Alila Villas Uluwatu will host a special culinary event, Journey to the South East: A Nikka Whisky Dinner Experience, on Thursday, 14 August 2025, from 6:30 PM at CIRE Restaurant. This one-night-only occasion offers an immersive omakase dining journey, paired with rare and celebrated expressions from Japan’s Nikka Whisky, including Miyagikyo, Taketsuru, and Yoichi.
Guiding the evening will be Ms. Haruka, a Nikka whisky expert, who will share her insights on the distillery’s heritage, craftsmanship, and distinctive character. The programme is designed as a progressive experience, blending food, drink, and atmosphere in multiple stages.
The evening begins at 6:30 PM with a Sunset Prelude at Sunset Cabana, featuring a handcrafted welcome cocktail and live saxophone music, followed by a ceremonial toast led by Ms. Haruka. At 7:30 PM, guests will be escorted to CIRE Restaurant for the main event, accompanied by the saxophonist’s performance.
Dinner service starts at 8:00 PM, presenting a four-course omakase menu crafted from seasonal ingredients. Each dish is paired with a Nikka whisky pour or cocktail, including:
Amuse Bouche: Textures of hamachi with citrus sesame dressing and yuzu gel; Alaskan king crab tart with wasabi avocado and garlic chili aioli, paired with a Miyagi Sour.
Lombok Bay Scallops: Pan-seared scallops with burned cauliflower purée, green apple, and cumin velouté, paired with Truffosuru.
Braised Short Ribs: Served with celeriac, potato pavé, petit vegetables, and Nikka From The Barrel gastrique, paired with Kaizen From Barrel.
Mandalika: Dark chocolate noir with salted hazelnut nougatine and raspberry gel, paired with a Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Highball.
The experience concludes at 9:45 PM at Batique, where Ms. Haruka will lead a final toast. Guests can then enjoy a cigar-rolling demonstration, complimentary cigars, and continued live music. A curated Nikka whisky experience will follow, allowing guests to sample further expressions in an intimate setting.
The event is priced at IDR 1,600,000 net per person, with limited seating and advance reservations required.
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Pecatu, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
