Travel Diaries

Kalimantan Dinner In Som Chai

Sep 19, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel, Vlog

It’s D-Day! The Kalimantan Dinner in my restaurant Som Chai.
But before, discover how we put our teams together to elaborate an unique menu in Cuca’s kitchen.

Warung Nasi Iwak Itik Mama Baiti Gambut And Floating Houses

Sep 4, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel, Vlog

A trip to Banjarmasin wouldn’t be complete without tasting the typical Banjar food which goes beyond its famous Soto Banjar.

Kalimantan, Warung Katupat Kaganangan and Warung Novi

Aug 14, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel, Vlog

We went to Warung Kaganangan, in Kandangan, which is renowned in Kalimantan. Next stop was Warung Novi, in Banjarmasin, to try her famous Soto Banjar.

Kalimantan, Warung Hj Yuli and H Alan

Aug 1, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel, Vlog

In this episode, Kevin Cherkas and I are searching for intense flavours for our dinner event dinner that happened back on the 11th May in my restaurant Som Chai

Banjarmasin, Lok Baintan Market

Jul 10, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel

Nothing beats a good market day for a chef. So Will Meyrick and Kevin Cherkas have decided to hop on a local kelotok and visit the floating market of Lok Baintan.

Kandangan, Los Batu Market

Jun 28, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel

We cruise down the Meratus river on our bamboo raft to check out the local produce at Kandangan market where the Dayak people usually sell their vegetables.

Cooking In The Forest

Jun 20, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel

Will Meyrick and Kevin Cherkas are cooking bamboo fish in the woods, a food tryout based on our experience with the Dayak tribespeople.

Soaking Up The Dayak Culture

Jun 17, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel

In order to create new dishes, I look for inspiration by meeting people, cooking with them, discovering new ingredients, and soaking up the local culture and traditions of the indigenous tribes.

The Dayak Tribe

Jun 10, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel

Discover with Will Meyrick how the Dayak tribespeople reconcile their traditional way of life with today’s modern world.

Cooking With The Dayak Deah People

May 31, 2019 | Indonesia, Kalimantan, Travel

Follow me today, as I experience the Dayak cuisine in South Kalimantan with my partner in crime Kevin Cherkas from Cuca Bali. In pursuit of knowing more about the district and its edible delights, we landed in southern Kalimantan recently to discover the stories...