Selera Kitchen
Chef Shandra brings authentic Indonesian flavors, cultural storytelling, and warm hospitality to every culinary experience.
About Chef Shandra & Advocacy
Meet the Chef
Chef Shandra is a New York–based Indonesian chef celebrated for bringing the rich flavors, traditions, and stories of Indonesian cuisine to the forefront of the culinary world. Through authentic recipes, cultural storytelling, and immersive dining experiences, she introduces audiences to the depth, warmth, and diversity of Indonesian food and hospitality.
As Seen On: CBS Saturday Morning’s “The Dish,” Food & Wine, NY1 Spectrum, WNYC, Gothamist, Spruce Eats, American Essence Magazine, Upworthy, and the “Our New York Table” podcast.
Services
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Indonesian Cooking Classes
Learn the art of traditional Indonesian cuisine with hands-on, immersive instruction.
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Online Cooking Classes
Bring the vibrant flavors of Indonesia into your own kitchen from anywhere in the world.
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Private Dining Experiences
Host an intimate, curated dinner featuring customized menus tailored to your guests.
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Communal & Family-Style Dining
Experience the true warmth of Indonesian hospitality with large, shared festive platters.
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Private Chef Services
Enjoy a premium, elevated culinary experience prepared directly in your home or venue.
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Catering for Events
Seamless catering services crafted to bring unforgettable flavors to your special occasions.
Comfort in Every Bowl
Fresh ingredients, rich aromatics, and zero compromises. Experience the soothing comfort of authentic Indonesian soups, slow-simmered with fragrant herbs, fresh lime, and traditional spices. Crafted with love, cultural heritage, and vibrant flavors in every spoonful.
Signature Flavors
Fiery sambals, rich aromatic stir-fries, and authentic Indonesian street food staples. Crafted in small batches using vibrant chili pastes and traditional spices, these dishes bring bold, unforgettable flavor to every bite.
Heritage & Tradition
Wrapped in fragrant banana leaves and steamed to perfection. Discover time-honored Indonesian specialties and sweet delicacies that bring the authentic taste of archipelago street markets straight to your table.
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We had an incredible experience with Shandra! My mother is vegetarian and most classes don’t cater to that. But this class left us full and happy! My mom really connected with her too.
Immersion Class | March 2026
Taste of Freedom: Recipes for Resilience
This is not only a cookbook; it is a testimony to the power of the human spirit. Since 2014, Shandra Woworuntu, Founder of the Mentari Human Trafficking Survivor Empowerment Program, has drawn inspiration and purpose from the art of cooking and baking. For years, the Mentari Culinary Arts Program has provided a gateway to self-sufficiency and a path to reintegration for newly-exited survivors of all forms of human trafficking.
