Another wonderful collaboration is coming to The Apurva Kempinski Bali at the signature Japanese venue Izakaya by OKU. The upcoming event is geared
to celebrating the Japanese Emperor’s birthday, from 23 to 25 February 2022. The event will feature the creations of three Japanese guest talents, who have been making their names known in Bali’s Japanese community.

Chef Hashimoto Soji and Chef Hatanaka Hirotake, the two Japanese chefs who collaborated with the restaurant last year, will be returning to Izakaya by OKU. Joining them this time is Nishi Yuji, who is known for his meticulous Japanese cocktail creations. They have all been living on the island, and have long years of experience under their belt to perfect their craft. Through this collaboration, they will showcase the real homestyle food of Japan, not the altered version that has been modified for international taste.

“We are truly excited to work with these extraordinary talents,” Vincent Guironnet, General Manager of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, shared. “The Apurva Kempinski Bali is always looking for new ways to introduce innovative experiences to our discerning guests, while giving the local talents a platform to showcase their talents. As Japanese natives, their extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine will add a sense of authenticity to every creation presented, and we believe that this will give our guests a deeper appreciation of Japanese cuisine.”