Dinner at Sawah Terrace in Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, brings together Indonesian cuisine, traditional Balinese dance, and riverside dining overlooking the Ayung River in Ubud.

From the first pour at AQUA Bar to the final toast at Bar Sathorn, Bangkok Bar Show 2025 wasn’t just an event — it was a manifesto of movement, music, and mastery.

Perched above the Ayung River at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ambar Ubud Bar is rewriting what a cocktail can mean — drawing from ancient Balinese healing texts to craft drinks that are equal parts ritual, story, and revelation.

Chef Janice Wong reflects on two decades of innovation, her ingredient-driven philosophy, and her vision for chocolate and desserts shaped by curiosity, culture, and creativity.

Bar Us in Bangkok currently ranked #4 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and #15 in The World’s 50 Best Bars lists, has earned the title of Thailand’s Best Bar and solidifies Bangkok’s position as a global cocktail destination.

Known for his minimalist fire-led approach, Chef Yudha Permana brings Southeast Asian and Japanese influences to life at YUKI and Meimei in Bali.