The Return of Garden Café at Grand Hyatt Bali
For those seeking international comfort food while staying mindful of sustainable gastronomy, Garden Café at Grand Hyatt Bali is an excellent choice. Situated near the hotel lobby, both in-house and external guests can easily access this all-day dining restaurant. This dining spot recently reintroduced a new look with a fresh concept. The makeover boasts a garden-like atmosphere that feels warm...
Bali Heritage Afternoon Tea at Padma Resort Legian
Afternoon tea rituals are typically associated with European-style beverages and treats, such as Earl Grey tea, scones, or finger sandwiches, but that is not the case at Padma Resort Legian. This five-star luxury beachfront resort has launched the Bali Heritage Afternoon Tea, an elevated culinary experience inspired by the island’s rich culture and diverse regional flavours. Beautifully presented on a...
The New Taste of Now: CIRE at Alila Villas Uluwatu
Expectations may start to form as you make your way to CIRE at Alila Villas Uluwatu. Noise is almost imperceptible, save for the occasional rustling of tree leaves and the sloshing of ocean waves, which one can gaze at from almost any table thanks to an absence of walls. The alfresco dining space, an immaculately pristine blend of white...
Convivial Alpine Pizzeria
Alpine grandeur meets a warm Italian soul in this convivial, wood-fired sanctuary at the Kulm Hotel in the Engadine. Rustic charm, comforting flavours, and mountain elegance come together in an atmosphere that feels both refined and inviting. Welcoming guests through every St. Moritz season, Pizzeria is an upscale trattoria celebrated for its mastery of the wood-fired oven. Positioned in the...
The New Taste of Now: Raja’s Balinese Cuisine at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa – Handwritten Collection
A name like Raja’s Balinese Cuisine sets a precedent. After all, it means king in Indonesian, so it’s only natural that diners who visit this restaurant expect a royal treatment. The space primes for this anticipation to build. From the breezy joglo courtyard as guests’ first welcome to the interiors, the atmosphere is unmistakably stately. It becomes even more apparent...
A Veranda of Shared Stories
Ascott Sudirman Jakarta opens its doors to SERAMBI Restaurant and The Loft, where Indonesian hospitality, contemporary dining, and a sense of connection come together in spaces designed for genuine conversations over excellent food. Jakarta pulses with energy, its days filled with bustling schedules, lengthy commutes, and back-to-back meetings. In this whirlwind, carving out moments to gather with loved ones or...
The New Taste of Now: Loloan Coastal Peruvian at Raffles Bali
The first thing Raffles Bali’s Director of Culinary Gaetan Biesuz reminds diners of Loloan Coastal Peruvian is that it isn’t authentic; neither the chefs nor ingredients are 100 per cent Peruvian, after all. But, that doesn’t mean the restaurant isn’t faithful to time-honoured techniques and flavours. For instance, the kitchen imports their ají chillies, one of the backbones of the...
A Culinary Experience Where Two Becomes One
Two years after its inception, SIKI still upholds its distinctive identity, a fusion of Japanese precision and Balinese tradition, while expanding its family of offerings with bespoke cocktail bar KALIH and beachfront café AMIKAN. It’s easy to count SIKI off as another run-of-the-mill restaurant that uses fusion as a mere tool of elevation. But, all it takes is one taste,...
The New Taste of Now: Seasalt at Alila Seminyak
With a name like Seasalt, one would immediately know what to expect out of this restaurant. Minds might conjure a menu influenced by coastal flavours, replete with seafood options (and they wouldn’t be wrong). This association would only become stronger as diners step into the space. The gentle rush of waves faintly fill the air, mingling with the tantalising...
A Taste of One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
One would think that a restaurant sharing the same address as seven others might get lost in the mix. But that’s never the case for Samira at Paradisus by Meliá Bali. A reincarnation of the homonymous venue found at the Salinas Lanzarote resort in Spain, the Middle Eastern dinner spot takes on a different life at this second home. Samira...
