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Bali’s top 30 for the holiday season!

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It’s that time of the year again! Like they say, “A little bit of summer is what the whole year’s all about”, and this time, summer coincides with the Muslim religious holiday, Eid-al-Fitr. Since this is a festival that most of Indonesia celebrate, holiday-hotspot Bali will surely be buzzing with tourists from all over — expect some places to be packed like sardines! To prepare yourself, book the best restaurants beforehand so you won’t go home on an empty stomach. Here are some great places to celebrate the holiday season!

Ubud

Kemiri Restaurant (COMO Uma Ubud)

Welcome to the land of yoga and wellness. Take a stroll through Campuhan Ridge Walk, enjoy the lush scenery, and unplug for a bit. Afterwards, you can have an authentic Indonesian lunch at Hujan Locale, Kemiri, Nomad, or The Restaurant at the Chedi Club Tanah Gajah.

It’s time for some Bali-exploration! Be captivated by a kecak dance performance or visit the cheeky Ubud Monkey Forest for the ultimate Bali experience! After that, drop by the Habitat Cafe for a healthy and refreshing meal. But, if you feel like lazing the day away, sink into cool waters and watch the time fly by at Folk, or better yet! Enjoy stunning Ubud alongside Bali’s acclaimed sunset at Sayan House. Reservations are essential but fret not, we’ve got your back. Book your dinner at the best of Ubud — BLANCO par Mandif, Kubu at Mandapa, Pica, and bridges will be your best bets.

Seminyak

Mrs. Sippy Bali

Oh my, we seriously don’t know where to start. Seminyak is such a fun area to explore! Experience the largest saltwater pool at Mrs. Sippy, grab a quick bite at Bo & Bun, or put on your sunnies and sip on a cold rosé while enjoying a delightful meal at Ijen, whereby zero wastage is promoted to lower carbon footprint. Wander around Jl. Kayu Aya and pick your favourites from a treasure trove — from traditional handmade souvenirs to designer boutiques, you name it, this street has it. You won’t be lacking dinner options here in Seminyak with Mamasan, Sarong, Da Maria, and Barbacoa being definite favourites. When you’ve had your fill, dance the night away at La Favela, but don’t forget to snap some shots at the cute photobox on the second floor!

Canggu

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SVÁ Indonesian Tapas & Bar

If Seminyak and Ubud were to have a child, Canggu would be their baby. Start your day right by joining a barre class or relax through sunrise flow yoga at Fitspot Bali. Then, move on to indulge in great food at all-time favourite cafe Milk & Madu at Jl. Pantai Berawa, or enjoy a caffeine boost amidst ravishing rice fields at Cinta Cafe. Another must do is renting a motorbike and visiting the bustling local flea market around Batu Bolong area — like they say, reuse and recycle! Spend the rest of your afternoon lounging and watching the sunset from the beautiful La Brisa, surf at Echo Beach, or lay back and relax at the sophisticated COMO beach club. Spoil your taste buds with an exotic twist on traditional Indonesian flavour at SVÁ Indonesian Tapas & Bar. If Japanese is your thing, modern restaurants Musubi and Ji are some of the eateries we take delight in.

Kuta

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Il Tempio Bali

The jewel of Bali, the one that first brought the island to fame. Take a walk along the beach and splurge a little at the Beachwalk Shopping Mall *wink*. When hunger strikes, pay a visit to our favourite Italian places — Il Tempio and Jamie’s Italian Bali are just around the corner. Waterbom Bali is a One-of-a-Kind experience you just have to try in the city, and we believe you deserve a medal for completing the thrilling 5GX Reverse Bungy without throwing up. Treat yourself to a delicious meal of juicy, tender dry-aged meat at Henry’s Grill and Bar, or stuff your face at Feast Restaurant, located in Bali Kuta Resort. We hope you brought your dancing shoes, because LXXY is a glamorous nightclub not to be missed.

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30 Restoran dan Bar Paling Ngetop di Bali Untuk Liburan!

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Waktunya sudah tiba! Liburan kali ini bertepatan dengan Idul Fitri yang dirayakan warga Indonesia beragama Muslim. Wah, Bali bakal padat banget nih kayaknya, siap-siap macet ya! Buat makan disana pastinya kamu harus reservasi dari sekarang biar nanti dapat tempat, jangan sampe bingung karena ga dapat kursi. Chope mau kasih tau beberapa tempat kece buat kamu dan teman-temanmu makan dan nongkrong liburan ini, yuk!

