Introducing ZERU Sky Terrace at Padma Hotel Semarang

Elevated dining and nightlife are taking a new wave from nine stories high, with the recent opening of ZERU Sky Terrace at Padma Hotel Semarang. Officiated on Friday, 5th December 2025, this launch marks a strategic milestone in strengthening the city’s premium lifestyle, culinary, and social-experience offerings.

Bold, flavour-led fire-driven culinary artistry

As the Executive Assistant Manager of Padma Hotel Semarang, stated, “ZERU Sky Terrace represents our ambition to introduce a more elevated, experience-driven dining culture to Semarang. By combining fire-led culinary craftsmanship, curated mixology, and a listening-bar ambience, we aim to create a destination that inspires both our local community and discerning travellers."
 

ZERU Sky Terrace brings forward a culinary perspective rooted in a fire-driven coastal Mediterranean philosophy that etches  techniques centred on fire, grill, and aromatic seasoning. The expressive menu comprises of premium grilled meats, seafood, and spice-forward creations influenced by Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Complementing the nibbles is a curated signature cocktail designed for golden-hour sips lasting until late-night lounging, positioning ZERU as an all-evening destination for Semarang’s increasingly dynamic lifestyle market.

A reimagined listening bar 

A defining hallmark of the venue is its identity as a listening bar, presenting Vinyl DJ sessions and a meticulously curated music ambience that evolves from late afternoon until nightfall. This music-led narrative creates a sensorial journey where sound, mood, and social energy converge, offering guests an inviting environment for after-work gatherings, elevated dinners, crafted cocktails, and unhurried late-night conversations.

Immersive within and beyond

Designed to accommodate both intimate dining and social lounging, ZERU presents a cosy indoor listening lounge, n elegant dining room, and a skyline-facing outdoor terrace overlooking Semarang’s urban landscape. Enhancing the experiential value are signature tableside rituals, including the captivating Bone Torching and the dramatic Smoking Tagine; bringing fire, aroma, and theatre directly to the guest experience.