I Found a Hidden Fine Dining Gem in BALI
Вставка
- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- I was on a business trip in Bali and hadn’t planned on visiting any restaurants. But then, I got a message. Then another one. The messages kept coming from my viewers.
"You absolutely have to check out this restaurant called Locavore NXT."
So, I went ahead and made a reservation.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Watch me critique my restaurant - • Critiquing MY OWN MICH...
Follow my journey on instagram: / alexandertheguest
My name is Alexander. I’m the co-owner of a ONE Michelin star restaurant, and I’m on a mission - to find inspiration in gastronomy. I love fine dining, good wine and sharing what I know with other people.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Check out my restaurant:
/ 42restaurant
To be fair, that bill would be a lot higher if they had Krug.
Absolutely most of the time the alcohol is more than the food lol
To be fair, he takes the drink pairing somewhat frequently as well. This time he chose both
To be fair, that bill would be a lot higher if their dishes were more expensive
Bottle of Krug here in a hotel is roughly 850$. More than double his total bill
To be fair, he had the full menu and had two different pairings. For under €200 all in that is a steal.
This honestly is a great concept for a new series, outside of just the michelin restaurants to showcase. This is a great way to show local hidden gems in areas that we as the viewer would never be exposed to.
i mean if they are showing up on 50 best, they aren't *that* far from the michelin scope. 50 best gets into parts of the world not covered by the michelin guide, like indonesia.
Lots of countries aren't covered by Michelin, it's actually quite restrictive. I think "michelin-grade" restaurant experiences can be expanded to great restaurants outside of the operation regions of the guide.
I was quite shocked Alex dropped an F bomb. Made me laugh, that tea must've of been something special
Right? This the first time I hear him curse because of how good a dish is, must have been an espectacular tea
Fffffffffffffffff
@@alexxu333 He cursed few times already. we hungarians like to curse haha
😂🎉
Makes me want to try the tea!!
That is easily a 2 star experience based on the guidelines.
I really enjoyed their implementation of theater with the descent into the basement level for a course.
Completely agree. Though I really don't understand their differentiation from two to three stars a lot of the time these days.
@@ahorowitz15 Yes. I don't know that the guidelines are anything but that, guidelines. There don't seem to be any hard and fast rules. Though many of the ratings from a global perspective seem to weight the scores heavily in favor of the French culinary tradition, which is a shame in the grand scheme of things.
@@KevinFeeley_KHF yeah. I live in Texas and they're announcing the guide here soon, but it's been noticeable that there's a bias for who's been invited to the ceremony and it's a little disappointing.
@@ahorowitz15 It would be nice if the guide started taking foodways into account for their selections and rankings. If you're talking about food in Texas there are at least a half a dozen culinary traditions represented in the state's cuisines and the bulk of them are NOT from the "upper crust" of history's stories. BBQ is a de-facto peasant food, cooked using small quantities of fuel over long periods of time that utilize the "off cuts" of the animals. That in no way is considered "high cuisine" from a historic perspective, yet it is one of the largest culinary traditions of the United States South. Same goes for the side dishes involving greens and corn products. Those are peasant foods. And the guide isn't big on peasant foods in general.
@@KevinFeeley_KHFI’ve never been to Texas but I’m pretty sure there would be fine dining restaurants out there who would incorporate those traditions and techniques into something unique and special. If there aren’t, they should.
Glad to see you reviewing something other than Michelin starred restaurants. This may be may favorite of your reviews.
Me as well, I've only recently subscribed though and have only binge watched a dozen or so episodes.
For me as well. In many ways, this was much better than the Michelin starred restaurants!
I will add me as well, I have been subscribed since the beginning. This beautiful restaurant with caring staff would be my first choice to visit! Thank you for visiting, phenomenal!
It may not have Michelin. stars , but this is firmly in the fine dining world.If the red guide ever gets to Bali I’m sure this will be a contender for a star. It’s hardly an Indonesian street food stall …
@@laurawgartsa place like this would be aiming for stars if it was somewhere the guide goes to.
Really enjoyed hearing your comments during the meal, it adds a nice touch to the video!
Hearing Alexander speak so, so highly of this restaurant when you know he doesn't hesitate to criticize 3 star restaurants, makes me want to visit this place so much.
That actually makes sense😂
"Strength varies from 20~50%"
Rolling the dice on how drunk we're getting!
🤣
Alexander: Is this 20% or more like 50%?
Server: yes.
It's not actually rolling the dice, arak strength varies from maker to maker just like wine and it's purpose like is it for cooking, drinking, or ceremonial. so one maker could have it' arak at 35% and other at makers could have it arak at 50%. And of course the one for sale have it's alcohol strength standarized because of different tax tarif on alcohol strength.
Bruv some arak goes up to 90 😂
No kidding look it up 90
How strong is it?
