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Begawan Biji: a farm-to-fork restaurant near Ubud, Bali
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Begawan Biji, a farm-to-fork restaurant located in Bayad Village, 20 minutes from Ubud, offers a unique dining experience. It is part of Begawan, an organization known for community work, regenerative farming, and conservation. The restaurant is surrounded by permaculture farms, rice fields, and coconut trees, with produce sourced from its regenerative vegetable gardens. The menu features heritage Indonesian dishes, inspired by chef Andrew Fahludza’s grandmother, with 70 percent of ingredients grown on-site. Dishes are served family-style and focus on clean, nourishing food, including the farm’s chemical-free Mansur Heritage rice. The restaurant also uses line-caught fish from a Balinese fisherwoman. The setting, designed by architect Conchita Blanco, is an environmentally sustainable open-air pavilion built from sustainably sourced or recycled materials, offering panoramic views of rice fields and gardens. Begawan Biji aims to educate the community about agriculture and increase outcomes for local farmers. Guests can book day trips from Como Shambhala, including farm tours and cooking classes. The restaurant is managed by LHM Legian Hotel Management.
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