song jibes with your vibe!

COUNTRY

When those soft and easy notes take you down the old town road of nostalgia, all you crave is ghar ka khaana. While country music makes you long for home, your favourite comfort food will make you feel closer than ever! 

ELECTRONIC

You can’t stop when the beat drops! You love to twist, turn and show everyone your saucy moves, just how you roll your spaghetti around your fork. No ‘penne’ for guessing your dish. Guetta bite of your favourite pasta while you get your feet on the dance floor!

CLASSICAL

Only a true connoisseur can appreciate the magic of classical music. When the heart strings match with the chords of the sitar, the sweetness quenches the thirst of the soul. A plate of piping hot jalebi dripping with chashni has the same effect. The everlasting classic sweetness will leave you in true blue foodie’s heaven.

BOLLYWOOD

Does your heart go choley-choley-choley when you think of food? You always #DoItWithATwist - whether it’s remixing the old classics or something jazzy and new. The food that matches your bolly-vibe will definitely be - chole bhature. The party never stops, whether on the dance floor or in your mouth!

No matter which genre matches your vibe, we know what to have on your plate the next time! Tune into your musical mood with your favourite food.

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Celebrate Bitter Sweet moment of Valentine’s Day with Gold

A lot of people would describe love as a bittersweet feeling.  And when Zomato Gold and Koffie Nation came together to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Kuningan, it certainly was a celebration of all things bittersweet — mostly coffee. A few lucky Zomato Gold members were invited with their special someone to enjoy their Saturday tasting a special menu from Koffie Nation, an espresso and latte art-making class, and a session on leading a healthy lifestyle conducted by Fibrefirst. 

Dressed to match their dates, the guests clearly had a gala time trying to make heart-shaped art on top of their lattes and cappuccinos. Jokes were made, laughs were shared, and the couples shared loved filled moments with each other.  That wasn’t all — their love for each other was also put through a test with games like  "couple trivia" & "guess who am i". This was followed by a chance to interact with super cool gadgets from Fibrefirst, which they also got a chance to win by participating in a quiz. The nutritionists also advised the guests on how to keep a tab on their health conditions and live a healthier life.

 In the end, each guest was treated to a special gift hamper from Zomato, which included Fibrefirst products, vouchers and the winners of the competitions got a special voucher and a cool Koffie Nation house blend coffee & tumblers. It was definitely Valentine’s Day they would all remember.

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WE SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM

If you want to make everyone happy sell ice cream, that's why we want to make our Foodies happy too. Who can reject the sweetness or freshness of ice cream or sorbet? NO ONE, including our foodies! Together with Zomato, a brand new ice cream bar & cafe, Paris Sorbet successfully made a one-fun-day with the foodies. Not only did they taste their fantastic ice cream and sorbet, but 10 foodies also got a new experience to learn how to make a sorbet!

  As you walked into this dessert bar and cafe, that is located in Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No.71, you can see the clean and spacious ambiance with an earthy “decoration” that makes us feel like we’re in Bali. The event started with a little overview of the place and of course the activity that foodies are going to have. Interesting facts, this is a french-ice cream bar & cafe, but they use some local ingredients, such as vanilla, cocoa, coffee, etc. Jonas, the owner of Paris Sorbet said, the ingredients come from West Java, Sulawesi, and also from Papua (cool, right?). 

And the fun part begins! Sacha Lefebvre, the Ice Cream, Chocolate & Candy Specialist lead the “Sorbet making class” with a demo on how to make one of the favorite Sorbet here, Mango Sorbet. Not only teach foodies how to make a Sorbet. He also showed us how to do the scooping like a pro (this is FUN). The foodies seemed very excited and very happy while trying to make their best Sorbet presentation on their own plate. Not only to make it look good, they also have to recognize every single condiment on it. 4 talented foodies get honor as a winner of Sorbet making competition! Yaaay! 

After the fun class experience, we’re trying different plates of ice cream and sorbet. Every foodie can choose what they want to taste. Our foodies love every ice cream & sorbet here! (especially Vanilla Ice Cream, and Baked Apple sorbet!).

At the end of the event, all winners get a special gift from Paris Sorbet: A Special Cake! We took a picture together so the fun memories would stay forever with us!

Such a fun day to be remembered! If you want to get invited to this cool class, don’t forget to follow our social media @zomatoid on Instagram & Twitter. And always give a review on Zomato every time you dine out.

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Swipe right, match, then feast! @ TGI Fridays

When two brands like Zomato Gold & Tinder come together, you can only expect a BIG +1 to the fun factor of the evening. And that is exactly what happened on 26th January at #SwipeAndUnlock — Zomato Gold & Tinder’s exclusive event for some lucky (and single!) members. The evening rolled out at TGI Fridays in Kemang, one of the hottest spots in town, and the guests were treated to sumptuous menu curated especially for them. Everything from Dragonfire whitefish to the BBQ chicken to the brownie obsession dessert made sure that the menu was quite a special treat. (psst! if you have an event, just call them) 

And the cocktails? Let’s just say that the mixologists amped up their game and how! Not only were the guests served some artisanal cocktails but they were also given a mixology masterclass — they learned to make two cocktails: pinky elephant & strip of sunset.

But the bartender, who once represented Indonesia at the International Regional TGI Fridays bartender competition, went a step ahead. He challenged and taught the guests on some bartending flairs; 4 members tested their confidence and flexibility to juggle bottles in the air.

And of course, a Gold & Tinder, both of which brings +1s together, is incomplete without some fun games. Which is why the single guests indulged in two games: Two Truths & A Lie, and Never Have I Ever. The games were quite an ice breaker.

At the close of the event, a lucky guest won a special gift from Tinder: free Tinder Gold & Tinder Plus. And Zomato Gold treated all the visiting guests with their pictures taken and printed on Instax and a goodie bag full of vouchers and stickers.

