WAATU

Waatu redefines dining experience with its unique approach. Perched high above the crashing waves of Uluwatu, this open-flame kitchen, spearheaded by Australian Chef James Viles, celebrates the beauty of honest cooking while forging a strong connection to its natural surroundings. Cooking takes place exclusively over coals, allowing the fire and smoke to infuse each dish with complexity and flavour. This thoughtful, unhurried process allows every ingredient to reveal its true character as it develops through heat and time. For instance, the mortadella flatbreads emerge blistered and full of flavour, while skewers of yakitori are meticulously grilled to achieve a perfect balance of char and depth. At the bar, the cocktail programme shares the same passion, with concoctions that are layered, expressive and delightfully unexpected.