Ubud

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Kemiri Restaurant (COMO Uma Ubud)

Selamat datang di tanah yoga dan kebugaran. Jalan santai di sepanjang Bukit Campuhan, resapi pemandangan hijau asri dan matikan notifikasi handphonemu untuk sementara. Setelahnya, kamu bisa menikmati rasa asli Indonesia di Hujan Locale, Kemiri, Nomad, atau The Restaurant at the Chedi Club Tanah Gajah.

Waktunya eksplorasi Bali! Saksikan tari kecak yang energik atau jelajahi Monkey Forest Ubud untuk pengalaman tidak terlupakan! Setelahnya kamu bisa singgah ke Habitat Cafe untuk menikmati berbagai menu sehat dengan rasa nikmat. Jika lebih ingin bermalas-malasan, kamu bisa menghabiskan waktu di kolam Folk sambil mendengar lagu favoritmu. Kamu juga bisa melihat matahari terbenam dari Sayan House yang luar biasa indahnya. Kamu wajib reservasi di tempat-tempat terbaik di Ubud berikut ini, tapi tentu saja kamu bisa mengandalkan kami. BLANCO par Mandif, Kubu at Mandapa, Pica, and bridges adalah pilihan terbaikmu.

Seminyak

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Mrs. Sippy Bali

Waduh, mulai dari mana ya? Seminyak adalah area yang sangat menarik untuk dijelajahi. Kamu bisa memulai di kolam air asin terbesar di Mrs. Sippy, nyemil di Bo & Bun, atau pasang kacamata hitammu dan nikmati segelas rosé sambil makan siang di Ijen. Jalan-jalan di sekitar Jl. Kayu Aya dan temukan harta karunmu — suvenir tradisional sampai butik desainer, semuanya ada disini. Kamu dijamin tidak akan kekurangan pilihan, Mamasan, Sarong, Da Maria, dan Barbacoa adalah restoran-restoran terfavorit di Seminyak. Sudah kenyang? Bakar kalori dengan berdansa di La Favela, jangan lupa fotobox di lantai dua ya!

Canggu

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Bo & Bun

Kalau Seminyak dan Ubud punya bayi, Canggu adalah bayi mereka. Mulai harimu dengan mengikuti kelas barre atau flow yoga di Fitspot Bali. Kemudian kamu bisa makan pagi di Milk & Madu Jl. Pantai Berawa, atau nikmati asupan kafein di Cinta Cafe sambil menatap hijaunya sawah Canggu. Hal lain yang harus kamu lakukan adalah menyewa sepeda motor dan singgah di flea market lokal sekitar area Batu Bolong. Habiskan harimu bersantai dan menatap matahari terbenam dari La Brisa, berselancar di Echo Beach atau ambil waktu untuk istirahat di COMO beach club. Manjakan lidahmu dengan citarasa eksotis Indonesia di SVÁ Indonesian Tapas & Bar. Kalau sedang ingin masakan Jepang, Musubi and Ji adalah restoran-restoran yang kami sukai.

Kuta

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Il Tempio Bali

Permata Pulau Bali, asal muasal terkenalnya pulau ini. Kamu bisa menelusuri pantai Kuta dan belanja di Beachwalk Shopping Mall. Kalau sudah lapar, makan siang di restoran Italia favorit kami, Il Tempio dan Jamie’s Italian Bali bisa dicapai dengan berjalan kaki. Waterbom Bali akan menjadi pengalaman yang harus kamu coba, dan kamu berhak mendapat medali jika dapat menyelesaikan 5GX Reverse Bungy tanpa muntah. Traktir dirimu sendiri dengan steak yang berair dan lembut di Henry’s Grill and Bar, atau makan sepuasnya di buffet Feast Restaurant. Semoga kamu memakai sepatu dansamu, LXXY adalah klub malam yang tak boleh kamu lewatkan.

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Watch You Drooling About: Chope Approved

Now that food delivery has expanded beyond the borders of Pizza Hut and McDonald’s, it’s so much easier to order-in and just curl up on the couch after a long day. Of course, that’s when you ask yourself, what do I want to watch with my plate of Greek souvlaki/Japanese sushi/perfectly seared steak? Well here are some of our top favourites, from movies to variety TV to anime. (Yes, you read that right: anime!)

If you like lip-smacking depictions of food on the screen to go with similarly tongue-tingling food on the plate, well, sit tight because here are some shows that will make your meal just that bit more satisfying.

Cr: chefthefilm.com 

Chef

A delightfully heartwarming movie about how an ex-head chef quits his job/is fired after a nasty review from an ex-fan, takes his son from his ex-wife, and goes on a cooking journey on a food truck that was given to him by his ex-wife’s ex-husband.

