Dining Reviews

Among a plethora of things to do in Ubud, the wellness capital’s meat-free scene makes it a sought-after dining destination in Bali for the wellness conscious or the curious foodie. Home to countless spots to eat and drink, Ubud is sprawling with eateries serving plant-based takes on local and international favourites – with some incredibly creative […]

Art, culture, meditation, yoga, and now food. Ubud has become a destination for gourmands and epicureans, as some of Bali’s best restaurants, such as Aperitif Bali, call this cultural capital home. It’s nearly a century later, but the charms of the 1920s live on in Aperitif Restaurant and Bar. You’re caught off guard, in fact, […]

Comfortably nestled on the heart of Ubud’s culinary street lies Kebun Bistro, a charming Provençal-style eatery that offers authentic Mediterranean-Classic European delicacies set in a rustic, casual dining atmosphere. Established since 2012, Kebun Bistro is the second culinary venture from BaliSpirit Group following its healthy vegan sister brand, Kafe Ubud, which is located a building […]

Sanur is known for its calm coastline, old time charm and slow-pace of life. Whilst its reputation of being a ‘slow’ town may precede it, but the area has now developed a food and beverage scene worth boasting about, with places to please all palates!. Here we share our list of what we consider some […]

Finesse and mastery in the kitchen, a wine cellar like a treasure chest, hawk-like service and an exquisite dining room atmosphere to bring it all together. It takes a lot to impress the discerning diners who come to Bali, but these fine dining destinations hit the mark. Kayuputi Inside the captivating The St.Regis Bali Resort, […]

There are foods out there that ooze and drip, that make you salivate at the very sight of them, that you crave even though you know you shouldn’t. These we call the guilty pleasures. Even those on strict diets have cheat days, so there’s simply no excuse for letting yourself indulge in something this generation […]

When it comes to weekends in Bali, nothing tempts more than a long, leisurely brunch. With grand feasts followed by a sun-soaked lounge by the pool, a Bali-style brunch is hard to beat. Bali’s Longest Brunch Settle in, ladies and gentlemen, because this is going to be an experience. Sundara Bali’s signature ‘Bali’s Longest Brunch’ […]

Food fads have come and crumbled in Bali, but the island’s wellness-centric and ethos-focused gourmands have led to the growing popularity of plant-based dining. Here we uncover some of Bali’s best vegan venues, who showcase true culinary creativity in the field. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food, as Greek physician Hippocrates […]

I Gede Artha Sudiarsana is a young Balinese entrepreneur; through his self-made mushroom agribusiness, his mission is to inspire other youth to regenerate Indonesia’s agricultural industry. It’s not often you come across a young man who, even before leaving for university, has already planned to go back home. For I Gede Artha Sudiarsana, this was […]

From plant-to-pot and region-to-region, every cup of coffee in Bali bears an origin story. These destination cafes across the island will have you savouring Indonesia’s coffee culture, one sip at a time. Coffee is essential for most. It is a great part of the economy in Indonesia, but also, has become a sociocultural lifestyle that […]