Cover Seafood Platter at Makase, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
Seafood Platter at Makase, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
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At Makase, executive chef Heri Efendi translates a lifelong passion for open-flame cooking and regional heritage into a vibrant celebration of Southeast Asian spices.
Seminyak is a neighbourhood defined by its restless energy, yet stepping into Makase feels like discovering a serene sanctuary. Situated within Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, the design is a seamless marriage of modern lines and timeless Balinese charm, where a vibrant colour palette and tasteful decor create an atmosphere that is both intimate and welcoming. With a versatile layout accommodating up to 110 guests, it is a space designed for everything from sunrise breakfasts to late-night culinary explorations.
At the heart of the experience is an open kitchen concept, where executive chef Heri Efendi and his team work their magic. A veteran of the luxury circuit, Heri’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the "neighbourly" ethos of the hotel. His menu at Makase is the result of extensive research and development, utilising a bounteous local larder: rice and dairy from Tabanan, crisp produce from the highlands of Bedugul, and traditional spices sourced from across the archipelago.
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Above Executive chef Heri Efendi
Executive chef Heri Efendi
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The menu is an enthusiastic nod to the continent, organised by country to allow guests to navigate the diverse flavours of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Heri’s greatest joy lies in the art of the barbecue, a passion that shines through in the Kondro Bakar. These prime beef ribs are slow-braised in fragrant Sulawesi spices before being flame-grilled to smoky perfection, served with a silky peanut sauce and the zesty brightness of sambal colo-colo.
A more delicate expression of the grill is found in the Ayam Bakar, featuring Bedugul free-range baby chicken charcoal-grilled until golden and juicy, paired with tender pumpkin shoots. For those seeking the ultimate ocean bounty, the Seafood Platter is a bounty of locally sourced treasures from the sea, from succulent lobster to delicate fish of the day.
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Above Open all-day, Makase offers a myriad of Asian flavours in one sitting
Above Kondro Bakar a la Makase
Open all-day, Makase offers a myriad of Asian flavours in one sitting
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Whether you are craving the comfort of a Vietnamese Pho Bo or the refined heat of a Thai Larb Gai, Makase offers a soulful journey through Southeast Asia, cooked with a level of passion and precision that makes every visit truly delectable.
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Since embarking on her career as a food journalist in 2012, she has penned hundreds of articles delving into culinary trends, chef profiles, and gastronomic destinations across Asia. Born and raised in Bali, Eve is dividing her time between Bali and Jakarta.
