Beyond the Menu
Feb 19, 2026 · 1h 15m
Director
Julie NgOverview
Deep-fried thin strips of pork on a bed of acar, doused with a fluorescent red-and-orange, sweet-and-sour sauce: Who does not know babi panggang? In this personal documentary, first-time director Julie Ng, daughter of a Chinese-Indonesian restaurant owner, examines the origins of this iconic dish. Her journey not only leads her to an answer to the question where babi panggang comes from, but also to unknown parts of her own Chinese background. It turns out the dish is the key to a deeper understanding of what it means to be Chinese-Dutch.
Cast of Beyond the Menu
Crew of Beyond the Menu
About Beyond the Menu
What is Beyond the Menu about?
Deep-fried thin strips of pork on a bed of acar, doused with a fluorescent red-and-orange, sweet-and-sour sauce: Who does not know babi panggang? In this personal documentary, first-time director Julie Ng, daughter of a Chinese-Indonesian restaurant owner, examines the origins of this iconic dish. Her journey not only leads her to an answer to the question where babi panggang comes from, but…
When was Beyond the Menu released?
Beyond the Menu was released on February 19, 2026.
How long is Beyond the Menu?
Beyond the Menu runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who directed Beyond the Menu?
Beyond the Menu was directed by Julie Ng.
Who is in the cast of Beyond the Menu?
The cast of Beyond the Menu includes Julie Ng, QiQi van Boheemen and Pete Wu.