Chef Kadek Guna

Chef At Home in Denpasar

I bring together the rich flavors and diverse cooking techniques from these two distinct culinary traditions. With years of experience in professional kitchens, I have masterfully blended the bold, spicy, and aromatic elements of Pan-Asian cooking with a distinct focus on using fresh, vibrant, and wholesome ingredients. Deliver good food & service are my goals. Bring perfectionist passion every part my dishes.

Learning from many chefs I met, starting from the taste, and the authenticity of the food itself with the use of excellent techniques and selection of ingredients such as spices, citrus, chilies, and umami-rich soybeans which are the hallmarks of my expertise in highlighting Asian foods such as Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian.

At the same time, I have become an expert in combining mainly western, working at best steak restaurants in Indonesia as a head chef is part of the expertise in processing high-quality steaks or dry aged for many years, by collaborating Mediterranean cuisine and use of spices and herbs such as oregano, thyme, and olive oil.

My unique ability is to integrate these two culinary traditions which allows for innovative fusion dishes that respect the heritage of both regions, while also offering exciting new flavor combinations. Whether crafting classic recipes or experimenting with modern fusion, I have remained committed to showcasing the best of both Pan-Asian, Western blended Mediterranean cuisines.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is the process of bringing together the best of the ingredients into a creation or dishes that could create a moment for those who enjoy it

I learned to cook at...

Mostly independent and luxury resorts with the high transitions of Head Chef and therefore I get to see so many different Chefs and their techniques.

A cooking secret...

Just appreciate the ingredients and focus on our guest and customers

My menus

Balinese

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Soup ikan : fragrant balinese spice fish soup

FIRST COURSE

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Bubur moreng : fragrant tumeric porridges with moringa leaves, crunchy chicken skin, mix vegetables with coconut sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled reef fish Jimbaran style marinated with balinese spiced margarine

Grilled king prawn

Urab kacang panjang : snake long bean with bali spice, crispy shallot & garlic, toasted coconut and coconut sauce

Ayam betutu : slow cook chicken 6 hours with balinese spiced

DESSERT

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Dadar gulung : roll thin crepe filling with sweet grated coconut and palm sugar served with ice cream

Es buah : fresh cut mix fruit, condensed milk, jelly and syrup

Veggies variety

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Baba ganoush : creamy, smoky eggplant dip with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic

Red bean hummus served with flat bread

FIRST COURSE

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Agedashi tofu : deep-fried silken tofu served with tsuyu broth

Kimchijeon : crispy kimchi pancake with soy sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Jack fruit tacos : braised young jack fruit, pickled red onion, avocado, fresh lettuce and salsa

Side : charred broccoli, charred carrot with herbs, sauteed mushroom

Charred cabbage soy miso glazed

Sautéed zucchini with tomato basil concasse

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Mango sorbet, berries jam, strawberry sauce

Fushion

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Tuna tataki with citrus ponzu and pickled vegetables

Glazed pork belly bao bun : pickled shallot, sambal mayo

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Charred cabbage cook with soy miso sauce and nut

Shrimp gyoza served with red curry and fried curry leaves

MAIN COURSE

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Organic chicken, preserved lemon, charred local leaves, black garlic pure and chicken jus

Grilled reef fish fillet with woku sauce and lemon garlic aioli

Compliments side : grill assorted vegetable, roasted potatoe, mac n cheese

DESSERT

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Coffee creame brulle and strawberry compote

Classic French

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Chicken liver parfait with berrys jam and toasted bread

FIRST COURSE

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Classic french onion soup and gruyere cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Beef bourginon served with mash potato

Local reef fish meuniere with capers butter and rocket salad

DESSERT

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Apple tarte tatin with ice cream

Mille fuille vanilla

Pie with mix fruit

Mediterranean

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Baba ganoush : creamy, smoky eggplant dip with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic

Classic chickpeas hummus

Tzatziki : salted yogurt and shredded cucumber, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice

FIRST COURSE

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Lamb kofta served with tomato salsa, labneh & za’atar

Greek Salad, tomato, olive, feta cheese, capers & onion

Tomato, soft cheese served with green oil pangrattato

Charred cauliflower steak : tahini yogurt, chimichurri

Caesar salad : charred lettuce, herbs dressing, cured egg yolk, anchovies and pangratatto

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Souvlaki served with green leaf, pomegranate, tzatziki and chimichurri

Spaghetti lemon butter and parmesan

Local reef fish fillet, taragon beurre blanc, tomato jam

Falafel pita : sourkraut, herbs, lettuce, tahini dressing

Jack fruit tacos : braised young jack fruit, pickled red onion, avocado and lemon sour cream

DESSERT

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Honey & cinnamon loukumades served with ice cream vanilla

Walnut Baklava served ice cream

Churros with chocolate peanut sauce and ice cream

Breakfast

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Freshly squeezed orange juice

Jamu and traditional beverages

FIRST COURSE

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Selection of traditional Jajanan Pasar

Daily fresh and seasonal cut fruits and whole fruits

Daily assortment of homemade yogurts, coconut yogurt, and muesli

Daily of prepared banana and cocho chips muffins

MAIN COURSE

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Rice Congee: fragrant chicken savory rice porridge with cabbage, fried bread, softcooked egg, chili oil, crispy shallots

Soto Ayam: fragrant chicken and turmeric broth with rice noodles, cabbage, and soft-cooked egg

Kaya jam French toast: poached banana stuffed brioche with homemade Kaya jam, fresh mango, and coconut

