What you eat can turn your holiday into a disastrous experience or a memorable retreat. The luxurious hotels of Santika Group ensure it’s the latter with its collection of dining options that can satisfy even the most demanding taste bud and creating a stay that indulge all your senses. We pick one from each hotel that can.
Breeze at The Samaya Seminyak, Bali
The award-winning restaurant believes that eating is essential, but dining is for pleasure. Dinner here is a leisurely affair, a balance of elegant foods with a hand chosen wine list. The modern and eclectic menu is a compilation of specialties unique to Breeze, focusing strongly on local organic produce and flavors, including seafood that fits the heavenly island.
With its modern, minimalist, young and fresh look, Breeze makes the perfect background for business lunches, relaxing cocktails and romantic dinner. Seating is arranged in several areas, from the sheltered dining tables and bar, an attractive decking surrounded by elegant water features for private group, beachside and boardwalk al fresco, garden couches for cocktails and small bites, to a romantic island tented and decked out with flowers for a surprise candle light dinner. The gorgeous view of the Indian Ocean comes with a refreshing sea breeze, hence the restaurant’s name, and the setting sun further adds to the beautiful atmosphere.
Swept away at The Samaya Ubud, Bali
Just a stone’s throw away from Ayung River, swept away is an ideal, open-air setting that allows you to slow down, relax and unwind. The river offers a different kind of calming sounds and cooling breeze, creating an ambiance perfect for a glass of bubbles, a cocktail or two, or an ice cold beer.
Executive Chef I Wayan Yuniarta is continually coming up with new inspired and creative dishes, whilst collaborating with Chef de Cuisine I Nyoman Wiratma. Lunchtime offers casual, light and healthy menu with a mixture of salads, sandwiches and local fare. Late afternoon is the time to try the small bites menu, best described as “Asian Tapas”, offering an assortment of delicious morsels designed to tantalize the taste buds and sets the theme for the dining experience that follows.
As the sun sets, the cuisine turns modern eclectic with an adventurous flare. The tranquility in the vicinity remains unchanged, but swept away appears to morph into an enchanting and romantic playground, abound with sensual foods, fine wines and cocktails. Alongside the a la carte options, the degustation menu comprises of smaller tastes of signature dishes. Choose between four or six courses and look forward to be swept away by what’s about to come.
The Dauh at The Kayana, Bali
Frangipani trees and tropical foliage flank The Dauh restaurant, providing lush greenery for the eyes and fresh open air. Located next to the main pool, The Dauh is a serene, breezy spot to sit and enjoy a drink or enjoy a meal from the extensive menu that features local specialties and international favorites. The lavish selection includes a wide range of snacks and light meals for the Western palate, while the Asian menu features an array of local specialties prepared by the Executive Chefs. Guests can visit the adjacent lounge area any time of the day to sample a cocktail and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.
Those who opt for the privacy and convenience of in-villa dining can ask their personal butler to arrange a themed dining to add a special touch to any occasion. Choose from a traditional Balinese feast with authentic cuisine and decorations, a candlelight romantic dinner, and the Secret Garden at your private backyard.
Royal Dinner at Royal Ambarukmo Yogyakarta
If you want an authentic cultural experience, Royal Dinner lets you experience a feast fit for the kings. It’s a luxurious banquet served to past Sultans of Yogyakarta with a touch of Keraton tradition. The Jodang Ceremony opens the dinner session with 7 royal servants dressed in traditional Javanese, each carrying a box with different dishes and serving them in a rijsttafel style while moving in a squatting position or “Laku Dodok”. Among the cuisines are Semur Piyik, a unique pigeon dish preferred by Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, and Sultan Hamengkubuwono X’s favorite Timlo Soup, a classic Javanese soup with ginger, ketchup and a variety of other ingredients. Traditional dancers and gamelan orchestra further immerse you in the majestic ambience. The whole ceremonial feast can be reserved for a minimum of 10 people.
A more modern option is the newly renovated Royal Restaurant. With an open kitchen concept, guests can watch as the chefs prepare their food from traditional ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
