For the month of August, the Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta (compare rates) offers special dining packages for guests finding a break from things to do in Jakarta.

Nova Scotia Lobster at Lyon. For the month of August, Lyon restaurant serves Nova Scotia lobster (pictured above), often referred to as the "King of Seafood" from the Atlantic in Canada. Nova Scotia lobster is unique in every way: its white flesh is pleasantly firm and dense, with a rich, savory flavor. Executive Chef Thierry has prepared a degustation dinner menu including Lobster Quenelles À La Lyonnaises, Half Lobster, À La Parisienne, Lobster Fricassée and Vacherin. Share this delicacy with good friends over fine wine.

Priced at IDR 938.000++/person. Information and reservations at +62 (21) 2993 8824 or mojkt-Lyon@mohg.com.

Trilogy of your Favorite Burger. From August 20 to 30, Cinnamon restaurant presents a luscious selection of bite sized burgers. Guests can choose three of their favorites from the extensive menu, featuring Slow-cooked Short Rib Beef, Stewed Pulled Lamb Shoulder, Confit of Free-range Chicken Leg, Tandoor Chicken and more. Guests can relax in a soothing setting with a subtle Southeast Asian theme while looking at a green landscaped view beyond the windows.

The Trilogy Burger is priced at IDR 118.000++/person. Information and reservations at +62 (21) 2993 8823 or mojkt-Cinnamon@mohg.com

Business Lunch by Chef Jeff Lee. Situated at the very heart of the capital's business district, Xin Hwa restaurant offers a new selection of Chinese specialties for business lunch. Meticulously prepared by Xin Hwa's new Chinese Head Chef Jeff Lee, who has worked under the supervision of the famed celebrity chef Jereme Leung, at various five star hotel properties, the menu combines traditional Cantonese recipes with a modern interpretation including Chicken clear consommé served with wantons and black truffle, Fragrant black sesame fried rice with assorted seafood and asparagus sprinkled with fish roe, chilled mango pudding with vanilla sauce and many more. Guest may indulge in this special business lunch menu with priced at IDR. 188.000++/person. Xin Hwa offers an intimate environment combined with three private dining rooms, making it the perfect venue for business lunches and social events.

For more information and reservations, call +62 (21) 2993 8825 or email mojkt-xinhwa@mohg.com

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