at W Bali – Seminyak
As the flagship dining destination of the spectacularly hip W Bali – Seminyak resort, Starfish Bloo is a household name in Bali’s dynamic dining scene. Designed with the island life in mind, the turquoise-blue palette is reminiscent of the ocean, while the bamboo, cocoon-like booths are inspired by the local lobster traps. Of course, the idyllic views of Seminyak Beach and the Indian Ocean help set the mood too.
Serving Pan-Asian cuisine, Starfish Bloo emphasises the importance of using local produce, including Bali’s own bountiful fresh seafood, herbs and vegetables. Diners can find dishes that combine authentic Indonesian flavours with contemporary techniques and presentations, resulting in something classic yet refreshing and novel too.
One of the famed factors at Starfish Bloo is its decadent Sunday brunch, where it’s also a “scene to be seen”, featuring a fresh seafood buffet, lively cooking stations, including a mouth-watering roast meat stand and decadent dessert section – all with a free flow of bubbles.
Furthermore, the restaurant also offers other dining features that shouldn’t be missed. There’s Sunset On Ice, where you can sip on signature cocktails at Ice Bar, inspired by spices and accents from vibrant regions in Asia, in addition to a special offer on ultra cold Beluga vodka cocktails. Elevate your dining experience by taking up the Beachside Inspired Dining offer at the Ice Deck, and enjoy a nine-course culinary excellence, inspired by the Indonesia archipelago. Last but not least is the crowd’s favourite Seafood Market every Friday, dinner time, where you can bask in the bountiful fresh seafood selection, ready to be cooked according to your liking.
Must Try!
- Slipper Lobster Tempura
- Signature Hot Rocks
- Dark Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry on Liquid Nitrogen
SIGNATURE RECIPE
GRILLED QUAIL
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cleaned boneless quail, cut in half
Kalasan sauce
- 4 shallots
- 6 garlic segments
- 2 big red chillies
- 3 hot red chillies
- 2 big green chillies
- 5 kaffir lime leaves
- 3 lemongrass stalks
- 2pcs of turmeric
- 2tsp fish sauce
- 4tsp oyster sauce
- 100ml coconut cream
- 1tsp sugar
- 50ml chicken stock
Vegetable
- Kecipir (winged beans)
- Beansprouts
- Snow peas
- Grilled coconut, grated
- Sambal mbe
Garnish
- 2 pinches fried shallot
- 3 fried kaffir lime leaves
- 2g corn powder
- 1 lime
METHOD:
- Slice shallot, garlic, red chilli and turmeric. Heat a pan then sauté all spices until soft, caramelised and the flavour comes out. Add stock, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, coconut cream to the pan, season with fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer until thick.
- Grill the quail to well done, add stock, cook slowly until the flavour is absorbed into the meat.
- Blanch all the vegetables, then toss with the liquid and seasoning.
Starfish Bloo
W Bali – Seminyak
Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan, Seminyak
Bali 80361, Indonesia
T: +623613000106
E: bf.wbali@whotels.com
wbaliseminyak.com
Exquisite Taste March – May 2019
