About August
August is the brainchild of Hans Christian, a skilful chef and Budi Cahyadi, a seasoned hotelier and F&B professional. Located at the Sequis Tower building in the Sudirman Central Business District, Jakarta, August debuted in November 2021, the duo chose to name their restaurant August to reflect their goals of it being respected and impressive, as the word august means.
Budi and Hans have created a brand-new dining space that is elegant but not intimidating to patrons. The restaurant offers a unique culinary experience with a DNA firmly connected to modern technique with a touch of Indonesian flavours.
August
Sequis Tower, Ground Floor #03-02
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 71, Jakarta 12190
Website: augustjakarta.com
About the American Express One To Watch Award
The winner of the American Express One To Watch Award is selected by the 50 Best team based on the votes of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, along with specific feedback and editorial criteria identifying a restaurant considered a rising star in the culinary scene. No sponsor has any influence on the voting process.
About the award sponsor: American Express
American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. American Express has always looked to provide Card Members with exceptional access to exclusive experiences, rich rewards and superior services across a variety of passion points, including dining.
American Express has a longstanding presence in the dining space and has developed partnerships with renowned chefs around the world, including Daniel Humm, Stephanie Izard, José Andrés, Massimo Bottura, Michael Solomonov, Dominique Crenn, the Roca brothers and more – providing Card Members with exclusive access to one-of-a-kind, co-curated dining moments.
Now with Resy, the restaurant reservation platform that joined the American Express family in 2019, Card Members have even more access to reservations and experiences at thousands of restaurants across the globe.
About the main sponsor: S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna
S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the main sponsors of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the leading natural mineral waters in the fine dining world. Together they interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of excellence, pleasure and well-being.
