Two Michelin-starred Chef Syrco Bakker from Syrco BASÈ Ubud in Bali will be hosting a kitchen takeover at 1880, while Japan's Chef Keiko Kuwakino from Satoyama Jujo will be presenting her artistry at PO in The Warehouse Hotel, showcasing her unique approach to food inspired by Ayurvedic philosophy.

Netherland native Syrco Bakkar has Indonesian grandparents, so when the call came to come to Bali to open a restaurant it felt like a natural step. Syrco Base, the two-Michelin starred chef’s exceptional new modern Indonesian restaurant. Syrco BASÈ Ubud, a contemporary three-building complex with a central kitchen garden, it combines a long dining room and upstairs lounge, a chef’s table venue, walk-in bar (for more casual dining) and a boutique showcasing product lines (steak knives, ceramics et al) made by local artisans. The menu is firmly special occasion stuff with a choice of three seven-course degustation menus themed as ‘plant-based’, ‘heritage’ and ‘pure local’. Whichever one you choose, you’re in for an Indonesian-Balinese treat with a little Netherlands-Michelin star thrown in.

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The thriving culinary industry in Ubud, Bali, celebrates a historic moment for Indonesian foodies with the launch of Syrco BASÈ.

Following its remarkable debut in Indonesia’s vibrant gastronomic landscape, Syrco BASÈ has swiftly solidified its place as Ubud’s premier culinary destination. Helmed by two Michelin-starred chef Syrco Bakker, this groundbreaking culinary hub is now set to elevate its offerings with two highly anticipated additions: an immersive Lunch Program and a refined à la carte menu, both celebrating Chef Syrco’s core pillars of Traceability, Nature, and Transparency.

A gastronomic sanctuary crafted by acclaimed chef Syrco Bakker is now open for those seeking a new kind of culinary adventure: Syrco BASÈ has become a rising star in the gastronomic landscape of Ubud in Bali.

Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Syrco Bakker, Syrco BASÈ serves as a testament to the chef’s years-long expertise, promising an epicurean narrative that honors Dutch and Indonesian culinary traditions.

Syrco BASÈ goes beyond dining, we celebrate Bali’s nature and culinary traditions with a modern approach. A culinary journey crafted by visionary, two-Michelin-starred chef Syrco Bakker. Nestled in Ubud - Blending food, culture, and sustainability. Guided by the principles of Traceability, Nature, and Transparency (TNT), every dish tells a story of Bali's fertile soil and its people. Open from Tuesday - Saturday | 6 PM - 12 AM for dinner, and Friday & Saturday | 12 PM - 2 PM for lunch.

After more than a decade cooking in the Netherlands, most recently at the helm of Pure C restaurant in Zeeland where he earned two Michelin stars, chef Syrco Bakker opened the much-anticipated Syrco BASÈ in Ubud early in 2024. The chef, whose grandparents originally hail from Indonesia, is laser focused on ingredient sourcing and sustainability, leaning heavily on local produce and cultivating a garden on site, which grows tomatoes, lemongrass, and more. Even some dishware and knives are made by local artisans. Inside the warm and minimalist space, guests can opt for one of three multi-course tasting menus, or try the 12 seating intimate dinner at KU culinary atelier, a chef’s counter within the restaurant.