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Raya Kerobokan No.135, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia",null,{"type":9,"value":10,"toc":21},"minimark",[11,15,18],[12,13,14],"p",{},"Mama San is Will Meyrick's pan-Asian restaurant on Jalan Raya Kerobokan, a few minutes inland from Seminyak's beach strip. Meyrick, who also runs Hujan Locale in Ubud, built the menu around Asian street food. The 130-seat room is styled after a 1920s Shanghai dining hall, with a DJ lounge upstairs.",[12,16,17],{},"Dim sum, soft-shell crab, wagyu skewers and a Burmese lamb curry are the dishes regulars return for. For a first visit, the \"Feed Me\" menu lets the kitchen choose for you, and it costs IDR 550,000++ per person (about USD 31 before tax and service), for a minimum of two.",[12,19,20],{},"Mama San is open daily from noon to 10:30pm. 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Nagi, Jl. Lanyahan, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia",{"type":9,"value":50,"toc":60},[51,54,57],[12,52,53],{},"Apéritif is the fine-dining restaurant at Viceroy Bali, set above the Petanu River valley a short drive from central Ubud. The room is styled after a 1920s colonial dining salon, with its own bar. Executive chef Nic Vanderbeeken, who is Belgian, applies European technique to Indonesian ingredients. Tatler Best Indonesia named it one of the country's 20 best restaurants in both 2025 and 2026.",[12,55,56],{},"Dinner is a set menu of five or seven courses. Dishes have included a venison Wellington with foie gras and rendang sauce, and a two-way prawn with laksa and sambal tomat. The wine list is strong enough to have earned a Star Wine List award in 2026.",[12,58,59],{},"Five courses cost around IDR 1,700,000++ (about USD 95 before tax and service), and seven courses around IDR 1,900,000++ to 2,100,000++. A vegetarian menu is available. 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Yoga Perkanthi, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia",{"type":9,"value":79,"toc":89},[80,83,86],[12,81,82],{},"Cuca is Jimbaran's most exciting restaurant and one of the most original dining concepts on the island. Chef Kevin Cherkas, who trained at elBulli and Arzak in Spain and at Daniel in New York, opened Cuca with Virginia Entizne in 2013. He brings a distinctly creative sensibility to a menu built around small, tapas-style plates designed for sharing. The setting is deliberately casual, an open-air pavilion surrounded by gardens, which belies the technical sophistication of the cooking.",[12,84,85],{},"The menu changes with the seasons, but the approach is consistent: Indonesian and Asian ingredients treated with modernist technique and presented with playful precision. Recent dishes have included smoked duck with black garlic and young jackfruit, prawn crackers reimagined as a delicate tuile with crab and avocado, and a pandan crème brûlée with coconut sorbet that was quietly extraordinary.",[12,87,88],{},"Four to five plates per person is about right, which brings dinner to around USD 40 to USD 75 with drinks, exceptional value for this level of cooking. The Chef's Tasting menu costs IDR 960,000++. Tatler Best Indonesia named Cuca one of the country's 20 best restaurants in both 2025 and 2026. The cocktail list is inventive, built around Indonesian spirits and local ingredients. Book ahead for dinner, particularly at weekends; the restaurant is small and word has spread.",{"title":22,"searchDepth":23,"depth":23,"links":90},[],"ChIJp7V6o2FE0i0R0Vpk0XMjS4M","\u002Fimages\u002Fvenues\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fcuca.jpg","Cuca, photo from Google",{},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fcuca","+62 812-3687-0486",{"title":76,"description":82},{"loc":95},"asia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fcuca",[],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cucabali.com\u002F","u-Mqomlk7QUy2Nfql9tfe73PwcoQTLlMN4BgavvbPNM",{"id":104,"title":105,"address":106,"author":7,"bestFor":7,"bestMonths":7,"body":107,"bookingTip":7,"coordinates":7,"cuisine":7,"description":111,"destination":25,"dressCode":7,"extension":26,"featured":27,"flightTimes":7,"googlePlaceId":120,"highlights":7,"image":121,"imageAlt":122,"meta":123,"michelinStars":7,"navigation":32,"path":124,"phone":125,"priceRange":7,"priceTier":7,"publishedAt":7,"region":35,"seasonDescription":7,"seasonLabel":7,"seo":126,"sitemap":127,"starRating":7,"stem":128,"tags":129,"tempRange":7,"tripadvisorId":7,"type":40,"updatedAt":7,"venueCategory":41,"website":130,"youtubeVideo":7,"__hash__":131},"content\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fhome-by-chef-wayan.md","Home by Chef Wayan","Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.92, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia",{"type":9,"value":108,"toc":118},[109,112,115],[12,110,111],{},"Home by Chef Wayan sits on Jalan Pantai Pererenan, just west of Canggu. Chef Wayan Kresna Yasa is Balinese, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens and later cooked for the Potato Head group, and he co-wrote the cookbook PAON. His own restaurant serves modern Balinese and Indonesian cooking in the style of a family table. Tatler Best Indonesia 2026 named it one of the country's 20 best restaurants, the only one in the Canggu area.",[12,113,114],{},"The menu is built for sharing, with plenty of seafood and a full vegan menu. It is the most accessible way to taste serious Balinese cooking on the west coast, without the formality of a tasting menu.",[12,116,117],{},"Mains start from around IDR 85,000++ (about USD 5), which makes this one of the best-value meals on any serious Bali list. It opens daily from noon to 10pm. Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner.",{"title":22,"searchDepth":23,"depth":23,"links":119},[],"ChIJge9C8Y050i0RdgIWtUzs-JI","\u002Fimages\u002Fvenues\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fhome-by-chef-wayan.jpg","Home by Chef Wayan, photo from Google",{},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fhome-by-chef-wayan","+62 812-3759-3530",{"title":105,"description":111},{"loc":124},"asia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fhome-by-chef-wayan",[],"https:\u002F\u002Fchefwayan.com\u002F","eJilJJeyyZAIBBCHoKdKgL6xir_mdCHvEQTB6-dizVc",[133,433,1197],{"id":134,"title":135,"address":7,"author":136,"bestFor":7,"bestMonths":7,"body":137,"bookingTip":7,"coordinates":7,"cuisine":7,"description":418,"destination":25,"dressCode":7,"extension":26,"featured":27,"flightTimes":7,"googlePlaceId":7,"highlights":7,"image":419,"imageAlt":420,"meta":421,"michelinStars":7,"navigation":32,"path":422,"phone":7,"priceRange":7,"priceTier":7,"publishedAt":423,"region":35,"seasonDescription":7,"seasonLabel":7,"seo":424,"sitemap":425,"starRating":7,"stem":426,"tags":427,"tempRange":7,"tripadvisorId":7,"type":431,"updatedAt":7,"venueCategory":7,"website":7,"youtubeVideo":7,"__hash__":432},"content\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Ftravel-guide.md","Bali Travel Guide","John from Atsio Levart",{"type":9,"value":138,"toc":408},[139,142,145,150,153,156,165,168,172,175,178,181,185,188,195,201,207,210,214,217,223,229,235,241,247,253,270,274,277,280,283,301,305,308,311,348,351,355,361,367,373,379,385,389,392,402,405],[12,140,141],{},"Bali rewards planning more than most tropical destinations. It's a small island, roughly 150 kilometres across, but the traffic is severe and the regions are so different from one another that a poorly structured trip can leave you spending half your holiday in the back of a car. Get the sequence right, base yourself in the areas that match what you actually want, and travel in the correct season, and Bali delivers some of the best value in luxury travel anywhere in Asia.",[12,143,144],{},"This guide covers the decisions that shape a trip: when to come, how to arrive and get around, which part of the island to choose, what to budget, and the practical details (visas, money, connectivity, etiquette) that are easy to get wrong. For deeper coverage of individual topics, each section links to a dedicated guide.",[146,147,149],"h2",{"id":148},"when-to-go","When to Go",[12,151,152],{},"Bali has two seasons: dry (May to October) and wet (November to April). The dry season is the clear choice for most travellers. Skies are reliably blue, humidity drops, the surf on the west coast is at its best, and the rice terraces are green from the preceding rains. July and August are the peak, coinciding with European and Australian holidays, which means higher rates and the island's only real crowds.",[12,154,155],{},"The shoulder months of May, June, and September are the sweet spot: dry weather without the peak-season pricing or congestion. October is a gamble as the wet season approaches, but often delivers warm, mostly dry days at lower rates.",[12,157,158,159,164],{},"The wet season isn't a write-off. Rain typically comes in short, heavy afternoon bursts rather than all-day downpours, and the mornings are frequently clear. Rates fall, the landscape is at its most lush, and the island feels calmer. The exceptions are January and February, the wettest months, when humidity is oppressive and rain can settle in for days. For a full month-by-month breakdown, see the ",[160,161,163],"a",{"href":162},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fbest-time-to-visit","best time to visit Bali"," guide.",[12,166,167],{},"One date to plan around is Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, usually in March. For 24 hours the entire island shuts down: no flights in or out, no lights, no leaving your hotel. Guests observe it from within their accommodation. It's a remarkable cultural experience if you know it's coming and a serious inconvenience if you don't.",[146,169,171],{"id":170},"getting-there","Getting There",[12,173,174],{},"Ngurah Rai International Airport (airport code DPS), just south of Kuta, is the island's only airport and the arrival point for every visitor. It handles direct flights from across Asia and Australia, with long-haul routes typically connecting through Singapore, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, or Kuala Lumpur.",[12,176,177],{},"There are no direct flights from Europe or North America. From London, expect a single connection and a total journey of roughly 17 to 20 hours. From the US west coast, plan on 22 hours or more with one or two stops. Book the shortest layover that still leaves a comfortable connection buffer, and where possible arrive during daylight so your first transfer isn't a disorienting late-night crawl through southern Bali's traffic.",[12,179,180],{},"Most luxury hotels arrange airport transfers, and this is worth taking. The alternative, negotiating a taxi or ride-hailing pickup while jet-lagged, is a poor introduction to the island.",[146,182,184],{"id":183},"getting-around","Getting Around",[12,186,187],{},"There is no meaningful public transport for visitors, so you have three practical options.",[12,189,190,194],{},[191,192,193],"strong",{},"Private driver."," The standard approach for a luxury trip. A car with an English-speaking driver runs roughly IDR 700,000 to 1,000,000 per day (USD 45 to 65), often including fuel for local journeys. The same driver for your whole stay learns your preferences and doubles as an informal guide. Hotels can arrange this, though independent drivers booked directly are cheaper.",[12,196,197,200],{},[191,198,199],{},"Ride-hailing apps."," Gojek and Grab work well in the south and are far cheaper than hotel cars for short hops: a ride across Seminyak might cost IDR 30,000 (USD 2). Coverage thins in Ubud and is patchy in Uluwatu, and some areas restrict app pickups due to local taxi politics, so they suit spontaneous trips rather than a full itinerary.",[12,202,203,206],{},[191,204,205],{},"Scooter."," Ubiquitous, cheap, and how most locals move. For confident riders it's liberating, but Bali's roads are chaotic, accidents are common, and many travel insurance policies won't cover you without the correct licence. Not recommended for a luxury trip built around comfort.",[12,208,209],{},"Whatever you choose, respect the traffic. The 30-kilometre trip from Seminyak to Uluwatu can take 90 minutes in the wrong conditions. Cluster your days by region rather than criss-crossing the island.",[146,211,213],{"id":212},"where-to-go","Where to Go",[12,215,216],{},"Bali isn't one destination but several, each with a distinct character. The most common mistake is trying to see all of them in a week.",[12,218,219,222],{},[191,220,221],{},"Ubud"," is the cultural heart, set in the cool highlands among rice terraces and river gorges. This is the base for temples, galleries, wellness, and serious dining, and it's about 90 minutes from the coast.",[12,224,225,228],{},[191,226,227],{},"Seminyak and Canggu"," form the fashionable west-coast strip: beach clubs, boutiques, restaurants, and reliable sunsets, backed by heavy traffic and development.",[12,230,231,234],{},[191,232,233],{},"Uluwatu",", on the southern Bukit peninsula, has the island's most dramatic clifftop scenery and its most exciting new hotels, at the cost of isolation from everything else.",[12,236,237,240],{},[191,238,239],{},"Jimbaran"," sits between the airport and Uluwatu, offering a calm crescent beach, celebrated seafood, and easy access without the remoteness of the Bukit.",[12,242,243,246],{},[191,244,245],{},"Nusa Dua"," is the gated resort enclave: manicured, predictable, and popular with families and first-timers who value a self-contained environment over local texture.",[12,248,249,252],{},[191,250,251],{},"Sanur",", on the quieter east coast, is low-key and gently paced, and the departure point for the Nusa islands (Penida, Lembongan, Ceningan) offshore.",[12,254,255,256,260,261,265,266,269],{},"For a seven-night first visit, the strongest structure splits time between Ubud and one southern coastal base. Three nights inland for culture and decompression, four on the coast for beaches and sunsets, works better than constant hotel changes. The ",[160,257,259],{"href":258},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fwhere-to-stay","where to stay in Bali"," guide covers each area and its best hotels in detail, from ",[262,263],"venue-mention",{"to":264},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fmandapa-ritz-carlton-reserve"," in the Ubud river gorge to ",[262,267],{"to":268},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fsix-senses-uluwatu"," on the southern cliffs.",[146,271,273],{"id":272},"what-to-do","What to Do",[12,275,276],{},"Beyond the hotels, Bali's draws divide roughly into culture, nature, and the beach.",[12,278,279],{},"The cultural highlights cluster around Ubud: the water temple at Tirta Empul, the artist villages of Mas and Celuk, the Ubud palace, and the terraced rice fields at Tegallalang and Jatiluwih. The sea temples of Tanah Lot and Uluwatu are best at sunset, when Uluwatu's clifftop kecak fire dance performance is worth timing your evening around.",[12,281,282],{},"For nature, the volcanic north offers Mount Batur sunrise treks, the waterfalls around Munduk and Sekumpul, and the Sidemen valley, which looks like Ubud did two decades ago. Offshore, the Nusa islands and Menjangan in the far northwest deliver the best diving and snorkelling.",[12,284,285,286,290,291,295,296,300],{},"The ",[160,287,289],{"href":288},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fthings-to-do","things to do in Bali"," guide covers these in depth, and the ",[160,292,294],{"href":293},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fbest-beaches","best beaches in Bali"," guide maps the coastline, from the surf breaks of the Bukit to the black-sand shores of the east. If food is a priority, Bali's dining scene has matured dramatically, and the ",[160,297,299],{"href":298},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fbest-restaurants","best restaurants in Bali"," run from Ubud tasting menus to Jimbaran seafood grills on the sand.",[146,302,304],{"id":303},"what-it-costs","What It Costs",[12,306,307],{},"Bali spans an enormous range, which is part of its appeal. You can eat superbly for a few dollars at a local warung or spend USD 300 on a tasting menu the same evening.",[12,309,310],{},"At the luxury end, expect the following as rough nightly and per-item guides:",[312,313,314,321,330,336,342],"ul",{},[315,316,317,320],"li",{},[191,318,319],{},"Five-star hotels and resorts:"," USD 300 to 700 for a strong room or suite, USD 800 to 2,500 for private pool villas at the best properties.",[315,322,323,326,327,329],{},[191,324,325],{},"Fine dining:"," USD 60 to 150 per person for a tasting menu with wine at the island's top tables. The ",[160,328,299],{"href":298}," guide covers 21 of them, with current prices.",[315,331,332,335],{},[191,333,334],{},"Casual dining:"," USD 5 to 20 per person at good local restaurants and cafes.",[315,337,338,341],{},[191,339,340],{},"Private driver:"," USD 45 to 65 per day.",[315,343,344,347],{},[191,345,346],{},"Spa treatment:"," USD 30 to 80 for an hour at a quality spa outside the hotels, considerably more inside them.",[12,349,350],{},"A week for two at the luxury level, including a good hotel, private transport, spa, and a mix of fine and casual dining, typically lands somewhere between USD 4,000 and 9,000 excluding international flights, depending on hotel choice and season. That buys a standard of accommodation and service that would cost several times as much in the Caribbean or the Maldives.",[146,352,354],{"id":353},"practical-essentials","Practical Essentials",[12,356,357,360],{},[191,358,359],{},"Visa."," Most nationalities, including UK, US, EU, and Australian passport holders, need a visa on arrival, currently IDR 500,000 (about USD 35), valid for 30 days and extendable once. You can pay this at the airport or apply for the e-VoA online beforehand to skip a queue. A separate tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about USD 10) applies to foreign visitors and is best paid online before arrival via the official Love Bali portal.",[12,362,363,366],{},[191,364,365],{},"Money."," The currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cards are accepted at hotels, upmarket restaurants, and larger shops, but carry cash for warungs, markets, drivers, and temple donations. Use ATMs attached to banks rather than freestanding machines, and decline the \"convert to your home currency\" option they offer, which builds in a poor exchange rate.",[12,368,369,372],{},[191,370,371],{},"Connectivity."," Buy a local eSIM before you travel or a physical SIM (Telkomsel has the widest coverage) on arrival for reliable data. Hotel wifi is generally good in the south and more variable in the highlands and remote areas.",[12,374,375,378],{},[191,376,377],{},"Health."," No vaccinations are mandatory, but check current