ARTISANAL INDULGENCE
Bursting into full bloom is Bali’s new lifestyle destination, Seminyak Village, where culinary charm and culture come alive. By Aisyah Yusof.
The sizzling streets of Seminyak are always brimming with novelties every tide of a new season. This year, Bali’s ever-evolving island loyalists have found a blissful retreat in the special enclaves of Seminyak Village’s eateries. A delectable spread of varied dining experiences is tailored and curated for the many lifestyles of the Bali wanderer. From the healthy yogi whose diet thrives on organic-only produce to the cosmopolitan traveller on an escapist mission to indulge in sensorial sunsets, Bali’s newest fashionable destination serves it all up.
For an exotic epicurean experience of Asian tastes, Tiger Palm’s menu hosts a range of dishes inspired by Nyonya and Thai food philosophies. Decadent dishes of curries, soft rice noodles, crispy bites, and fresh fishes are the simple yet sophisticated creations of Chef Will Meyrick. Inspired by his own aromatic travels, the founder of the flourishing restaurant captures Malaysia’s culinary heritage and brings it to Bali in Tiger Palm’s majestic menu. Chef Meyrick has led a colourful career across continents, earning him the esteemed reputation of building the region’s most coveted culinary destinations. Dishes of culture and heritage find home with easy perfection in all of his restaurants, from Mama San in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur to Hujan Locale in Ubud, Bali.
For a languid afternoon, sip on an exceptional espresso martini, shaken by bartenders amid an ambience accented with aesthetics reminiscent of tropical mid-century modernism. Travel back in time to Old Malaya, and embrace contemporary renditions while celebrating well-loved traditions. Tel: +62 81236 343386. www.tigerpalmbali.com