Chef Michael Herjanto

Chef At Home in Denpasar

I grew up in a small town, where the kitchen was the heart of our home. My mother was my first inspiration—her love for cooking sparked my own. As a child, I roamed the streets, tasting everything I could, fascinated by the way simple ingredients could create something magical.

That curiosity led me to travel, immersing myself in local food cultures and learning from the hands of street vendors and master chefs alike. I studied in Singapore and New Zealand, refining my craft, before stepping into the professional world, where I honed my skills in Rosette and Charcoal, Fine Dining Singapore.

But Bali called to me—its rich culture, vibrant flavors, and deep culinary heritage felt like home. Here, I bring my journey full circle, blending global inspirations with the traditions and flavors of my childhood, creating food that tells a story in every bite.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is more than a job—it’s a passion, a craft, and a love that brings people together, creating flavors that evoke memories and inspire.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in Singapore and New Zealand, refining my skills, but it all started in my mom’s kitchen, where I discovered the magic of food.

A cooking secret...

I never kiss and tell. But one thing’s for sure—if you haven’t tasted my food, you’re missing out on something special.

My menus

Bistro Français

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Soupe à l’Oignon - Classic French onion soup with slow-caramelized onions in rich beef broth, topped with toasted bread and melted cheese

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Salade Niçoise - A vibrant salad of tuna, green beans, potatoes, olives, tomatoes, and eggs, lightly dressed in a traditional vinaigrette

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Steak Frites - Grilled steak served with crispy golden fries and a simple herb butter

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Crème Brûlée - Silky vanilla custard topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust

The Best of Indonesia

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Lumpia - A crispy spring roll filled with a savory blend of seasoned vegetables, capturing the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine

Karedok - A refreshing crunch of raw vegetables, tossed in a rich, nutty peanut sauce with a hint of spice, delivering bold flavors in every bite

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Sate Ayam - Succulent, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant, flavorful peanut sauce

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Nasi Goreng - Indonesian fried rice dish bursting with savory spices and bold umami notes

Rendang Sapi - Slow-cooked Indonesian beef dish simmered in a rich blend of spices and coconut milk for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness

Sambal Tempong - A fiery, punchy chili sauce from Java, known for its bold heat and zesty kick

Udang Mentega Bawang Putih - Crispy fried prawns coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce

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Dadar Gulung - Fragrant pandan-flavored rolled crepe filled with sweet spiced coconut

Nonna's Pick

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Bruschetta - Classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze

Arancini - Golden, crispy Italian rice balls filled with creamy risotto and gooey cheese, served fresh and hot

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Garlic mushroom and coriander spaghetti.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio - A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta made with garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, and parsley

Fresh Garden Salad - Refreshing medley of crisp, tender greens, vibrant seasonal vegetables, and a light, zesty dressing that awakens the palate

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Tiramisu - Luscious Italian dessert layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa

Flourless Chocolate Cake - A rich, decadent chocolate indulgence with a velvety texture, naturally gluten-free and finished with a delicate dusting of cocoa

The Globetrotters

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Burrata Salad - Creamy burrata served over ripe tomatoes and fresh greens—light, luscious, and bursting with Mediterranean freshness served with toasted sourdough bread

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Grilled Prawns - Char-grilled prawns with a touch of sea salt and herbs—smoky, succulent, and kissed by the flame

Vibrant Mango Salad

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Crispy Skin Barramundi with Tomato Olive Salsa_ Pan-roasted barramundi with crispy skin, served with a light Mediterranean-style tomato, olive, and caper salsa

Niku-Maki Kushiyaki - Japanese dish of skewered, grilled beef and pork, seasoned with salty and savory sauce, that delivers a delicious blend of smoky, charred flavors

Beef Steak with Chimmicurri Sauce - A perfectly grilled beef steak, juicy and tender, topped with a vibrant chimichurri sauce bursting with fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty tang

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Aneka Buah - Seasonal fruits artfully arranged to deliver a burst of natural sweetness and refreshing crispness

