A-brunching we have come, so here at The Yak we highlight some of our favourites. From Nusa Dua to Jimbaran, to Seminyak to Canggu. Check out our Top Bali Brunches for this August, and onwards…
STARFISH BLOO BRUNCH, W Bali – Seminyak
Every Sunday, from 12pm to 3.30pm
This is one of Seminyak’s most popular brunches on the expat circuit, as it pulls out all the stops and fills in all the gaps…
Start with the “Pass Around Bites” of the Crispy Oysters – Spice crumb, siracha aioli, coriander and spring onion, or the Prawn Tempura, orange caviar and citrus aioli while you order your juices, cocktails or bubbles.
Then mosey over to the “Asian Salad Station”, which is positively burgeoning with organic goodness. Choose from one, or choose all, from the following options:
Summer Tomato and Cucumber with mix tomato, Persian cucumber, honey thyme, feta cheese, olives and fried basil.
The Asian Rujak Salad with cucumber, mango, pineapple, jicama, papaya, tamarind nahm jim.
The Pumpkin Balado Salad with roasted pumpkin, arugula, balsamic reduction.
The Fresh Kale Salad adding sweet corn, sun dried tomato, chickpeas, red beans, yuzu honey vinaigrette into the mix.
Then lastly, the Mix Fresh Lettuce with cucumber, tomato, carrot, red onion, capsicum, virgin olive oil, balsamic and honey thyme vinaigrette.
Good news for Vegans, or anyone wishing to move in that direction, is the Vegan Station, with its Roasted Bedugul Root Veg – a mix of beets, baby carrots, salsa verde, honey, thyme and vegan cheese.
Agedashi Tofu or Crispy Tofu adds soy mirin, jalapeño, spring onion and crispy sweet potato into the mix.
Then the Braised Tempe Kalasan is made with eggplant, tempe, kalasan sauce and coconut foam.
Vegetable manchow soup is up next. This hot and sour soup is spicy and great Sunday recovery fare, loaded with a mix of vegetables.
More choices are the Vegan crispy tofu katshu and homemade teriyaki sauce, sesame seed and greens or choose the Quinoa Taco – this easy, plant-based recipe is high in protein, it is vegan, and gluten free with cauliflower, tomato salsa and avocado.
Thankfully we, who still have a penchant for cold cuts and fabulous cheeses, are not forgotten with a smorgasbord of Farmhouse Charcuterie & Cheese including Salami Milano, French pepper salami, Chorizo Diablo, Beef pastrami. And on the cheese board we have: Bali blue, Manchego, Camembert, Goat’s cheese with choices of honey, dried fruits and toasted nuts. Also, alongside the cheese, find marinated mixed olives, pickled gherkins, grapes, cheese crackers and grissini and that is just for starters!!
Other stations dotting the dining area are the Ramen Station, Stir-fried Station; Sushi, Sashimi and Nagiri; the Oyster Bar; the Seafood on Ice; The Carvery; Balinese Pork Sam Sam; Balinese Carving Betutu; Local BBQ Seafood and Mongolian Seafood; Shawarma; Martabak and Steam Bun Station; Dim Sum Corner; Indian Corner; W’s Bagels, Breads and Pretzels; the magical Pastry Corner; Donuts, Danish and Croissant Corner and finally, to end this luxed-out celebration of Sunday try the Gelato and Organic Sorbets.
Starfish Bloo, set with a background of an amazing ocean view, is so comfortable that some Brunchers often find themselves staying on to watch the amazing Indian Ocean sunsets from Woobar and the Wet Deck – that’s is how chillaxed this brunch really is… From eleven to seven – the day just slips by!
IG: @wbaliseminyak
FB: W Bali – Seminyak
www.starfishbloorestaurant.com
THE AVOCADO FACTORY, Jl. Tanah Barak, Canggu.
All day brunch
Whilst not hosting a ‘unique’ Brunch Day, The Avocado factory is in fact a Breakfast and Brunch restaurant and offers brunches every day! Hence we include them in our Top 7 Brunches in Bali article.
