Kojin Restaurant: A Taste of Japan in the Valleys of North Ubud
Blending two distinct experiences together, Kojin Teppanyaki Restaurant brings Japanese cuisine to the verdant valleys of north Ubud. This intimate venue offers flaming teppanyaki and the chef-led Omakase experiences, in a location quite unlike any other Japanese restaurant in Bali – one inspired by the Japanese Kami (God) of Fire, the Hearth and the Kitchen.
Home-Cooked Food Awaits at Denpasar’s New, Pet-Friendly Double Bee Café and Resto
One of the capital’s iconic restaurants has gone through an exciting transformation, out of which Double Bee Café and Resto has emerged! This cosy eatery adds a refreshingly contemporary dining destination to Denpasar, as well as being one of the first pet-friendly restaurants in the area. An All-New Look Previously known as Braga Permai Bali
Beachfront Bar Le Club 22 Opens at Karma Kandara
The latest addition to the famous Karma Kandara resort, Le Club 22 is a new beachfront bar that invites you to rediscover the white sands of the Bukit Peninsula whilst sipping on handcrafted cocktails! A dramatic descent from the luxury resort, Karma Kandara, takes you down to a seemingly private beach, where you’ll find the
Cocktail Anthology: How Bali’s 1930s Inspired the Latest Libations at Aperitif Bar
1930’s Bali has a rich history, one could say that it was the decade that introduced this obscure little island to the world. Inspired by certain figures of this charming yet pivotal past, Panji Wisrawan, Head Mixologist of Aperitif Bar, has thoughtfully created the Cocktail Anthology, a drinks list that invokes the magic of this
Mari Beach Club: A Stylish, Bali-Inspired Beachfront Destination
Opening with style on 26 March 2022, Bali’s newest destination, Mari Beach Club, presents an original approach to your typical beach club with a venue steeped in nature-based design and cultural inspiration. Found lining the shores of Batu Belig Beach, bordering Seminyak and Canggu, the new hotspot offers a timeless beachfront atmosphere, along with their
Aperitif Restaurant and Bar in Ubud Takes Bali’s Fine Dining to New Heights
Art, culture, meditation, yoga, and now food. Ubud has become a destination for gourmands and epicureans, as some of Bali’s best restaurants, such as Aperitif Restaurant and Bar, call this cultural capital home. It’s nearly a century later, but the charms of the 1920s live on in Aperitif Restaurant and Bar. You’re caught off guard,
Ijen at Potato Head: Keeping Seafood Simple (and Sustainable)
It seems the Potato Head Family is on a hot streak. Having reopened its Bali ‘complex’, better known as the Desa (or village), encompassing the Beach Club, Potato Head Studios and everything that happens in-between, the lifestyle destination has been active reinvigorating the local art, music and food scenes. Riding the momentum, the group has
Cerita Manisan: A Revamp of Ubud’s Popular Manisan Restaurant
Who’s familiar with Manisan Restaurant? If you haven’t been there before, you must’ve at least seen photos of its iconic 350-year-old Javanese joglo all over Instagram. This exquisite dining destination in Ubud recently underwent a major transformation that is set to attract new customers and excite food connoisseurs around the island. Introducing: Cerita Manisan! Comfortably
Cuca’s Creative Comeback: An Exciting New Menu at this Jimbaran Favourite
Deciding to close up shop is a difficult decision for any restaurateur; and for a restaurant that was serving hundreds of hungry patrons every day for years, it is likely a surreal moment. Having hustled and bustled non-stop since they opened, Cuca in Jimbaran — run by the dynamic duo of Chef Kevin Cherkas and
Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Ubud
Among a plethora of things to do in Ubud, the wellness capital’s meat-free scene makes it a sought-after dining destination in Bali for the wellness conscious or the curious foodie. Home to countless spots to eat and drink, Ubud is sprawling with eateries serving plant-based takes on local and international favourites – with some incredibly creative
Kebun Bistro : A Taste of Southern France in Downtown Ubud
Comfortably nestled on the heart of Ubud’s culinary street lies Kebun Bistro, a charming Provençal-style eatery that offers authentic Mediterranean-Classic European delicacies set in a rustic, casual dining atmosphere. Established since 2012, Kebun Bistro is the second culinary venture from BaliSpirit Group following its healthy vegan sister brand, Kafe Ubud, which is located a building
Meet Bali’s Mushroom Man : I Gede Artha Sudiarsana
I Gede Artha Sudiarsana is a young Balinese entrepreneur; through his self-made mushroom agribusiness, his mission is to inspire other youth to regenerate Indonesia’s agricultural industry. It’s not often you come across a young man who, even before leaving for university, has already planned to go back home. For I Gede Artha Sudiarsana, this was
Local Over Luxury: Sourcing Food from the Island
With growing environmental concerns, and diners becoming increasingly conscious of where their food comes from, locally sourced ingredients become ever-more important. But when it comes down to it, does local win over luxury? Sourcing locally is not a new concept. The slow-food movement started as far back as 1986, creating awareness of traditional cooking and
