Nearly two<\/del> three months later, I’m finally finishing up on our visit to Bali. \u00a0Better late than never, yes?<\/p>\n

So, here’s the concept of the Bali Food Safari<\/a><\/strong>: 3 plates x 4 restaurants, 1 van, 1 city — a well-organized mystery dining experience. \u00a0Staying in Ubud, we opted for the Ubud excursion, however, if you wanted to come up or go down to Seminyak, I think you have the option. \u00a0Personally, I think its best to stay in the city you’re in (for those who have previously traveled to Bali, you know the traffic leaves something to be desired). \u00a0Furthermore, at the end of this marathon meal, you’re going to want to relax in a nearby bed — trust me!<\/p>\n

For our evening, the visit included Sayan House<\/a>, Uma Cucina<\/a>, Arang Sate Bar<\/a>, and a beautiful rooftop restaurant for dessert. \u00a0I guess the last venue will remain a surprise because I forgot to write it down<\/del>.<\/p>\n

Anyway, the basics of the food safari run like this: at a set time, the van picks you up from your hotel, and then you’re off. \u00a0Our first stop was for stunning sundowners at the Sayan House, with views of the lush valley below. \u00a0Here, the first drink was included, and we received the first three dishes of the night. \u00a0Our Bali Food Safari hostess explained that we were to enjoy the food and in an hour be ready for our next pick up (this is the basic operation for the entire evening). \u00a0This agenda allows guests enough time for a glass (or two) of wine and three small(ish) plates at each venue.<\/p>\n

One’s ability to consume a considerable food aside (by plate number seven, I was struggling), I would highly recommend this experience for the first night of a visit to Ubud or Seminyak. \u00a0The design of the tour is a great way to quickly acquaint\u00a0yourself with the city, and then perhaps make plans for the rest of your stay. \u00a0Or, if you only have a few nights in the city, then you’re best able to maximize your time and experience a number of restaurants in one evening. \u00a0Furthermore, depending on the chemistry of the group, it’s also a great way to make new friends!<\/p>\n

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Delicious food aside (the foie gras nigiri<\/em> at Sayan House was to die for, especially considering the fact I don’t even like foie gras), what I loved best about the evening was the community element. In fact, it’s what I would suggest the company do more of. \u00a0For our evening, there were three couples and it was only at the end that we were able to be seated together. \u00a0Going forward, I would encourage the tour operator to allow for the option of being seated with other couples (unless people wanted to choose a private experience).<\/p>\n

I think it goes without saying that I highly recommend this experience and wouldn’t hesitate to book again if I returned to Bali. \u00a0In fact, with successful similar adventures in Iceland<\/a> and Bucharest, it’s the style of travel I look to replicate when visiting new countries. \u00a0I’m kind of wondering how to make it a reality in Dubai. \u00a0It would be fun to launch a once a week Dubai Food Safari (to start, just to see what the interest was). \u00a0I know the gals of Frying Pan Adventures<\/a> have a great thing going, and the Foodiva<\/a> offers a once a month option, but I think there’s room in the market for something closer to the pattern of the Bali business. \u00a0Any takers?<\/p>\n

Have you ever been on a food tour? \u00a0Let me know!<\/p>\n

Want to make a booking? \u00a0Just click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nearly two three months later, I’m finally finishing up on our visit to Bali. \u00a0Better late than never, yes? So, here’s the concept of the Bali Food Safari: 3 plates x 4 restaurants, 1 van, 1 city — a well-organized mystery dining experience. \u00a0Staying in Ubud, we opted for the Ubud excursion, however, if you wanted to come up or go down to Seminyak, I think you have the option. \u00a0Personally, I think its best to stay in the city you’re in (for those who have previously traveled to Bali, you know the traffic leaves something to be desired). \u00a0Furthermore, at the end of this marathon meal, you’re going to want to relax in a nearby bed — trust me! For our evening, the visit included Sayan House, Uma Cucina, Arang Sate Bar, and a beautiful rooftop restaurant for dessert. \u00a0I guess the last venue will remain a surprise because…<\/p>\n

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