Sir this is your 4th bottle, you asked this every time.
Huh?😵💫wym
Greetings from Bali, Alex! It's nice to know you also visitted our small yet packed island. Hopefully you've got nice and pleasurable stay here. Suksma!
I'd never thought Indonesian Restaurant would be featured by Alexander The Guest. Been a subscriber since some of the first videos and fell in love with the way Alexander describe each fine dining experience. And i love to see how Alexander is also reviewing non-Michellin Star Restaurant esp in Indonesis. Love your work Alex!
@@Squadron_Bodronwhat do you mean?
Hi Alexander, perhaps your next concept can be "Hidden Gems". So many places in the world with such great cuisine, not just a European approach. Too, man I have to try that tea...made you cuss it was so good.
I'm not sure why UA-cam is fighting you so hard, but your channel should be already approaching 1m subs by now. Keep it up, and you'll beat the algorithm. I've been a fan pre-100k
Because youtube still being run by woke, marxist, racist, morons who probably all voted for kamala.
I will not be surprised if YTwas against this man just because he is a straight, white, male.
oh wow! welcome to Indonesia! chef Ray is a part of the chefs team who made dish for any of world leaders summit at Indonesia, like the 2022 G20 summit at Bali and more
Balinese interior designs are some of the most incredible, even the simplest of places have out of this world textures and layouts.
As someone who loves fine dining and has Bali as a favourite travel destination and always supporting locals and abroad Dutchies, I should definitely go here next time in Bali! My hart melted seeing this wonderful video
Fun fact - Alexander is showing Metallica’s Master of Puppets guitar tab, when saying that he is our marionette ;) loved it!
✨
The attention to detail by the production team is incredible. The little animated ATG marionette must've taken so long to illustrate and animate, but they went ahead with it anyway for what must've been 3 seconds of screen time.
Indonesian here. I live in Jakarta and have been to Bali twice, but never got to this place! What a magical place it is, thanks for sharing!❤
This looks insane. Pure vibes. I'm over 14 hours from Bali and I want to get on a plane immediately to try this place.
2* Michelin Stars easy + 1* Green Michelin Star for their sustainable commitment & "farm to table" approach
Seeing the quality of the overall experience, the beautiful location & architecture, kindness and professionalism of the staff + Food with the neat presentation and burst of flavours !
Yet again a video with alot of emotions. How you express and re-tell your experience is amazing making it super easy to understand and or get a glimps of how it tasted and felt. Thank you Alex (and Team Alex behind) for your great work!
Thank You Mr Alexander
I am a balinese very grateful you're exposed Bali in different way where is actually the root of the people Art and Creativity.
Not a beach club and party island.
Suksma 🙏🏼
Everything you said about the restaurant made it seem like a 3 star. Worth a special trip, between the mushroom cave, your continued amazement of the food and the peaceful architecture and atmosphere it seems worth the trip.
Your comments on the staff were the highlight of the video for me. Staff being nice and friendly, as well as professional, goes a long way with me.
Bali is magical. Glad to see it remains true.
Bali is mostly traffic, plastic trash and drunk russians. But glad to see there are still places like this
wow this is my favorite video of yours! this place is dreamy. The presentations are so creative and whimsical. The staff looks so friendly and cool. The atmosphere, the colors, the food. the mushroom chamber is my favorite part :) such a vibe
Excellent as always! And an extra thumbs up for your editor. I laughed out loud at the quick "shame" for not subscribing image 😀
So cool seeing a more casual, still professional version of yourself! Thank you for the change of pace, I don't think I'd be disappointed with any video release of yours though!
Touchdown, Bali! I've been going to Locavore since 2015. On several occasion, purposely choose their many Bali-based restaurant as dining place, or lunch, for my B'day celebration. Their quality, commitment on using local ingredients and creativity is top notch. While I'm bit lukewarm with their Jakarta's restaurant, I always make it to their Bali locations. Maybe, choose to stay in Ubud next time you have the chance and experience the Locavore universe within their arrays of restaurants in Ubud.
Some of those dishes look genuinely out of this world!
This Channel is gonna be big, you can see the production progress 👌🏾 well done mate
Yay, another Alexander video! Sunday night, right on schedule for me in South Africa. 🎉
He should visit South Africa next! We have some of the best food in the world
Love your commentary during the meal, incredible video as always!
We wait every Monday for your latest video and can't wait for you to come to Australia. Can't wait.
There is no man I am more envious of than Alexander at this point.
I can tell you the original Locavore location was turned into a fully plant based tasting menu and it was phenomenal. I dined at the original before they opened NXT it was a greatest hits menu I had the vegetarian option again fantastic and I can’t wait to try nxt
This is one of my favourite places in the world the thought behind the place from food to every detail…. Even that door has tons of detailing …hands down this is the most unique dining destinations no frills what so ever 🎉🎉🎉🎉
3:43 Eating cyanide dumplings in Bali while being impeccably dressed is the most James Bond thing you've ever done 😂
Such a refreshing change in concept, design & style. Really enjoyed this video.
