Angelina Agata
Dec 19, 2025
There’s a quiet kind of magic in food made by hand. It’s not about perfection — it’s about care, time, and that little bit of warmth that comes from real human touch. That’s what Te no Aji is all about. Now open on Jalan Pantai Pererenan, Te no Aji is a small, calm restaurant inspired by Japan and rooted in Bali. The name means “the flavour of hands” — a Japanese phrase that reminds us that when something is made with feeling, you can taste it.
We wanted to create a place that feels honest. Somewhere you can slow down, eat something good, listen to music, and just be. The space is simple — natural wood, soft tones, warm lighting, and the sound of old Japanese city-pop playing in the background. It feels easy. Familiar. Like a place that’s been here for a while, even though it’s new.
The menu mixes Japanese comfort food with Bali’s local ingredients. You’ll find dishes like Kaisen Don, Hot Stone Gyukatsu, and handmade ramen — including a version lifted with sambal embe, a small Balinese touch that gives the bowl its own character. Everything is made with care and balance. Nothing fancy, just good food that feels right. The drinks follow the same spirit — smooth cold brews from our Coffee Lab, cocktails with a Japanese twist, and things we genuinely enjoy drinking ourselves.
We work with local farmers, roasters, and makers because we believe good things start close to home. Most of what we use comes from around the island — fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, simple ingredients treated with respect. Te no Aji isn’t just a restaurant for us. It’s something we built from scratch with friends and local creatives — ceramic artists, photographers, musicians. Everyone added their own touch. Maybe that’s what makes the space feel alive — it’s full of hands, stories, and small details that matter.
Pererenan felt right from the beginning. It’s calm, welcoming, and full of heart — just like what we hope Te no Aji will be. We’ve opened our doors, and we hope that anyone who walks in can feel it — the quiet care, the genuine warmth that can’t be faked. The flavour of hands.
Te no Aji
Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.130, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Phone: +62 887 0774 3138
