A Culinary Celebration

A Culinary Celebration

Alaya Resort Ubud unveils Manisan Restaurant, where traditional Indonesian flavours enjoy the spotlight.


By Jake Fredericks

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The brainchild of respected culinary expert and restaurateur William Wongso, Manisan Restaurant is set amid the lush rice fields adjacent to Alaya Resort Ubud. The beautiful Indonesian architecture of the structure is just as authentic as the cultural cooking surprises within. Seeing an opportunity for cultural and culinary collaboration, William Wongso has designed Manisan as a culinary theatre. Traditional cooking methods from across the archipelago will enliven the restaurant’s open kitchen as diverse guest chefs share their heritage and cooking secrets. Sure to be a true theatrical display of vibrant cuisines, Manisan is set to open this September – guests will experience unique presentations of local cuisines previously untasted by most of the world and can participate in food workshops that will astonish foodies and bring awareness to Indonesia’s vibrant local heritage.     (www.manisanbali.com)