
EpicureAsia has released its guide to the best brunch spots in Bali and Jakarta for 2026, highlighting 13 venues ranging from luxury to laid-back. In Bali, the focus is on settings that complement the food, with options like The Astor Brunch at Kayuputi – The St. Regis Bali Resort for an orchestrated à la carte experience, Cucina at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort for a luxury buffet, Oliverra at Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts for Mediterranean flavors with cliffside views, and Starfish Bloo at W Bali Seminyak for an iconic beachfront buffet. Other Bali recommendations include Waatu at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort for a modern Japanese Otsumami brunch, Botol Biru Grill at Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort for clifftop indulgence, and Prego at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua for a family-friendly Italian brunch. Jakarta's brunch scene, in contrast, emphasizes precision and city views. Featured establishments include Bel Étage at The St. Regis Jakarta for tableside theatre, Signatures at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta for a grand buffet, The Park at Park Hyatt Jakarta for elevated refinement, Arts Café at Raffles Jakarta for refined luxury, Kayu Manis at Hotel Tentrem Jakarta for an Indonesian luxury experience, and UNA A Bar Above at Pullman Jakarta Indonesia for a stylish rooftop brunch. Prices and timings vary by venue, and guests are advised to confirm details directly.
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Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on other regional governments to emulate Denpasar City and Badung District's waste management strategies. During a visit to Denpasar on Thursday, Nurofiq reviewed waste sorting practices at Pedungan 5 Elementary School and praised Denpasar City Government's commitment to environmental cleanliness despite busy tourism. He highlighted the city's efforts in promoting waste sorting from households to hotels and schools, noting that elementary students are already processing organic waste at home. Denpasar has reportedly reduced waste sent to the Suwung landfill by around 70 percent, with a target to complete its waste management plan by December, leaving the landfill to receive only residue. The central government, in collaboration with regional governments, is also preparing waste-to-energy infrastructure to be operational by the end of 2027. Nurofiq expressed hope that Bali would receive the Adipura award in 2027, following major waste management reforms since 2025.

TransNusa has introduced a new nonstop flight service connecting Bali and Phuket, operating four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The four-hour flights use a 174-seat Airbus A320. Starting October 3, the airline plans to increase services to daily, continuing through Phuket's peak travel season until March 2027. This new route is TransNusa's fourth international service from Bali, adding to existing flights to Perth, Singapore, and Guangzhou. Bernard Francis, TransNusa's chief executive, stated the airline aims to create "ultimate island experiences that bring the best of sun, sea and healing to our passengers."

Vici, a long-term Bali resident, highlights nine hotel restaurants across Bali that offer exceptional dining experiences, suitable for various occasions from fine dining to family meals. These establishments, located in areas such as Uluwatu, Ubud, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Seminyak, and Canggu, are open to non-staying guests. The selection includes Mana Uluwatu for cliffside ocean views and sunset cocktails, Waatu at The Ungasan for fire-cooked local produce, and Tangelo at Cicada Resort Bali Ubud for Indonesian cuisine with valley views. Ayung Terrace at Four Seasons Ubud offers modern Indonesian dishes with jungle views, while Sundara at Four Seasons Jimbaran provides beachfront dining with an infinity pool. Kayuputi at The St. Regis Bali Resort is noted for fine Asian-inspired cuisine and an award-winning wine list, and Seasalt at Alila Seminyak features Japanese-inspired seafood. Dome at Desa Potato Head offers modern Asian fusion and natural wines, and Paparempa at Noema Resort Pererenan celebrates Indonesian heritage flavors. Prices for main courses generally range from IDR 80,000 to IDR 330,000++. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for popular times and special events.