

Beyond the Menu
7.7(3)20261h 15m1
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.
TMDB
7.7/10
3 votes
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- Released
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- Language
- Mandarin
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Release dates
NetherlandsNL
- PremiereNederlands Film Festival28 Sept 2025
- TheatricalAL19 Feb 2026
South KoreaKR
- TVEBS International Documentary Festival27 Aug 2026
- PremiereALLEBS International Documentary Festival29 Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When was Beyond the Menu released?
- Beyond the Menu was released on 19 February 2026.
- Where can I watch Beyond the Menu online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Beyond the Menu right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Beyond the Menu?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Beyond the Menu is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Beyond the Menu?
- Beyond the Menu holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 3 votes.
- Who directed Beyond the Menu?
- Beyond the Menu (2026) was directed by Julie Ng.
- How long is Beyond the Menu?
- Beyond the Menu runs for 1h 15m.














