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A well–loved and long-standing establishment in the now pumping scene of Seminyak is La Lucciola. A pioneer in bringing Western food to the area, La Looch, as it’s affectionately known, continues today to be on the lips of all in-the-know when recommending p…
Location It wasn’t until we’d seen the Uluwatu cliffs and beaches below viewed from Semara Luxury Villa Resort that we truly fell in love with Bali. Sadly many tourists only see the unpleasantness of Kuta and miss the many natural wonders of the island. Situate…
Chasing sunsets in Bali we couldn’t help but be drawn to UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Restaurant at Rimba Jimbaran. From the same creators of Rock Bar Bali, we knew it would have to be something special. Spin around views of the Uluwatu Hills to the south-east and glori…
Caning Jaramillo Being a fervent traveller, I’ve experienced more than my fair share of dodgy tour operators. Because of poor past experiences I often prefer to travel independently. There are times however when a guide is necessary, especially in developing c…
Less than a year old, with a roaring reputation for smoke, flames and all things charred, Barbacoa is the latest restaurant to ignite the dining scene in Seminyak. Barbacoa Bar Having the appearance of a renovated warehouse, the ceilings are double storey with gi…
About eight years ago, in the perspicacious gourmet community of Kuala Lumpur, a delicious murmur was whispered from foodie’s ear to foodie’s ear. Rumour had it that a magnificent chef, straight out of the world-renowned kitchen of Spain’s El Bulli, had grac…
*** NOTE This service is currently unavailable (February 2015). Not fond of crowds or queues, when we first heard of Asia World Indonesia’s VIP Fast Track Arrival Assistance, we were head over heels with the prospect. Having had long waits on prior travels to Ba…
“It’s more than a meal. It’s an experience. It’s a destination restaurant.” Nicola Scaramuzzino, Mozaic’s general manager, tells us. “We don’t expect everybody to like everything. It’s about being playful with food and challenging perceptions.” And… with ov…
Our recent trip to Bali saw a non-stop line-up of sampling villas, resorts, spas, restaurants and bars. Here’s a summary of our favourite experiences in our list of: The Best of Bali (Click on the title link of each one to find a full review, pric…
The team at Westin Resort and Spa Nusa Dua Bali share with The Yum List the recipe for one of their signature cocktails, The Cheeky Squirrel. CHEEKY SQUIRREL Local squirrels living in the trees all along the Nusa Dua coastline, scurrying about searching for …
Rafael Nardo Earlier in the year The Yum List spent a wonderful 10 days in Bali. One of our favourite food and beverage experiences was at Salt tapas and bar. Here restaurant manager Rafael Nardo, shares with us some of his stories from behind the scenes. What do you […]
I Nyoman Adnyana, Award Winning Sommelier, Chedi Sakala The Yum List recently visited Bali and had a number of exquisite meals and drinks at Sakala Bali. Their award winning sommelier I Nyoman Adnyana took a few minutes to share with us some of his experienc…