DENPASAR– Living World Denpasar has further strengthened its position as a leading lifestyle and culinary destination with the official launch of the newly refreshed Nusantara Market, a dedicated culinary area celebrating the richness of authentic Indonesian cuisine. The revitalized Nusantara Market was officially reopened during a Grand Reopening event held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Ground Floor of Living World Denpasar.
Featuring a fresher and more contemporary concept, Nusantara Market brings together a wide selection of Indonesian dishes from various regions across the archipelago. From legendary local favorites to today’s popular culinary trends, visitors can now enjoy authentic delicacies such as Klepon Gianyar, Kue Putu Legenda, Lumpia Pantai Sanur, along with many other traditional Indonesian specialties that reflect the nation’s diverse flavors.
The Grand Reopening celebration began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the management of Living World Denpasar, followed by traditional dance performances that added a strong cultural ambiance to the event.
The festivities continued with an engaging Cooking Demonstration by Chef Putu, a former contestant of MasterChef Indonesia, who prepared traditional Balinese dishes Lawar Belut and Sambal Embe. The session attracted great enthusiasm from visitors, particularly as Chef Putu shared insights into the philosophy and traditional cooking techniques behind Balinese cuisine.
Adding further depth to the event was a talk show titled “What Does Nusantara Mean?”, featuring representatives from Nusantara Market tenants, Living World Denpasar management, and Chef Putu. The discussion explored the significance of Indonesian cuisine from cultural, business, and future development perspectives. The event concluded with an interactive Dessert Making Class led by Chef Andrie from Aroma Bakery.
The transformation from the previous Asian Market concept into Nusantara Market reflects Living World Denpasar’s commitment to promoting Indonesia’s culinary wealth. Maria Lucia, General Manager of Living World Denpasar, emphasized the vast potential of Indonesian cuisine.
“Indonesian cuisine is incredibly rich in flavor and diversity. Through Nusantara Market, we aim to present an authentic yet modern culinary experience. We hope visitors can discover new flavors they have never tried before or reconnect with the tastes they have been longing for,” she said.
With its renewed concept and diverse offerings, Living World Denpasar expects Nusantara Market to become a favorite culinary destination for families, tourists, and food enthusiasts seeking to explore the richness of Indonesian flavors in a comfortable and enjoyable setting.***