Founded by an avo-obsessed crew who share the same passion for healthy food and natural ingredients, The Avocado Factory is the first Avocado Bar to have opened in South-East Asia. The unique café concept serves tasty avocado-based dishes designed to nurture your health and fuel your happiness. The place delivers to perfection a unique experience that balances cozy atmosphere, friendly yet attentive customer service with an innovative all-avocado menu.
The Avocado Factory is dedicated to making items in-house as much as possible: their brioche buns are freshly baked every morning, they home-roast their coffee beans, their kombucha is handcrafted by their head mixologist and the water they serve is filtered by reverse osmosis. They are deeply committed to sustainability and social-responsibility in all they do. They work hand-in-hand with local avocado farmers, are proudly 92% plastic free, use eco-friendly packaging and aim for zero waste.
Info and bookings +62 813-3738-2521
IG: @theavocadofactory
FB: The Avocado Factory
www.theavocadofactory.com
BALI’S LONGEST BRUNCH, Sundara, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran
Every Sunday, from 11am to 4:30pm
The Perfect Sunday begins and ends at Sundara with all-day beach lifestyle and modern BBQ cuisine. Take your time with unlimited orders of the entire menu, featuring the best of local ingredients, French technique and international flair. Save room for desserts, then recover at Bali’s longest beachfront pool. Let the beauty and tranquility of Sundara wash over you – along with sustainable cocktails that add an extra glow to Jimbaran’s magical sunsets.
IDR 650,000++ per adult / IDR 375,000++ per teen (13-17 years)
Unlimited orders | Free-flow soft drinks, mineral water, coffees and teas
Complimentary pool access; daybed bookings available for Brunch guests
Free-flow alcohol packages from IDR 375,000++ per person
Kids IDR 150,000++ per child (12 years and below)
Unlimited orders from Kids Menu | Free-flow soft drinks, ice cream and desserts
Complimentary Kids Club 11am-5pm
View the Sunday brunch menu here.
*All food is subject to availability. Prices are in Indonesian Rupiah and subject to 10% service charge and 11% government tax.
For enquiries and reservations, email sundara.bali@fourseasons.com, WhatsApp +62 857 92650897 or Chat with us via FS Chat
IG: @sundarabali @fsbali
FB: Sundara Bali – Restaurant/Bar/Beach Club
www.sundarabali.com
PREGO SUNDAY BRUNCH, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Every Sunday, from 12pm to 4pm
Enjoy a splendid Sunday as the ever-popular Prego serves up good Italian food with a new crafty twist, updated menu and family fun, along with pool and beach access for a fun-filled Sunday Brunch. Alongside the irresistible Italian feast with its pasta, pizza, BBQ and more, guests are now pampered with canapé pass around, seafood bucket, oysters and delightful charcuterie boards. Signature cocktails, like the Prego Espresso Martini and Mad Limoncello, as well as other crafted cocktails, are additional choices to the unlimited signature iced teas, coffee specialties and soft drinks.
Prego is a lively eatery, so it’s perfect to bring the entire family for a delicious meal of authentic Italian fare. It is an inviting space that entices all the senses, with colorful décor and the aroma of food being cooked in an open-concept kitchen.
From freshly baked bread and pizzas to home-made pasta dishes topped with classic sauces, the entire menu is filled with tempting options. Even for just a gourmet coffee and dessert or a late night glass of wine, everyone feels welcome at Prego!
IG: @pregobali @westinbali
FB: Prego – Italian Dining with a Fun Twist
www.westin.com/bali
SEGARAN SUNDAY BRUNCH, Jumeirah, Kawasan Pecatu Indah Resort
Every Sunday, from 12pm to 4pm
Spectacular views of the Uluwatu shoreline paired with a scrumptious South East Asian cuisine. Jumeirah Bali’s Sunday Brunch is a popular choice for individuals who value fine cuisine, service, and atmosphere in a magnificent coastal setting. To top it all off, while you brunch, you’ll be treated to a live saxophone performance. As part of the resort’s sustainability program, brunchees get to release baby turtles into the ocean.
