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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 a...

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 inspira...

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 ...

Il Ristorante – Luca Fantin situated at Bulgari Resort Bali presents the new Spring menu created by the resident Chef Alessandro Mazalli under the guidance of Chef Luca Fantin.  Originally from Pavia, Alessandro Mazzali started his professional career after finishing his internship at Bulgari Hotel Milano on 2012.  In 2022 Luca Fantin approached Alessandro to lead Bali’s Il Ristorante – Luca Fantin, knowing that he would be the perfect candidate to replicate the cooking philosophy that Luca Fantin is renowned for and now Chef Alessandro is here at Bulgari Resort Bali to helm Il Ristorante – Luca Fantin.  Il Ristorante – Luca Fantin is a 36-seat restaurant that opens for dinner serving 5 to 7 degustation menu.  Discerning diners can enjoy the opulent and calm atmosphere at Il...

Opened in June 2022 in central Bangkok, Villa Frantzén Restaurant & Cocktail Bar promises to take your culinary journey to a higher level.  Part of the Frantzén Group, Villa Frantzén is a 60-seat restaurant serving modern, casual Nordic cooking mixed with Asian influences over its 6-course tasting restaurant menu. On entering the restaurant, you will marvel at the impressively casual elegant interior with its open plan concept which includes the kitchen so you can watch the chef and his team in action. Craft Nordic inspired cocktails are also served at its own cocktail bar located in a separate building.  The choice of Bangkok as a destination for the Frantzén Group outpost was appealing because of the city’s rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. All the dis...