Two eggs cooked to your liking with potato roesti, grilled mushrooms, homemade bacon

Banh Cuon : steamed rice pancake stuffed minced chicken, black fungus served with nuoc cham

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Izakaya

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Tosaki tuna hand roll

Prawn tempura/chicken/vegetable temaki

FIRST COURSE

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Cucumber sunomono salad

Charred napa cabbage with sesame dressing, furikake and tanuki

Agedashi tofu : fried tofu, dashi broth, bonito flakes

MAIN COURSE

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Hibachi grilled chicken yakitori on skewer condiment with sesame mayo, teriyaki, goma dare

Hot pot with choices of Tofu and vegetables, seafood or chicken

Rich japanese curry vegetable, katsu and served with japanese rice

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Japanese fluffy cake with crumble and ice cream

Japanese flan

Fruit platter

Indonesian

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Batagor : fried tofu dumpling with peanut sauce & kafir lime

Sweet corn fritters with cucumber relish

Pempek palembang, cuko broth and pickled cucumber

FIRST COURSE

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Soto ayam Lamongan; fragrant turmeric and lemongrass chicken broth with rice noodles, cabbage and crumb

Bubur moreng : fragrant tumeric porridges with moringa leaves, crunchy chicken skin, mix vegetables with coconut sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Traditional beef rendang Sumatran style

Gurami nyat-nyat Kintamani: slow cook reducing fish with bali spice

Guling samsam : Crispy roasted pork belly with cassava leaves and bumbu bali

Urab kacang panjang : snake long bean with bali spice, crispy shallot & garlic, toasted coconut and coconut sauce

Ayam woku : fragrant turmeric spice with chicken curry Manado style

Compliment : fragrant coconut yellow rice

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Dadar gulung : roll thin crepe filling with sweet grated coconut and palm sugar served with ice cream

Es buah : fresh cut mix fruit, condensed milk, jelly and syrup

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Chef Kadek's reviews

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Chef Kadek was amazing! We had a party of 10 and he served us all with so much delicious Indonesian food within an hr of arriving! We didn't even know he was there! Very professional and would highly recommend.

I worked with Chef Kadek prior to our evening, to create a traditional balinese set menu and he was extremely responsive. Having balinese roots, I wanted to show off my favourite meals to my friends. He was complimentary but also told me what to take off the menu so not to overload on the same kind of dishes, which I appreciated. The presentation of the food was incredible and the meals themselves were exactly what I had hoped for me. Everyone was impressed. Highly recommended.

After reading multiple reviews for multiple chefs we decided to go with Kadek . We are so glad we went with him , his bot a cook his a real deal chef. We went with a medetranean inspired menu and everything was made from scratch and super tasty . We can't wait to book you again in our next visit to Bali . Cheers

Was incredible! The food was some of the best we have ever eaten. Our chef was very kind and discrete and explained to us all of our dishes. Would definitely recommend!

Chef Kadek cooks perfectly! The chose of Indonesian menu was best! We love the fish cake and my husband was so happy! Would definitely make another booking with him! Very revommended!

Kadek went above and beyond our expectations …he cooked for us for 3 nights and catered the menu to our liking..was fantastic, carefree experience and next we come to Bali …definitely will use his service again. We had 3 different cuisines that we chose and all were over our expectations. 10 out of 10 cooking and service..

Chef Kadek was very professional, he came together with his assistant chef, and together they made an amazing 5-course dinner at our villa in Uluwatu! We had an amazing evening with delicious food, would definitely recommend his service to everyone and hopefully be able to do this again!

We had a wonderful evening with Chef Kadek Guna. The Mediterranean dishes were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. What made the experience truly memorable was Chef Kadek’s clear passion for his craft, which came through in both the food and his warm, engaging manner. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a special dining experience!

Food and service were top notch and we did enjoyed every single item from the menu. We highly recommended.

Le repas était délicieux et nous avons adoré la formule ou nous choisissons les plats qui nous conviennent le mieux. Le chef Kadek a été particulièrement aimable et a répondu à toutes nos questions tant sur les plats que sur la culture balinaise. Il a été très compréhensif et patient, compte tenu que nous avons manqué de courant pendant 50 minutes. Ce fut une soirée mémorable, nous recommandons ses services et avons adoré l’expérience.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Chef Kadek cook for us at our villa during a friend’s 40th birthday celebration. From start to finish, he was efficient, friendly, and went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. The food was incredible—hands down the best we had during our entire stay in Bali. We chose the Mediterranean menu, and every dish was divine. Our stomachs were full and happy, and we’re so grateful we came across him. If you're considering a private chef experience in Bali, don’t hesitate—Chef Kadek is a standout!

Kadek was amazing from start to finish. The food was delicious and plentiful. All of our local Balinese meals after this experience paled next to Kadek's amazingly crafted local menu. It was truly an experience to remember. It went seamlessly, will be dreaming of the rendang, fragrant rice, and grilled fish for years to come.

What an amazing night. We arranged a surprise dinner to celebrate my parents' 25th wedding anniversary. Our family was incredibly impressed by the food and service from Chef Kadek and his assistant. Chef Kadek provided a customised Mediterranean style menu, taking into account dietary requirements and minor menu adjustments. Chef brought almost all of his own equipment, including a charcoal grill, to prepare some of the most delicious food. The fresh caught fish was a highlight. This was my first time hiring a private chef, but will absolutely do so again. An incredible night with family and delicious food. Thanks Chef!

Enjoyed my meal with friends! Would hire him again. It was a lot of food.

Very nice and professional. Delicious and creative meals.