Wow. That was a lot of exes. That aside, this movie earned the highest votes from the Chope staff, both for the great food (cuban sandwiches anyone?) and the touching scenes. Many of us felt that it forged a certain relatableness to the characters, which kept us engaged and invested. As the bond between father and son grew stronger, we cheered. And ate our dinner. In the end, we all agreed that it was a great movie that left us hungry (both literally and figuratively) for more.

 

Cr: telegraph.co.uk

The Hundred-Foot Journey

This movie has Helen Mirren – that’s all the reason you need to watch it! But there are more cherry toppers: Ever wondered what would happen if Indian cuisine went toe-to-toe with French cuisine?

Apparently, Indian-French fusion.

When the Kadam family arrives in France and sets up a restaurant across from a Michelin-starred establishment owned by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), they begin an unintentional (or intentional?) competition that starts with food and ends with traditions and beliefs. To add to the delight, there’s a dash of Romeo-and-Juliet-esque romance between the young sous chef from Madame Mallory’s restaurant and the young Kadam heir.

What we liked about this movie? The heartwarming, humble, and delightful humour. Add a dash of gorgeous cinematography of food that will have you cravings for chapati and omelettes. Mix in more scenes of stirring consomme and curries, and your stomach is set on growl for the night!

 

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Chef’s Table

Anyone subscribed to Netflix would have been sucked into the wonderful world of Chef’s Table, a documentary that’s got everyone talking (and drooling) for days. Chef’s Table brings you behind the scenes of both fine-dining restaurants and casual diners alike. The diversity of food on show is both craving-inducing and satisfying. The chaos of a restaurant kitchen only serves to highlight the grace of each chef’s actions. Ingredients are handled with calm and poise that seem to glide from chopping board to pan to plate.

If this show doesn’t get your mouth watering, I’m not sure what will. Be sure to have something to eat in hand while watching!

 

Cr: thedailybeast.com

Cooked

Yet another Netflix pick, Cooked is a show to get your taste buds wagging. Based on the book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan (the same person in the show), this is a four part documentary that explores cooking through the elements of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Unlike Chef’s Table, Cooked goes right into the deep traditional techniques of aborigines and how this knowledge is passed on through word of mouth from parent to child. It is no less flavourful than the former, with sizzling, seared steaks and crisp loaves of bread that break with a gratifying crack.

 

Cr: youtube.com

The Food Ranger

If TV isn’t your jam, and you’re a modern millennial who eats at your computer table, take a look at this Youtube channel that features food all around the world. And I mean, all around the world. Most of the videos are about street food, which is a refreshing change from formal restaurants. The Food Ranger himself, Trevor James, is funny and engaging with a gift of the gab in describing whatever he eats. Watching his channel will definitely give you new ideas for that vacation trip you’re planning!

 

Cr: easyspace.com

Migrationology with Mark Wiens

For those who’d like some traveling tips with your food commentary, take a look at Mark Wiens’ channel. This self-described travel-eater has roamed almost the entire world , eating his way through the humble local cuisines. He has a knack for finding local haunts, bringing his viewers closer to the local culture. You’ll definitely learn many new food names as you follow Mark on his journey.

 

Cr: anoboy.com

Cooking Master Boy

If you haven’t watched Cooking Master Boy, then it’s about high time you did! With wacky shenanigans and crazy, gravity-defying techniques, Cooking Master Boy cooks up a storm that will leave you craving for the dishes after every episode. Set in China during the “era of the cooking wars”, this anime follows main character Mao on his quest to become a legendary Master Chef, gathering both friends and enemies along the way.

Many giggles are to be had at the extreme reactions the characters have towards every bite of food, while each dish shines and shimmers (and sometimes sparkles). The trick is to not take it too seriously, but be sure to enjoy yourself (and your Chinese takeaway), as you watch!

 

Cr: reddit.com

Shokugeki no Soma

A more recent manga turned anime, Shokugeki no Soma takes the extreme reactions and builds a freaking jet out of them. If you thought Cooking Master Boy was exaggerated, then this anime takes the metaphorical cake, eats it, and changes the atmosphere into pink sparkles and writhing moans of enjoyment in reaction to how “fluffy” the texture of it was. There’s now a third series to this, so you can imagine just how popular it has gotten.

(And yes, the guy is yelling “fish soup” in French.)

 

And of course, these movies with food-porn worthy scenes deserve some credit.

Honourable mentions:

 

1. Spirited Away

This unforgettable banquet scene in Spirited Away has our tummies growling.

 

2. Ponyo

This piping hot bowl of ramen in Ponyo will leave you craving for cup noodles for days.

 

Our sentiments exactly, Ponyo.

 

And lastly…

3. Ratatouille

No one loves food as much as this guy – I mean, come on, just look at him.

 

Cr: all GIFs were from giphy.com

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