Ray Janson Radio Podcast

Yoel Natanael is the owner of Braud Artisan Bakery and Braud Cafe in Bali.  He tells his story opening his first restaurant in this crazy crazy time, and also his journey as an artisan baker in a country which eats predominantly rice.    Hope you enjoy the podcast!   Hope you enjoy the podcast:   Check him out : https://www.instagram.com/braud.cafe/  https://www.insta...

Finally, we reached episode 100th! Thank you very much for all your support! We talk about the journey that started one and a half years ago, the most memorable episode, and what's coming next for the channel!   Cheers !   Hope you enjoy the podcast!  Let's aim for 100 more !   Check him out :  https://www.instagram.com/odiedjamil/  Ray Janson Radio is available on: &...

Adrian Bismo is a Chef / Consultant based in Jakarta, who spend a year working as a Sous Chef in London. He tells his favorite restaurants to eat in London, the current FnB scene in Jakarta, and what the future might look like for restaurants and bars in Indonesia.   Hope you enjoy the podcast:   Check him out : https://www.instagram.com/ab_chef/   Ray Janson Radio is available on:...

Adrian Aryo Bismo is a Chef / Consultant who has traveled the world working in amazing restaurants.    We discussed the experience of working as a chef in different countries with different cultures, ethnicity, and food.   Hope you enjoy the podcast. Check him out :  https://www.instagram.com/ab_chef/   Ray Janson Radio is available on:   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lEDF01  Apple Podcast: https://a...

Yudhistira Hartanto is the Butcher / Owner of The Boston Butt which sell and serves amazing BBQ and Meat products. He is also Co - Founder of Dean Hearts Custom Smoker and Grill maker.    Hope you enjoy the Podcast ! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !   #RAYJANSONRADIO  ---   Check him out:  https://www.instagram.com/yudhistirahartanto/  The Boston Butt: ...

Yudhistira Hartanto is the Butcher / Owner of The Boston Butt which sell and serves amazing BBQ and Meat products. He is also Co - Founder of Dean Hearts Custom Smoker and Grill maker. He shares his journey as an Indonesian Butcher.   Being a butcher meaning you are an expert in processing all types of meat, which also includes charcuterie (the art of preserving meat). A good butcher is a rar...

Will Goldfarb is the chef patron of Room 4 Dessert in Ubud. His accolades go far beyond the kitchen of his award-winning restaurant. With his commitment to using only local ingredients, and working with all Indonesian team, he has done a lot for Indonesian culinary landscape.   During the pandemic, the team has come up with #Dharmabuns program which serves hungry people nutritious and delicio...

Tissa Aunilla is the Co-Founder of Pipiltin Cocoa, which celebrates the quality and variety of Indonesian Chocolate. She tells her story from when it all begins, traveling to chocolate plantation all over Indonesia, and the wonderful relationships built with the cocoa farmers.    Check out Jakarta Dessert Week 2020 in:  https://www.tokopedia.com/discovery/jakarta-dessert-week ...

Hanna and Novita are the founders of Ginchoux, which sells delicious boozy desserts and sweets. It's uncommon for a business to limit themselves to a certain practice as they sell only 'alcoholic desserts'.  Here we talk about staying true to your brand and do things that will make you happy. The money will come, better believe it.   Check out Jakarta Dessert Week 2020 in:  https://...

Rayendra Abiyasa is the owner of Fudgy Bro. Not having a kitchen background didn't stop him from owning one of the hottest online pastry shop right now.  He shares his story about his learning process, studying baking via the Internet, and the ups and downs of having a successful online pastry business.   Check out Jakarta Dessert Week 2020:  https://www.tokopedia.com/discovery/jaka...

Omar Karim is the Co-founder of Dua Coffee which located in Jakarta, Bintaro, Bandung, Tasikmalaya, and Washington DC. We talk coffee business and he shares his experience grinding, and surviving during these trying times.   Hope you enjoy the Podcast !  DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !   #RAYJANSONRADIO   ---   Check him out at:  https://www.instagram.com/omar.k....

This episode is shot on 24th August 2020, before the 2nd PSBB Period.   Rui Yamagishi is a part of Kaminari group whhich owns and operates a couple of restaurants in Jakarta and Bali. We discuss the lesson he learned while owning and operating hisown restaurant for the first time, and how he learn to be a better leader for the team.   Hope you enjoy the Podcast ! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND...