Mediterranean Essences

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Burrata Salad - Creamy burrata served over ripe tomatoes and fresh greens—light, luscious, and bursting with Mediterranean freshness served with toasted sourdough bread

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Chicken Souvlaki - Tender chicken soaks in a bright lemon garlic marinade on skewers and grilled until perfectly juicy and charred

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Steak with Chimmicurri Sauce - A perfectly grilled beef steak, juicy and tender, topped with a vibrant chimichurri sauce bursting with fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty tang

Garlic Butter Clams - Tender clams bathed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with a hint of fresh herbs

Grilled Prawns - Char-grilled prawns with a touch of sea salt and herbs—smoky, succulent, and kissed by the flame

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes - Crispy, golden roasted potatoes infused with fragrant rosemary, garlic, and a touch of sea salt for the perfect savory bite

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Vanilla Pannacotta - A luxuriously smooth Italian dessert made by simmering cream, sugar, and vanilla until it sets into a delicate, custard-like treat

Tropical Heritage, Modern Legacy

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Passionfruit Tuna Tataki Sambal Matah - A rendition of the classic gently seared, sesame-crusted tuna tataki delicately dressed in a vibrant passion fruit and crowned with Balinese sambal matah—a refined balance of freshness, heat, and citrus

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Udang Mentega Bawang Putih - Crispy fried prawns coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce

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Spaghetti Goreng Soto - A playful fusion of East and West—spaghetti stir-fried in the aromatic spices of Indonesian soto, delivering the comforting warmth of a street-side classic in a bold, modern presentation

Niku-Maki Kushiyaki - Japanese dish of skewered, grilled beef and pork, seasoned with salty and savory sauce, that delivers a delicious blend of smoky, charred flavors

Cucumber Salad - Crisp cucumber, light vinegar dressing, dill, and a touch of sweetness for a clean, refreshing contrast

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Yuzu Lemon Cheescake - A luscious, creamy cheesecake infused with vibrant yuzu and lemon, balanced with a buttery biscuit crust and a tangy citrus glaze

Bara & Rempah

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Crispy Tempeh Sambal Matah - Golden fried tempeh bites served with fragrant Balinese sambal matah, kaffir lime, and crispy shallots

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Charred Eggplant & Kemangi Salad - Grilled eggplant served with fresh kemangi leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, toasted peanuts, and tamarind dressing

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Beef Short Rib Rendang - Slow-braised beef short ribs cooked in rich coconut rendang spices until tender and deeply caramelized

Grilled Jimbaran Prawns - Charcoal-grilled prawns glazed with sweet soy, garlic, and butter, served with fresh lime and sambal

Ayam Bakar Rica - Grilled chicken marinated in spicy rica spices with lemongrass, bird’s eye chili, and fresh herbs

Pandan Coconut Rice - Fragrant jasmine rice cooked with pandan leaves and coconut milk

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Dadar Gulung Coconut Crêpe - Soft pandan crêpes filled with sweet coconut and palm sugar. Simple, nostalgic, and easy to prepare

Tropical Heritage, Modern Legacy

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Sate Ayam - Succulent, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant, flavorful peanut sauce

Udang Mentega Bawang Putih - Butter garlic Prawn

MAIN COURSE

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Niku-Maki Kushiyaki - Japanese dish of skewered, grilled beef and pork, seasoned with salty and savory sauce, that delivers a delicious blend of smoky, charred flavors

Creamy Mashed Potato - Lusciously smooth and buttery mashed potatoes, whipped to perfection for the ultimate comfort in every bite

Cucumber Salad - Crisp cucumber, light vinegar dressing, dill, and a touch of sweetness for a clean, refreshing contrast

DESSERT

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Yuzu Lemon Cheescake - A luscious, creamy cheesecake infused with vibrant yuzu and lemon, balanced with a buttery biscuit crust and a tangy citrus glaze

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Chef Michael's reviews

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Chef Michael was incredible from start finish, he was engaging, considerate and most of all cooked amazing food! Chef Michael explained every dish and how it is intended to be eaten. Fantastic experience! Highly recommend.

