TravelLeisureSoutheastAsia-April2018

ANGGARA MAHENDRA (2)

no. 4

Southeast Asia’s most exciting food festival is a

delicious reason to return to Bali.

Already teeming with diverse local produce and

world-class dining options, Bali casts its culinary

net even wider with the annual Ubud Food Festival.

The April 13–15 smorgasbord isn’t just a celebration

of Indonesian cuisine, but also a gathering of top

chefs, farmers and restaurateurs from around the

globe for workshops, talks, cooking demonstrations

and culinary tours. Forget your average nasi goreng

cooking class (though, we’re pretty sure that can be

arranged)—the event this year is inspired by the

young, innovative generation that is driving the

world’s culinary scene. Our picks include a talk on

cl ick-ba it versu s t he a r t of t r a n scr ibi n g t a ste i n food

reviews; a sourdough workshop from Canggu

bakery Starter Lab; and a demo from the “bossman

of bibimbap,” Michelin-starred Korean chef Sun

Kim. Those whose waistlines cower at the idea of

three days focused on food will find solace in the

program’s frequent yoga breaks and walking tours.

ubudfoodfestival.com; three-day passes from

Rp1,500,000.

— VERONICA INVEEN

A cupping

session at the

Seniman Coffee

masterclass.

Canapés at a

three-course

dinner by

Room4Dessert.