SAKE NO HANA BALI
AT MANDAPA, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE
Since it first opened in Bali, Sake no Hana has served the Island of the Gods a fresh and exciting style of refined Japanese cuisine, while still embracing the traditional philosophy of being perfectly aligned with nature. It's not just the food and drinks that follows this creed, the restaurant itself is cooled by a gentle sea breeze through the recycled wood lattice-work walls and has views over buzzing OMNIA Dayclub, the clifftops of Uluwatu, to a vast expanse of Indian Ocean.
Inside the nature-inspired restaurant, the highly skilled chefs have created an à la carte menu that includes sushi and sashimi, charcoal grilled temptations, kamameshi rice dishes and decadent desserts, all created from ingredients that are fresh, seasonal and as locally sourced as possible, with the seafood coming directly from local fishermen. Among the enticing choices, the modern, lightly fried or grilled sushi are always popular, as is the succulent grilled lobster with chilli shiso ponzu butter. An even more relaxed ambience can be found at the Grand Staircase, where guests can relax and enjoy light bites, along with house-crafted cocktails created to make the most of Japanese and local flavours, and to pair exquisitely with the fine cuisine. Be sure to try one of the signature cocktails, like Saumurai 23, a smoky concoction served with great drama at your table.
To savour the rich and vibrant flavours of Indonesian cuisine while basking in an unrivalled charming ambience, look no further than Sawah Terrace at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The restaurant is surrounded by scenic natural elements, like the namesake rice paddies, the trickling Ayung River and the property's own vegetable garden, creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.
When it comes to the food, Sawah Terrace serves select authentic Indonesian dishes, with a light touch of refinement to wow the palate. The restaurant also serves its food in family-style portions, just like a true Indonesian dining experience shared with loved ones over quality time and conversation.
The journey at Sawah Terrace begins with a handwashing ritual with lime, pandan and lime leaf-infused water – a very wellknown tradition in the country. The usual complimentary basket of welcome breads is replaced by lalapan, raw mixed vegetables served with sambal and mixed local crackers.
Under the guidance of Chef de Cuisine Pramunanda Aditya and Sous Chef Bachrudin Mahmud, the Sawah Terrace team successfully brings back nostalgic Indonesian delicacies to the much-deserved centre stage. Look forward to dishes like the fragrant oxtail soup, slow-cooked beef cheek rendang, classic chicken satay, spicy basil woku red snapper, salted egg prawns and much more.