Waatu
In search of flavour, Waatu was born. Nestled amongst the dramatic clifftops of Uluwatu, appropriately named Waatu is a casual dining spot, a relaxed eatery helmed by celebrated, award-winning Australian Chef James Viles.
Inspired by local ingredients from the Indonesian archipelago, Waatu focuses on people and the connection between them, its locality in one of Bali’s most sought-after locations, and the freshest ingredients nature has to offer.
Fire is at the heart of Waatu. With no gas and no electricity used to cook, Waatu is wholly driven by coals to produce some of the most layered tastes from ingredients. Using the most primitive cooking method – over coals – Waatu’s food and drinks are painstakingly conceptualised and brought to life.
Waatu’s menu ranges from folded mortadella flatbread blistered in the woodfired oven, selections of yakitori (which they lovingly call things on sticks), pork & scallop fried rice, to the most delicate greens, all cooked over coals. The eatery finds raw materials and timber from all around Bali to cook with.
With a whimsical cocktail selection created by the hands of liquid magician, bartender, and host, Putu Wirawan, Waatu is set to take centre stage within Bali’s exciting food & beverage scene.
For any enquiries, you can email Waatu Bali here – [email protected]