In celebration of Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day, Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud invites travellers to discover Indonesian cuisine throughout August. The month-long celebration brings Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage to life through authentic flavours and contemporary interpretations. Meanwhile, Kaukau Restaurant and Juggan Sky offer distinctive settings to savour these culinary experiences against Ubud’s lush surroundings. Together, the programme offers travellers an inviting way to explore Indonesia’s diverse flavours while celebrating its cultural traditions.
At Kaukau Restaurant, the Special of the Month brings Coto Makassar, one of South Sulawesi’s most beloved traditional dishes, to Ubud. Slow cooked beef forms the heart of this comforting soup, enriched with fragrant spices that create its distinctive depth and warmth. Meanwhile, the restaurant serves it with soft lontong, adding a satisfying texture while honouring generations of Indonesian culinary heritage.
Together, these elements offer travellers a delicious introduction to South Sulawesi’s culinary traditions, served within Ubud’s lush tropical setting.
At Juggan Sky Rooftop Bar, signature cocktails celebrate Arak Bali, the island’s distinctive spirit, through a contemporary mixology approach. Here, tropical fruits, fragrant herbs, and aromatic spices from across Indonesia come together, creating vibrant drinks with a distinctly local character.
Moreover, each cocktail balances traditional Indonesian ingredients with modern techniques, offering travellers a refreshing perspective on Bali’s evolving drinking culture.
Against Ubud’s lush surroundings, the rooftop setting adds another layer to the experience, inviting guests to sip slowly and take in the views.
Through this Indonesian culinary experience in Ubud, Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud celebrates the diversity, heritage, and creativity of Indonesian cuisine. From the comforting flavors of Coto Makassar to innovative Arak Bali cocktails, travellers can experience the spirit of Indonesia through every bite and sip throughout Independence Month.
