Reviews

For a long time in the dining industry, imported goods have always been something to boast about, with premium ingredients from abroad a way of signalling high quality and finesse. Now, the tides have turned, and restaurants have shifted their gaze inwards, choosing to uplift locally produced goods to their patrons. In Bali there is

Chinese cuisine is often a craving, a guilty pleasure. Rich meats like succulent roast pork and duck, piled baskets of dim sum, all enjoyed alongside steaming fried rice. This is what urged owners Anthony and Dewi to open Golden Monkey back in 2017, the first authentic Chinese restaurant in Ubud — because they had a

Enjoying what is perhaps the perfect spot to watch the setting sun, Akasa treats the sky and sea like a stage, providing premium box seats to the island’s most popular show. Complimenting the fiery sunset views is a menu of flame-grilled delights, which together make this cliffside restaurant and bar a destination worth visiting. Set above

Perched atop The Apurva Kempinski Bali, on the 17th floor, is an electrifying art-inspired haven for sunset soirées that promises an unforgettable dining experience. L’Atelier by Cyril Kongo, a rooftop gem, invites you to savour Mediterranean delights and sip artisanal cocktails while gazing out over the breathtaking expanse of the ocean. Internationally acclaimed graffiti artist

Nestled on the banks of the Ayung River, the Sokasi Farmer’s Brunch boasts an unbeatable location for a serene Sunday Brunch where offerings of farm-to-table style Balinese delicacies can be savoured in the great outdoors. The brunch serves as a testament to the dining offerings found at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Ubud.  Normally

NOW! Bali’s wine columnist and expert, Widya, heads to the cliffs of Uluwatu to review the own-branded wines of the renowned Karma Group, settling into Karma Kandara resort’s di Mare Restaurant with Chef Joseph Antonishek. It took me a moment to fully appreciate the spectacular clifftop views, high above the Indian Ocean, when I arrived

Nestled on the tranquil coastline of Nusa Dua, experience a dining experience overlooking the ocean where Meliá Bali’s signature Sateria Beachside Restaurant invites island foodies to indulge in its Mediterranean-inspired culinary offerings. Sateria Beachside Restaurant is the resort’s crown jewel when it comes to exquisite dining. With tables lined up on the beachfront deck, under

SugarSand, the vibrant beachfront eatery that has been a beloved Seminyak destination since its inception in 2018, has recently undergone a remarkable conceptual transformation. Under the helm of the new head chef, Syamsul Rizal, the venue now offers an exhilarating dining experience that still carries the same suave atmosphere but with new bites and fresh

Tied by a shared earth-loving ethos, DUMBO and The Elephant are two-sides of the same coin. One, a hotspot of pizza, music and cocktails; the other a cool and calm al-fresco café; these distinct venues strive to showcase an environmentally-friendly experience for all who visit. Though sister properties, both vegetarian and vegan, founded by well-known

For fans of Will Meyrick, Honey & Smoke will be a welcome surprise, as the Australian chef and restaurateur ventures away from his renowned Southeast Asian cuisine and presents a superbly original menu at this new wood-fired bistro. Honey & Smoke sits on Ubud’s central Monkey Forest Road, now bustling with life again. This cosy,