The Team Behind Our Nusa Dua Restaurant
HEAD CHEF MOHAMAD RAVIEL
Raised in Bandung, Chef Raviel draws inspiration from his hometown's vibrant street food culture and the rich gastronomic traditions of Bali, where he honed his craft. Influenced by renowned mentors like Michelin-experienced Amaury Belkhanfar and Indonesian culinary expert Lucky Dailah of the Locavore fame, Chef Raviel's passion for bringing Indonesian cuisine into the modern culinary spotlight shines through every dish.
HEAD MIXOLOGIST - DENI ALAN HARTONO
Deni Alan Hartono is a mixologist with more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry and is currently part of the team at Ikan Bar, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. Throughout his career, he has worked with several hospitality brands including Nirjhara Bali, The Sun Heaven Resort as part of the pre-opening team, Aryaduta Kuta, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, and AP Suite & Apartment. His experience across these properties has shaped his strong foundation in beverage operations, cocktail development, and maintaining quality and consistency while delivering engaging guest experiences.
Deni has a passion for crafting cocktails that highlight local and seasonal ingredients, often exploring techniques such as infusions, clarification, fermentation, and house-made syrups to create balanced and creative drinks. He is also mindful of sustainable bar practices and continuously looks for ways to reduce waste through thoughtful preparation and ingredient use. For Deni, great cocktails are built on balance, consistency, teamwork, and a genuine understanding of guest preferences.