I didn't send you there Alexander. Don't blame me. But you're such a doll and make me smile. Enjoy your trip in Bali. Avoid the tourists traps
I'm one of the 60% that didn't subscribe, but now I did. Thanks for your awesome reviews, me and my wife watch your videos intensively. Looking forward to seeing a review from Retroscena with 1 Michelin star in Porto San Giorgio.
I'm sooo delighted that you visited Locavore NXT, they rock.. I live here in Bali for almost 14 yrs now and a fan of your channel!
I'm always excited when restaurants have the courage to move away from wine. It's so much more creative and special
Finally! I was there earlier this year and I think the place reminds me of a combination of Adria’s El Bulli, Refslind ILIS with a hint of Munk’s Alchemist experience. Love your take on this one!
I would rate Locavore NXT an easy 2 Michelin stars, it couldve been 3 if they are more daring to play with more shocking rare & high quality meats (personal preference too), but most likely it would jack the price
i love the background music to this one, it really fits the vibe of the restaurant
Sometimes I forget just how many subscribers Alex has because the quality and content are so spectacularly done, can’t wait for the channel to hit a million next year!
Seems like a cool concept to me, "hidden gems". I'm from the Netherlands and I remember (this was a long time ago) this Toko, which is a store with mostly asian based products, in think Rotterdam or Utrecht. They had this option of 3 or 4 tables and they could serve to about 8 people and get some actually authentic asian food, in essence not "westernized". It was SO good :) Of course I realize it wouldn't really fit this channel because of it's, ha, "tight-knit cozyness", but I'd love to see more of this type of video's too!
If it was in Rotterdam Noord I think I know which place you mean. Really miss it :(
Am extremely impressed that they clearly put that much love and attention to your cup of coffee.
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the review!
Great finally you come to Indonesia, and especially Bali!! Great content!!!
This is antisemitic
I enjoy so much all the jokes and expert comments. Love the videos man.
Truly creative! ! Easily much better than so many Michelin restaurants. （not that I consider Michelin a golden standard anyway). Definitely going to this restaurant next time I’m in Bali.
Hi Alexander,
Amazing show, and I’ve been following it since the beginning. Easily the best in this niche on UA-cam. It’s great to see reviews of many of my favorite places as well as new ones I’m eager to visit. It would be fun if you did an episode on Guy Savoy; he needs some recognition-2 stars... Seriously! Fantastic food, fantastic service, and a fantastic atmosphere. Definitely one of the best I’ve visited!
Agree, It gives the video an even more personal touch .) Great job !
the drinks looks so refreshing!!! this was so different saving it in google maps next time visiting Bali
Honey wake up, alexander dropped a new video
...zzz huh? Coming dear!
But honey, it's 3am.... Doesn't matter, lets watch 😄😄
Beautiful restaurant and décor. I liked this better than many of your other visits to 3 star Michelin star restaurants. Beautiful presentations, looked like some great flavor combinations, a tour in the middle of their basement with interactive info about the mushrooms they grow and lots of interesting drinks to try other than the usual boring wine and champagne! At long last, food without being smothered by caviar - which I don't like. They deserve 3 Michelin stars and a return visit! What a treat this was! Too often restaurants charging high prices are catering to egos. Not here. They serve you with elegance. Thanks for sharing this unique place with us!
More out there restaurants like this are awesome to watch! Go around Asia some more!
Alexander you are the best. Your opinion is fair and always quiet. Good for you
My girlfriend and I visited Locavore NXT two days ago! It was easily a two-star experience. Every dish was great, but it was the staff that made the visit truly amazing. I have rarely seen such a well-coordinated choreography all the way from the kitchen stations to our table.
So much creativity on show here, brilliant❤
Your channel does deserve more..I enjoy your adventures immensely
After your reaction I want that tea so bad!
Alexander, you asked us how many Michelin stars we would rate it, but I'm truly curious what YOU would rate it?
Marvelous video once again, I'm so happy I found your channel a while back. Thanks!
i think he drink one of those ginger tea. but the tea leaf is different. they shimmer red when you pour hot water on it. i drink it once on some random restaurant in bali. and eager to drink more if i had more chance.
So glad you reviewed this, I was here with partner recently and it was mind blowing.
And shout out to Hujan Locale restaurant for perfect comfort dining too.
Two Stars. Not less, Not more! Amazing to see such projects. Good luck to the whole team for the future.
When are the German 3 Star Restaurants coming you been to?
