Rin
Refined Modern Japanese at the Conrad Bali Next to the pristine pool area of the Conrad Suites, you’ll find the artfully understated entrance to RIN. The restaurant’s sleek modern dining room is a perfect match for the dishes here, which feature classic Japanese flavours reimagined with a contemporary twist. Compared to the expansive menus found at many Japanese restaurants, the list...
Benkay
Authentic Japanese on The Paradisal Grounds of Grand Nikko Bali As one of the grandest resorts built by a hotel group founded in Japan, one would expect the Japanese restaurant at the Grand Nikko Bali to be something special. Benkay doesn’t just meet those expectations but exceeds them, offering up both authentic and innovative Japanese cuisine set in a restaurant...
Shiro
Bali's Most Authentic Sushi Bar Shiro popped up on our radar once again during our last issue, in which Chef Doudou of Metis recommended the utterly authentic Japanese restaurant’s scallop tempura stuffed with uni (sea urchin) as one of his “dishes to die for” in Bali. The scallop tempura is the creation of Chef Shiro-san. Born in Japan but having already...
Tenkai
Top-notch Teppanyaki at Padma Resort Bali at Legian Padma Resort is an oasis of calm set apart from the hustle and bustle of Legian’s crowded shops and cafes. A mainstay of the area for over 20 years, it has earned many loyal guests thanks not only to the idyllic accommodations but also for the resort's high-quality F&B outlets. Tenkai, the...
Sekitei
The Dharmawangsa Jakarta’s Serene Temple of Japanese Cuisine Entering the lush green grounds of The Dharmawangsa Jakarta feels like being transported away from the hustle and bustle of the Indonesian capital to somewhere far more tranquil and idyllic. That makes it an ideal setting for a traditional Japanese restaurant like Sekitei. Walk through the front building of the Dharmawangsa Jakarta...
Nishimura
A Japanese Food Paradise at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta Nishimura, located on the lower level of the grand Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta besides the ever-popular B.A.T.S., feels likes an old-school Japanese restaurant in the best possible way. After passing through the Zen rock garden-like foyer, you’ll head down a long corridor to find numerous specialised rooms to each side, starting with...
Asuka
Absolutely Authentic Japanese at the JW Marriott Jakarta Asuka is a Japanese restaurant that marries modern and traditional aesthetics to create a look that feels contemporary yet authentic at the same time. The focal point of the restaurant is the long sushi bar, with a beautiful awning of curved and polished wooden slats soaring up from the back wall to...
Enmaru
Japanese Izakaya Cuisine, Elevated The first thing you should know about Enmaru is that it is the highest Japanese restaurant in Jakarta, literally. It is located in the Altitude complex, which is situated on the 46th floor of The Plaza building (which also houses Salt Grill by Luke Mangan, the modern Australian restaurant from the renowned celebrity chef, and Gaia,...
Edogin
Superlative Selections and Japanese Buffet at Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta For those with a serious hunger for high-quality Japanese food, Edogin at Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta should definitely be one of your top choices. While the restaurant has an extensive selection of à la carte items, including everything from ramen to tempura as well as a dedicated sushi bar and...
A Gastronomic Rockstar
Ryan Clift, the man behind Singapore’s famed Tippling Club and the recently opened DING DONG, has gone from humble beginnings to running a veritable F&B empire that has helped changed the face of eating and drinking in The Little Red Dot forever. Chef and restauranteur Ryan Clift could be described as the Cinderella of the culinary world – with less...
