Over Jalan Sudirman, where the pace holds from morning through night, Cafe Cali offers a perspective of Jakarta that feels removed yet entirely immersive. Occupying the top floor of The Orient Jakarta, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, the rooftop day club invites guests to take in panoramic views. The skyline stretches wide while the bustle below softens into a distant...

What comes to mind when speaking of Mexican culture? Adriana Cocina & Bar makes it clear it’s not just about the popularised facets like tacos and tequila (although if one were to order those from Adriana’s menu, they would be pleasantly satisfied). Here, it’s also about the vibrant culture, its amorous underpinnings, and the people’s high spirits and love...

There are evenings when the city calls for something more contained, a space where the pace slows just enough for conversation to settle. In Senopati, 007 Cocktail & Whisky Bar answers that instinct with a setting that feels deliberate from the moment the doors open. Inspired by the enduring presence of James Bond, the room carries a certain confidence,...

Perched along the cliff’s edge at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort, waatu presents a contemporary dining experience shaped by fire, flavour, and sweeping ocean views. Overlooking the Indian Ocean and named after the local word for stone, the restaurant pairs elemental cooking techniques with refined, modern design. At the heart of waatu is its wood-fired kitchen, where flame and charcoal define...

In Japanese culture, the camellia japonica, or Tsubaki, symbolises a simple beauty. These blossoms appear in Sanur, Bali, as woven-wood decorations on the ceilings of Tsune Japanese Restaurant Sanur. Beyond visual cues, this rooftop dining establishment integrates this symbolism into its essence, drawing from the wabi-sabi philosophy of finding beauty in simplicity. Locally sourced ingredients are transformed through traditional...

Authentic Indian cuisine isn’t hard to get by in Bali, and The Golden Saffron Authentic Indian Cuisine is a worthy option for those looking for one in Kuta. Located along Sunset Road, it stands out from its neighbouring establishments with a vibrant façade that becomes lit with neon lights after sundown. Past the decorative brick archway is where one...

The scene at Tamarind Mediterranean Restaurant is everything one would expect from beachfront dining along the Balinese coast. Sunlit tables are shaded by sea grape trees, palm fronds, and screw pines, trading tiled floors for powdery white sands. There is almost no distinction between indoors and outdoors, as no walls obstruct views of the rolling seas. The entire space...

Set above Berawa, Secana Rooftop brings together open-air dining, a poolside setting, and a social atmosphere. Positioned within Secana Beachtown, the rooftop serves as a central gathering point for both in-house guests and outside visitors seeking an elevated vantage point over the coastline. The kitchen draws on Mediterranean influences and familiar comfort-driven plates, designed for sharing and long tables. From...

Nestled inside the historic Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection, ROSO Restaurant invites diners to embark on a gastronomic journey through Indonesia’s diverse culinary landscape. Drawing inspiration from the nation’s rich food heritage, ROSO reflects the timeless vision of Indonesia’s first president, Ir. Soekarno, who believed in the importance of preserving cultural richness while uniting as one. It follows...

Maurizio Bombini has called many places home: France’s Bordeaux region; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Hainan, China; and Bali, his current residence since 2011. But, for the Italian native, there’s no place like Puglia, Southern Italy. After all, it was where he was born and raised within the environment of his parents’ seaside restaurant, the spark that ignited his passion for...