Author name: Arief Wicaksono

Chef Arief brings over 25 years of experience to WOODS Bali, shaped by a career spanning Western, Mediterranean, French, Italian and Asian kitchens while keeping a deep connection to Indonesian flavours. His passion lies in fresh, local produce, menu innovation and sustainable dining, transforming the island's abundant ingredients into plates with refined flair. From BBQ, pastry to healthy dishes and thoughtful wine pairings, his range reflects decades of craft across the region. At WOODS, Chef Arief leads the team with a hands-on approach, setting a standard of culinary excellence in every dish that leaves the kitchen.

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Healthy Sharing Plates in Bali: Building a Balanced Mediterranean Table at WOODS

Sharing food has a way of making dinner feel more relaxed. Instead of everyone ordering one dish and sticking to it, the table can become a mix of vegetables, hummus, seafood, meat, salads, and sides that everyone gets to try. That’s particularly well suited to Mediterranean sharing plates in Bali, where variety is part of […]

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Healthy Food for Families Near Canggu: A Practical Guide to Balanced Group Dining

Finding a restaurant that works for the whole family can be surprisingly tricky. One person wants seafood, someone else wants pasta, the kids want something familiar, and suddenly choosing where to eat becomes the hardest part of lunch. For families staying around Canggu and Pererenan, WOODS Bali offers a menu broad enough to accommodate different

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Wholesome Food in Pererenan: How to Build a Balanced Meal at WOODS Bali

Wholesome food doesn’t have to mean eating a salad and calling it lunch. For me, it is more about having a meal that feels satisfying, has a good mix of ingredients, and leaves room for the foods I actually enjoy. That is what makes wholesome food in Pererenan an interesting search. You can find plenty

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Balanced Lunch Ideas in Bali for Health-Conscious Travelers: What to Order at WOODS

Eating well while traveling doesn’t have to mean searching for the lightest dish on the menu. When you’re exploring Bali, a satisfying lunch can give you the energy to keep going while still leaving room to enjoy the food you’ve come all this way to try. The key is variety: vegetables, protein, carbohydrates, flavour, and

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WOODS Bali: One of the Best Bali Restaurants for Relaxed Lunch Gatherings

Getting a group of people to agree on where to have lunch in Bali can be surprisingly difficult. Someone wants somewhere beautiful. Someone else wants good food. Someone needs vegetarian options. Someone is running late. And if you’re organizing a birthday, team lunch, or reunion, you’re probably also thinking about whether everyone can actually sit

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Best Bali Restaurants for Family Lunch Gatherings: Space, Choice, and a Relaxed Atmosphere

Finding a restaurant for a family lunch in Bali sounds simple until you’re trying to satisfy everyone at the same table. Grandparents may prefer a comfortable setting and a slower meal. Parents might be looking for a menu with enough variety for different tastes. Younger guests may want something familiar, while the person organizing the

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Seafood & Jazz Day at WOODS Pererenan: Mediterranean Dining with Live Music

If you’re looking for something to do on a Thursday evening in Pererenan, dinner and live jazz make a pretty easy combination. At WOODS Pererenan, Seafood & Jazz brings together seafood-focused dining and live music in the restaurant’s warm, reclaimed-wood setting. The current event listing places Seafood & Jazz on Thursday evenings, with the latest

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