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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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Green and Good: Vegetarian Eats

As a meatatarian, I’ve always wondered if the grass is greener on the other side. After all, avoiding an entire portion of the food pyramid has always seemed very much like limiting your choices. And indeed, when I undertook a mission to look for good, green food for Vegan Month, it definitely took some serious (soul) searching.

Perhaps meat and I are never meant to part, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for alternatives. The same goes for everyone, be it pure vegan, vegetarian, or even just a regular omnivore feeling peckish for some green food. The road to healthy greens is long, but those embarking on the journey can check out these nine vegetarian-friendly restaurants to get a good dose of healthy eating.

Restaurant Ards

This new Asian fine-dining establishment is located along Duxton Road and helmed by a mighty pair of chef-owners Ace Tan and David Lee with a mission to celebrate Asia’s rich variety of culinary cultures and exquisite techniques with the world. Their vision is to bring nature to the table, which means the freshest of ingredients. Of course, this includes all things green!

As a vegetarian-friendly restaurant, there is a special 15-course vegetarian dinner apart from their normal dishes which you have to book 2 days in advance for! (Trust me, it’s worth it.) With dishes named Touch of Asia and The Art of Roots, you’ll definitely be in for a treat.

Find it at 76 Duxton Road, Singapore (089535)
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Cafe Salivation

If the name doesn’t make you drool, it just means you haven’t been there. This casual dining place has found the secret to drool-worthy healthy food that keeps customers coming back for more. The most amazing part? It is completely, 100% vegetarian.

With bright and bold aesthetics and an equally disarming mix of Mexican, Asian, and Italian cuisines available on the menu, Cafe Salivation does not disappoint. The Enchiladas Remo or Desi Sandwich will surely have you hooked!

Find it at 176 Race Course Road, Singapore (218607)
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Open Farm Community

A unique combination of urban farmland, horticultural hub, and restaurant, this concept is a revolutionary collaboration between the Spa Espirit Group, celebrity chef Ryan Clift, and award-winning food garden specialists, Edible Garden City. The food here is a fresh as you can get, and you can admire the sprawling gardens as you tuck in. There’s a strict no-no policy towards processed ingredients, imported produced, and unsustainable farming practices which means that everything is locally-sourced and, I repeat, absolutely fresh!

While Open Farm Community isn’t 100% vegefied, there are more than enough vegetarian dishes to satisfy the most discerning of palates! (And if you’re like me and have lesser willpower, take a stab at some of the meat dishes too. Shhh.)

Find it at 130E Minden Road, Singapore (248819)
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Real Food

What does it mean to eat real food? This popular cafe-bistro demonstrates with plate after plate of juicy burgers, hearty stews, and rich pastas. Take the idea that vegetarian = salad and throw it out the window right now! This place turned my belief in the deliciousness of meat upside down. Turns out, you don’t need to eat meat to have a delicious and satisfying meal. Hands-down, this is now at the top of my list for luncheons. But don’t leave just yet! Take a sip at their wonderful selection of aromatic teas and tisanes. After such a heartening meal, a hot cup of Listen to Your Heart tea sounds heavenly.

Find it at 44,45 Pekin Street, #01-01, Far East Square, Singapore (189768)
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Original Sin

When you think of vegetarian food, you definitely can’t avoid Original Sin. This is, after all, one of the first vegetarian restaurants in Singapore. It’s been here serving locals since 1997 – that’s 20 years of constantly perfecting an already exquisite menu right there! Mediterranean, Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern tastes converge at this famous hot spot. There are both indoor and al fresco dining here. If you didn’t know, you an also save 10% at Original Sin when you purchase vouchers from the Chope Shop!

Find it at Blk 43 #01-62 Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278115
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Afterglow

Since we’re talking about vegetarianism, why not push the boundaries a little and go vegan? And with the impressively innovative dishes at Afterglow, they’ll have you forgetting that you’re tucking into cuisines that are meat-free and void of any animal by-products. You really need to applaud their creativity, and boy do those efforts pay off. What to try: Raw Vegan Nut ‘Cheese’ Platter with Crackers and Afterglow Kimchi Nori Rolls (psst, the rice is not rice). Fans of desserts need not fret either because their Raw Chocolate Salted Caramel Fudge is 100% indulgence with 0% guilt.

Find it at 24 Keong Saik Road, Singapore (089131)
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KARA Cafe & Dessert Bar

Here’s the grain bowl I’m sure you were waiting for! KARA is a cute little cafe in Bukit Timah that dishes out absolutely yummy grain bowls! While it may not be completely vegefied, there’s absolutely no reason for true blue vegetarians to avoid it. There are more than enough selections for you to choose from, and you’ll definitely have more than just a salad.

Oh, but grab their special Chope Exclusive lunch set now! For the entire month of October, you get a complimentary bowl with every lunch set purchase. Make a reservation with us and use promo code CE10KC to get it! (And yes, there’s a vegetarian bowl: the Coco Cashew Pomelo Quinoa grain bowl)

Find it at 617 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore (269718)
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Open Door Policy

We’ve saved the best for last, so don’t hold back! Open Door Policy has just recently updated its menu to be completely gluten and dairy free. Vegetable Tempura Risotto, anyone? ODP is always looking to improve their menu to provide healthier meals to its guests, without sacrificing taste. From the taste of their Signature Fluffy Souffle (acai berry créme anglaise), it’s a definite rousing success.

There’s no vegan stamp just yet, but there’s definitely plenty of vegetarian dishes to choose from. Seats are always filled, so be sure to Chope those tables fast and early!

Find it at 19 Yong Siak Street,Singapore (169650)
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