recommendations before you travel. Drink bottled or filtered water only, including for brushing teeth. \"Bali belly\" is common and usually mild; a good travel insurance policy that covers medical evacuation is sensible given the island's limited high-level medical facilities.",[12,380,381,384],{},[191,382,383],{},"Etiquette."," Bali is a Hindu island and its temples are active places of worship. Cover shoulders and knees, wear the sarong provided at temple entrances, and never step in front of someone praying. Dress modestly away from the beach and resort areas. A small offering basket (canang sari) on a doorstep or pavement is a religious item; step around it, not on it.",[146,386,388],{"id":387},"a-suggested-first-timer-itinerary","A Suggested First-Timer Itinerary",[12,390,391],{},"For seven nights, a structure that consistently works:",[12,393,394,395,397,398,401],{},"Nights one to three in ",[191,396,221],{},", easing into the trip with rice-terrace walks, a temple or two, a cooking class, and the highland dining scene. Nights four to seven on the ",[191,399,400],{},"southern coast",", either Uluwatu for drama and seclusion or Jimbaran for beaches and seafood with easier access. Use your final full day for something offshore or a spa day before the long flight home.",[12,403,404],{},"Ten nights allows a third base: add Sidemen or the north for volcanoes and waterfalls, or Nusa Lembongan for a slower, more remote coastal finish.",[12,406,407],{},"The single most important planning decision remains the season. Travel in the dry months, book the best hotels well ahead for July and August, and confirm your dates against Nyepi if you're visiting in March. Sort those, choose your bases deliberately, and the rest of a Bali trip tends to fall into place.",{"title":22,"searchDepth":23,"depth":23,"links":409},[410,411,412,413,414,415,416,417],{"id":148,"depth":23,"text":149},{"id":170,"depth":23,"text":171},{"id":183,"depth":23,"text":184},{"id":212,"depth":23,"text":213},{"id":272,"depth":23,"text":273},{"id":303,"depth":23,"text":304},{"id":353,"depth":23,"text":354},{"id":387,"depth":23,"text":388},"When to go, how to get around, which area to base yourself in, and what a luxury Bali trip actually costs: the practical planning guide.","\u002Fimages\u002Ffirst-class\u002Fbali-travel-guide.webp","Sunrise light breaking through palms over the Tegallalang rice terraces near Ubud, Bali",{},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Ftravel-guide","2026-07-27",{"title":135,"description":418},{"loc":422},"asia\u002Fbali\u002Ftravel-guide",[428,429,430],"travel-guide","planning","bali","article","zzwp-Kjf4Pp1n3VHcPekx8_2f1WRiMa27flMZTOWx8k",{"id":434,"title":435,"address":7,"author":136,"bestFor":7,"bestMonths":7,"body":436,"bookingTip":7,"coordinates":7,"cuisine":7,"description":1184,"destination":25,"dressCode":7,"extension":26,"featured":27,"flightTimes":7,"googlePlaceId":7,"highlights":7,"image":1185,"imageAlt":1186,"meta":1187,"michelinStars":7,"navigation":32,"path":298,"phone":7,"priceRange":7,"priceTier":7,"publishedAt":1188,"region":35,"seasonDescription":7,"seasonLabel":7,"seo":1189,"sitemap":1190,"starRating":7,"stem":1192,"tags":1193,"tempRange":7,"tripadvisorId":7,"type":431,"updatedAt":1191,"venueCategory":7,"website":7,"youtubeVideo":7,"__hash__":1196},"content\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fbest-restaurants.md","Best Restaurants in Bali (2026): 21 Tables Worth Booking",{"type":9,"value":437,"toc":1142},[438,441,444,448,745,753,756,762,766,773,776,779,782,788,791,794,797,804,807,810,813,819,822,825,828,835,838,841,846,849,852,855,858,863,866,869,875,878,881,887,890,893,899,902,908,911,914,921,924,927,930,936,939,942,948,951,954,960,963,967,970,973,979,982,985,991,994,997,1008,1011,1015,1021,1024,1034,1037,1040,1045,1048,1051,1057,1060,1070,1074,1080,1086,1092,1098,1104,1110,1114,1118,1121,1125,1128,1132,1135,1139],[12,439,440],{},"Bali now has a restaurant on Asia's 50 Best list, a two-Michelin-star Dutch chef cooking in central Ubud and a dessert restaurant run by a former World's Best Pastry Chef. Tasting menus here cost a fraction of their equivalents in Singapore or London.",[12,442,443],{},"Not every hyped restaurant delivers, though. Bali attracts plenty of venues trading on sunset views and influencer traffic. This guide covers 21 restaurants that earn their reputations on the plate, organised by the five areas where serious dining is concentrated: Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran with Nusa Dua. Every restaurant was checked as open in October 2026, and the list draws on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and Tatler Best Indonesia 2026.",[146,445,447],{"id":446},"the-quick-list","The Quick List",[449,450,451,470],"table",{},[452,453,454],"thead",{},[455,456,457,461,464,467],"tr",{},[458,459,460],"th",{},"Restaurant",[458,462,463],{},"Area",[458,465,466],{},"Best for",[458,468,469],{},"Approx. price per person",[471,472,473,487,500,513,526,539,551,564,578,591,605,618,631,643,655,668,681,694,707,719,732],"tbody",{},[455,474,475,479,481,484],{},[476,477,478],"td",{},"Locavore NXT",[476,480,221],{},[476,482,483],{},"Bali's best tasting menu",[476,485,486],{},"USD 125",[455,488,489,492,494,497],{},[476,490,491],{},"Mozaic",[476,493,221],{},[476,495,496],{},"Classic French-Indonesian",[476,498,499],{},"USD 81",[455,501,502,505,507,510],{},[476,503,504],{},"Hujan Locale",[476,506,221],{},[476,508,509],{},"Heritage Indonesian",[476,511,512],{},"Mains from USD 8",[455,514,515,518,520,523],{},[476,516,517],{},"Room4Dessert",[476,519,221],{},[476,521,522],{},"A dessert tasting menu",[476,524,525],{},"USD 50-72",[455,527,528,531,533,536],{},[476,529,530],{},"Syrco BASÈ",[476,532,221],{},[476,534,535],{},"Chef's counter dining",[476,537,538],{},"From USD 97",[455,540,541,543,545,548],{},[476,542,47],{},[476,544,221],{},[476,546,547],{},"A dressed-up hotel dinner",[476,549,550],{},"From USD 95",[455,552,553,555,558,561],{},[476,554,105],{},[476,556,557],{},"Pererenan",[476,559,560],{},"Modern Balinese sharing plates",[476,562,563],{},"Mains from USD 5",[455,565,566,569,572,575],{},[476,567,568],{},"Santanera",[476,570,571],{},"Canggu",[476,573,574],{},"Latin American, rooftop drinks",[476,576,577],{},"High-end à la carte",[455,579,580,583,585,588],{},[476,581,582],{},"Sazón",[476,584,571],{},[476,586,587],{},"Paella and Sunday brunch",[476,589,590],{},"Mains from USD 10",[455,592,593,596,599,602],{},[476,594,595],{},"Merah Putih",[476,597,598],{},"Seminyak",[476,600,601],{},"Modern Indonesian in a landmark room",[476,603,604],{},"Tasting menu USD 38",[455,606,607,610,612,615],{},[476,608,609],{},"La Lucciola",[476,611,598],{},[476,613,614],{},"Beachfront sunset",[476,616,617],{},"USD 40-60",[455,619,620,623,625,628],{},[476,621,622],{},"Mauri",[476,624,598],{},[476,626,627],{},"Italian tasting menus",[476,629,630],{},"From USD 54",[455,632,633,635,637,640],{},[476,634,5],{},[476,636,598],{},[476,638,639],{},"Pan-Asian with a group",[476,641,642],{},"USD 31",[455,644,645,648,650,653],{},[476,646,647],{},"Ijen",[476,649,598],{},[476,651,652],{},"Sunset seafood",[476,654,563],{},[455,656,657,660,662,665],{},[476,658,659],{},"Il Ristorante Niko Romito",[476,661,233],{},[476,663,664],{},"Clifftop Italian",[476,666,667],{},"From USD 160",[455,669,670,673,675,678],{},[476,671,672],{},"The Cave",[476,674,233],{},[476,676,677],{},"Dinner inside a limestone cave",[476,679,680],{},"USD 120-145",[455,682,683,686,688,691],{},[476,684,685],{},"The Warung",[476,687,233],{},[476,689,690],{},"Indonesian at sunset",[476,692,693],{},"Mains USD 11-16",[455,695,696,699,701,704],{},[476,697,698],{},"Sundara",[476,700,239],{},[476,702,703],{},"Beach club and Sunday brunch",[476,705,706],{},"Brunch USD 70",[455,708,709,711,713,716],{},[476,710,76],{},[476,712,239],{},[476,714,715],{},"Creative sharing plates",[476,717,718],{},"USD 40-75",[455,720,721,724,726,729],{},[476,722,723],{},"Rumari",[476,725,239],{},[476,727,728],{},"The big special occasion",[476,730,731],{},"From USD 165",[455,733,734,737,739,742],{},[476,735,736],{},"Kayuputi",[476,738,245],{},[476,740,741],{},"Weekend brunch by the sea",[476,743,744],{},"USD 70-160",[12,746,747,748,752],{},"Prices are converted at about IDR 18,000 to USD 1. Most upscale Bali restaurants add 21% for tax and service (shown on menus as \"++\"), and the figures above are before that charge unless stated. For every restaurant and hotel we cover on the island, see the ",[160,749,751],{"href":750},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fdirectory","Bali directory",".",[146,754,221],{"id":755},"ubud",[12,757,758,759,761],{},"Ubud is Bali's culinary capital. The cooler highland air, the farms and rice terraces close by, and a clientele drawn more to culture than beach clubs have given chefs room to do serious work. Five of Tatler's 20 best restaurants in Indonesia for 2026 are in or around Ubud. If you're planning time in the area, the ",[160,760,163],{"href":162}," guide covers the seasonal changes that affect restaurant hours, as some close or reduce service in the quieter wet-season months.",[763,764,478],"h3",{"id":765},"locavore-nxt",[12,767,768,769,772],{},"There's no debate about Bali's best restaurant. The original Locavore on Jalan Dewisita closed in October 2023, and chefs Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah reopened as ",[262,770],{"to":771},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Flocavore-nxt"," in