From Bali to Paris: here are the recommendation August delights

For this month’s issue, we take a closer look at venues in Paris and Singapore, and delve into updates from Bali and Jakarta.

From Seoul to Paris

Restaurant by OMA (with “oma” meaning “mother” in Korean) brings the delights of Franco-Korean cuisine to the heart of Paris. Following a successful stint in the city’s 9th arrondissement, the bistronomic restaurant has now found a new home inside the 5-star Château des Fleurs. Guided by her motherly spirit, chef Park Ji-hye presents homemade dishes inspired by her childhood memories enriched with a Parisian flair. A dining experience at Restaurant by OMA begins with starters like Korean Beef Tartare and Roasted Onion. For the main course, Mulhué – raw fish served in spicy iced broth – comes highly recommended.

Château des Fleurs, 19 rue Vernet, Paris

Casual Juxtaposition

Nestled within the historical complex of CHIJMES, Dew by Whitegrass presents itself as a new extension of the Michelin-starred Whitegrass Restaurant. Blessed with a colonial-meets-Japandi interior, the establishment offers as a visual departure from its European-style predecessor. This design narrative results in a more relaxed ambiance for afternoon rendezvous or casual dinners. The menu bridges western and eastern culinary traditions, with highlights including Iberico Don, Trio Raw Oyster, and My Tender “BB.” These are complemented with a stellar list of sake, shochu, cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshers.

CHIJMES #01-27A, 30 Victoria St., Singapore

The Moon Returns

The iconic mooncakes from Raffles Pattiserie at Raffles Jakarta are back as the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near. This year, the establishment welcomes a new flavour that boasts a unique fusion: Durian and Macadamia Nuts. A number of classic flavours also return to the baked mooncake lineup, including White Lotus Egg Yolk and Dates with Pecan and Mandarin Lotus. The snowy varieties, on the other hand, now include rich flavours of earl grey, raspberry with yuzu, and burnt cheesecake. Available from July to September 2024.

Raffles Jakarta, Ciputra World 1, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio, Jakarta

Ode to the Nation

This summer, Syrco BASÈ unveils new menus that highlight Bali’s artisans alongside culinary traditions from across the archipelago. For the flagship venue Syrco BASÈ Ku, two Michelin-starred chef Syrco Bakker has created an 18-course menu presented across six chapters. Among the highlights from this menu is TUNA and Monet’s Water Lilies-inspired GROUPER. Guests visiting the Syrco BASÈ Restaurant can also enjoy three new table d’hôte offerings: Bali Heroes, Plant BASÈ, and Heritage – the latter featuring sambal symbolising the red thread uniting the nation.

Jl. Sri Wedari No. 72, Ubud, Bali

“From our respect for local traditions, culture and religion and our harmonious collaborations, to our constant research and development processes and desire to surprise and delight, the new menu ultimately showcases on the plate how we are living our core values and beliefs.” – Chef Syrco Bakker