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The trendy, super-chic Hu’u Grill & Bar is located in the upscale enclave of Seminyak, where the island’s designer boutiques, diverse galleries and fashionable lifestyle resorts are found. With an intimate ambiance, Hu’u brings a level of sophistication to the island, providing an exotic gathering-place where Bali’s A-list and jetsetters mix and mingle. Named after an atoll off the coast of Sumbawa, Hu’u offers both the finest cuisine in its “Garden of Eden” setting as well as tantalizing signature cocktails mixed with an eclectic selection of international music in the lounge. This oasis on the Island of Gods celebrates its 12th anniversary throughout 2013.

An elegant venue for the beautiful people, Hu’u has recently hosted international celebrities including socialite Paris Hilton and music producer Quincy Jones. Tens of thousands ranging from locals to expats and tourists have come to mix with the fashionable to savour their epicurean delights along with the club’s lively beats.

For foodies and those who take delight in the best a restaurant has to offer, Hu’u has been a draw due to their delectable local and international creations. For those visiting in 2013 they’ll notice a change, as Hu’u offers a fresh and authentic dining scene, paying homage to its South-East Asian“Peranakan” roots. This style of cuisine has long been anticipated by Asian and well-travelled peers, to have native chefs creating the Pernakan menu means everyone in or visiting Bali gets to experience its authenticity and diversity.

Owner Sean Lee says “to understand the meaning of Peranakan, all you have to do is check out a famous song “Rasa Sayang,” to see how passionate the tri-nation cultures feel about their past, and if you care to ask anyone from either place, they’ll all try and claim the song to be from their own mother land. At the end of the day does it really matter who wrote the song? The fact is, there is a pride for a bygone era that a mish-mash of cultures shares, which is why we’ve named the restaurant BABA’S.

Lee says “Baba’s are everywhere in the world to this day and from every culture – in Asia for example, you can be Chinese or Tamil and have a Scottish, Portuguese or English surname, this is true to a Baba’s heritage. What we want to do is give everyone the right to be proud of their own mix, because it’s something we all essentially share. It’s a global thing.”

What to expect on the menu? For starters, try the Grilled Sambal Fish on Banana Leaf, Crispy Chicken with Spicy Chilli Sauce or the Beancurd with Achar Thai Sauce. Mains include Jumbo Prawn Laksa, Caramelized Coffee Pork Ribs, Singapore Lobster Noodles, a classic Mee Goreng and Burnt Wok Style Beef or Fish KwayTeow (Rice Stick)

For those looking to loosen up with one of their signature cock-tails, the lychee martini comes highly recommended. Often mentioned as the best lychee martini in Bali, they’re best experi-enced while lounging near the pool as the sunset casts its golden hues throughout the venue.

As the evening progresses, Hu’u transforms from its laid-back, fashionable BABA’S restaurant into a chic nightclub where top international DJs spin a blend of the best house, funky and tribal tracks. The club has hosted guest DJs from as far afield as Australia, UK, USA and Asia.

Hu’u is a “must-visit” venue where occasional tourists can mix and mingle with others from the jetset group as well as Bali’s well-connected expats. For more information:

hu’u Bar & BABA’S RESTAURANTJalan PetitengetSeminyak, Bali 80361

Web: www.huubali.comReservations: +62 361 473 6576General Inquiries: info@huubali.com

Hu’u Grill & Bar

An elegant venue for the beautiful people, Hu’u has recently hosted international

celebrities including socialite Paris Hilton and music producer Quincy Jones.

Tens of thousands ranging from locals to expats and tourists have come to mix with the fashionable to savour their epicurean delights along with the club’s lively beats.

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