Stimulate all the senses in this unique place that introduces the concept of underwater dining to The Island of the Gods for the very first time
Koral Restaurant, located within the luxurious Apurva Kempinski Hotel in Bali, has rightfullly been named the world’s most iconic restaurant at the 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. This sensational venue with superb cuisine is positioned in an aquarium and represents the underwater world of bistronomic delights.
The interior of the restaurant draws inspiration from the tropical features of Bali and the great Majapahit empire, which brought prosperity to the whole of Indonesia from the 13th to the 16th century. Teak ceilings and walls made of traditional red clay bricks are the main features of the construction elements of the former empire, while elegant black and white geometric tiles, popular at royal courts, further contribute to the feeling of a bygone era.
In this exraordinary place you will have the opportunity to enjoy fine dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The executive Sous Chef Andrea Astone, has prepared an excellent selection of dishes and cocktails inspired by indigenous flavors and ingredients of the archipelago. Koral is more than just a restaurant because it offers a full bistronomic experience, combining delectable dining, a laid-back ambiance and the rarefied atmosphere of an aquarium, accompanied with a hypnotic soundtrack that captures the magic and mystery of life under the sea. The menu is mainly seafood, but you can also try some of the most expensive foods in the world, such as foie gras, the finest duck or goose liver pate, as well as vagyu beef, which has become a new synonym for luxury on a plate.
Additional tip: if you book a table in the tunnel with a glass ceiling you will get better photos because the area is brighter, while the tables next to the “window” allow you to admire the shoals of fish of this fascinating aquarium
Dinner at this restaurant will give you a unique experience, worth remembering and talking about. Large windows and a tunnel with a glass ceiling provide an incredible view of the underwater world where tropical fish move in a kaleidoscope of colors. Whether you are sitting in a tunnel or by a “window” – you can expect an unforgettable evening! The aquarium consists of more than 80 sea species, including the common sea anemone, blue starfish, urchins and a well-known “Nemo”. Yes, there is only one clown fish, so try to spot it. And last but not least, don’t forget to take a photo, as you are inside the most photogenic restaurant in the world.
