Restaurants and Bars
The Five Best Around Ubud Town
Variety is the spice of life around Ubud and even though the trend is moving towards raw and vegan, or worse, raw vegan, there is still plenty of choice for delicious food as well. Here we check five of the best, all completely different. Whether you are staying in Ubud, or making a day visit,
Biku Restaurant: Have Your Pinkies Ready
This restaurant, famous for its afternoon tea, somehow balances a contemporary and trendy feel whilst holding a traditional Indonesian identity, without playing to stereotypes. It’s been more than seven years now since it first opened its doors, and it has established itself as a Seminyak institution. Located in the hip Seminyak area, Biku attracts a
Eastern Promises in Ubud
Ah the promises of the east. The mystery, the allure, the food is always exotic. Always, there is a tang of some exotic spice, or, in the case of Japanese, the intricate preparation with the amazing attention to detail. Today we visit two Japanese restaurants, each very different in philosophy and presentation. Ryoshi is already
Refined Dining Experiences
Despite the huge rise in Bali’s food scene, which now bustles with all-day breakfast establishments, health cafes and niche dining spots, a fine dining experience remains a hard find. Fine dining requires impeccable service, polished furnishings, a unique dining atmosphere and, of course, food that stirs and stimulates the eyes, mounth and even mind of
Soul in a Bowl: Bringing the Melbourne Cafe Scene to Sanur
At the heart of Sanur’s recently established ‘eat street’, located on the crossroads to the beach, you’ll find Soul in a Bowl – relaxed cafe by day, and laid back restaurant and bar by night. Soul in a Bowl takes inspiration from all over the world, with its eclectic European decor to the ambience and
The Patriotic Flavours of Republik 45
Longing for an authentic, world-class Indonesian restaurant? Many come to Bali in search of Indonesian flavours, a restaurant that has the right space for decadent dinners, intimate dates or memorable group gatherings. Republik 45 is one such place that seems to have it all. Found on Jalan Raya Kerobokan, Republik 45 breaks away from the
Ubud’s Old Gold
Ubud has embraced raw with a vengeance and every week sees a new Raw restaurant opening up. Sage, Moksa, was last week, this week who knows. Yet long before the raw revolution arrived to change Ubud’s restaurant face forever, there were places producing great cooked food, the classics, the ones we love. New places come
Dining with Kids
Many parents will know that eating out with young children can be a stressful affair, but a child-friendly establishment can be a beacon of hope for parents looking to enjoy a dinner out with the whole family. So, to help you, we’ve put together restaurants in Bali that provide fun activities to keep the young
How Divine
Recently, we decided to check out the gorgeous and recently opened Divine Wine Bar at Bridges, one of Ubud’s favourite fine dining establishments. After ensconcing ourselves comfortably in one of the salubrious sofas, with a gorgeous view out over the Wos River, it was time to do some serious selecting. Sitting back with an air
Mozaic’s Annual WhiteTruffle & Batasiolo Wine Dinner
Considered as the “diamonds of the kitchen,” white truffles are rare and expensive because production is highly limited. Every year, during the truffle season, restaurateurs and chefs from all over the world celebrate the season by offering white truffle based set-course menus. It is of no surprise of course that the famed Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique
Decadent Dinner for Two
Nothing says romance like a delicious candlelit dinner, great wine, and quiet, slow music. The only warning we would offer to the guys would be: men, whatever you do, take her to a nice restaurant where they actually have waiters/waitresses and romantic tables for two. Go on. Splurge a little. Take that special someone for
A Decadent End To 2015
“If music be the food of love – play on” William Shakespeare Twelfth Night, Act 1, Scene 1
Rising Stars Dinner at The Legian Bali
Sophisticated luxury has set the stage for The Restaurant at The Legian Bali to host exclusive wine and dine event. Collaborating with one of the glittering stars of France’s contemporary culinary scene Guillaume Foucault of Restaurant Pertica, this unprecedented gastronomic excellence feature six course mystery menu meticulously hand-crafted by The Legian Bali Executive Chef, Chef