Chef Michael brings Indonesian food to the next level. Extremely tasty food and a super nice and genuine chef. I can’t wait to hire him again next visit.

Amazing experience! Very professional and delicious. Way more of everything then expected. Really recommended. So happy that we did this.

The evening was amazing, eherything was Perfect!

Chef Michael was incredible, we had the most delicious meal and Chef Michael was engaging and professional. Thank you and we look forward to booking Chef Michael again

Chef Michael was an absolute pleasure to be treated to his culinary delights!! He was very punctual, friendly and took us on a beautiful food journey!! Highly recommend and will definitely be engaging in his services again! Delicious food and wonderful company!!

Michael was excellent from our first interaction, he helped plan and organize everything and on the day the Canapes were all delicious and our main meal was spectacular. I would highly recommend Michael and I would definitely use him again if we return to Bali.

Our evening with Chef Michael was a highlight of our trip to Bali and an experience we'll remember for a long time. Michael was very prompt in responding to us before the meal. We discussed the menu and he was very responsive to our requests and subsequent changes. Our dining group included young children and Michael was very attentive in ensuring that the meal wasn't too spicy for their tastes. Michael was friendly but wasn't intrusive. We were all able to just sit back and enjoy delicious food. He cleaned up afterwards and left us a spotless kitchen. We would happily do this again and highly recommend the entire experience.

Michael was amazing. He communicated well, was responsive, kind and great with the guests. The food was lovely. Highly recommend

Chef Michael was very professional and the food was delicious

Chef Michael created the most wonderful Asian fusion dinner for our group of 8 when we stayed at Uluwatu. We could not recommend him more highly. His food was amazing - his Javanese chicken curry and Beef Rendang were highlights. Succulent and SO tasty. Communications were so easy, he was punctual, very personable and talked easily with the group, and tidy up was thorough. We all agreed that his meal was a trip highlight. Recommend him without hesitation,

Absolutely incredible. So so so delicious and accomodating

Chef Michael was really amazing and we all loved the food!! Communication was also great and I was able to adapt the menu in every detail. Definitely recommend!!!

Chef Michael went beyond my expectations! Presentation of the food and a buffet style as requested was done to perfection. He was awesome. He was so awesome that I asked for him to prepare another meal but he was unavailable. I am so glad that we selected him as our chef. Everyone loved, loved the food. I would highly recommend him as your personal chef for your next event. Five stars.

Michael served an assortment of delicious items for breakfast during our stay, the food was cooked well and his service was amazing. He was super friendly and willing to assist with any requirements. The food was insanely yummy, I would recommend his services to anyonei.

Chef Michael was incredible, we had the privilege of Chef Michael’s time for 8 days. Chef Michael was extremely friendly, his food was perfect and tasted phenomenal. He put so much time, care and effort to everything he did and made sure we were well fed and happy. Nothing was too hard for him. I would give Chef Michael 100/10 he blew my expectations out of the water. Next time I return to Bali I will requesting Chef Michael to cook for me again. Thank you for such an amazing experience Chef Michael, I really appreciate it.

Chef Michael cooked us a delicious birthday lunch with a creative Asian fusion menu captivating the unique flavours of Balinese and Indonesian cuisine. He was communicative, kind and service was 10/10. Highly recommend!

Unreal chef - talked us through the food menu and was lovely throughout

Chef Michael really delivered on an authentic Indonesian meal for our first night in our villa at Bali ???? His knowledge of all the ingredients was very impressive as we got to be educated on the diverse range of local spices and flavours. The food was so delicious and you could taste the time and care that went into preparing it all. We’ve had many nasi gorengs but never one as good as Michael’s. The Ikan bakar bumbu jimbaran fish dish was cooked to perfection and I still think of the sauce! Chef Michael was also a super friendly man, happy to chat and joke with us while he was cooking and cleaning up.

Friendly and professional, sapi maranggi is brilliant.