In celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Day, Byrd House Bali presents a special Nusantara Degustation Dinner, taking place on 16 August 2026 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Set against the tranquil coastline of Sanur, the evening offers a thoughtfully curated dining experience that brings Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage into a contemporary and elegant setting.

Embracing the spirit of Independence, the experience is designed as a tribute to the nation’s cultural diversity. Each element of the degustation reflects a harmonious balance between authentic flavours and modern interpretation, inviting guests to rediscover familiar tastes through a more refined and elevated lens.
 

The evening’s culinary narrative unfolds through a carefully composed progression of dishes that celebrate the depth and diversity of Nusantara cuisine. It begins with an indulgent opening of fresh oyster and sea urchin delicately enhanced with kemangi, setting the tone for a journey that is both rooted in tradition and thoughtfully reimagined. A curated selection of starters follows, featuring contemporary interpretations of Indonesian classics, from rujak-style torched mackerel and crispy crab spring rolls to Balinese seaweed salad, alongside beloved signatures such as rendang sapi, opor bebek, udang balado, and sayur urap, each presented with a modern sensibility.

The experience continues with Soto Sari Laut, a comforting seafood soup enriched with aromatic spices and coconut, before leading into a vibrant main course selection of nasi kuning, sate kambing with traditional peanut sauce, and pan-seared kerapu complemented by sambal kecombrang. To conclude, a refined assortment of jajan pasar, including lapis Surabaya, onde-onde, pia kacang, putri mandi, and klepon, offers a nostalgic yet elevated finale, encapsulating Indonesia’s culinary heritage through a contemporary gastronomic lens.

More than just a dinner, the Nusantara Degustation Dinner serves as a meaningful celebration of identity, culture, and togetherness. With its intimate coastal ambiance, the evening invites guests to connect over shared flavours and experiences, marking Independence Day in a way that is both memorable and distinctive.

As one of Sanur’s highlights in celebrating Indonesia’s Independence, this exclusive dining experience offers a unique way to explore the nation’s heritage through taste, atmosphere, and storytelling.