Fishmongers BBQ: Sustainable Grilled Catch with Nutrient
As the sun begins its slow descent over the Indian Ocean, Medewi transforms into a sensory experience of salt air, rolling waves, and the unmistakable aroma of coconut-shell charcoal. This is the setting where the Fishmongers BBQ comes to life a generous coastal platter that celebrates West Bali’s freshest seafood, sustainable fishing traditions, and thoughtfully […]
Mindful Mornings: Simple Rituals for a Healthier Start in Paradise
Mindful mornings, local wellness traditions, nourishing breakfast habits, and the calming rhythm of West Bali create the kind of start that can turn an ordinary trip into a deeply restorative one. After years of watching guests rise with the sun along Medewi’s coastline, a clear pattern emerges: the people who feel the most energized, relaxed, […]
How to Enjoy Bali’s Food Scene Without Breaking Your Healthy Routine
Bali’s vibrant food culture, diverse flavours, and abundant fresh produce make it one of the world’s most exciting culinary destinations. But here’s the truth many travellers only realise halfway through their trip: it is possible to indulge in Bali’s famous dishes and still feel light, energised, and glowing without sacrificing pleasure or relying on post-holiday […]
Tropical Daily Menus: Healthy Eating Ideas for Your Bali Getaway
Bali is more than a destination it’s a rhythm. From early-morning sunshine to salty afternoon breezes and calm tropical evenings, the island naturally encourages a way of eating that feels lighter, fresher, and more balanced. Tropical daily menus, built around local fruits, herbs, seafood, and plant-based proteins, make it easy to stay energised and glowing […]
Best Fish for Steak-Style Cooking in Bali: Local Alternatives to Salmon
Salmon is often considered the gold standard for steak-style fish cooking, but in Bali and across Indonesia, local waters offer an impressive range of fish that perform just as well if not better when grilled, pan-seared, or broiled into thick, satisfying steaks. These species are deeply rooted in Indonesian food culture, frequently prepared as ikan […]
How to Practice Eco-Friendly Dining When Visiting Bali
Eco-friendly dining, sustainable tourism, and mindful eating habits are not only possible in Bali they are effortless when you understand the island’s natural rhythm. West Bali, in particular, remains closely guided by its land, sea, and traditional farming culture. After a decade of operating in Medewi, we’ve witnessed firsthand how small, intentional choices at every […]
The Story Behind Our House Salad: Nutrition, Ingredients & a Balinese Twist
The avocado house salad represents more than a refreshing starter it is a celebration of West Bali’s vibrant produce, nutrient-rich soil, and culinary traditions shaped by centuries of culture and craftsmanship. In Medewi, where rice terraces slope gently toward the Indian Ocean, this salad was created as a tribute to ingredients grown in volcanic soils […]
How We Created the Avocado Boom Smoothie Bowl: A Nutrient Powerhouse for Your Morning
Avocado smoothie bowls, morning nutrition, sustained energy, and Balinese superfoods come together in one vibrant creation that has become the signature breakfast of Avocado Resto in Medewi, West Bali. Every sunrise over Medewi’s black-sand coast brings surfers, yogis, and mindful travelers searching for fuel that lasts long after breakfast. After a decade of running a […]
The Power of Fermented Ingredients: The Secret to Better Digestion and Deeper Flavor
Fermentation, gut health, traditional Balinese foods, and naturally rich umami have long shaped authentic island cooking. Today, these same principles are also the quiet superpower behind many dishes at Avocado Resto in Medewi, West Bali. For the past decade, we have consistently met travellers who say the same thing: “I love Balinese food, but after […]
Why Eating Local in Bali Supports Both Your Health and the Planet
Local ingredients, Balinese farming traditions, seasonal eating, and sustainability meet every day on the plates at small eateries across West Bali, proving that the food best for your body is often the kindest to the island you’re visiting. For the past ten years, I have watched travellers arrive in Medewi with good intentions: “I want […]