Arts Café By Raffles

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Lukman Hakim has been appointed Executive Sous Chef of Arts Café by Raffles, leading Raffles Jakarta’s iconic all-day restaurant as it transforms into an elevated, globally-inspired dining destination. Since joining Raffles Jakarta early this year, he has been occupied with revamping Arts Café by Raffles’ culinary offering. From developing a dedicated Japanese Corner to crafting an evolving menu for The Show Kitchen, Chef Lukman has been reinventing the menu, adding his globally-inspired stamp and playful twist on the classics.

Under Chef Lukman, Arts Café by Raffles is an invitation to embark on a gastronomic adventure.

“We want to invite the guests to taste our brand-new range of house specialties. From dry-aged meat to the evolving menu at The Show Kitchen, we aim to challenge the guests’ palate with a playful reinvention of globally-inspired cuisine,” - Chef Lukman.

Renowned for the popular Charcoal Brunch in 2021, Raffles Jakarta presents “Butcher’s Table” at Arts Cafe. A new gastronomic experience prepared by the Arts Cafe Executive Sous Chef Lukman Hakim and his culinary team. Visit the Chef’s Table, where Chef Lukman showcases a curated section featuring tantalizingly fresh and premium meat dishes paired with Arts Café’s Signature Virgin Bloody Mary and selections of wines. A dedicated Chef’s Table is a special treat exclusively available during the Butcher’s Table.

Sunday brunch is given a whole dose of opulence with the launch of #BrunchAtArts. The restaurant is transformed into an epicurean haven every Sunday of the month. From 11.30 AM to 3 PM, the restaurant redefines what it means to indulge in an array of Japanese seafood delights, special dishes of the day from the Show Kitchen, dim sum from the cart, tableside treats, lavish pass around, Nusantara, and globally-inspired buffet selection, as well as curated desserts from Raffles Patisserie.

Enjoy an elegant buffet, or Continental and Asian à la carte offerings served in chic interiors and a backdrop of vibrant Hendra Gunawan artwork.

Two beautifully decorated private rooms offer an exclusive dining experience. The vibrant, comfortable rooms are a unique setting for family celebrations, anniversaries, business dinners and seasonal events in Jakarta.