a purpose-built space in Lodtunduh, just outside Ubud. The new site sits closer to the restaurant's own farm plots, and the larger kitchen supports an even more ambitious menu. Locavore NXT is No. 44 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, up from No. 92 the year before, and it is the only Bali restaurant on the list.",[12,774,775],{},"The philosophy is radically local: almost everything on the tasting menu is sourced from Indonesia, much of it grown on the restaurant's farm or foraged from Balinese forests and coastlines. Expect fermented cassava reworked as canapés, Balinese sea urchin with smoked coconut, and desserts built around tropical fruits you won't have seen before. The non-alcoholic pairing, made from house kombuchas, shrubs and infusions, is the more interesting choice over the wine.",[12,777,778],{},"The current menu, The Source 2.0, costs IDR 2,250,000++ (about USD 125 before tax and service). Pairings cost IDR 750,000++ non-alcoholic, IDR 950,000++ for the creative pairing or IDR 1,750,000++ for wine. Dinner runs Monday to Saturday, with lunch Thursday to Saturday. Book as early as you can, particularly in the dry season (May to September). Walk-ins are essentially impossible.",[763,780,491],{"id":781},"mozaic",[12,783,784,787],{},[262,785],{"to":786},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fmozaic"," has been Ubud's fine-dining anchor for more than two decades. Founder Chris Salans, a French-trained American who settled in Bali in the late 1990s, pioneered French technique applied to Indonesian ingredients long before it became fashionable. Today the kitchen is led by executive chef and co-owner Blake Thornley. The restaurant sits in a garden on Jalan Raya Sanggingan, with candlelit tables among the frangipani trees.",[12,789,790],{},"The six-course seasonal menu costs IDR 1,450,000++ (about USD 81 before tax and service), and there is an eight-course menu for IDR 1,800,000++. The cooking is more classically structured than Locavore NXT's: think seared duck with Balinese long pepper and palm sugar jus, or a refined babi guling (suckling pig) with crisp skin and sambal matah. The wine cellar is among the deepest on the island, with particular strength in Burgundy and the Rhône, and Mozaic is a member of Les Grandes Tables du Monde.",[12,792,793],{},"Mozaic is the right choice for a polished, unhurried evening without the conceptual intensity of Locavore NXT. It is also easier to book, though weekend tables in high season still need planning.",[763,795,504],{"id":796},"hujan-locale",[12,798,799,800,803],{},"If Locavore NXT represents Bali's culinary future, ",[262,801],{"to":802},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fhujan-locale"," looks to its past. Chef Will Meyrick built the restaurant around heritage Indonesian recipes, many collected from home cooks across the archipelago. The name means \"local rain\", and the menu reads like a tour of Indonesia's regional cuisines.",[12,805,806],{},"The dining room occupies a converted building on Jalan Sri Wedari, with exposed brick, vintage photographs and warm lighting. Dishes arrive family-style: slow-cooked beef rendang from West Sumatra, grilled octopus with Manado-style rica-rica sambal, roasted bone marrow with black nut sauce from Minahasa.",[12,808,809],{},"Mains start from around IDR 140,000++ (about USD 8), which makes this one of the best-value serious meals in Ubud. It is open daily from noon to 10pm. Weeknights rarely need a booking, but reserve for Fridays and Saturdays.",[763,811,517],{"id":812},"room4dessert",[12,814,815,818],{},[262,816],{"to":817},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Froom4dessert"," is Will Goldfarb's dessert tasting restaurant on Jalan Raya Sanggingan, a few doors from Mozaic. Goldfarb was named the World's Best Pastry Chef by Asia's 50 Best in 2021, and Tatler Best Indonesia 2026 gave Room4Dessert its Best Innovation award.",[12,820,821],{},"The menu runs to around 15 courses, moving between the garden, the cocktail bar and the dessert counter over two and a half to three hours. The drinks lean towards natural wine and cocktails.",[12,823,824],{},"The menu costs IDR 890,000 (about USD 50) without drinks, or IDR 1,290,000 (about USD 72) with the full pairing. It opens from 4pm, is closed on Mondays and only accepts guests aged 12 and over. Book ahead; tables are secured with a credit card. It works well as a second stop after an early dinner elsewhere.",[763,826,530],{"id":827},"syrco-basè",[12,829,830,831,834],{},"Chef Syrco Bakker held two Michelin stars at Pure C in the Netherlands before opening ",[262,832],{"to":833},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fsyrco-base"," on Jalan Sri Wedari in early 2024. Bakker has Indonesian heritage, and his cooking is Indonesian-inspired fine dining built on ingredients he can trace to their source. Tatler named it one of Indonesia's 20 best restaurants in 2026.",[12,836,837],{},"There are two experiences. The main dining room serves the BASÈ Journey menu at IDR 1,750,000++ (about USD 97 before tax and service), with a shorter lunch menu on Fridays and Saturdays. Inside, KU Culinary Atelier is a 12-seat chef's counter running Wednesday to Friday, from IDR 1,950,000++. If you want to watch a kitchen of this level work at close range, KU is the seat to book, and it fills first.",[763,839,47],{"id":840},"apéritif",[12,842,843,845],{},[262,844],{"to":66}," is the fine-dining restaurant at Viceroy Bali, styled after a 1920s colonial dining salon. Belgian executive chef Nic Vanderbeeken applies European technique to Indonesian ingredients, in dishes such as a venison Wellington with foie gras and rendang sauce. Tatler named it one of Indonesia's 20 best restaurants in both 2025 and 2026.",[12,847,848],{},"Dinner is a set menu of five courses from around IDR 1,700,000++ (about USD 95 before tax and service) or seven courses from around IDR 1,900,000++. A vegetarian menu is available. Apéritif is the most formal room in Ubud, so it suits an anniversary or a dressed-up final night.",[146,850,571],{"id":851},"canggu",[12,853,854],{},"Canggu has grown from a surf village into Bali's busiest dining neighbourhood, and the best kitchens have moved well beyond smoothie bowls. The restaurants below sit along Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong and the quieter roads towards Pererenan, a short drive north of Seminyak.",[763,856,105],{"id":857},"home-by-chef-wayan",[12,859,860,862],{},[262,861],{"to":124}," is the only restaurant in the Canggu area on Tatler's 2026 list of Indonesia's 20 best. Chef Wayan Kresna Yasa is Balinese, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, cooked for the Potato Head group and co-wrote the cookbook PAON. At his own restaurant on Jalan Pantai Pererenan he cooks modern Balinese and Indonesian food for sharing, with plenty of seafood and a full vegan menu.",[12,864,865],{},"Mains start from around IDR 85,000++ (about USD 5). For serious Balinese cooking on the west coast without the formality of a tasting menu, this is the place. It is open daily from noon to 10pm, and booking is recommended for dinner.",[763,867,568],{"id":868},"santanera",[12,870,871,874],{},[262,872],{"to":873},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fsantanera"," fills a three-storey building on Jalan Tanah Barak with a dining room, private dining and a rooftop bar. Colombian chef Andrés Becerra cooks Latin American food with European technique and Balinese produce: empanadas, ceviche mixto and dry-aged duck are the dishes most associated with the kitchen. It was named one of Indonesia's 20 best restaurants by Tatler in 2026.",[12,876,877],{},"Prices sit at the top of the Canggu market. Start with a drink on the rooftop, then move downstairs. The kitchen serves lunch until 4pm and dinner from 5pm to 10pm, daily.",[763,879,582],{"id":880},"sazón",[12,882,883,886],{},[262,884],{"to":885},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fsazon"," is built around Spanish fire cooking, with paella as the centrepiece and nightly paella masterclasses for anyone who wants to learn. The dining room won Best Design at the Tatler Best Indonesia 2026 awards, and Andrew Walsh, formerly of the Michelin-starred CURE in Singapore, is involved in the kitchen.",[12,888,889],{},"Mains start from around IDR 180,000++ (about USD 10), and the Sunday brunch costs IDR 750,000++. Sazón serves dinner every night except Tuesday, with lunch on Saturdays.",[146,891,598],{"id":892},"seminyak",[12,894,895,896,898],{},"Seminyak's restaurant scene is flashier than Ubud's, reflecting the area's beach clubs and fashion-led crowd. The best restaurants here balance spectacle with substance, and the strip along Jalan Petitenget faces west over the sea for sunset. If you're staying in the area, the ",[160,897,259],{"href":258}," guide covers the best hotels within easy reach of these restaurants.",[763,900,595],{"id":901},"merah-putih",[12,903,904,907],{},[262,905],{"to":906},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fmerah-putih"," is the most architecturally striking restaurant in Bali. The name means \"red and white\", the colours of the Indonesian flag, and the cathedral-like room, designed by Inspiral Architects, sends tall columns up to a vast peaked ceiling.",[12,909,910],{},"The menu is modern Indonesian, drawing on dishes from across the archipelago and reworking them with contemporary technique. The