AMIKAN extends the SIKI experience to something much more casual at its seaside café, where Japanese-style treats meet Balinese sensibilities for an all-day dining destination with views of Nusa Dua’s picturesque The Bay.
For those who want to soak up Bali’s fuzzy sun rays and salty sea breezes while avoiding the beach club crowd, look no further than SIKI in Nusa Dua. Its latest dining concept, AMIKAN by SIKI, offers everything one might want out of an oceanside venue without the fuss, noise, or extraneous technicalities.
The name AMIKAN itself extends SIKI’s dual penchant for infusing a Balinese flair into Japanese influences. It’s derived from the Balinese term for small handmade treats, amik-amikan, while paying homage to the Japanese word mikan (みかん), a sweet mandarin orange symbolising warmth, comfort, prosperity, and shared moments with loved ones.
This ethos is easily reflected in its menu. Billed as an all-day dining destination, AMIKAN serves up a wide array of treats, from bite-sized snacks to heftier midday meals. Whiling away the days here can be accompanied by sandos, with fillings ranging from a creamy smashed egg and juicy Seafood Katsu for savoury selections to a decadent chocolate mousse or taro chantilly Age Sando for sweet options.
Without any minimum spend, patrons can relax all day long on loungers and sundecks shaded by parasols along the golden sands of The Bay Bali, overlooking the bright azure waters of the Indian Ocean that lulls one to a sense of serenity. If one gets hungry, there’s the Wachoushoku section that offers trays of balanced meals, donburi bowls, as well as udon and soba creations to whet the appetite. As the sun sets, don’t hesitate to order a round or two of the signature cocktails.
If it’s a charming café experience you’re looking for, the air-conditioned indoor seating provides an alternative for guests who want to take advantage of the view without sacrificing creature comforts. The intimate, brightly-coloured setup is still bathed in sunlight, perfect for inspiring work-from-café sessions or me-time escapades while sipping on coffees, matcha, or the must-try taro lattes, paired with dainty desserts like the Miso Brûlée Tart or Chocolate Sacher Cake.
AMIKAN by SIKI is the kind of place you come back to; you’d likely return by yourself after coming with friends, or take your loved ones here after a personal visit to experience its quieter side. With plans to turn the space into a hub for workshops, creative collaborations, and community events, it would be even harder to argue the café’s culture of bringing people together.
AMIKAN by SIKI
The Bay Bali
ITDC, Nusa Dua
Bali 80363, Indonesia
T: (+62) 87775007111
W: siki.co
IG: @amikanbysiki
