NOW Bali Editorial Team
Blanco Par Mandif: Honouring Indonesian Flavours
Hanging on the cliff-face under the renowned Blanco Renaissance Museum, Blanco Par Mandif certainly turns the heads of those passing by. With its unique location, this fine dining restaurant serving gastronomy styled Indonesian food, enjoys views over Ubud’s Tjampuan Bridge, Lebah Temple and the lush valley that holds it all together. It was here that
Meja Kitchen & Bar Goes ‘Back To The Roots’
Nestled on Seminyak’s Oberoi Street, in the blue high-rise building set like a glowing opal, with a striking, modern façade of louvered steel, Meja Kitchen & Bar opens its doors with a brand new concept. The new concept, “Back to the Roots”, focuses on Indonesian cuisine at its best. Here you’ll find traditional recipes empowered
Natural Flavours of Maha Coffea
Started in 2017, Maha Coffea is specially roasted Indonesian coffee beans. Meaning “great coffee tree”, the brand works together with local farmers to consistently produce superior quality coffee from great coffee trees, which are being conscientiously taken care of. No pesticides or chemical fertilisers are being used throughout the plantation, and the beans are thoroughly
New Bites at Meja Kitchen
Bringing the Balinese street food into proper dining in its own style, Meja Kitchen is starting a fresh page for the new year by creating a new menu. Highlighting Pork Belly Sambal Matah, created by their Balinese chef Made Darsana, this dish can rival many flavours on the dining table. The Crispy Pork Belly is
New Duck Menu at L’Altitude Restaurant
If you love dining while also viewing nature’s ethereal beauty, you may want to consider heading to L’Altitude Restaurant. Located inside of Royal Tulip Saranam, you can expect to have new Duck treat on the menu. The best thing about this dish is that they are using traditional seasoning based on the chefs recipe. The
Como Uma Canggu To Open This February
The newest addition to COMO Hotels and Resorts, COMO Uma Canggu is situated on the island’s South West coast, Canggu. The beach front destination offers panoramic views of the soft volcanic sand and rolling waves. This luxury resort in Canggu, an area liked for its laid-back beach scene and rippable surf peaks, will be opening
Fifteen-Course Culinary Experience at Code Grafiti
The casual fine-dining restaurant, Code Grafiti at Yan’s House Hotel Bali in Kuta has introduced a 15-course degustation menu specially conceived by Chef Bondan Yuliarso. The menu comprises of a series of the restaurant’s signature dishes born out of long and meticulous studies of Balinese traditional culinary masterpieces. The 15 items include Obat Nyamuk Lime
Guardians: The Myths Behind Bali’s Wildlife
When talking about animals in Bali, West Bali National Park is a prime example of how wildlife can thrive in a protected area, especially when it is 190 square kilometres. But instead going to the north-western tip of the island, for this edition we take you to the outskirts of Ubud, Mengwi and learn about
Two Islands Wine: Made in Bali
A bottle of wine is always a perfect shopping item. Of all wine brands in Bali, Two Islands Reserve has a great reputation in both local and international societies. The wines of Two Islands Reserve are the result of the brand’s constant exploration of the boundaries of winemaking, and showcase an exclusive glimpse into what
Sava Spa Opens at Hotel Indigo Bali
The new Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach has just opened its Sava Spa, welcoming those seeking to experience complete head-to-toe indulgence. Designed for deep relaxation and reinvigoration, Sava Spa treatments use only the purest natural active ingredients and the innovations of modern holistic healing together with ancient practices. For example, the Eastern Rose Aromatic Body
Jamu Breakfast: InterContinental Serves Indonesian Healing Remedies
InterContinental Bali Resort is now enhancing the breakfast experience and embracing the Indonesian culture by serving ‘jamu’, a traditional Javanese herbal concoction that is believed to be beneficial in promoting health, fitness and beauty. The remedies are sold on the streets of Indonesia by Javanese jamu ladies, and to give guests a truly authentic experience,
Bali Robert Burns Charity Dinner
This 20 January 2018, join a special Scottish tradition celebrating their national poet, Robert Burns, in this Bali Robert Burns Charity Dinner. Traditionally called ‘Burns Suppers’, every 25th January in Scotland, patrons would gather together to remember the poet who is internationally famous for writing the New Years song “Auld Lang Syne”. Events are filled with
Aqualand: Bali’s Floating Playground
Bali Wake Park has been a favourite destination for wake boarders, beginners and pros, here on the island. Now they’ve expanded their range of water activities with the launching of Aqualand – the floating playground. Currently the Bali Wake Park features state-of-the-art full-size cable systems built around a 5-hectare lake. As the first wakeboard park in Bali, the