rawon, a Javanese black nut soup with braised beef, is dark and complex, and the cocktail list makes good use of arak, tamarind and pandan. Mains start from around IDR 180,000++, and the tasting menu costs IDR 690,000++ (about USD 38 before tax and service). Lunch runs from noon to 3pm and dinner from 5:30pm.",[763,912,609],{"id":913},"la-lucciola",[12,915,916,917,920],{},"For beachfront dining that delivers on the food, ",[262,918],{"to":919},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fla-lucciola"," remains the standard. It has spent three decades on Petitenget Beach, next to Pura Petitenget, and has outlasted countless trendier competitors through consistency: well-executed Italian-Mediterranean cooking, fresh seafood and an unobstructed sunset.",[12,922,923],{},"Order the grilled catch of the day, served whole with olive oil, lemon and herbs. The pastas are well made if unsurprising, and the tiramisu is one of the better versions on the island. Expect around USD 40 to 60 per person with wine.",[12,925,926],{},"After problems with no-shows, La Lucciola now works mostly on a walk-in basis. Arrive around 5pm for a sunset table, expect a two-hour limit, and dress smart casual for dinner.",[763,928,622],{"id":929},"mauri",[12,931,932,935],{},[262,933],{"to":934},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fmauri"," is Seminyak's most decorated restaurant right now, named one of Indonesia's 20 best by Tatler in 2026. Chef Maurizio Bombini cooks contemporary food from Puglia, with herbs and vegetables from the restaurant's rooftop hydroponic garden.",[12,937,938],{},"There are two tasting menus, Signature and Discovery, from IDR 980,000++ (about USD 54 before tax and service), as well as à la carte. Dinner is served nightly from 6:30pm, with lunch on Fridays and Saturdays and brunch on Sundays. Book well ahead for July, August and the year-end holidays.",[763,940,5],{"id":941},"mama-san",[12,943,944,945,947],{},"Will Meyrick's second entry on this list, ",[262,946],{"to":33},", is a 130-seat pan-Asian restaurant on Jalan Raya Kerobokan, styled after a 1920s Shanghai dining hall. It has been one of Seminyak's most reliable restaurants for years: dim sum, soft-shell crab, wagyu skewers and a Burmese lamb curry are the regulars' orders.",[12,949,950],{},"For a group, the \"Feed Me\" menu at IDR 550,000++ per person (minimum two) lets the kitchen choose. It is open daily from noon to 10:30pm, and a booking a few days ahead is usually enough.",[763,952,647],{"id":953},"ijen",[12,955,956,959],{},[262,957],{"to":958},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fijen",", on the beach at Desa Potato Head, opened in 2017 as Indonesia's first zero-waste restaurant and reopened in 2026 under head chef Albert Susanto. The menu follows the day's line-caught fish, cooked over open fire: chargrilled octopus with romesco, prawns with house-made kosho, a noodle dish made from fish bones.",[12,961,962],{},"Mains start from around IDR 85,000++ (about USD 5). It faces west over the sea, so it is the best sunset seafood table in Seminyak. Book early evening.",[146,964,966],{"id":965},"uluwatu-and-the-bukit","Uluwatu and the Bukit",[12,968,969],{},"The limestone cliffs of the Bukit peninsula, at Bali's southern tip, are home to the island's most dramatic hotel restaurants. The coast faces west, so most of these tables come with a sunset over the Indian Ocean. Distances are short, but traffic on the peninsula's narrow roads is slow, so allow time.",[763,971,659],{"id":972},"il-ristorante-niko-romito",[12,974,975,978],{},[262,976],{"to":977},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fil-ristorante-niko-romito"," opened at the Bvlgari Resort Bali in May 2025, replacing the hotel's previous fine-dining restaurant. Niko Romito, one of Italy's most decorated chefs, designs the menu, and resident chef Alessandro Mazzali runs a 24-seat room on the clifftop.",[12,980,981],{},"Choose the four-course I Classici, the seven-course La Degustazione, or à la carte. Cold tagliolini with sea urchin and a risotto with oyster, lemon and bottarga are among the signatures. Menus start from around IDR 2,900,000++ (about USD 160 before tax and service), and it serves dinner only, from 6pm. Book well ahead.",[763,983,672],{"id":984},"the-cave",[12,986,987,990],{},[262,988],{"to":989},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fthe-cave"," seats 22 people inside a natural limestone cave beneath The Edge resort. Chef Ryan Clift, of Tippling Club in Singapore, designed the menu, and projections on the cave walls change the scene between courses.",[12,992,993],{},"Seven courses cost IDR 2,150,000++ (about USD 120 before tax and service) and ten courses IDR 2,600,000++. There are sittings at 12:30pm, 5:30pm and 9pm, and it is closed on Mondays. Being underground, it has no view, so have a drink on the clifftop first.",[763,995,685],{"id":996},"the-warung",[12,998,999,1000,1003,1004,1007],{},"For Indonesian food with a sunset, ",[262,1001],{"to":1002},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fthe-warung"," at ",[262,1005],{"to":1006},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Falila-villas-uluwatu"," is the best table on the Bukit. It sits under the resort's bamboo canopy on the cliff edge, facing west.",[12,1009,1010],{},"The menu covers regional Indonesian dishes: rendang in the style of Bukittinggi, sop buntut (oxtail soup) and tongkol gohu, a raw tuna dish from North Maluku. Mains cost around IDR 195,000 to 285,000 (about USD 11-16). On Fridays the Pasar Malam (night market) buffet costs IDR 1,480,000++ per person. Book ahead for a table at sunset.",[146,1012,1014],{"id":1013},"jimbaran-and-nusa-dua","Jimbaran and Nusa Dua",[12,1016,1017,1018,1020],{},"Jimbaran Bay faces west and is known for its beachfront seafood grills, while Nusa Dua, on the east side of the peninsula, is lined with large resorts. The luxury hotel boom has raised standards across both. Many of the ",[160,1019,294],{"href":293}," are close by, so it is easy to combine a morning at the coast with a long lunch.",[763,1022,698],{"id":1023},"sundara",[12,1025,1026,1029,1030,1033],{},[262,1027],{"to":1028},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fsundara",", at ",[262,1031],{"to":1032},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Ffour-seasons-jimbaran-bay",", is the south coast's best-known beach club. A long infinity pool stretches towards the sea, and the venue turns from day club to dining room as the sun sets.",[12,1035,1036],{},"The menu centres on Jimbaran's coastal seafood. Lunch leans towards crudo and lighter plates; in the evening the kitchen grills whole fish, premium seafood and aged meats over open fire, with a dinner degustation from 6pm to 10pm. Chef de cuisine David Gavin also hosts a Chef's Table at IDR 1,500,000++. The Sunday Pink Brunch runs from 11:30am to 3pm and costs IDR 1,250,000 per person (about USD 70), with drinks packages on top.",[763,1038,76],{"id":1039},"cuca",[12,1041,1042,1044],{},[262,1043],{"to":95}," is Jimbaran's most exciting restaurant and one of Tatler's 20 best in Indonesia in both 2025 and 2026. Chef Kevin Cherkas, who trained at elBulli and Arzak in Spain and at Daniel in New York, opened it with Virginia Entizne in 2013. The setting, an open-air pavilion surrounded by gardens, is deliberately casual; the cooking is not.",[12,1046,1047],{},"The menu is built around small plates for sharing, with Indonesian and Asian ingredients treated with modernist technique. Four or five plates per person is about right, which brings dinner to around USD 40 to 75 with drinks. The Chef's Tasting menu costs IDR 960,000++. It is open daily from noon to 11pm. Book ahead for dinner, particularly at weekends.",[763,1049,723],{"id":1050},"rumari",[12,1052,1053,1056],{},[262,1054],{"to":1055},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Frumari",", at Raffles Bali, is the most expensive meal on this list. Chef Gaetan Biesuz serves progressive tasting menus from IDR 3,000,000++ (about USD 165 before tax and service), and the 10-seat Rumari Counter runs Wednesday to Sunday from IDR 4,235,000 net. Tatler named Rumari one of Indonesia's 20 best restaurants in 2026 and gave it the award for Best Service. It is also billed as Indonesia's only Krug Ambassade. Book well ahead, particularly for the Counter.",[763,1058,736],{"id":1059},"kayuputi",[12,1061,1062,1065,1066,1069],{},[262,1063],{"to":1064},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fkayuputi"," is the oceanfront restaurant at ",[262,1067],{"to":1068},"\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fvenues\u002Fst-regis-bali"," in Nusa Dua, serving pan-Asian food as an eight-course degustation or à la carte. Weekend brunch is the main draw: the St. Regis Brunch on Saturdays and the Astor Brunch on Sundays. Packages cost between IDR 1,250,000 and IDR 2,850,000 per person (about USD 70-160). Nusa Dua faces east, so there's no sunset over the water; book lunch or brunch to enjoy the view.",[146,1071,1073],{"id":1072},"practical-considerations","Practical Considerations",[12,1075,1076,1079],{},[191,1077,1078],{},"Reservations",": For Locavore NXT, Syrco BASÈ's KU counter, Rumari Counter, The Cave and Il Ristorante Niko Romito, book as far ahead as you can, two to four weeks in the dry season and over the year-end holidays. Most other restaurants can be booked a few days ahead. La Lucciola now works mostly on