Quite a golden evening, we’d say.

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Celebrating #OneWithGold on newly opened hype place on Senopati

It was quite a golden Saturday evening when some of our esteemed Zomato Gold members were invited to come to be #OneWithGold at Cutt & Grill’s brand new outlet in Senopati. What awaited them was exclusive access to a specially curated menu which boasted of everything from a wide range of delectable appetizers & mains to delicious desserts. Think naked buffalo wings, slow-cooked Korean ox tongue, fish and beef kebab and so on. 

And while Gold experiences are a lot about food, there is also almost always a nugget of knowledge we love to pass on. This time the chosen guests were treated to a quick masterclass on how to make a 3D latte and teh tarik art. 

That’s not all. In the end, one lucky Gold member was treated to a special hamper from Zomato Gold. The haul? Low-calorie sugar, organic honey, Javanese traditional black sugar! And the others? Well, they were treated to vouchers from Cutt & Grill, and hampers from Gold - a selection of truffle oil, truffle chocolate, and gold cutlery! So it was a win-win for everyone!

So, as you can see, being a Gold member surely pays off in more than double the ways.

Not a member? Head to the Zomato app and get the annual Gold membership for IDR 175K only!

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Gold Love letter: special gifts for our #ONEWITHGOLD members!

Thanks for being a great Gold Member! In order to celebrate our 1-year anniversary, here are the details from the goodies!

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Fore Coffee (DISCOUNT 70% for 100.000 cups of coffee)

How to redeem :

1. Download Fore Coffee Apps on your Smartphone

2. Log in/ Sign up with your phone number

3. Click “Account” on the bottom of the app

4. Click “Redeem Voucher” and enter your special Gold promo code

5. Click “Menu” and voucher discount

6. Pick your favorite coffee and pay. Enjoy your Gold Coffee.

Terms and Conditions :

1. Voucher only valid for transaction thru Fore Coffee App

2. Only valid for “Pick up” Method

3. Voucher is not valid for Menu J

4. Voucher can’t be combined with other vouchers or promo

5. PT Fore Kopi Indonesia has the right to cancel the transaction/use of vouchers if fraud is found inside there without prior notice

6. By using this voucher, the user is considered to have agreed with the existing regulations

Enjoy your Golden Coffee!

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AESTHETIC CLINIC

YOUTH & BEAUTY CLINIC (BUY 1 GET 1 Facial (up to 3.5 Mio) & Laser treatment (up to 7 Mio))

How to redeem :

1. Show the official email from Zomato Gold

Terms and Conditions :

1. Valid for 1 redeem only

2. Applied for facial treatment & laser treatment

3. The free treatment must be the same as the treatment package taken previously

4. The free treatment can be used by other people but should be redeemed on the same day

5. Voucher can’t be combined and exchange for cash

6. Valid only for normal price treatment (facial value: 800k-3,5Mio & laser value 3Mio-7Mio)

Enjoy your Gold Beauty!

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INVESTMENT

Bibit (mutual fund CASHBACK IDR 50.000)

How to redeem :

1. Download Bibit App here

2. Sign up and wait until verification is done

3. Click “Profile” & Click “Enter Promo Code”

4. Enter the Gold Promo

Terms and Conditions :

1. This promo code only valid for the new user of Bibit app

2. User can get Cashback IDR 50.000 with a minimum transaction of IDR 100.000 on Bibit App

3. Promo only valid for 1 time per user

4. Bibit has the right to cancel the transaction/use of vouchers if fraud is found inside there without prior notice

Enjoy your Golden investment!

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E-COMMERCE

Sociolla (Discount voucher worth IDR 50.000 with promo code : SCLGOLD19)

Terms and Conditions :

1. Voucher can be used upon purchase from Sociolla App or website with minimum transaction IDR 250.000

2. Voucher only valid for 1-time purchase per user

3. Voucher only valid for normal price product

4. Voucher can’t be combined with other promotions

5. Gold code valid till 31 Dec (max usage 2000 times)

Enjoy your beauty!

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Sweet Escape (FREE voucher extra all photos for 1 & 2 hours session)

Terms and Conditions :

1. This promo valid from 16 November 2019 - 31 December 2019 for a 1-hour photo session (extra photo access worth USD 100) & 2 hours photo session (extra photo access worth USD 200) till 31 Jan 2020. 

2. Use the Gold promo code when you check out. If not, the promo will not valid. 

3. This promo can’t be combined with other promos, gift cards or other vouchers, but you can use your Sweet Escape credits. 

4. This promo applied for booking via website and app.

5. Refund and/or reschedule is not allowed for the session that book with this promo. 

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HOSPITALITY

OYO HOTELS (DISCOUNT Voucher worth IDR 150.000)

How to redeem :

1. Download OYO Hotel Apps on your Smartphone

2. Log in/ Sign up with your Email & phone number

3. Choose the city and date for stay

4. Choose your rooms

5. Fill out the personal details, click “Apply Discount Coupon” and apply Gold promo code

6. Click “Book Now”

Terms and Conditions :

1. Voucher only valid with minimum transaction IDR 350.000

2. Booking period starts from 21 Nov 2019 until 31 Jan 2020

3. Stay period start from 1 Jan 2020 till 29 Feb 2020

4. Voucher only valid for Booking via OYO App

5. Valid for 1 transaction only

6. Voucher valid for all OYO Hotels in Indonesia

7. Voucher valid for maximum 7 days & & 7 nights stay

8. This voucher can’t be combined with other promotions

9. Any booking with this voucher promo can’t be refunded, canceled, or changed.

8. For further information Please call CS OYO Hotels 021-80630066

Enjoy your Gold Staycations!

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