IDR 950,000 ++ per person (free flow non-alcoholic beverage)
IDR 1,250,000 ++ per person (free flow alcoholic beverage)
Preferentially, upgrade your brunch experience to a 60-minute spa treatment for only IDR 600,000++ at Talise Spa.
Children aged 4 to 12 years old will receive 50% off.
For reservation please call +62 361 201 5000, WhatsApp +62 811 3891 1620 or email
jbafbreservations@jumeirah.com
IG: @jumeirahbali
FB: Jumeirah Bali
www.jumeirahbali.com
BELLA SUNDAY BRUNCH, Bella Cucina, InterContinental Jimbaran
Every Sunday, from 12pm to 4pm
The latest brunch addition to the bunch of brunches available on Bali is Bella Sunday Brunch, at the Intercon in Jimbaran. Starting at 12pm and running through until 4pm, Belle Cucina also serves up live entertainment with a Trio acoustic band.
For the Brunch packages there are three options, Silver, Gold and Platinum, all depending on your choice of free flow non-alcoholic drinks or local beers and local wines or imported beers, wines and bubbles – both of the latter come with free-flow juices and soft drinks too.
For the food there is a generous buffet with various counters: Salad Counter, Seafood on Ice, Salmon Gravlax, Assorted Italian Cold Cuts, Assorted Cheeses, Bakery Station and Carving Station, Soup Counter and the piece de resistance at this excellent Italian eatery is, of course, the Live Pasta Station!
Following your buffet experience the brunch then dives in to an “Á la Carte” menu, with a choice of one of the following:
Pan-fried Barramundi with plum tomatoes, artichoke, potatoes, capers and black olive Taggiasche
Herb-crusted Lamb Loin with braised pearl onion and sautéed spinach
Veal Escaloppini with prosciutto and sage braised in a so’frito
Pan-seared Tenderloin with mashed potato and baby carrots asparagus with a red wine sauce
Chicken Parmigianna with mesclun and lemon dressing
Salmon Rolled with artichoke, shimeji, turned potato, broccoli and garlic lemon butter
Jumbo Prawns in prosciutto creamy asparagus polenta
Saffron Soft Boiled Egg on a vegetable caponata
These are followed by a selection of Desserts; choose from Lemon Meringue, Tiramisu, Espresso Mousse Cake, Ricotta Cheesecake, Mixed Seasonal Fruit and a selection of Traditional Pastry.
After such a fabulous brunch why not stay awhile? Enjoy the crescent sands of Jimbaran Beach, take a swim in the golden waters of the bay as the sun goes down, or enjoy the pool and the fabulous sunset and, if you have kids, this brunch location is an ideal choice – oodles of space to run around in, so don’t forget to bring the tricycle or bucket and spade!
Prices range from Rp.595k to Rp.1’195k per person.
Bookings on Em: dine@icbali.com
WA: +6281138208768
IG: @intercontinentalbaliresort
FB: InterContinental Bali Resort
bali.intercontinental.com
HAMABE KAISEKI BRUNCH, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Every Saturday, from 11.30am to 3pm
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali presents a new culinary adventure with the exceptional Japanese Kaiseki-style Hamabe Brunch. The skilled culinary team of Hamabe is serving up a refined traditional multi-course Kaiseki-style brunch that features a range of premium Zensai, Sushi, Sashimi, Shiizakana and more. The menu also includes a special presentation of Kaisen Nabe – a seafood and vegetable hot pot – with tableside gueridon service. Elevating the dining experience even further is Nomihodai, a free-flow beverage package offering select sakes, shochu, hand-crafted umeshu, Japanese-inspired cocktails, draught beer, wine, soft drinks and chilled juices. Raising the bar again, the Hamabe brunch delights diners with immersive activities such as hands-on sushi making, and expert demonstrations of traditional Japanese skills like Ikebana, Origami and how to make simple Japanese food and cocktails, with a recipe or handbook to take home as a Miyage, or souvenir.
IG: @hamabe.bali @westinbali
FB: Hamabe Bali
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dpswi-the-westin-resort-nusa-dua-bali/overview/
