Double Ikat Restaurant : Indonesia on a Plate
Bold, strong and exotic flavours are the driving force behind the burgeoning popularity of Indonesian food. Freshness also abounds in the dishes from across the archipelago with garnishes such as basil, limes, chives, and many others. Up in the Bukit area, Double Ikat dishes up some improvements, adding the sensory excitement in the restaurant’s offerings
Jungle Fish Restaurant Opens in Ubud
Jungle Fish has long been the go-to destination for those after a ‘beach club’ atmosphere in the hills of Ubud. Whilst popular amongst sun-seekers during the day, Jungle Fish has expanded with Jungle Fish Restaurant to add a more dining focused experience to their offerings. Jungle Fish is found in Chapung Sebali, a design-focused, boutique
Full Comfort at What’s Up Ubud : Gourmet Pizzas, Burgers and Cocktails
When people think of eating Ubud, the first thing they think of is organic, healthy, vegan. Whilst the town certainly is known for its healthy living this hardly does the food scene justice. Ubud is filled with fantastic local eateries, international restaurants and now also fine dining establishments. What’s been missing however is seriously tasty
Beach Views, Hot Grills : Can It Get Better Than This?
Sitting at the broad terrace facing Kuta beach with its spectacular sunsets, is a wonderful way to end the day. Tony Roma’s enjoys a perfect location in the heart of Kuta. Lodged between the Sheraton Hotel and the fabulous Beachwalk Mall, I mean can it get better than that? Cold beers, cocktails and a steaming
Liap Liap: Ubud’s Newest Restaurant Exploring Indonesia’s Indigenous Grills
Indonesian food is on the rise – that is a fact. Previous obsessions with foreign cuisine have in the last year flipped 180 degrees, seeing both homegrown and international chefs turn their interests back towards the Indonesian archipelago, known for its famous spice islands. Restaurants and kitchen creatives are reviving the nation’s favourite dishes, either
Bali Luna : What’s Cooking, Tanjung Benoa?
Exploring Tanjung Benoa on a culinary quest will take you to one of Bali’s best kept dining secrets. Nestled by the azure lagoon pool of Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach, Bali Luna is where culinary sensations from around the world are served with genuine, impeccable service. Starting this August, Bali Luna will buzz with a
Eruption Bistro & Coffee: A Place for Anyone and Everyone
Many cafés and restaurants in Bali have been seeing a trend to go more niche, such as going vegan, focusing on coffee, organic-only products etc. Whilst this certainly creates a strong identity, it can certainly leave potential diners feeling a little excluded, or even repelled! What happened to those easy-going spots where all were welcome
7 Fabulous Foodie Pleasers in Ubud
With so many restaurants in Ubud – and new ones opening every other week! – keeping up with all these new arrivals can be hard work. Some come, some go and some stay on for years, delighting waves of happy diners. It is a great testing ground and rewards those who know the right combination. Is
Padi Restaurant : Pesco-Vegetarian Fine Dining
Padi Fine Dining Restaurant is found hidden under the entrance bridge of Desa Visesa Ubud Resort. Here, hanging above a flowing river between two valleys, celebrated Chef Mandif Warokka has introduced a gorgeous, fine dining pesco-vegetarian menu – a first of its kind on the island. On top of enjoying a specialised menu, the restaurant sources
The Newest Brunch to Hit the Seminyak Neighborhood at Hotel Indigo Bali
Weekends on this island are now more interesting after the launch of Neighbourhood Brunch, the newest Sunday foodie’s destination in Seminyak. Delight yourself in the refreshing flavours, this brunch is a tantalising culinary spread from Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak, allowing one to sample the distinctive taste of each outlet in a day and savour a
Fishbone Local Delivers a Delicious Sustainable Catch in Canggu
Just a short stroll up from the waves in the shore side village of Canggu, Fishbone Local arrives with a clear focus: simple, precise preparations of the finest and freshest seafood available. Taking its cues from Balinese beachside barbecue, the list menu rotates daily. Today you may find pan-seared barramundi with sambal alongside a Vietnamese-style
Jumping for Joy at Jamie’s
Our trusted food contributor, Ayu Sekar, heads to Jamie’s Italian Bali to see what the ‘Naked Chef’ has on offer here on the island of the gods. Warning, reading may cause hunger: Enjoying the legacy of the Celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, one of the outposts of Jamie’s empire can be found within the bounds of
The Ultimate Foodies Getaway to Bali: A 4-Day Culinary Adventure
Imagine a 4-day, all expenses paid, food-focused holiday to the island of the gods. Well, for two lucky food photographers, this became a reality having won the Ultimate Foodies Getaway in 2017. Without a doubt, Indonesia’s food industry has exploded in both quantity and quality in recent years. The flavours of innovation and creativity, which
