COMO Beach Club Shines a Spotlight on North Bali with the Buleleng Edition of COMO Culinary Odyssey
Bali, Indonesia – COMO Uma Canggu continues its year-long celebration of regional cuisine with the latest chapter of the COMO Culinary Odyssey, this time honouring the rich coastal heritage of Buleleng, North Bali’s cultural and culinary gem.
Presented at COMO Beach Club, the Buleleng Edition of COMO Culinary Odyssey invites guests to explore the rich culinary heritage of North Bali through a thoughtfully curated dining experience by Executive Chef Kadek Sugiantara, COMO Uma Canggu’s Executive Chef. The multi-course menu showcases time-honoured recipes drawn from Buleleng’s coastal villages and family kitchens. Dishes such as Lawar Kenus (grilled squid with toasted coconut salad), Pepes Ikan (fragrant barracuda wrapped in banana leaves), and Serapah Gurita (octopus in smoky turmeric curry) highlight Chef Sugiantara’s deep respect for honest ingredients and the region’s slow, ceremonial way of cooking.
“Buleleng isn’t just a region, it’s a memory of old Bali, where flavours are shaped by the hands of time and the rhythm of the sea. The way people cook, harvest, and share meals here reminds me of my childhood and the values passed down through generations. With this menu, I wanted to honour that spirit – not by replicating the past, but by respectfully reimagining it for today’s table. Every dish and every sip carries a piece of that legacy,” says Chef Sugiantara.
To complement the menu, a trio of signature cocktails: Segara Mekalas, Taman Lovina, and Darma Gula has been crafted using Gwan Gwan Hoo, a legendary arak distilled in Buleleng for generations. Once reserved for village ceremonies and family gatherings, this revered spirit is reimagined with local infusions of tamarind, palm sugar, coconut, and torch ginger. Bold yet refined, each cocktail captures the essence of North Bali’s spiritual and botanical abundance, offering a sip of tradition in every glass.
“The COMO Culinary Odyssey allows us to celebrate Bali beyond its popular narratives,” says Henry Scott, General Manager of COMO Uma Canggu. “By honouring regions like Buleleng, we not only elevate local cuisine but also deepen our guests’ connection to the island and its people.”
The Buleleng Edition is available from June 13th to July 31st 2025 and by pre-order. This chapter forms part of COMO’s commitment to sustainability, cultural storytelling, and destination-driven dining. This special menu is available for lunch and dinner at COMO Beach Club for IDR 475,000++ per person. To reserve a table, please email dining.uma.canggu@comohotels.com or contact via WhatsApp at +62 811-3820-9418.
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About COMO Uma Canggu
COMO Uma Canggu sits at the edge of the sand in Canggu, with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean’s rolling waves and some impressive rocks, named Batu Mejan (‘batu’ means ‘rock’ and ‘mejan’ means ‘very big’ in Balinese. Canggu is a coastal region located on the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia, also renowned for its undulating rice paddies and challenging surfing beaches. Everything about this resort conspires to encourage easy living with an elegant edge. The oceanside setting instils spirit into the resort’s entire offering, from the COMO Beach Club, which is a modern twist on the traditional surf shack, to the airy COMO Shambhala Retreat. There is also a Play by COMO facility to keep younger guests engaged. At the dedicated Play by COMO Space, the aim is to inspire purposeful and creative child-directed play for children aged four to 12. The resorts also has glow juice bar, a healthy ‘grab and go’ bar for fresh, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, snacks and tasty salads, while the main restaurant at COMO Beach Club focuses on wood-fired dishes, with Indian Ocean seafood a key feature on the menus. It has panoramic views of Echo Beach, making it the perfect spot to watch the sunset with a cocktail.
About Chef Kadek Sugiantara
Chef Kadek Sugiantara, the Executive Chef of COMO Uma Canggu, brings over a decade of experience in fine dining and a deep passion for Balinese cuisine. As a proud native of Bangli, Chef Kadek draws inspiration from his hometown to create dishes that honour Bali’s rich culinary traditions while adding his signature touch. His innovative approach and commitment to authenticity ensure that every dining experience is memorable.
About the COMO Group and COMO Hotels and Resorts
The COMO Group, headquartered in Singapore, represents Christina Ong’s unique vision of contemporary living. The Group encompasses the hospitality collection, COMO Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalised luxury travel experiences through individualised service, a commitment to holistic wellness, and award-winning cuisine. Each hotel is developed in response to the destination it inhabits. The Group also includes the international luxury fashion retailer Club 21, the award-winning wellness concept COMO Shambhala, and the philanthropic COMO Foundation. Get a glimpse of our beautiful destinations and follow our exciting adventures on Instagram @comohotels
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