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IndonesiaThe quiet peninsula of Tanjung Benoa, also known as a
watersports hub, just welcomed a Japanese casual dining
restaurant. Located inside Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach, Nagisa
is led by head chef, Katsumi Goda, who boasts 44 years of culinary
expertise. Say kampai and drain a sake serving of Nagai Shuzo
Tanigawadeke (Rp280,000) or choose from a selection of shochu,
Japanese whiskies and beers. Seat at the counter and watch the
chef grill Salmon Teriyaki (Rp200,000) to perfection or order the
Soft Shell Crab Roll (Rp120,000). Nagisa also offers set menus such
as the Hakone Teppanyaki Course (Rp550,000), which consists of
salad, sashimi, sirloin beef, stir-fry vegetables, rice, miso soup, and
fruits. A small tea house is hidden at the izakaya entrance. That’s
where Goda-san conducts Japanese tea ceremonies on Monday
afternoons when customers can learn how to brew green tea.
Jl. Pratama 68X, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua. Tel: +62 361 773577
Nusa Dua Lot S-3, Bali.Adiwana Hotels & Resorts recently
launched a resort and a restaurant
on two islands near the mainland of
Bali. Located in the quaint Lembongan
Island, Adiwana d’Nusa Beach Club
and Resort offers four accommodation
options, including the One Bedroom
Pool Villa (from Rp5,700,000). The
resort owns an offshore sea pontoon
that is suitable for snorkelling and sea
walking. Other facilities include a spa,
the Light House Restaurant & Bar, and
a beachfront beach club. Light House
Beach, Jungut Batu Village, Lembongan
Island. Tel: +62 361 4720750
The emerging neighbouring island
of Nusa Penida is where Warnakali
Restaurant & Bar is housed. Perched
on a steep cliff with a stunning view of
the ocean, the restaurant specialises in
locally sourced seafood. Savour dishes
like Tuna Rumput Laut (Rp65,000),
a seared tuna loin with seaweed or
the Seaside Fettucini (Rp89,000) a la
puttanesca while enjoying the sea
breeze and views of Mount Agung and
the ocean. Sakti Village, Nusa Penida.
Tel: +62 812 4610 0304