Following the success of its inaugural edition, waatu at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort returned this year with the second instalment of waatu Unfiltered. Created in collaboration with TOTO Wines and Balian Water, the exclusive dinner brings together contemporary fire-led cuisine and a curated selection of natural wines across a four-course menu.
Driven by a focus on smoke and texture, waatu’s culinary team has created a menu that reflects the restaurant’s signature approach to open-fire cooking. Each dish is carefully paired with an accompanying wine, allowing the profiles of both food and drink to unfold naturally throughout the evening.
The wine selection highlights low-intervention labels, inviting both seasoned enthusiasts and curious diners to discover bottles that express a genuine sense of place. Made with minimal external interference, each wine reflects the character of its vineyard alongside the winemaker’s considered approach, resulting in distinctive pairings full of personality.
The setting remains equally important to the experience. With warm interiors and a relaxed atmosphere, waatu provides an intimate space to enjoy each course at an unhurried pace. Every element has been considered to create a memorable dining occasion, from the meticulously chosen wines to the elegant presentation of the dishes.
Building on the positive response to its first edition in April, waatu Unfiltered continues to celebrate the relationship between contemporary cuisine and expressive natural wines. The evening offers a fresh perspective on how thoughtful pairings can elevate a meal, appealing equally to long-time enthusiasts and those discovering low-intervention labels for the first time.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Torched bonito salad paired with Jean Christophe Garnier Bezigon Chenin Blanc 2023, Loire, France
- Scallop paired with Sons of Wine Perception 2021 Pinot Gris–Muscat, Alsace, France
- BBQ octopus paired with Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois Gamay 2024, Beaujolais, France
Exquisite Taste Volume 52
waatu
at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort
Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Ungasan
Bali 80362, Indonesia
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