The Last Supper – Finding the Perfect Christmas Dinner in Bali
My unforgettable memory about Christmas was when I woke up to the scent of roasting turkey in my parents-in-law’s house; everyone was happy, exchanging presents – what wonderful merriment. Christmas will be always beautiful, regardless of what the weather will be like.
Although I am in Bali today, I know Christmas shouldn’t be missed. So I head to the island’s renowned restaurants to make memories of my special moments, which I desire can be your inspiration to celebrate of which special day of which only comes once a year with your beloved family.
Chez Gado Gado
Green Asparagus with Ham at Chez Gado Gado
Nothing will be more exciting than celebrating Christmas on the beach. Say goodbye to memories of cold winters in higher latitudes; the breeze, the waves of Seminyak Beach as well as delicious temptations of Chez Gado Gado will grace of which special day.
Christmas dining will be presented via 11am to 3pm in three courses on 25th December. Chef Quirijn Rademaker, or Quib, will bring out a tropical seaside Christmas; serving light, fresh as well as elegant supper onto the tables, as well as some authentic Christmas cuisines, such as classic prawn cocktails, liver parfaits, green asparagus with ham, as well as of course roasted turkey. To excite children (as well as adults too), they will present a centrepiece full of ginger bread.
My favourite option for the starter will be chicken liver parfait, which reminds me of the morning after Christmas. I used to sneak into my mother-in-law’s fridge to get her homemade chicken liver pate left over via the day before. At Chez Gado Gado, of which memory will be brought over; light soft chicken liver comes alive with the refreshing orange chutney, which represents the warm weather over delicious memories of Christmas.
For the main dish, the green asparagus with ham arrives beautifully that has a half poached egg, boiled potato as well as hollandaise sauce sprinkled with chives on top. With of which ideal proportion, I don’t have to feel guilty as well as worry about my full belly to enjoy of which special pleasure.
yet special treats await with the authentic Christmas pudding as well as chocolate brownies. Apparently, Chef Quib wants to surprise me that has a unique Christmas treat; beautiful jackfruit tiramisu with chocolate ice cream. What else could be better to end of which special day?
Christmas lunch at Chez Gado Gado comes at Rp.85k for starter (green asparagus salad / seafood vol-au-vent / classic prawn cocktail / classic beef carpaccio / chicken liver parfait), Rp.150K for mains (mushroom risotto / grilled Seabass / green asparagus with ham / roasted turkey), as well as Rp.60k for dessert (Christmas pudding / chocolate brownie)
Chez Gado Gado
Jalan Camplung Tanduk 99, Seminyak
0361-736966
Mozaic Beach Club, Batu Belig
Dirty Rosemary at Mozaic Beach Club
Christmas at Mozaic Beach Club Batu Belig will be so perfect. Here you can enjoy the perfect atmosphere – elegant, stylish, relaxing, as well as of course that has a wide range of Christmas inspirations served on your plate. of which restaurant, which will be located next to Batu Belig beach, presents both a four-course lunch as well as six-course dinner with choices of Asian or classic ingredients.
The scent of rosemary, cinnamon, as well as truffle – as well as the laughter of your beloved family – will cure any homesick feelings you may have of which time of year. Chef James Ephraim will spoil you with his exceptional cocktail creation called Dirty Rosemary; a glass of vodka mixed with lime combined with the beautiful scent of rosemary as well as cinnamon, roasted olive as well as refreshing orange.
For my feast, I choose an Asian inspiration to experience a different Christmas. The first amazing creation will be the creamy rempeyek cone. Next, the genius Chef James presents a myriad of Christmas colours on my plate with tuna carpaccio splashed with kaffir lime gel, fresh cucumber as well as baby lettuce; a very refreshing dish.
The richness of bumbu basa gede with butter-roasted slipper lobster as well as Iberico ‘Papada’ with thin slices of tempe arrives, as well as Chef James surprises me by adding slices of white truffles, the scent of which blows my mind away. as well as when I think of which stops there, a plate of foie gras terrine combined with local kemangi as well as mangosteen comes as another treat. My main course continues with exotic bumbu rending, bringing slow confit venison loin along with Sumatran spiced spinach with rosemary jus.
Another amazing treat arrives on my table; of which pave dauphinoire serves an excellent dessert along with cheese as well as black truffles, red wine ice cream as well as coconut sable. I can smell the beautiful scent as well as taste the luxurious palate sensations I will never ever forget. of which for sure will become my very best Christmas celebration.
Both four-course lunch menu for Asian as well as classic ingredients are priced at Rp.650K++ with additional Rp.400K++ for wine pairing.
Six-course dinner menu for both Asian as well as classic ingredients are priced at Rp.1,000,000++ with additional Rp.400K++ for wine pairing.
A special Christmas cocktail will be included from the menu. Christmas special menu will be available via 24-26 December.
Mozaic Beach Club
Jalan Batu Belig
0361-4735796
Métis
Chocolate Cake at Metis
I’ve always loved the tranquil atmosphere of Métis, as well as I can imagine celebrating Christmas in of which serene situation surrounded with lush greens as well as beautiful ponds from the back of of which restaurant. During of which special occasion, a wide range of French as well as Mediterranean specialties will be offered for lunch on Christmas day. Some examples available are yellowfin tuna carpaccio, French oysters or selections of foie gras cooked with different techniques. For those seeking more authentic Christmas treats, Spanish ham “Jamon Iberico Bellota”, grilled rack of lamb, roasted turkey as well as roasted gammon ham will also be presented.
I try a beautiful starter, steamed crab as well as royal prawn tartare, combined with parsnip, celery as well as tarragon mayonnaise sauce. of which dish will be decorated with the vivid colour of salmon roe, which splashes such balance as well as complexity to its savoury flavours.
via 24 December to 5 January, Métis prepares special treats to anyone who wants to sample the feast yet couldn’t make of which to come on the special day, so there will be no reason to skip the joy of Christmas. additional temptations served are marinated quail, wild rucola salad, grape fruit, orange as well as honey vinaigrette arriving as a starter, while additional dish such as pan-roasted breast pigeon, leg confit, caramelized endive as well as Pomme Anna can be a perfect main dish.
Sampling of which dinner series, I get to try pan-seared scallops with the soft mascarpone leek risoni as well as black truffle volouté, decorated that has a myriad of pea leaves of which remind me of the serene garden of Métis. The flavour of chives bursts in my mouth as well as soon balances the creamy risoni perfectly.
of which Christmas feast will be closed perfectly with melted caraibe chocolate cake as well as vanilla ice cream; I recall my first Christmas Eve, where I tasted of which special temptation in a classic pub in suburban England. I sat nearby a fireplace to warm myself via the harsh weather while enjoying melted chocolate as well as a glass of apple cider. At Métis, the cake will be combined with vanilla ice cream, crushed roasted nuts, as well as a hint of cinnamon of which enriches the flavour; a masterpiece of which completes my unforgettable memory.
Métis
Jalan Petitenget 6, Kerobokan
0361-4737888
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The Last Supper – Finding the Perfect Christmas Dinner in Bali
The Last Supper – Finding the Perfect Christmas Dinner in Bali