Locavore NXT

One of the most extraordinary dining experiences I have ever had. What makes Locavore NXT so special is that the experience extends far beyond the food. From the moment you enter, the entire building feels like a world of its own. Moving through the different spaces — from the underground mushroom chamber to the main dining room and eventually the rooftop garden — gives the evening an almost dreamlike sense of progression and discovery. The design is exceptional. The architecture, the lighting, the transitions between spaces, the tableware and presentation all feel incredibly deliberate. Even the way the colors of each dish interact with the surroundings feels considered. And then there is the food. The creativity, flavors, textures and use of Indonesian ingredients were remarkable. Every course had its own identity, yet everything belonged to the same larger story. Some dishes were playful and surprising, others incredibly precise and beautiful, but throughout the evening I felt that nothing was there by accident. What impressed me most was how completely everything came together: the space, the rooftop garden, the lighting, the service, the storytelling, and of course the colors, textures and flavors of the food. It wasn’t simply one of the best meals I have had — it was one of the most complete dining experiences I have ever had. I will absolutely come back.

Really special dining experience you won’t miss out on! We had a great time

We had an unforgettable dinner at Locavore NXT. The foraging experience was also a great addition and gave us an interesting additional perspective on many of the dishes we received. Not cheap for Bali, but it still managed to be excellent value for money. Apart from a couple of courses which were lacking in balance, the food was delicious and used ingredients which we were not familiar with. The creative alcohol drinks pairing was also great and any of the drinks used local spirits and mixers. Service was flawless throughout, and the surroundings really elevate the whole dining experience.

5 star atmosphere and service but 1 star food. We did the tasting menu, the cocktail pairing, and wine pairing. The theme of food seemed to be “upcycled zero waste” which I think is great but it’s tough at this price tag eating 10 courses of fermented bark root, pickled inedible banana tree, octopus head, that they found a way to serve it so that it’s passable to eat vs throw it away. Each of the dishes had the same overall clashing flavors, too much going on, and was overly experimental rather than going for taste. The drinks all tasted the same using arak as the liquor and a fermented flavor with a different splash of juice. The building itself felt like going into an art exhibit though and the service and presentation was Michelin Star level. If they replaced the food I think I could recommend it. Otherwise you’re kind of paying a lot to be expertly served bad food at a restaurant. We spent ~8,500,000 IDR or about $500 for two people