walk-ins.",[12,1081,1082,1085],{},[191,1083,1084],{},"Tax and service",": Menus marked \"++\" add about 21% for tax and service. An additional tip of 5-10% for exceptional service is appreciated but not expected. At more casual places without a service charge, 10-15% is appropriate.",[12,1087,1088,1091],{},[191,1089,1090],{},"Sunset",": Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran and Uluwatu face west, so they get the sunset over the sea. Nusa Dua faces east. For a sunset table, arrive by 5:30pm.",[12,1093,1094,1097],{},[191,1095,1096],{},"Transport",": Bali's traffic is relentless, particularly between the south coast and Ubud. Allow at least 90 minutes from Seminyak to Ubud at peak times. If you're dining in Ubud and staying in the south, make a day of it rather than driving up for dinner alone.",[12,1099,1100,1103],{},[191,1101,1102],{},"Dress code",": Bali is relaxed, but the better restaurants expect smart-casual. Shorts and flip-flops are fine at La Lucciola at lunch, but not at Locavore NXT, Apéritif or Rumari at dinner.",[12,1105,1106,1109],{},[191,1107,1108],{},"Dietary needs",": Bali's top restaurants handle vegetarian, vegan and allergy requirements well. Locavore NXT, Mozaic and Apéritif all offer vegetarian menus, and Home by Chef Wayan has a full vegan menu. Mention serious allergies when you book rather than on arrival.",[146,1111,1113],{"id":1112},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently Asked Questions",[763,1115,1117],{"id":1116},"what-is-the-best-restaurant-in-bali","What is the best restaurant in Bali?",[12,1119,1120],{},"Locavore NXT in Ubud. It is No. 44 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and the only Bali restaurant on the list. For a special occasion in the south, Rumari at Raffles Bali and Il Ristorante Niko Romito at the Bvlgari are the strongest alternatives.",[763,1122,1124],{"id":1123},"which-area-of-bali-has-the-best-restaurants","Which area of Bali has the best restaurants?",[12,1126,1127],{},"Ubud has the most acclaimed tasting menus, including Locavore NXT, Room4Dessert and Syrco BASÈ. Seminyak and Canggu have the widest choice and the liveliest evenings. Uluwatu and Jimbaran are best for hotel dining and sunset tables.",[763,1129,1131],{"id":1130},"how-much-does-fine-dining-cost-in-bali","How much does fine dining cost in Bali?",[12,1133,1134],{},"A top tasting menu costs around USD 50 to 165 per person before drinks, plus about 21% tax and service. That is a fraction of the price of a comparable meal in Singapore, London or New York. Excellent Indonesian food at places like Hujan Locale or Home by Chef Wayan costs much less.",[763,1136,1138],{"id":1137},"do-you-need-reservations-for-bali-restaurants","Do you need reservations for Bali restaurants?",[12,1140,1141],{},"For the tasting-menu restaurants, yes, and two to four weeks ahead in the dry season (May to September) and over the year-end holidays. Most casual and mid-range restaurants take bookings a few days ahead, and some, like La Lucciola, work mostly on walk-ins.",{"title":22,"searchDepth":23,"depth":23,"links":1143},[1144,1145,1154,1159,1166,1171,1177,1178],{"id":446,"depth":23,"text":447},{"id":755,"depth":23,"text":221,"children":1146},[1147,1149,1150,1151,1152,1153],{"id":765,"depth":1148,"text":478},3,{"id":781,"depth":1148,"text":491},{"id":796,"depth":1148,"text":504},{"id":812,"depth":1148,"text":517},{"id":827,"depth":1148,"text":530},{"id":840,"depth":1148,"text":47},{"id":851,"depth":23,"text":571,"children":1155},[1156,1157,1158],{"id":857,"depth":1148,"text":105},{"id":868,"depth":1148,"text":568},{"id":880,"depth":1148,"text":582},{"id":892,"depth":23,"text":598,"children":1160},[1161,1162,1163,1164,1165],{"id":901,"depth":1148,"text":595},{"id":913,"depth":1148,"text":609},{"id":929,"depth":1148,"text":622},{"id":941,"depth":1148,"text":5},{"id":953,"depth":1148,"text":647},{"id":965,"depth":23,"text":966,"children":1167},[1168,1169,1170],{"id":972,"depth":1148,"text":659},{"id":984,"depth":1148,"text":672},{"id":996,"depth":1148,"text":685},{"id":1013,"depth":23,"text":1014,"children":1172},[1173,1174,1175,1176],{"id":1023,"depth":1148,"text":698},{"id":1039,"depth":1148,"text":76},{"id":1050,"depth":1148,"text":723},{"id":1059,"depth":1148,"text":736},{"id":1072,"depth":23,"text":1073},{"id":1112,"depth":23,"text":1113,"children":1179},[1180,1181,1182,1183],{"id":1116,"depth":1148,"text":1117},{"id":1123,"depth":1148,"text":1124},{"id":1130,"depth":1148,"text":1131},{"id":1137,"depth":1148,"text":1138},"The best restaurants in Bali for 2026, from Ubud's tasting menus to Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Jimbaran. 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The challenge isn't finding things to do; it's deciding what to leave out.",[12,1206,1207,1208,1210],{},"This guide covers the experiences that reward your time, from iconic temples to off-the-beaten-path day trips. It skips the tourist traps (the Instagram swing parks, the dolphin-watching tours in overloaded boats) and focuses on what makes Bali distinctive. Plan around the ",[160,1209,163],{"href":162}," for optimal conditions, particularly for outdoor activities and water sports.",[146,1212,1214],{"id":1213},"temples","Temples",[12,1216,1217],{},"Bali has over 20,000 temples, and Balinese Hinduism is not a museum piece. It's a living, daily practice. You'll encounter offerings (canang sari) on every pavement, ceremony processions on every road, and a ritual calendar that shapes the island's rhythm. Visiting temples with respect and attention is well worth prioritising.",[763,1219,1221],{"id":1220},"uluwatu-temple-and-the-kecak-dance","Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Dance",[12,1223,1224],{},"Pura Luhur Uluwatu, perched on a sheer limestone cliff 70 metres above the Indian Ocean, is Bali's most dramatically sited temple. The 11th-century sanctuary is one of six key directional temples believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the setting is striking, particularly in the late afternoon, when the light turns golden and the waves crash against the rocks far below.",[12,1226,1227],{},"The main draw is the kecak fire dance, performed at sunset in an open-air clifftop amphitheatre. Roughly 70 bare-chested men sit in concentric circles, chanting the percussive \"cak-cak-cak\" rhythm while costumed performers enact episodes from the Ramayana. The climax, as the sun drops behind the dancers and fire erupts in the circle's centre, is captivating.",[12,1229,1230],{},"Arrive by 5 pm to secure a good seat (first-come, first-served). Watch your belongings. The resident macaques will snatch sunglasses and phones without hesitation. Sarongs are required and available at the entrance.",[763,1232,1234],{"id":1233},"tirta-empul","Tirta Empul",[12,1236,1237],{},"Tirta Empul, near the village of Tampaksiring, is Bali's most sacred water temple. The spring-fed pools have been a site of ritual purification for over a thousand years, and Balinese worshippers still come daily to pass through the sequence of fountains, each believed to cleanse a different aspect of the spirit.",[12,1239,1240],{},"Visitors can participate in the purification ritual, and it's one of the more profound experiences available on the island. Standing waist-deep in cool spring water, moving from fountain to fountain as a priest murmurs blessings, surrounded by worshippers in white. This is not a tourist performance; it's a living ceremony that you're invited to join. Dress respectfully (a sarong and sash are mandatory, available for hire), follow the guidance of the temple attendants, and approach the experience with genuine reverence.",[12,1242,1243],{},"Visit early, by 8 am if possible. By mid-morning, the temple fills with tour groups and the contemplative atmosphere dissolves. A local guide, hired at the entrance for a small fee, adds considerably to the experience.",[763,1245,1247],{"id":1246},"tanah-lot","Tanah Lot",[12,1249,1250],{},"Tanah Lot is Bali's most photographed temple: a small sanctuary perched on a rock formation just offshore, silhouetted against the sunset. The image is iconic, and the reality, during peak hours, can be overwhelming. The access path is lined with souvenir shops, and the viewing area fills with hundreds of selfie-takers jostling for position.",[12,1252,1253],{},"That said, the temple itself is beautiful, and the geological setting, waves crashing around the isolated rock as the sky turns amber, delivers on the postcards. The trick is timing. Visit during the late afternoon but on a weekday, and position yourself on the cliffs to the north of the temple rather than the crowded lower viewpoint. The temple's base is accessible at low tide, though non-worshippers cannot enter the sanctuary itself.",[146,1255,1257],{"id":1256},"rice-terraces","Rice Terraces",[12,1259,1260],{},"Bali's rice terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage landscape and one of the most recognisable images of Southeast Asia. The subak system, a cooperative water management tradition dating back to the 9th century, has shaped these hillsides into cascading green amphitheatres that are as functional as they are beautiful.",[763,1262,1264],{"id":1263},"tegallalang","Tegallalang",[12,1266,1267],{},"Tegallalang, just north of Ubud, is the most famous and most accessible rice terrace in Bali. The dramatic valley of stepped paddies is impressive, particularly when freshly planted and glowing an almost neon