Spice

Koral at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, known for its one-of-a-kind aquarium dining experience, has introduced a new menu under the direction of their newly appointed Executive Chef, Jean-Baptiste Natali. A Michelin-starred chef with over three decades of international culinary experience, Chef Jean-Baptiste brings his signature flair and passion for sustainability to Koral, ensuring a fresh perspective that elevates the restaurant’s fine dining offerings to new heights. His culinary journey began in 1992 and soon led him to Michelin stardom when, at just 27, he became the youngest Michelin-starred chef in France. Over the years, Chef Jean-Baptiste’s illustrious career has spanned prestigious roles in France, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and across Asia, including stints in Morocco, Dub...

Perched on the picturesque Tubkaek Beach, the beachfront Kredkaew Bar has introduced an exciting new cocktail menu designed to captivate guests with its creative blends and local flavors. This fresh lineup offers a range of handcrafted drinks, perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy the stunnin sunset views over the Andaman Sea. The menu’s standout is the Sang Aroon, a cocktail that reflects the vibrant essence of Thailand. Originally a mocktail, the Sang Aroon has now been transformed into a delightful cocktail with the addition of Thai rum. The drink combines palm sugar, coconut sugar, lemongrass, ginger syrup, pandanus juice, and ginger ale for a refreshing blend of sweetness and spice. The added Thai rum gives it a unique twist, offering a perfect balance that highlights t...

KALA Uluwatu, the latest addition to the vibrant Bukit culinary scene, officially opened in June 2024. Just a short walk from Padang-Padang Beach, this restaurant offers stylish dining experience inspired by Greece and the Mediterranean with a minimalistic design and a welcoming atmosphere. KALA boasts a carefully curated food menu paired with speakeasy-grade cocktails and a selection of classic and natural wines. KALA’s menu showcases Greek and Mediterranean inspired dishes cooked on an open wood fire grill. The restaurant prioritizes the finest local produce, fresh seafood, and imported meats, bringing the best of both worlds to each plate. Chef Zarrukh Farkhodovich, with over 12 years of experience in fine dining and a background working in top Michelin-starred kitchens, leads th...

Crowning Thailand’s first INNSiDE hotel, LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar is celebrating its first anniversary by unveiling an exciting new menu that reimagines classic Spanish dishes with a contemporary twist. Crafted by Chef Juan Ignacio García Racionero, a Madrid-born culinary artist with experience in some of Spain’s finest kitchens, the menu offers a vibrant fusion of traditional Spanish cuisine and local Thai ingredients, promising an unforgettable dining experience. Commanding the hotel’s two upper-most floors, the 33rd and 34th levels, with panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline, LUZ has quickly gained a reputation as “the place to be” since its September 15, 2023 debut. LUZ offers authentic Spanish tapas, wines, beer on tap, cocktails, signature sangrias, spirits, mocktails, spirits a...

Babaghanoush, the latest addition to Bali’s vibrant culinary scene, offers a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern barbecue with the island's freshest local produce. This new venture by renowned chef and MasterChef Singapore judge Bjorn Shen promises a playful yet refined dining experience, showcasing the vibrant flavors of both Middle Eastern cuisine and Balinese ingredients. Chef Shen launches his second international venture after the success of his flagship restaurant Artichoke in Singapore and Nep! in Penang adding his signature playful and laidback dining experience to the island's vibrant culinary scene. The restaurant name itself is a cheeky nod to the alphabetical order after the chef’s first restaurant with the letter “A”. It is also deeply rooted in Middle Eastern culture. ...

A charming new bar at The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has introduced an exciting menu replete with imaginative cocktails, homemade kombucha, tapas and ‘smoothie bowls. The 1.2 hectare resort recently opened the new Saigon Bar, in homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear on some of the resort’s most inspiring ground overlooking Mui Ne beach. Saigon Bar’s extensive drinks menu includes a broad spectrum of spirits, beers, wines, soju beverages, signature cocktails, martinis, gin cocktails and sour cocktails. Signature cocktails include ‘Mother River’ comprising Song Cai dry gin, DOM Benedictine, dill, clarified lemon juice and maple syrup, and ‘Tikki Passion’ made up of Vietnamese Rum Sampan 54°, Flor de Cana white ru...