A New Generation of Chefs Reimagines Indonesian Cuisine in the Netherlands to Tell the Stories of Its Origins
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In the Dutch town of Oegstgeest just outside Leiden, soft lighting glows against warm wood and avocado green walls in Nona Manis’ intimate dining room. The evening’s meal unfolds as an intimate prix-fixe menu.
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{"In Oegstgeest, a town near Leiden in the Netherlands, chef Nona Manis runs a small restaurant.","She serves a set menu that reimagines Indonesian dishes, such as fish cake wrapped in banana leaf.","The dishes use smells like lemongrass, lime leaves, coriander and cinnamon to tell the story of Indonesia's food."}
Why it matters
{"It shows how chefs with Indonesian roots keep their culture alive abroad.","It also introduces Dutch diners to the rich flavors and history of Indonesian cuisine."}
- Where is the restaurant located?
- It is in Oegstgeest, a town just outside Leiden in the Netherlands.
- What kind of menu does the chef serve?
- She serves a set menu with reimagined Indonesian dishes.
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All outlets present the story in the same way, focusing on the chef’s effort to share Indonesian food heritage.
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A New Generation of Chefs Reimagines Indonesian Cuisine in the Netherlands to Tell the Stories of Its Origins
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