LIN Chinese Restaurant at Hotel Tentrem Jakarta has quickly earned recognition as one of Jakarta’s leading Chinese dining destinations. Known for its contemporary approach to Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant combines authentic flavours, premium ingredients, and warm hospitality in an elegant setting. This dedication to excellence was recently recognised with the Best New Chinese Restaurant 2025 award from Exquisite Media.
Building on this achievement, Hotel Tentrem Jakarta welcomes Executive Chinese Chef Wong Chee Ken, who joined the team in June 2026. With more than 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Wong brings a refined interpretation of authentic Hong Kong-style Chinese cuisine, blending tradition, wellness, and craftsmanship.
Originally from Malaysia, Chef Wong has built a distinguished career specialising in Cantonese cuisine. Throughout his journey, he has been recognised for preserving traditional cooking techniques while adapting to modern dining preferences. Before joining Hotel Tentrem Jakarta, he held leadership roles at several luxury hotels in Jakarta, delivering exceptional Chinese dining experiences rooted in authenticity.
At LIN Chinese Restaurant, Chef Wong introduces a refreshed culinary direction centred on the belief that authentic Chinese cuisine should be both nourishing and sophisticated. A highlight of the new menu is a selection of traditional Chinese herbal soups, slow-cooked with premium herbs and free-range kampung chicken. Prepared using time-honoured recipes, these soups reflect the long-standing Chinese philosophy that food plays an important role in overall wellbeing.
The menu also features an expanded range of Hong Kong-style specialities, showcasing delicate flavours, refined techniques, and carefully selected ingredients. Each dish reflects Chef Wong’s commitment to authenticity while offering a contemporary dining experience inspired by Cantonese culinary traditions.
“Authentic Chinese cuisine is built on respect for tradition, quality ingredients, and the wellbeing of those gathered around the table. At LIN Chinese Restaurant, I look forward to sharing the timeless flavours of Hong Kong while introducing dishes that nourish both body and soul,” said Executive Chinese Chef Wong Chee Ken.
Chef Wong’s arrival marks an exciting new chapter for LIN Chinese Restaurant as it continues its journey towards becoming one of Jakarta’s leading destinations for authentic Cantonese cuisine. Combining award-winning excellence with Chef Wong’s culinary vision, LIN continues to celebrate heritage, craftsmanship, wellness, and genuine hospitality. Guests are invited to enjoy an elevated dining experience where every dish honours tradition, quality, and the enduring artistry of Chinese gastronomy.
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