Caniggia and Natalie are the Co-founders of Soiree Pop Up / Private Dining and Online Pasty Shop Oops. They are both the perfect example of the new chef generation, who prefers to take the 'non traditional' career path.  Everybody has their own journey, belief in your dreams, trust your gut feeling, and don't let anything stop you from achieving it.   DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !...

Ernest Christoga is the founder of Antarakata group which owns and operates various coffee shops and restaurants all over Semarang. He shares his story on how he fell in love with the world of coffee, and setting up his restaurants in a secondary city, and a lot of funny customer stories.   Hope you enjoy the Podcast !  DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !   #RAYJANSONRADIO   -...

Kesia Putri and Lalita Setiandi are pastry chefs with their own businesses. They both worked together in one of the best restaurants in Sydney, where Kesia is the Head Pastry Chef, and Lalita is the CDP. They both share their story in Life of a Chef after Graduation. No, you are not a chef yet !, study time its over, now its time to WORK!   Graduation times came with uncertainty, should I ope...

Mac Gyver is the Chef /  Co-owner of Akar Restaurant in Jakarta, serving modern Indonesian food. During PSBB the team converted the restaurant into a relief kitchen, where they manage to cook and send 600 delicious, and nutritious meals per day to health care practitioners all over the city.   We discussed the responsibilities a chef can take to contribute more for their community, moder...

Is cooking school a must for an aspiring chef? Can somebody who didn't go to culinary school be successful in their career? We discussed this with two successful chefs who has a contrasting background. Ardika Dwitama grew up in family with FnB background, while Odie Djamil taught himself patisserie, and went straight to work.    If you want to become a chef, challenge yourself, and don't...

Ray Adriansyah is the Chef / Co-Owner of Locavore in Ubud Bali, which has cemented itself in being one of the best restaurants in Asia. He tells his experience building locavore from the ground up, what it takes to be the best, and some exciting future projects.   Hope you enjoy the Podcast !  DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !   #RAYJANSONRADIO   ---   Check him ou...

Chef Rui Yamagishi is the Chef / Owner of Acta Brasserie. In this episode he shares his experience during his time learning in Le Cordon Bleu Sydney. What he learns, and how it helps to pave the way for his career in the kitchen.   Blue Ribbon Series is a collaboration between Le Cordon Bleu Indonesia and Ray Janson Radio. Hope you enjoy the podcast !   DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE...

Budi Cahyadi is the co-founder of August Jakarta. Here we talk about the lesser-known part of the FnB industry, the SERVICE TEAM or FRONT OF THE HOUSE. Throughout his journey working at 5 stars hotels in various countries, he's an expert in making sure that the guests have a wonderful complete experience in your establishments.   Hope you enjoy the Podcast ! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE...

Wira Hardiyansyah is a chef, and culinary historian. He spends his time researching heritage foods, its impact to the society, and its history, often times going way back to ancient times.   Today is our nation's 75th Independence Day !  We look back the role of 'Spices' or 'Rempah rempah' in shaping world history, with Indonesia in the center of it. War are fought, Deals are made, and N...

Aston Adiwijaya is the owner of Bakebros in Jakarta, where he made a range of artisanal bread from sourdough, roti manis, and croissants. He tells his story, the joy and struggle of a baker.   Hope you enjoy the podcast !  DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !   #RAYJANSONRADIO   ---   Check him out at:   https://www.instagram.com/aston_adiwijaya/   https://www.in...

Aston Adiwijaya is the owner of Bake Bros, a bakery selling true artisan bread for the Jakarta Market. Since the lockdown, the interest about sourdough bread is increasing rapidly all over Indonesia.  What is the real sourdough? is the bread suppose to taste sour? what is the purpose of keeping a cup of flour as a 'pet?'    Hope you enjoy the podcast !  DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND...

Jessica Lin is the Head Chef of Cork and Screw Country Club, one of the most successful restaurant in Jakarta. We sat down and discuss the attitude and the skills necessary to become a good cook.   Listen, take notes, and do it !!  Hope you enjoy the podcast ! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !   #RAYJANSONRADIO   ---   Check her out at:   https://www.inst...

Michael Ruben is the owner of Ruben Smokery, which sells homemade various selections of smoked meats online.    We hope our stories can brighten up your day during this very stressful time for all FnB owners and workers.   Hope you enjoy the podcast ! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE !   #RAYJANSONRADIO   ---   Check him out at:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelrubennnn/   https://www.instagram...