Chef Geert Vermeulen’s new menu is poised to make the Lagoona at the Ayodya Resort Bali the island’s newest destination restaurant.

Upon entering Lagoona at the Ayodya Resort Bali at dusk, I was greeted by the cool sea breeze from the 350-metre stretch of white sand beach that attracts sun and sea lovers every day. I was tipped off that they had a new chef, and that he was making his own waves with his tantalizing signature dishes.
Belgian born Chef Geert Vermeulen is the new Executive Chef of the Ayodya Resort Bali. Chef Geert started his career in 1989 in Brussels before moving to Indonesia in 2002 as Chef de Cuisine at a French restaurant in Bali. He later moved to Jakarta to take up a position in a five-star hotel, but he couldn’t stay away from Bali for very long and returned to the island to fulfill the role of Executive Chef at an upscale villa. Having trained in French cuisine and explored the mysteries of Asian cuisine, Chef Geert is now very excited to head the kitchens at Ayodya Resort Bali, where he takes responsibility for six restaurants as well as the banquet kitchen. With energy, fresh ideas, new menus and delicious gastronomic creations, Chef Geert plans to raise Lagoona Restaurant to an iconic status on the island, while also raising the bar for the resort’s other restaurants to make them not only destinations for in-house guests but also for guests not staying in the resrt.

Chef Geert’s works of art have beautiful, colorful presentation with unique ingredients used to concoct them. One such unique ingredient is lavander, which is the main ingredient in Chef Geert’s Lavender Sauce which I was able to taste with his signature dish, Duck Breast in Caramelized Figs Lavender Sauce, with Cabbage. Some other recommended items include: Merguez Sausage Baguette - Grilled Merguez in a Roasted French Baguette with Grilled Tomato and Melted Emmenthaler Cheese,

Parmesan Broccoli Mousse and Roasted Thyme Potato, Pan-fried Salmon with Creamy Spinach, Mashed Potato with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce and many more. Lagoona is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks and barbeque items for lunch, and a dinner menu offering a selection of steaks and seafood.
While I was finishing up my scrumptious meal, a tall, handsome gentleman approached me, I immediately knew it was Chef Geert. I shook his hand, as he introduced himself, I unabashedly complimented him on his outstanding dishes and we plunged into a delightful conversation.
Chef Geert believes that: ‘culinary creativity is close to art, I believe in the importance of building a rapport with my customers, not only to improve my own skills but also to satisfy the needs of the guests’.

Ayodya Resort Bali also proudly offers guests other choices of dining venues. Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine amidst elegant and cozy surrounds at Genji restaurant, or dine with your brood at the stylish Octopus Restaurant and Sports Bar with its delectable simple yet rich in taste meals. Another option to savor breakfast, lunch and dinner is at the 24-hour Waterfall Restaurant which serves an international a la carte menu and Asian delicacies. The Surfer’s Corner encompasses a poolside bar where tasty light snacks and delicious cocktails are served. Topping off Ayodya Bali’s culinary medley is its Lagoona Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, enticing you with beautifully presented seafood and barbeque feasts.

Ayodya Resort Bali in Nusa Dua is a five-star resort that is embellished with stone statues, fountains, and lagoon pools that exude the exotic grandeur of the island. This “Ramayana Epic theme” is reflected throughout the hotel’s luxurious rooms, savory cuisine, rejuvenating wellness services, and first-rate event venues.
Ayodya Palace is a dreamy, 79-room, private ‘retreat within a hotel’, set in a quiet corner of Ayodya Resort Bali, and complemented by gorgeous gardens and a private swimming pool. With luxurious accommodation and facilities, a butler service, private check-in, free internet access, a well stocked library and secluded areas, as well as complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day, the Ayodya Palace is ideal for guests who require a more private, sophisticated and individual option to the main resort. The possibility of retreating to the pool or lounge, exclusively belonging to the palace offers the guest privileged services. The contemporary Eastern design presents an informal yet palatial residence inspired by the grand palaces of the legendary Ayodya Kingdom.

Ayodya Resort Bali
Jl. Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua. 80363 Indonesia
+62 361 771102
www.ayodyaresortbali.com