Blanco Par Mandif - Ubud

We were so impressed with our last visit in 2018 that we went back to Blanco par Mandif. Unfortunately we were seriously disappointed this time. Although the menu started very well, the last courses, the quality of the meat and even the dessert were rather disappointing.__The service was really bad this time. We were presented with a menu suggestion with the information that this was today's menu. So there are no three menus to choose from, as was subsequently discovered on the website. The menu also included wine accompaniment for each dish. We were not asked whether the menu and the wine pairing were suitable, nor was there any information about the respective price. That wouldn't be unusual, apart from the lack of price information. After the first course, we ordered the wine accompaniment, which was then served from the second course onwards (to be fair, with a price deduction). The quality of the wine accompaniment was disproportionate to the price charged later and the small quantity served, and the wines did not always match the wines listed in the menu. The big surprise came at the very end when paying. We find € 235.00 per person including wine accompaniment to be absolutely too high in relation to the quality of this evening. We were never informed about the 3 possible menus, we were never given a price, we were never asked if we wanted to drink anything other than mineral water. So the “most expensive” menu was simply served.

If they have a chance to stay in ubud, one must try. this place is the edge of the Indonesian culinary experience. ask the manager to drive them in this paradies of the test for an unforgettable dinner.

What a great experience!! Real nice food and amability. They are alligned with best restaurants of Europe, better than most part of 1 and 2 michelin star ones. Congratulations

Blanco par Mandif in Ubud was spectacular. Better than some of the 3 Michelin star restaurants we’ve been to in NY/Berlin. I love that their beverage pairing was a combination of wine and (mostly) cocktails because wine does not go with everything and the flavors in the cocktails really brought a new dimension of flavor to each dish. The dishes were 99% consistently spectacular. I could not choose a favorite. The balance in flavor and texture was there, there was always enough sauce on each plate (unlike some other places where there’s a minuscule dot of sauce that you can’t even taste but its listed like a main component on the menu). If you like seafood, definitely get the 9-course. I think the scallops and lobster were at the top of my favorites list. The 2 criticisms would be the spiced cake was a meh for me because it felt like a modern take on spiked cake where it’s no longer warm but a cold, mousse-like thing. The flavor was not as strong as one would expect from spiced cake. The cocktail paired with it was more flavorful. Could be a personal preference/expectation but desserts that are known for being warm are how I’d like to eat them. Removing that quality from the interpretation usually ruins it for me. And the wagyu beef was not the softest piece of wagyu we’ve had. Either it was slightly overcooked or just not the same quality of meat but the flavors and purées accompanying the beef were wonderful. Service staff was really great, very attentive to our needs and when the next course would arrive. Bravo Blanco!

Love the place. Amazing flavours and great service. Perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Choices of 7 or 9 courses degustation menu, or the a la carte... all perfect. Great cocktail list, not too bad wine selection (could improve a bit) but overall all is perfect. I cannot say it enough: we love this place