Greetings
This place is fantastic I'm blown away
Wow what an experience! I can’t believe this does not have any Michelin stars. This deserves 1 or 2 stars for sure
there is no guide for Indonesia so that is impossible.
nice edit at 0:27 with the master of puppets tab in the background
The world has many amazing local restaurants, far outside the Michelin guide. Great video.
Well yes . But if they went to Bali , a place like this would very likely get stars.
As Indonesian and follow you, i'm very proud you are visited them, even we still dont have Michelin Star Restaurants. Thank you Alex ❤
If you’re in the Canggu area, you need to check out their sister location Club Soda. Hidden bar with incredible atmosphere, in-house ferments, and great limited food items with frequent special evenings/menus.
My wife and I go a couple times a week! Our favorite!
Nice! I havent heard of this one, but I will keep it in mind. Been visiting Night Rooster (their bar in Ubud) since 2015.
Hi, Alex! I am your big fan back here in Indonesia and I’m very happy you uncovered Indonesian restaurant. Hoping you will come back and go to Jakarta! :D
Hi Alexander! I've been enjoying your content lately and as an Indonesian, I would like to recommend other unique places in Bali probably for your next visit. My personal favourite is Apéritif located in Viceroy, Ubud they incorporate Indonesian cuisine with a French twist and please do the alcohol pairings because some local wines are also displayed. Last but not least, Sangsaka Restaurant display arrays of our national cuisine and locally sourced. Hope you'll enjoy it🍾
I loved this episode! Nice to see you go off script
Fantastic, will go there next time in Bali - I went 3 times to Mozaic but never here :)
Love the program. Can I suggest an episode which explores the relationship between the Guide Michelin and Michelin's tyre sales in country. The interest is what do restaurants do to get recognised outside where brand Michelin operates, and are more stars awarded in those countries where Michelin thinks it wins? The Alexander view please, and keep the reviews flow going.
I cannot believe Alex actually visited my hometown! Hope you enjoyed your visit Alex
Perfect timing. Heading to Bali next month. Thank you and your team.
I’ve been watching alexander for a long time that i almost imitate his accent when eating at restaurants. the accent of fine dining. 😂😂😂
Thx Alex for coming in indonesia.. indonesia subcriber here..
Wow, what a steal! You pay this for very, very average food and "meh" wine here in The Netherlands. I will get to Bali someday; I will surely remember this restaurant! Nice to see one of the owners is Dutch! From what I've learned through your vids, and having had lunch at a local (Rotterdam, wasn't blown away though) 2-star restaurant myself, I'd easily say 2 M-stars here.
Wow, as an Indonesian, I didn’t know about this special restaurant, especially with so many fine dining options in Bali. It managed to impress Alex that much, even though he never hesitates to criticize a Michelin 3-star restaurant. But I’m pretty sure there are still many hidden gem restaurants in Bali that remain unnoticed
I find I can't miss a Sunday night episode...and as for stars? At least 2!
Ayyyyy, finnally you come to bali ❤❤❤, and please to be explore all the food of indonesia including a traditional food that has passed through generation to generation. Keep it up 🔥🔥
Creme de le Creme for La Maestro!!! You show me places for my last Bucket List. Merci Beaucoup Alex.
Amazing restaurant..nice to see South East Asian restaurants being featured..well done Alex..this restaurant will get 2 to 3 stars with ease..no doubt about it.
Wow, welcome to Bali, enjoy your stay here
Enjoying a nice patty melt while watching Alexander this week 😃.
Bonjour,
A mon avis, c'est un restaurant qui mériterait "2 étoiles"....j'ai hâte d'aller le tester... merci à toi pour cette belle vidéo.
Keep adding more ‘in restaurant commentary’ even if the sound is different it’s great to see you reaction at the moment you try something new
This restaurant could get 2 stars with ease. It is unique and the atmosphere seemed wonderful!
Fun fact the girl that was showing you the beverage lab earlier is Shayla Philippa who is a literal champ as well. She finished 3rd at World Coffee in Good Spirits championship- A coffee and mixology competition in 2022. They have an amazing team there at Locavore.
Please keep visiting other fine dining restaurants other than Michelin 3 stars. I've been disappointed by Michelin's recommendations a few times, and would definitely respect your opinion more than theirs!
I Wish I could live your lifestyle for 30 days I'm so Jealous Love this channel Looking forward to the next adventure they deserve 2 stars at the very least.
We have been there in April, truly wonderful experience. I would say at least two stars for the moment. Planning to visit again in February.
Definitely worth a detour. I could see this restaurant getting 2 Michelin stars whenever the Michelin guide comes to Indonesia
One of the rare times we see Sándor without his favourite Krug 😂
Great videos!! Literally going there soon because of this video!
Easy 2 stars for them. Ultra-nice facility and food presentation was a top notch experience.
The new edit style is nice and fresh!
Great review Alex. Thank you !
So proud of chef Ray, a fellow Indonesian chef with the same name as mine