Dining Reviews

The iconic Potato Head Family has always been an innovator in the food and beverage scene, providing new experiences wherever they open. However, their newest concept goes a step further, Ijen at Potato Head Beach Club , which opened on the 16th September 2018, is set to be a role model for the food and beverage […]

Sitting at the broad terrace facing Kuta beach with its spectacular sunsets, is a wonderful way to end the day. Tony Roma’s enjoys a perfect location in the heart of Kuta. Lodged between the Sheraton Hotel and the fabulous Beachwalk Mall, I mean can it get better than that? Cold beers, cocktails and a steaming […]

Indonesian food is on the rise – that is a fact. Previous obsessions with foreign cuisine have in the last year flipped 180 degrees, seeing both homegrown and international chefs turn their interests back towards the Indonesian archipelago, known for its famous spice islands. Restaurants and kitchen creatives are reviving the nation’s favourite dishes, either […]

Exploring Tanjung Benoa on a culinary quest will take you to one of Bali’s best kept dining secrets. Nestled by the azure lagoon pool of Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach, Bali Luna is where culinary sensations from around the world are served with genuine, impeccable service. Starting this August, Bali Luna will buzz with a […]

Many cafés and restaurants in Bali have been seeing a trend to go more niche, such as going vegan, focusing on coffee, organic-only products etc. Whilst this certainly creates a strong identity, it can certainly leave potential diners feeling a little excluded, or even repelled! What happened to those easy-going spots where all were welcome […]

Where to take the kids when the school is off? Since we are in Bali, going to the beach is probably the best way to spend the day. However, too much vitamin sea can bore the little ones who naturally never stop longing for new things and new places to explore. Why don’t you take […]

With so many restaurants in Ubud – and new ones opening every other week! – keeping up with all these new arrivals can be hard work. Some come, some go and some stay on for years, delighting waves of happy diners. It is a great testing ground and rewards those who know the right combination. Is […]

Padi Fine Dining Restaurant is found hidden under the entrance bridge of Desa Visesa Ubud Resort. Here, hanging above a flowing river between two valleys, celebrated Chef Mandif Warokka has introduced a gorgeous, fine dining pesco-vegetarian menu – a first of its kind on the island.  On top of enjoying a specialised menu, the restaurant sources […]

Weekends on this island are now more interesting after the launch of Neighbourhood Brunch, the newest Sunday foodie’s destination in Seminyak. Delight yourself in the refreshing flavours, this brunch is a tantalising culinary spread from Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak, allowing one to sample the distinctive taste of each outlet in a day and savour a […]

Just a short stroll up from the waves in the shore side village of Canggu, Fishbone Local arrives with a clear focus: simple, precise preparations of the finest and freshest seafood available. Taking its cues from Balinese beachside barbecue, the list menu rotates daily. Today you may find pan-seared barramundi with sambal alongside a Vietnamese-style […]