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Indonesian Independence Day is just days ahead. There is nothing better than indulging in the rich flavors of famous Indonesian dishes at some of the best restaurants in Bali. To celebrate Indonesia’s 78th birthday, these wonderful restaurants offer special feasts that will satisfy your tastebuds. Here are our top recommendations for the best spots to enjoy the celebration.  Nusantara Buffet Dinner at Pala Restaurant  In celebration of Indonesian Independence Day, Pala Restaurant located at The Apurva Kempinski Bali invites you to take a culinary journey exploring the diverse and rich flavours of the archipelago. The chef-display dinner showcases authentic and favourite dishes from Sumatera to Papua, accompanied by a live acoustic performance to elevate the magical cele...

This new beautiful place establishes a new culture to enjoy the sunset in Bali, especially in the Ubudarea. Located in the Payangan, 15 minutes from the bustling Ubud center, Cretya Sunset by AlasHarum is a charming day club and restaurant.  Overlooking the lush rice paddies with the majestic mountains as the backdrop, the venue promisesthe most magical sunset time in Ubud. The experience of enjoying the sunset here will unlock yournew journey when you do healing in Ubud. Enjoy the wonderful sunset and ultimate relaxation withthe infinity pool and jacuzzi. Cretya Sunset is a new hidden away sunset spot that you must visit to feel the different faces ofUbud, and is a suitable place for you to feel the sun touch your skin. The signature Nasi GorengTinorangsak is fragrant fried ...

Perched on the topmost level of Jumeirah Bali, the signature restaurant AKASA places diners in the midst of nature, sea and sky with awe-inspiring views across the island’s gin-clear waters and romantic sunset panoramas. Inspired by the Majapahit era, the golden age of Java, the elegant venue invites guests to relax on the terrace over a sunset drink or the exquisite dishes from Chef Joan Achour, a talented French chef who joined AKASA from Jumeirah Maldives and, prior to that, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam in Dubai, bringing with her years of experience working at the finest restaurants in Europe. Inside, guests will find a refined ambience evoking a stately banquet hall where a royal Javanese family would entertain an intimate group of friends amid the splendour and royal ceremony. ...

Panbil Hospitality Group announces the opening of their newest Kayumerah with a concept “Back to Nature” in the middle of the Pelawan Forest. Located on Jl. Kantong Semar, Panbil Nature Reserve, Muka Kuning Batam, Kayumerah Restaurant presents a taste of the richness of the archipelago combined with traditional recipes and modern French cooking techniques. An upscale urban dining destination that takes ingredients inspiration from the land and transforms this into contemporary cuisine topped with warm and immaculate service resulting in a genuine dining experience built on informative guest interaction. Welcoming epicureans and travelers alike, Kayumerah brings a progressive yet sophisticated approach to gastronomy, championing ingredient-driven cuisine. At Kayumerah, it’s ab...

It is no secret that Ubud is a renowned dining destination offering abundance of choices and flavors. You’ll be spoiled to an amazing array of cuisines. Here, we round up four must visit restaurants in Ubud that reflect Ubud’s various dining scene. Bacari BaliLocated in Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali, Bacari is a one of a kind Wine & Tapas Bar that serves up to 20 Wines by the Glass through its state of the art Coravin Wine preservation system. Boasting an impressive list of International Wines across blends & varietals, Bacari is the perfect spot for a Wine lovers to gather with their loved ones or visit on their own and enjoy the views of the street as people pass by. The Dinner menu at Bacari is carefully curated to pair well with its Wine List and has taken inspirat...

Situated at InterContinental Phuket Resort, hom is the latest addition to Southeast Asia’s fine dining scene.  Following its recent launch, hom unveils its inaugural 10-Moments tasting menu that focus on ingredients sourced from around Phuket.  The dishes incorporate ancient fermentation techniques, applied carefully to enhance certain flavour elements and present new and unexpected tastes.  Chef Ricardo Nunes, Chef de Cuisine of hom explains that the menu conceptualisation process begins with visits to local farms, where they establish which ingredients are at their optimum state. From here, they explore how fermentation techniques might be applied to aspects of an ingredient to enhance or alter the flavour profile. The result is a 10-course tasting menu that is a...