Nusantara Restaurant by Locavore, Ubud
Nusantara by Locavore is not your typical Indonesian restaurant. The sister restaurant to Locavore NXT, which has established itself as a groundbreaking restaurant in Bali, Nusantara by Locavore, serves lesser-known dishes across Indonesia using traditional techniques and serving styles.
Nusantara, which means archipelago in English, showcases the unsung heroes of traditional Indonesian cuisine. The Nusantara team carefully selects dishes from across the Indonesian archipelago, highlighting each region's best recipes and using only high-quality and local ingredients to display forgotten dishes on your plate. This is a place where the authentic flavours of Indonesian rich culinary heritage finds its much-deserved home.
With its white rattan partitions framed in natural wood and hanging lamps above the table, as often seen inside Javanese houses, Nusantara brings both staple and seasonal Indonesian ingredients to the forefront in a slightly upscale setting and yet still feels casual. Nusantara certainly earns its place among the best restaurants in Bali, especially when you're interested in learning more about Indonesia through your taste buds.
Details:
Cousines:
Balinese, Indonesian
Menu:
Feautures:
Restaurant, Bar
Special options:
Vegetarian and Vegan friendly, Gluten free options
Opening hours:
12 PM ‒ 2:30 PM (Lunch) / 6 PM ‒ 9:30 PM (Dinner)
Average bill:
US$ 30
Our experts expierence from Nusantara Restaurant by Locavore
We suggest that you make a reservation through Nusantara's official website, which is similar to Locavore NXT; getting a table without a booking is impossible. You'll be asked to fill in the details, including the booking date and time, and the confirmation will be sent via email.
The service staff at Nusantara will serve you with a complementary snack wheel from across Indonesia to start your culinary journey. There is the spinach tempura, crackers, and sambal along with a description of every item on the snack wheel. What a way to start!
The grilled section at the entrance greets guests with delicious aromas, promising much to come. It's no exaggeration to say that stepping into Nusantara for the first time radiates coziness and warmth. The blue sofa, the wooden chairs and tables, and the traditional prints on the cushions and decor make you feel like you're visiting a friend's house.
Why do we choose Nusantara Restaurant by Locavore?
With over 17,000 islands, it is no surprise that Indonesia has thousands of recipes to refer to. Nusantara by Locavore highlights the distinct recipes from different regions in Indonesia, from Sumatra to Sulawesi, and this may sound like an ambitious way to introduce Indonesian cuisine, but we applaud their commitment and how they deliver the mission.
Through the blend of traditional meets contemporary design, Nusantara succeeded in creating a space that is warm, comfortable, and inviting. We can also say, however, that the portions do not always justify the price or how authentic some of the dishes are. Nevertheless, Nusantara is still a recommended restaurant to visit.
If you find yourself in Ubud and are looking for a true Indonesian culinary journey, Nusantara by Locavore is ready to take you across the Indonesian archipelago via its forgotten and unique recipes.
Reviews About Nusantara Restaurant by Locavore
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