green. Walking paths descend into the terraces, crossing small bridges and passing through shaded groves.",[12,1269,1270],{},"The reality check: Tegallalang has become heavily commercialised. Instagram swing parks, overpriced cafes, and aggressive vendors crowd the ridge. The terraces themselves remain beautiful, but the experience requires some navigation. Visit at dawn (before 7 am) when the light is soft and the crowds absent, and walk down into the terraces rather than lingering on the ridge. Several cafes on the east side of the valley offer excellent views with less chaos.",[763,1272,1274],{"id":1273},"jatiluwih","Jatiluwih",[12,1276,1277],{},"For the rice terrace experience that Tegallalang used to offer (vast, serene, and largely uncommerialised), drive to Jatiluwih. This UNESCO-listed terrace system in the Tabanan regency covers over 600 hectares of sculpted hillside, with the volcanic ridgeline of Mount Batukaru as a backdrop. The scale is extraordinary. Tegallalang is a valley; Jatiluwih is an entire landscape.",[12,1279,1280],{},"Several walking trails of varying length wind through the paddies. The two-hour loop through the lower terraces is the most popular and manageable. Bring water, wear proper shoes (paths are uneven and muddy after rain), and consider hiring a local guide from the entrance booth: they'll explain the subak irrigation system and point out details you'd otherwise miss.",[12,1282,1283],{},"Jatiluwih is about 90 minutes from Ubud and best combined with a visit to Pura Batukaru, a serene mountain temple at the base of Mount Batukaru, rarely visited by tourists.",[146,1285,1287],{"id":1286},"water-activities","Water Activities",[12,1289,1290],{},"Bali's position in the Coral Triangle (the global epicentre of marine biodiversity) and its exposure to powerful Indian Ocean swells make it one of the most rewarding water-sports destinations in the world. Whether you surf, dive, snorkel, or simply want to float in warm, clear water, the island delivers.",[763,1292,1294],{"id":1293},"surfing-at-uluwatu","Surfing at Uluwatu",[12,1296,1297],{},"Uluwatu is one of the great surf breaks of the world. The main break, a long, fast, barrelling left-hander that peels along the base of limestone cliffs, draws experienced surfers from everywhere. On a solid southwest swell during the dry season, the wave is world-class: consistent, powerful, and set against a backdrop that makes every other surf spot look ordinary.",[12,1299,1300,1301,1303],{},"The main break is for experienced surfers only. The paddle-out through a cave at the cliff base is intimidating, the lineup is crowded with very good surfers, and the reef below is sharp and shallow. For intermediate surfers, the breaks at Padang Padang and Dreamland, both nearby on the Bukit peninsula, offer more forgiving conditions while still providing excellent waves. The ",[160,1302,294],{"href":293}," guide covers the south coast's surf beaches in detail.",[12,1305,1306],{},"Dry season (May through October) delivers the most consistent swell. Board hire and local instructors are available at every surf beach, but for Uluwatu specifically, consider a guided session with one of the experienced surf schools based at Suluban Beach: they'll assess your ability honestly and direct you to the right break.",[763,1308,1310],{"id":1309},"diving-at-nusa-penida","Diving at Nusa Penida",[12,1312,1313],{},"Nusa Penida, a rugged limestone island visible from Bali's southeast coast, offers the most exciting diving in the region. The main draw is manta rays: the cleaning station at Manta Point hosts resident populations of oceanic mantas, and encounters are near-guaranteed during the dry season. The mantas here are enormous, with wingspans of four metres or more, and they pass within arm's length of divers hovering on the rocky bottom.",[12,1315,1316],{},"Crystal Bay, on Nusa Penida's northwest coast, is the site for mola mola (ocean sunfish) encounters between July and October. Water temperatures can drop sharply (18°C is possible), so a 5mm wetsuit is advisable.",[12,1318,1319],{},"Most divers access Nusa Penida on day trips from Sanur, with fast boats making the 45-minute crossing each morning. Currents can be strong and unpredictable; this is not a beginner destination. Choose an operator with experienced local guides. Blue Corner Dive and Bali Diving Academy both have strong reputations.",[763,1321,1323],{"id":1322},"snorkelling-at-menjangan-island","Snorkelling at Menjangan Island",[12,1325,1326],{},"For snorkelling that rivals many diving experiences, head to Menjangan Island off Bali's northwest coast. The island, part of West Bali National Park, is surrounded by pristine coral walls that begin in shallow water and drop vertically into the deep. Visibility regularly exceeds 30 metres, and the coral gardens (hard corals, gorgonian fans, soft corals in every colour) are the healthiest in Bali.",[12,1328,1329],{},"Menjangan is a full-day commitment from southern Bali (three to four hours each way by road), which keeps visitor numbers manageable. Most travellers combine it with a night at one of the lodges near Pemuteran, a quiet coastal village that serves as the jumping-off point. The boat crossing from Pemuteran takes 30 minutes, and the snorkelling is extraordinary even in shallow water along the island's south coast.",[146,1331,1333],{"id":1332},"wellness-and-healing","Wellness and Healing",[12,1335,1336],{},"Bali's wellness scene ranges from the transformative to the frankly ridiculous. Ubud, in particular, has attracted healers, yoga teachers, and wellness practitioners from around the world, creating a concentration of offerings that is unmatched in Southeast Asia. The key is being selective.",[763,1338,1340],{"id":1339},"yoga-in-ubud","Yoga in Ubud",[12,1342,1343],{},"The Yoga Barn is Ubud's largest and most established yoga centre, offering a daily schedule of classes across multiple styles (vinyasa, yin, kundalini, breathwork) in beautiful open-air studios surrounded by rice paddies. The teaching quality is consistently high, with international instructors on long-term residencies. Drop-in classes are around $12-$15 and are suitable for all levels.",[12,1345,1346],{},"For a more intensive experience, Ubud hosts retreats lasting from a weekend to a month, often combining yoga with meditation, Ayurvedic nutrition, and Balinese healing practices. The best retreats book months in advance, particularly during the dry season.",[763,1348,1350],{"id":1349},"traditional-balinese-massage","Traditional Balinese Massage",[12,1352,1353],{},"Balinese massage, a firm, rhythmic technique combining acupressure, skin rolling, and long strokes, is one of the island's great pleasures and extraordinary value. Even the simplest spa charges only $10-$15 for an hour of skilled bodywork. At the luxury end, the spas at Mandapa, Four Seasons Sayan, and Six Senses Uluwatu offer multi-hour treatments in stunning settings ($100-$250 per session). The difference is primarily setting; the technique itself is remarkably similar, passed down through Balinese families over generations. For quality without the hotel premium, Taksu and Ubud Bodyworks Centre are reliable choices.",[146,1355,1357],{"id":1356},"cultural-experiences","Cultural Experiences",[763,1359,1361],{"id":1360},"silver-and-goldsmithing-in-celuk","Silver and Goldsmithing in Celuk",[12,1363,1364],{},"The village of Celuk, between Ubud and Denpasar, has been the centre of Balinese silver and goldsmithing for centuries. The workshops here produce intricate filigree jewellery using techniques unchanged since the Majapahit era. Several family workshops welcome visitors for demonstrations and hands-on classes where you can make a simple silver ring under the guidance of a master craftsman.",[12,1366,1367],{},"Plan 90 minutes for a workshop, and expect to pay $25-$40 for a class including materials. Buy directly from the workshops rather than the tourist showrooms at the village entrance; the quality is higher and the prices fairer.",[763,1369,1371],{"id":1370},"balinese-cooking-classes","Balinese Cooking Classes",[12,1373,1374],{},"Cooking classes are one of Bali's best cultural entry points. The typical format begins with a morning market visit, walking through the chaotic colour of a traditional Balinese market, learning to identify ingredients, and haggling for produce, followed by a hands-on class preparing six to eight dishes.",[12,1376,1377],{},"The best classes teach the fundamentals of Balinese spice pastes (base genep and base rajang), which underpin virtually every dish on the island. You'll grind fresh turmeric, galangal, shallots, garlic, and chillies in a stone mortar, then use the paste for satay lilit, lawar, and nasi goreng. Paon Bali in Ubud and Bumbu Bali in Nusa Dua are both excellent ($35-$50 for a half-day class including ingredients and the meal). Book a day ahead.",[146,1379,1381],{"id":1380},"day-trips","Day Trips",[763,1383,1385],{"id":1384},"nusa-penida","Nusa Penida",[12,1387,1388],{},"Beyond its diving, Nusa Penida rewards a full day of exploration. The star attraction is Kelingking Beach, a dramatic T-Rex-shaped cliff plunging to a turquoise cove. Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach are on the same route and worth combining. Hire a driver rather than riding a scooter; the roads are rough and poorly maintained.",[12,1390,1391],{},"Fast boats from Sanur make the crossing daily, departing around 8 am and returning by 5 pm. Book through a reputable operator, as safety standards vary.",[763,1393,1395],{"id":1394},"mount-batur-sunrise-trek","Mount Batur Sunrise Trek",[12,1397,1398],{},"The sunrise trek up Mount Batur, an active volcano on the rim of a vast caldera, is one of Bali's signature experiences. The climb begins around 3:30 am from a trailhead near the village of Kintamani, and the two-hour ascent is moderately strenuous but non-technical. Anyone with reasonable fitness can manage it.",[12,1400,1401],{},"The reward is extraordinary: watching the sun rise over Mount Agung and Mount Rinjani (on neighbouring Lombok) from the volcanic summit, with the caldera lake far below and clouds filling the valleys. The guides cook breakfast at the summit, including eggs steamed in volcanic vents. The descent takes about 90 minutes.",[12,1403,1404],{},"The experience is best during dry season, when cloud-free dawns are more likely. A local guide is mandatory (the trekking association controls access) and typically costs $40-$60 per person including transport from Ubud.",[763,1406,1408],{"id":1407},"sidemen-valley","Sidemen Valley",[12,1410,1411],{},"For travellers seeking the Bali that existed before mass tourism, and willing to accept a bumpy drive to reach it, Sidemen Valley in east Bali is a revelation. This quiet agricultural valley, framed by the towering cone of Mount Agung, offers rice terraces as beautiful as Tegallalang with a fraction of the visitors, working farms where daily life proceeds without reference to tourism, and a pace that forces you to slow down.",[12,1413,1414],{},"There's no single attraction in Sidemen. The valley itself is the point. Walk the terraces at dawn, eat nasi campur at a small warung while looking at the volcano, and let the pace reset your expectations. Several boutique hotels have opened (Samanvaya and Wapa di Ume Sidemen are both excellent), making an overnight stay possible. Sidemen is 90 minutes from Ubud. Combine it with Tirta Gangga, a water palace built by the last raja of Karangasem, 20 minutes further east.",[146,1416,1418],{"id":1417},"getting-the-most-from-bali","Getting the Most from Bali",[12,1420,1421,1422,1425],{},"Resist the temptation to cram everything into a single trip. Bali rewards depth over breadth, and its most memorable moments tend to arrive in the gaps between planned activities: a temple ceremony encountered by chance, the way light falls through a rice terrace at 6 am. Build your itinerary around two or three areas, choose a few experiences from each category, and leave space for the unplanned. 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The restaurant is elegant, stylish, and impeccably clean—an ideal setting for a celebration. The staff immediately made us feel welcome, greeting us with genuine warmth and constant smiles throughout the night.\n\nThe service remained outstanding from start to finish. Not only our assigned server, but also managers and other team members were attentive and proactive, always ensuring we were well taken care of. This level of care created a very warm and comfortable dining experience.\n\nThe food was another highlight of the evening. Every dish was beautifully prepared, with generous portions and rich, well-balanced flavors that clearly reflect a high level of skill and attention to detail. A few dishes were slightly on the saltier side for my personal taste, but I felt they would pair perfectly with rice.\n\nWhat made the night even more memorable was a thoughtful birthday surprise. I had mentioned my birthday during the booking, and during dessert the team brought out a cake with a candle and sang “Happy Birthday.” It was a simple but incredibly touching gesture that truly made my day feel special.\n\nConsidering the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere, the pricing felt very reasonable—especially compared to other well-known restaurants in Seminyak that were more expensive but less satisfying.\n\nOverall, I highly recommend Mamasan and would gladly return. It was a truly memorable birthday experience, and I’ve already been sharing it with friends and on social media.\n\nThank you to the entire team for making my birthday so special and for giving us such beautiful memories from Bali. ❤️","Kate","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fa\u002FACg8ocK_oPB6SzaGgZE1uNbjiwxEc1FVO0dLcPXTGVTfIaDm7mIm3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fcontrib\u002F103359502354411010226\u002Freviews","2026-08-20T14:27:40.513239967Z","2 months ago",{"rating":1477,"text":1485,"authorName":1486,"authorPhoto":1487,"authorUrl":1488,"publishedDate":1489,"relativeTime":1490},"We weren’t supposed to be in Seminyak but the call of the prawn har gow from 2 years ago meant we jumped in a car and headed an hour to dinner at Mama San.  We were definitely not disappointed and the food was worth the drive.  Our waiter Panca looked after us brilliantly.  His friendly service and recommendations on both the food and wine menus were very well received.\nThe restaurant is all class and the vibe excellent.  We won’t make the mistake of missing a Seminyak stay for our next Bali visit.","PAULA FARRELL","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fa\u002FACg8ocKzYGpzEBEQnsGLu5qAihnkcLbJ8a-m4jL5JsAZdJn0VWoGOrk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fcontrib\u002F100096575024849960646\u002Freviews","2026-06-20T01:29:00.781755080Z","4 months ago",{"rating":1477,"text":1492,"authorName":1493,"authorPhoto":1494,"authorUrl":1495,"publishedDate":1496,"relativeTime":1490},"After reading so many amazing reviews about Mama San, I finally decided to give it a try—and it exceeded all my expectations! The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor.\n\nA special thank you to Ella, who was incredibly gracious and attentive. Her recommendations were spot on—the prawn har gow, nori tuna, Hokkaido scallop, and duck bao bun were all outstanding. Every dish was a highlight, and I genuinely loved everything I tried.\n\nExceptional food, warm hospitality, and a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. I can’t wait to come back and explore more of the menu!","Loise Mirobi","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fa-\u002FALV-UjV9IRYakPHd8Q6KPRJH3acuW_Ty-tDpbwmTNb4ohom3BKZuJoIb=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fcontrib\u002F109355698020187126651\u002Freviews","2026-06-07T12:42:59.631273793Z",{"rating":1477,"text":1498,"authorName":1499,"authorPhoto":1500,"authorUrl":1501,"publishedDate":1502,"relativeTime":1490},"We had a beautiful meal here for our last meal in Bali. The food was delicious, the pork belly, tuna and Peking duck are a must! We also had the scallops for a starter but were not big fans of this one. The service was excellent by all staff members, from meet and greet to the wait staff at the table. The atmosphere for dinner is lovely and the music was an excellent choice, really suited the ambiance . We were celebrating my mums bday, after our meal they bought out a lovely complimentary dessert plate, the passionfruit brûlée was absolutely Devine!","Kati Dyer","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fa\u002FACg8ocLO05xLqZLc2gySQ4fm9ptOpnrQVGYGRvvD02VlXasjAVbPRw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fcontrib\u002F101713498870676040643\u002Freviews","2026-05-23T09:06:44.906201571Z",{"rating":1477,"text":1504,"authorName":1505,"authorPhoto":1506,"authorUrl":1507,"publishedDate":1508,"relativeTime":1509},"Loved every part of our experience at Mamasan while on holidays. The attention to detail is next level. QR code to see the pictures of menu items, and the table was wiped and new plates and cutlery provided between entree and main. The food was absolutely amazing. Thank you to our server Ella and the team for your high class, friendly service and singing Happy Birthday.\nWould recommend and will be back again!","Sarah Eisenberg","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fa\u002FACg8ocLdrHo5n9FSAycOvuwQeejrtgDq8ZbbntH4xsCSEKj8Ot0Ilg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fcontrib\u002F115100941742399595732\u002Freviews","2026-08-22T04:19:53.907210250Z","a month ago",[1511,1513,1515],{"path":29,"attribution":1512},"Mama San Bali",{"path":1514,"attribution":1512},"\u002Fimages\u002Fvenues\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fmama-san-2.jpg",{"path":1516,"attribution":1512},"\u002Fimages\u002Fvenues\u002Fasia\u002Fbali\u002Fmama-san-3.jpg",{"fetchedAt":1468,"source":1469,"placeId":28,"name":1470,"rating":1471,"numReviews":1472,"priceLevel":1473,"googleMapsUrl":1474,"websiteUrl":42,"address":6,"phone":34,"reviews":1518,"photos":1524},[1519,1520,1521,1522,1523],{"rating":1477,"text":1478,"authorName":1479,"authorPhoto":1480,"authorUrl":1481,"publishedDate":1482,"relativeTime":1483},{"rating":1477,"text":1485,"authorName":1486,"authorPhoto":1487,"authorUrl":1488,"publishedDate":1489,"relativeTime":1490},{"rating":1477,"text":1492,"authorName":1493,"authorPhoto":1494,"authorUrl":1495,"publishedDate":1496,"relativeTime":1490},{"rating":1477,"text":1498,"authorName":1499,"authorPhoto":1500,"authorUrl":1501,"publishedDate":1502,"relativeTime":1490},{"rating":1477,"text":1504,"authorName":1505,"authorPhoto":1506,"authorUrl":1507,"publishedDate":1508,"relativeTime":1509},[1525,1526,1527],{"path":29,"attribution":1512},{"path":1514,"attribution":1512},{"path":1516,"attribution":1512},1792874738297]