Bali Bounty

What's a trip to Potato Head without their famed burgers? This one here is definitely not your usual burger; I loved its unconventional choice of ingredients. Cocoa ketchup and mole mayo gave it a nuanced sweetness, balanced out with a mean triple roasted jalapeño cheese and pickles. The wagyu patty was suitably beefy and succulent, and very naturally, became one with those lush demi brioche buns. The accompanying hand-cut fries were highly addictive as well.

The mantou sliders worked well with this one. Soft and slightly sweet buns hugged the crunchy-yet-pretty-fleshy battered crab, rubbed with homemade old bay seasoning, slathered with creamy Balinese snake bean remoulade and seaweed salt.

Wings were on the skinny side (seems to be the norm in Bali) but its sticky, sweet-savoury marinade was definitely on point. Finger-lickingly good on its own, and even better with the tangy Lombok Gede chilli hot sauce and blue cheese dip. Cool fact: The latter is made using locally produced cheese by Bali Alm. Didn't know that Bali produces cheese too!

Get the unbelievably sweet blue swimmer crab tostada (not pictured) 👌

The selection process from the one-pager food menu was fuss-free; you basically pick from the 'Harvested', 'Hooked', and 'Farmed' categories, featuring sustainably grown local produce specially sourced by Chef Kevin Cherkas (if this name sounds familiar, the El Bulli and Daniel alumni previously helmed BLU at Shangri-La Singapore).
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Now on to the food. I liked the unique flavour pairings and clever play on textures on each plate, a reflection of Bali's vibrant culture and food scene. My personal favourites were the Roasted Pork (60k) - honey glazed bbq pork, pickled cabbage, and coriander wedged between a soft pancake bun; Smoked Butterfish (90k) balanced by beetroot yoghurt, zucchini pickles and a bed of parsley crumbs; and the Honey Baked Pumpkin Salad (80k), country granola, creamy green beans, and tarragon, a brilliant combination of savoury, sweet, creamy, and crunchy.
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Really enjoyed the dining experience here -- familiar yet refreshing. If innovative, thoughtfully conceptualised plates are your thing, then I definitely recommend you pay #Cuca a visit when in Bali. #burpple