Petitenget, near Seminyak, set for a Melbourne foodie invasion
You’ve been to Seminyak, Kuta and Canggu, but there’s another Bali area popular with foodies that you must try on your next visit.
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Aussie entrepreneurs are leading the charge to a foodie destination in Bali.
Petitenget is located north of Seminyak on the holiday island’s west coast and has been attracting more tourists with hip new restaurants, cafes and bars in the area.
Adam McAsey and Josh Herdman are among the Melbourne-born Aussies opening new venues in Bali and both have several cafes and restaurants to their names.
The main street that runs though Petitenget, Jalan Petitenget, joins streets Jalan Kayu Jati and Jalan Kayu Cendana as a hive of activity, and already houses big name hotels and day clubs like W Bali Seminyak, Potato Head, Ku De Ta and The Legian.
Here are some of the well, and lesser known, places to visit on your next trip.
Jl Petitenget, Kerobokan.
Rowville’s Adam McAsey adds another cafe to his 8 Degree Projects stable. He’s behind the island’s popular Sisterfields, Bo$$man burgers, Sibling and Bikini.
In November he flipped an existing coffee house to open Fika in Petitenget, an all-day eatery that does Aussie cafe favourites like eggs Benedict and avo toast by day and burgers and gnocchi by night. Cocktails are served around the clock.
Jl Petitenget, Petitenget.
This is another one by 8 Degree Projects. Pink Lao will do a contemporary Thai/Pan Asian eatery and bar, and will be located between W Hotel and Alila Hotel. There’s no open date on this venue just yet.
Jl Kayu Aya, Seminyak.
Melbourne-born Josh Herdman opened Sea Circus in 2009 with business partner Charlotte Hunton.
One decade later and the popularity of the all-day eatery is still strong. It’s an explosion of colour in decor and on the plate, with Insta-worthy breakfast dishes and a mex-leaning lunch and dinner with plenty of tacos, margaritas and burgers.
Jl Kayu Cendanda, Kerobokan.
You’ll find Bikini next door to Sisterfields with more refined dishes than what you’d expect at brunch. Bikini plays with Balinese ingredients and produce to create a menu that’s packed with mod-Aus favourites and traditional fare. A whole-roasted suckling pig leg will set you back 620K or about $62AUD. Bikini has a strong ‘no waste’ ethos.
Jl Kayu Aya, Seminyak.
Neon Palms is a sister venue to Sea Circus, and is found above Josh Herdman’s Bali Boat Shed retail store. The all-day eatery focuses on tapas style dishes and cocktails.
There’s tacos, small bites like spring rolls, popcorn cauliflower, and bowl food — with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
Jl Petitenget, Kerobokan.
Melbourne-born Kieran Morland is at the helm of Merah Putih, a restaurant that celebrates Indonesian cuisine in Kerokoban. Morland cut his teeth at Momofuku in New York City. There’s a focus on share plates here, honouring traditional Indonesian family feasting. There’s a separate vegetarian menu as well.
Jl Petitenget, Seminyak.
This Italian restaurant seats 40 people and is only open for dinner, but that hasn’t stopped the tourists from pouring inside. Pay more for prime seating at the chef’s table.
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Jl Kayu Aya, Kerobokan.
Aussie owner Jeremy Thomson opened this Italian favourite in the 90s and also owns Bambu, an Indonesian restaurant on the same street.
BAMBU
Jl. Petitenget, Kerobokan.
This is another Jeremy Thomson’s baby, with Indonesian cuisine as its wheelhouse.
Jl Kayu Cendana, Kerobokan.
This casual burger joint is another one from the 8 Degrees Projects stable by Adam McAsey.
Jl Kayu Cendana, Kerobokan.
Also another Adam McAsey special, found next door to his refined Bikini restaurant. Think an all-day menu with all of your brunch favourites.
Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak.
This cafe has been serving Australian-style coffee since 2011 and has expanded to a roastery, another small cafe Baby Revolver in Petitenget, wholesale arm and a 150-seat boutique coffee house.
Jl Petitenget, Kerobokan.
Plant-based cafes are popping up everywhere and Indonesia’s holiday island isn’t immune. Kynd Community cafe in Bali is popular among tourists with its all-day menu packed with salads, smoothie bowls, waffles and burgers.
Jl Kayu Jati, Kerobokan.
Sydney-sider Adrian Reed is behind tourist magnet Motel Mexicola. Come for the tacos and stay for the good vibes.
Jl Kayu Aya, Seminyak.
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Jl Petitenget, Kerobokan.
Sydney-born, Bali chef Will Meyrick is behind this open-air fine diner. He’s since opened Mama San, Tiger Palm and Hujan Locale.