Dining News

Bringing the vibrant spirit of Jakarta to Bali, the newly opened IBU KOTA in Canggu is the latest talk of the town. Here, guests can expect tantalising grilled seafood, bold local flavours, great music, and the unmistakable city energy – all wrapped in warm, genuine hospitality. Born from a dynamic collaboration between The Cakap Group

Nestled along Batu Bolong, the Mediterranean-inspired LUMA beats with a Canggu rhythm in its interconnected pulses of food, design, music and people. As such, it’s a restaurant that goes beyond the dinner plates to be a hot spot for its flavours and atmosphere. Behind LUMA is Chef Cameron Emirali, from London’s 10 Greek Street, and

ISMAYA Group continues to make its presence known in Bali with the opening of The People’s Café at Beachwalk Shopping Centre, Kuta – marking the brand’s second outlet in Bali and 60th outlet nationwide. The new venue celebrates familiar flavours and heartwarming comfort food while introducing a refreshed coffee experience in collaboration with Djournal Coffee. Since

Bali’s creative scene welcomes an exciting new addition with the opening of Klay Bar Bali, the island’s first ceramic painting bar and bistro located in Canggu. Established and operated by women, Klay Bar Bali is a space where art, great food, and conversation converge in a relaxed yet inspiring setting. Beyond your typical art studio,

Ubud welcomes a new Italian restaurant to its culinary scene with the opening of Cantina Classe Ubud. Following the success of its first outlet in Canggu, the Italian dining venue now expands to the lush landscapes of Ubud. More than just a dining experience, Cantina Classe Ubud presents an immersive venture into authentic Italian cuisine

If you’re a fan of jazz music and also a cocktail connoisseur, you can enjoy the best of both as a brand-new jazz and cocktail bar has opened in the bustling Seminyak neighbourhood: Seken Bali. Seken is more than a bar; it’s a hub where music, craft, and community come together. The name itself reflects

A new Thai restaurant opens its doors in Ubud: Flairs Ubud. Set amidst the backdrop of Ubud’s lush rice fields, Flairs Ubud reimagines Thai cuisine through a bold, contemporary lens. Here, rich flavours meet imaginative presentations, creating dishes that feel familiar yet refreshingly new. Boasting an open-air design, the Flairs Ubud allows guests to dine

Bali’s burgeoning craft beer industry has become an exciting part of the island’s drinking experience. We now find brews that are full of distinct character, brands that connect closely to the island identity. This is certainly the case with Beaches Brewing Co., the newest Bali beer offering an original take on how we might best

Presenting an original approach to seasonal menus, Ubud fine dining destination, Aperitif Restaurant, introduces the Lunar Cycle Menu, looking to Bali’s Saka calendar and its moon cycles as its inspiration. The Saka ‘lunisolar’ calendar – one of two important timekeepers on the island – is comprised of 12 moon cycles, or months, known as sasih.

Tucked within a dramatic subterranean setting, The cave by Chef Ryan Clift remains one of the most captivating and unique dining experiences in Bali. Continuing to innovate and push the boundaries of gastronomic artistry, The cave by Chef Ryan Clift has introduced its refreshed menu, available starting 12 October 2025. Seamlessly combining modern gastronomy with

Resting amidst the verdant landscapes of Ubud, AKAR, K Club Ubud’s signature dining destination redefines luxury dining with a tasteful fusion of nature, flavour, and festive atmosphere. Seamlessly blending a refined farm-to-table approach with immersive entertainment, AKAR delivers impressionable evenings grounded in Balinese hospitality and global culinary savoir-faire. At AKAR, guests can deep-dive into the

Makase, the signature all-day dining restaurant at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, introduces its refreshed menu selection for the second half of 2025. Curated by Executive Chef Heri Riskiawan Efendi, the updated menu continues to showcase and celebrate the rich heritage, spices, and flavours of Southeast Asian cuisine. The new additions to Makase’s menu invite