Gather around The Long Table at John Hardy Seminyak, where a nostalgic new menu honours age-old recipes and indigenous ingredients.
If you’re looking for a genuine, cultural experience in Bali (one that most people somehow miss), The Long Table dining experience at John Hardy is one we always recommend.
John Hardy is best known for its artisan jewellery that shines a global spotlight on the island’s heritage. But this Bali-born brand also honours local craftsmanship through its legendary Long Table dining experience.
A nostalgic taste of Indonesia’s indigenous ingredients
The Long Table is John Hardy’s communal, family-style feast that gives you a true taste of Indonesia’s culinary heritage. The tradition began more than 20 years ago at the breathtaking John Hardy Kapal Bamboo Boutique near Ubud — but you can now experience this signature banquet at the John Hardy Boutique & Gallery in Seminyak, where a brand new menu awaits.
The new menu is the work of Executive Chef Tomy Saputra, inspired by his childhood memories and family recipes. It’s a love letter to the nostalgic flavours of the past, when dinners were dished up from humble hawker carts. For Indonesians, it’s a nostalgic feast. For everyone else, it’s a delicious taste of Indonesia’s most delicious secrets and lesser-known ingredients.
The menu also highlights the power of working closely with local producers, as Chef Tomy sources seasonal, indigenous ingredients from across the archipelago – honouring farmers, fishers, and the stories behind each dish.
Take a seat at The Long Table
The Long Table experience takes place below the boutique, overlooking an emerald green lawn and majestic Balinese temple. Once you’ve settled into the breezy, al fresco setting, the feast begins. The table is quickly filled with a line-up of starters made from the day’s freshest ingredients, plus a generous platter of krupuk and spicy sambal. With clay pots sizzling in the background, the scene is set for the parade of plates that follow.
Beautifully plated, the mains arrive family-style, served on giant platters for everyone to dive into. My favourite was the Sumatran beef short rib (Iga Bakar) which is braised in tamarind and a fermented sweet soy sauce broth, then grilled on an open fire. I also loved the Tumis Jantung Pisang – banana blossom sautéed with leek and a smoky fish sambal. And for a local Balinese classic, don’t miss the Jukut Kelor Mesanten – a rich coconut and moringa broth, simmered inside a young coconut and served with rice from the UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih terraces.
To end on a sweet (and very Indonesian) note, Es Campur is prepared table-side using a vintage, hand-operated ice shaver. Es Campur is a shaved ice dessert, with colourful toppings and syrups that you can mix and match. You’ll definitely want your camera ready for this one.
The drinks pairing: Jamu reimagined
To match the menu, you can opt for a jamu-inspired drinks pairing. Jamu is Indonesia’s ancient herbal elixir, so each of the five paired cocktails or mocktails use all-local healing ingredients, like turmeric, tamarind, lemongrass, and ginger.
The first pairing is poured directly from a bamboo cane, while another represents the holy water used in Balinese purification ceremonies. It’s the perfect match to such a cultural food experience, and it ties together seamlessly with the story behind it all.
More than just a boutique
John Hardy Boutique & Gallery in Seminyak isn’t your typical retail space. It’s an immersive destination for food, culture and the artisan community. Built using earth-conscious materials and filled with Balinese crafts, it’s a space to fully immerse in local traditions.
You’ll definitely want to carve out some time to explore the jewellery collections, or even join an immersive Jewellery Masterclass. John Hardy’s delicate jewellery is handcrafted by over 600 local artisans, and showcased in the bamboo gallery. And as a proud member of the Responsible Jewelry Council, the brand places ethics and sustainability at the heart of everything it creates.
Once you’ve explored it all? Settle in for the spectacular new menu at The Long Table.
Where: John Hardy Boutique & Gallery – Jl Raya Petitenget, Seminyak
Price: The Long Table menu is priced at IDR 600,000++ per person for the set menu, or IDR 975,000 with drinks pairings.
Opening hours: Daily from 11am – 9pm
Reservations: Bookings are required 24 hours in advance. The Long Table can accommodate parties of 2 to 20 diners. A la carte dishes are available for walk-in guests.