Restaurants and Bars
Bali’s Breakfast Delights
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so they say. In a normal busy morning, it is easy to skip breakfast and put it on the next list of priorities. But, taking just a quick few bites can really make a difference to the rest of your day. In case you don’t
Pizza in Paradise
This is a classic Italian dish which was born in the south of Italy. Back in the old days, pizza was only a flat, round base of dough baked in wood fired ovens, seasoned with garlic with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables. And that was it. But
Warung Ibu Oka : Behind the Scenes of Ubud’s Famous Babi Guling Hotspot
Long before dawn breaks, and the bright tropical sun sends her fingers of light slanting through Ubud’s lush undergrowth, parts of this mountain community are already awake. In the wee dark hours, people are at work preparing food for the coming day. The most productive of these places is in the open cellar beneath Warung Ibu
Bali Prohibition Era
Housed inside a big black box in Seminyak, a bar is serving up an array of forgotten concoctions in a dark and atmospheric setting. Uncover this clandestine hideaway for a non-pretentious bar experience. If you’re looking to avoid the popular grind of Seminyak’s busy venues then take a peek at Modicum, a speakeasy that boasts
Beachside Chilling at Bamboo Bar and Lounge
Perched on the white sand of Mertasari Beach, Bamboo Bar & Lounge offers a lazy day by the beach with a laid back vibe of Sanur. Imaging lazing around in the late afternoon on the beach, sipping cocktails and grabbing a few slices of pizza, with live music firing up the savvy crowd. Bamboo Bar
Summer Vibes at Panama Kitchen and Pool, Canggu
In the all-cool, all-trendy neighbourhood of Canggu, it’s of no surprise that eclectic venues will pop-up to please the crowds of young, alternative patrons that are always on the search for something new and exciting. Enter Panama Kitchen & Pool, a new destination for sun-loving diners of Bali. Inspired by tropical designs, 60’s culture and
Opia Dining Destination Opens in Jimbaran
Having just opened its doors to the public last December, OPIA Bali has quickly established itself as an exciting dining destination in the ‘bukit’ area. The restaurant offers a sweeping view of Jimbaran Bay and beyond, setting a stunning stage for a culinary experience. Opia offers a menu of ‘Asian-inspired’ dishes, gathering flavours from China, to Thailand
Guéridon at Char Char: Flames at the Table
The popular grill-focused Char Char Restaurant in Seminyak has brought their fires tableside with a all-new guéridon experience: While the upstairs area of Char Char is bustling especially on hot, steamy nights, the downstairs is keeping its cool with a more formal approach to dining. Here, things don’t get much cooler or quirkier than a
Some Taksu With Your Moksa?
Our Ubud food contributor Ayu Sekar slips into Moksa Ubud to discover the healthy kitchen concoctions the town is raving about… Ubud’s hottest healthy food ticket has to be Moksa Ubud, a new plant based food eatery that is causing a minor sensation amongst the Ubud foodies. Run by two Balinese men with an impressive
The BARber: Serving Whisky, Shaving Whiskers
A clean shave and single malt scotch have not always been comfortable bedfellows especially in Jimbaran, until now. Barbershop/bar hybrids are on the rise in Bali, praised for their quirky brand of cool that delivers far beyond convenience. Enter BARber; this new Jimbaran venue is styling itself by serving whisky as well as shaving whiskers.
Megibung: Bali’s Feast for the Family
Traditionally made for family gatherings, meetings, and functions, the Balinese Megibung is a delectable feast served on one big banana leaf. People will then circle around the food and eat with their bare hands as a symbol of togetherness. In Megibung, the chair-less sitting arrangements are made from the north-end of the table, starting with
Home of Flavours: A Look Into Manisan Restaurant, Ubud [Video]
Manisan Restaurant (or Manisan Bali) has taken the Ubud dining scene by storm. Found tucked deep in it’s very own square of private rice field, the restaurant pays homage to the country that it calls home; Indonesia. Through design, flavour, ambience and service Manisan has created a unique dining experience. Unique is a word thrown around all
Frestro & Bar, Stylish Dining in Seminyak
Being Petitenget’s latest sensation, Frestro & Bar has an ingenious menu created by one of Indonesia’s rising celebrity chefs, Mandif M. Warokka. With a strict ‘no chemicals or additives’ policy, Chef Mandif utilizes only the finest and freshest ingredients to maximize every dish’s potential and diners can look forward to being spoiled by the impressive
