HOSHINOYA Bali launches “Rantang Sari”

HOSHINOYA Bali launches “Rantang Sari”, a refined culinary journey inspired by Balinese tradition and Japanese artistry, ahead of the Ubud Food Festival.

HOSHINOYA Bali, the serene luxury retreat nestled in the lush jungle of Ubud, Bali, introduces a new signature dining experience, Rantang Sari – a sophisticated reimagining of Indonesia’s traditional multi-tiered lunch box. Roughly translated as “Essence of the tiffin”, it blends the vibrant tastes of Balinese cuisine with the elegance of Japanese culinary craftsmanship, offering guests to savour the true “Sari,” or refined essence, of the island’s rich cultural and natural heritage.

Served at the resort’s treetop Café Gazebo, Rantang Sari is designed as an elevated picnic-style lunch experience. Guests are invited to unwind in private gazebos set amidst a tropical canopy, where dappled sunlight, cool valley breezes, and the gentle rhythm of the Pakerisan River create an atmosphere of complete tranquillity.

This immersive setting enhances a dining experience rooted in the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which celebrates the harmonious relationship between people, nature, and the divine. Each tier of the beautifully crafted rantangreflects this philosophy through thoughtful storytelling and exquisite flavours:

• Top Tier: Harmony with Nature – The “Rujak” Salad
  A refreshing Balinese fruit salad featuring young mango, papaya, and pineapple, elevated with a tangy palm sugar and chili glaze. This vibrant dish captures the island’s natural abundance and tropical vitality.
• Middle Tier: Harmony with People – Temari Sushi Fusion
  A creative fusion of cultures expressed through five artisanal temari sushi spheres. Featuring Indonesian staples such as nasi goreng and nasi kuning with duck, alongside sushi rice paired with fresh snapper and prawn, this tier symbolises cultural connection and culinary innovation.
• Bottom Tier: Harmony with the Divine – Artisanal Sweets
  Inspired by spiritual devotion, this tier presents handcrafted wagashi (nerikiri), delicately shaped into Balinese flowers. These edible artworks pay homage to daily offerings made in gratitude to the divine.

Experience Details:

• Availability: Daily, 12:00 – 17:00 at Café Gazebo
• Price: IDR 363,000 (£16) per person
• Inclusions: Rantang Sari lunch set and a selection of tea or coffee
• Reservation: Required at least one day in advance

Ubud Food Festival
If guests would like to immerse themselves further in Balinese cuisine, why not visit the island during the Ubud Food Festival? One of Southeast Asia’s most loved foodie events.

Held every year in Ubud, it’s a multi-day food festival, taking place from 28–31 May, celebrating Indonesian cuisine – from street food to high-end dining. It started in 2015 and has grown into a big international event that attracts chefs, food lovers, and culinary experts from all over the world. Ubud is surrounded by rice fields and farms, so the whole festival feels connected to the land.

Part street-food fair, part culinary conference, and part cultural festival, there is a huge food market with dozens of stalls, live cooking demos by well-known chefs, talks & panels about food culture, sustainability, farming, etc and masterclasses & workshops where you can actually learn to cook.

NEW OFFER: A Summer Escape into Bali’s Cool Jungle Retreat
Enjoy a refreshing forest retreat in Ubud with a limited-time summer offer of up to 20% off, available from 1 May to 30 September, 2026. The stay requires a minimum of 2 nights (3 days) and prices start from IDR 17,563,392 (£755) for two nights (based on two people sharing), including tax and service charges. Guests will enjoy comfortable accommodation along with daily breakfast and a special one-time “Rantang Sari” lunch at Café Gazebo, making it a serene blend of nature, comfort, and local culinary experience. Contact https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/hoshinoyabali/.

Flights are extra but can be booked via Singapore Airlines (via SIN), Qatar Airways (via DOH), Emirates (via DXB), KLM (via AMS), and Turkish Airlines (via IST) all offer one-stop services from Heathrow, Gatwick, City, and Stansted.

About HOSHINOYA Bali

Designed by Japanese architect Rie Azuma, the 30 villas have semi-private pools and pool-side lounge areas nestled within a dense three-hectare stretch of rainforest, rice fields and temples. Featuring the iconic Café Gazebo ‘floating’ in the jungle, Japanese aesthetics of simplicity blend with Balinese art such as intricate wooden carvings hanging from walls, and batik lamps by the beds. Leading Japanese hotel management company, Hoshino Resorts Inc., with its CEO Yoshiharu Hoshino, opened its first “HOSHINOYA” outside Japan, in Bali, in January 2017. For more information, please visit HOSHINOYA Bali (https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/hoshinoyabali/).

About HOSHINOYA Bali
HOSHINOYA Bali is a luxury resort that harmoniously blends Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) with Balinese culture and spirituality. Set in the heart of Ubud’s lush landscape, the resort offers an immersive escape defined by tranquility, refined design, and meaningful experiences.

HOSHINOYA Bali Awards

2025 Hotel & Lodge Award as the best hotel in the Wellness category

2024 Men’s Health Travel Awards as one of the “Recovery” resorts

2021 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List as one of the Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia

2021 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards as Top 10 Resorts in Indonesia

2018 Travel + Leisure It List as one of the Best New Hotels Around the World

2018 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List as one of the Best New Hotel Openings

HOSHINOYA Bali

Address: Banjar Pengembungan, Desa Pejeng Kangin, Kecamatan Tampaksiring, Gianyar 80552 Bali, Indonesia

Phone: +62-361-849-3080

Website: https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/hoshinoyabali/

Instagram: @hoshinoyabali