Bali Eats


Mozaic has closed! In a statement released on 31 January 2022, the founder-owner of Mozaic, Chris Salan, said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Mozaic Restaurant and Dine@Home services. After 21 years of service, including two years of battling the effects of Covid-19 on the economy of Bali, we have decided that it is time to close until further notice and wait for Bali’s economy to recover. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your support and understanding.” On an Island that has suffered the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bali community of Ubud has been hit especially hard together with many area hotels, restaurants, shops, and museums that are bereft of the foreign tourists who once filled their venues.While framing the closure as “temporary until better times return,” the abrupt closure on one day’s notice and the formal termination of 44 permanent staff suggests the future of Mozaic, and any possible reopening. remain in some doubt. Spice by Chris Salans – an affiliate Restaurant in central Ubud closed last year.

Rumari is at Raffles Bali and has been appointed as the newest Krug Ambassade, the first ever in Indonesia and one amongst the selected few exclusive venues in the world. Led by Executive Chef Gaetan Biesuz, the restaurant presents Indonesian finest dishes in contemporary style. Indonesian cuisine as yo have never had it before. From East Java [organic quail ballotine, foie gras, crispy tempe, peanut gel, quail vinaigrette], from Maluku [Hokkaido scallop, tamarind gel, young mango, star fruit, Osciestre Kaviari caviar, cucumber sorbet] or the amazing Gorontalo [Grilled sweet corn ice cream with salted pop corn]. Exciting tastes await you!

Hoshinoya Bali, in Ubud, has created an Ubud Jungle Dinner at its iconic Café Gazebo. In this exclusive dinner setting, cocooned in a lush tropical jungle wilderness, a 10-course dining menu is carefully served alinging with the five senses – sight, smell, taste, sound and touch – in a harmonious combination. This indelible gastronomic experience is crafted by Executive Chef Mitsuaki Senoo, combining his roots and techniques with his passion, resulting in unique culinary creations. 

Cire at Alila Villas, Uluwatu now offer a special Sunday Lobster Brunch. The 3-course brunch is priced at Rp. 700,000++ per person and the 5-course brunch s priced at Rp. 1,100,000++ per person. It began February 6, and continues every Sunday from 12.00 till 4.00 p.m. Discover the a la carte options of all-lobster brunch-style dishes, as a live band performance serenade you in the background in what will surely be a memorable Sunday. Limited seating is available for this classy brunch experience, so be sure to book in advance as you won’t want to miss it!

Nagi Eight is a Cantonese restaurant that has recently opened in Sanur. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 9pm, the dishes served combine classic and modern techniques, the chefs cook up signature dishes that include Roast Duck, Crispy Samcan, and more. The food and drink menu ranges from Rp. 25,000++ up to Rp. 368,000++The chefs have created nine new dishes to tempt your taste buds. They include Chinese Pork Burgers, Poached Red Snapper with sugar snap peas, ginger, leek and oyster sauce, Salt & Pepper tofu, Crispy pork and prawn wontons or Pan Fried pork dumplings with black vinegar and ginger/

Aperitif @ The Viceroy, has continued to survuve durin ths horrible pandemic. No mean feat for such a fine dining restaurant. It is a tribute to the family management company behind The Viceroy that it has happened, Not only have they survived but they are still investing in the future of Bali. The latest announcement is the opening of their private dining room at Aperitif. Magnificent would be too simple a word to use to describe it. It is fit for a King, and likely to be graced by a few in the years to come. That such an incredible culinary team has been developed and maintained during this period is an exceptional achievement. Incredibly correct fine dining French cuisine is married with dishes that present the exotic spices if Asia. So many great dishes have been enjoyed here it is difficult to isolate just two but for me the Venison Wellington and a Beef Cheek Rendang will always come to mind whenever I think of The Viceroy.

 

By Gerry Williams

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