Jakarta is one of Asia's rising food capitals, but behind its vibrant restaurant scene lies a major challenge: feeding a metropolitan area of more than 42 million people. The Indonesian megacity depends heavily on food imports and supplies from across the country, making it vulnerable to climate change, transport disruptions and price shocks.

As Indonesia seeks greater food self-sufficiency, experts warn that reliance on staples such as rice carries growing risks. From fine-dining kitchens to grassroots urban farms, we explore how Jakarta is working to secure its food future by expanding local production and finding more climate-resilient ways to feed one of the world's largest urban populations.

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