Seared Deep Sea Scallops and tataki of ahi tuna at Arwana Seafood Restaurant
Arwana Seafood Restaurant at the Laguna Resort & Spa serves up premium coastal cuisine amidst an enchanting seaside setting. The selection of live seafood in Arwana's giant aquarium would impress even the most discerning of ocean connoisseurs, but our favourite is the famed Seared Deep Sea Scallops and Tataki of Ahi Tuna from Arwana's entree selection. Delicately seared and...
Laksa Noodle Singapura at BABA’s
BABA's is Hu'u Bar and Grill's Alice in Wonderland-styled restaurant perched on Seminyak's legendary eat street, but behind this chic and swanky facade lies a concept brimming with culture and heritage. For owner Sean Lee, BABA's is about sharing the story of a real-life baba; a Peranakan descendant and a mishmash of cultures and unique cuisines. As a self-proclaimed...
Mahi Mahi at CIRE
Grilled with a green curry paste and pepped up with kaffir lime rice and a selection of piquant pickles (fifteen to be exact), the Mahi Mahi at Alila Villas Ulwatu's CIRE restaurant is a force to be reckoned with. The variety of flavours on the plate is truly remarkable thanks to the spectrum of pickled local ingredients that are...
The Charcuterie Platter at Sundara
Sundara’s Charcuterie Platter is the perfect way to start a meal or to celebrate the sunset from Jimbaran Bay, one of Bali’s most famous white sand beaches. Served on a contemporary wooden board, Executive Chef Greg Bunt invites guests to indulge in a variety of tastes including his signature chicken parfait, an impossibly velvety duck pistachio terrine, lavish strips...
Beef Bak Pao at Merah Putih
In less than a year, Merah Putih has made a name for itself as a Mecca of Indonesian fine dining cuisine. Recently opened on one of Seminyak’s trendiest jalans, the unassuming exterior leads into a sophisticated fairy-tale that beckons you to linger as you take in the innovative architecture and interiours. Merah Putih’s ‘Beef Pak Bao’ is our pick...
Babi Guling at Ibu Oka
Drawing both locals and foodie travellers from around the world, Ibu Oka is the authentic Balinese warung that has shot to stardom thanks to its one-and-only dish — traditional Balinese babi guling (suckling pig). Despite gracing almost every Bali guidebook and foodie forum, Ibu Oka has managed to maintain the Balinese authenticity that first charmed the palates of its...
Bebek Betutu at Bumbu Bali
As a Balinese restaurant-cum-cooking school, Bumbu Bali prides itself on serving authentic Balinese dishes that have been made strictly using traditional methods. Bumbu Bali's bebek betutu is particularly unique because it is a version of the dish that is almost impossible to find elsewhere. Why? Because the authentic way to cook bebek betutu takes almost 12 hours, so most hotels...
WaterCress Avo at Watercress Cafe
Although new restaurant openings are a dime a dozen in Bali, every now and then you find one that hits a nerve. Appealing to both the fashion and health conscious, Watercress is located on Jl. Batubelig, in between Canggu and Seminyak. Open for lunch only, think white-washed brick walls, vaulted open beam ceilings, a rice paddy out back and...
Saikyo Yaki at Edogin
Overlooking the tranquil view of Mulia Lake, Edogin is the latest dining outlet at the ultra-luxurious The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas. With its sleek and contemporary interior, this Japanese restaurant echoes the extravagance and opulence of the world-class hotel that houses it whilst also presenting an interactive and spellbinding dining experience. In line with Japanese beliefs, the food at...
Pod 64% Chocolate Melting Sphere at FIRE
As the name suggests, FIRE at W Retreat & Spa Bali is all about theatrical grilling – fish, meat and anything in between. But it is Director of Cuisine, Richard Millar's Pod Chocolate Melting Sphere that is our go-to indulgence from the fiery menu. The dessert is as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the...
