Cure Bali in Bali

Why Cure Bali is worth the trip

Andrew Walsh built his reputation on Cure in Singapore, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for marrying precise European cooking with the depth of Asian flavor profiles. Bringing that concept to Bali — and specifically to a brand-new luxury property, the Regent Bali Canggu — is a genuine milestone rather than a franchise copy-paste. This is Walsh’s first move outside Singapore, and for a destination that already has a crowded fine-dining scene, a chef of this caliber choosing Canggu signals how seriously the island’s culinary reputation is being taken internationally. For visitors, that means a rare chance to eat food shaped by Michelin-level technique without needing to leave Bali.

Where to find it

Cure Bali sits inside the Regent Bali Canggu, one of the area’s newest five-star openings, placing it firmly within Canggu’s fast-growing hospitality corridor. Canggu itself has evolved from a surf town into one of Bali’s most dynamic dining and lifestyle districts, with beach clubs, boutique hotels, and destination restaurants now clustered along and just off the coast road. Because the restaurant is part of a resort rather than a standalone shopfront, the easiest approach for most visitors is by car or scooter through Canggu’s main arteries; ask your driver or hotel to confirm the exact resort entrance, since large properties like this often have separate entrances for dining guests versus overnight guests.

What makes the food distinct

The defining idea behind Cure is the deliberate friction between European culinary technique — think classical sauce work, precise plating, and ingredient-forward composition — and the bold, layered flavors typical of Asian cooking. Walsh earned his Michelin star in Singapore doing exactly this kind of cross-cultural cooking, and the Bali outpost is positioned as a continuation of that identity rather than a simplified resort version.

Because this is a newly opened restaurant, avoid relying on secondhand menu descriptions or price lists you find online; confirm current offerings, tasting menu structure, and pricing directly with the restaurant or resort before you go, since new openings often adjust their format in the first months.

Best time to visit

As a resort restaurant attached to a new luxury property, Cure Bali likely serves both lunch and dinner, with dinner the more natural showcase for a tasting-menu-driven concept. Evenings in Canggu also come with cooler temperatures and, depending on the restaurant’s setting within the resort, potential sunset or evening ambiance worth timing for. Because it is newly launched and generating buzz, expect early interest from both tourists and Bali’s expat dining crowd — booking a table well ahead of your trip, rather than deciding spontaneously, is the safer approach.

Pair it with the neighborhood

Canggu rewards a full afternoon or evening around a meal like this. Berawa Beach and the string of beach clubs nearby make sense as a pre-dinner stop, while the boutique shops and cafés around Batu Bolong give the area its distinct, laid-back-meets-upscale character. If Cure Bali is your dinner anchor, consider building the day around Canggu rather than commuting in from Seminyak or Ubud, since traffic on the coast road can be unpredictable, especially in late afternoon.

How to visit like a local

Treat a reservation here the way Bali’s residents and long-term expats treat any high-profile new opening: book online or by phone as early as possible, since new destination restaurants in Canggu tend to fill quickly through word of mouth and social media before official reviews even land. Dress smart-casual — Bali’s resort dining skews relaxed but elevated, so beachwear is out and linen or light collared shirts are the safer bet.

Payment at resort restaurants is almost always by card, with service charge and tax often already built into the bill, so there’s rarely a need to carry large amounts of cash, though a small additional cash tip is appreciated if service stands out. The most common visitor mistake is assuming a new opening will have a settled menu and fixed pricing early on — call ahead to confirm both, along with current hours, rather than trusting outdated listings.

Arriving slightly before your reservation, rather than right at peak dinner rush, also tends to get you a calmer welcome and a moment to take in the setting before the room fills.