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 bakar or simply grilled with sea salt and citrus, allowing their natural flavours to shine. From a culinary science perspective, the secret to a successful fish steak lies in choosing species with firm, slightly oily flesh that can withstand high heat without drying out. When paired with aromatic local ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, […]
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 meal significantly reduce a traveller’s environmental footprint while elevating flavour, health, and overall experience. What surprises many visitors is how accessible sustainable eating already is here. Bali has abundant local produce, thriving small farms, and a culinary heritage built on zero-waste traditions. Once you know what to prioritise and what to avoid, eco-friendly dining becomes […]
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 and the timeless flavors that define Balinese cooking. A Fruit Rooted in Balinese Soil Avocados thrive in Bali’s fertile landscapes, especially in West Bali where humid air, abundant sunshine, and mineral-rich earth nurture fruits with exceptional creaminess and a soft, nutty sweetness. Although introduced centuries ago through maritime trading routes, avocados have become deeply woven […]
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 kitchen centered on Balinese cuisine, local produce, and nourishment-driven cooking, we wanted a morning dish that was more than visually appealing it needed substance, depth, and a clear West Bali identity. That intention led to the Avocado Boom Smoothie Bowl: a thick, creamy, nutrient-dense bowl built around the richness of West Bali avocados blended with […]
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 a few days, my stomach feels heavy.” Coconut-rich curries, new spices, long flights, and tropical heat can stress digestion. Fortunately, the solution is simple and deeply rooted in Balinese culinary tradition: regular intake of living, fermented foods. At Avocado Resto, fermentation is not a trend. It is both nourishment and a craft a way to […]
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 to eat healthy, support local communities, and minimise my impact.” Yet many still end up choosing imported granola, foreign dairy products, and packaged ingredients flown in from thousands of kilometres away. The irony is that Bali grows some of the most nutrient-dense, flavour-rich foods in the tropics yet much of it never appears on tourist […]
Tropical Herbs That Heal: Health Benefits of Lemongrass, Galangal, and Kaffir Lime
Tropical medicinal herbs, Balinese jamu traditions, natural anti-inflammatory spices, and daily wellness rituals come together in every dish and drink served in our Medewi kitchen. Here, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime are not decorative garnishes they are part of Bali’s living wellness culture, woven into meals the same way local communities weave them into daily life. After ten years of cooking by the coast, I’ve learned to read guests the way I read the weather. The surfer with tight shoulders asks for lemongrass-ginger tea. The early-morning yogi with swollen eyes reaches for kaffir lime with turmeric. The family who enjoyed a little too much arak last night quietly chooses a […]
From Farm to Fork: Understanding Bali’s Fresh Produce Culture
Bali’s fresh produce culture, traditional farming practices, seasonal eating, and the enduring subak irrigation system shape the island’s culinary identity in ways that few places on earth can match. In West Bali, this culture is not a trend or a marketing term it is a living, daily rhythm that determines what ends up on your plate. For the past decade, mornings have followed a familiar pattern: at 6:30 a.m., a motorbike arrives carrying crates of dew-covered avocados, sunrise-pink dragon fruit, freshly picked young coconuts, and bundles of katuk leaves tied with strips of banana bark. No cold storage trucks, no warehouses, no plastic. Just farmers’ hands passing produce directly to […]
A Day of Healthy Indulgence: Where to Eat, Move, and Unwind in Medewi
Medewi’s rhythm moves slower than the rest of Bali gentler, more grounded, and perfectly tuned for healthy indulgence. Here, wellness isn’t a retreat you book; it’s a lifestyle gently woven into every sunrise, every meal, and every ocean breeze. Balancing mindful eating, outdoor movement, and restorative rest feels effortless in this quiet coastal village, where local traditions and natural abundance support both physical and mental wellbeing. Whether you surf, meditate, or simply wander barefoot along volcanic sands, Medewi offers a blueprint for living well without giving up pleasure. Below is a full-day wellness flow that blends nourishment, nature, and local culture a guide to feeling energized, grounded, and fully at […]
Refresh Your Mind In Medewi: Yoga And Coastal Cuisine
Medewi, a quiet coastal village in West Bali, offers the perfect rhythm for renewal a place where yoga on black volcanic sands meets clean ocean air and meals fresh from nearby farms. Here, wellness isn’t an activity but a way of living, guided by sea breezes, slow mornings, and food that nourishes deeply without excess. Backed by both local wisdom and science, Medewi’s daily flow movement, nourishment, rest forms a natural circuit of balance and calm. Morning sunlight lifts serotonin, ocean ions reduce cortisol, and mineral-rich meals sustain steady energy throughout the day. Sunrise Flow: Movement with Meaning At 5:45 a.m., soft coral light touches the horizon. Barefoot on the […]