美通社

2024-09-27 19:52

Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali: Leading the Culinary Artistry at Koral Restaurant

One Michelin Star culinary visionary redefines casual fine dining at Koral, Bali's first aquarium restaurant.

BALI, Indonesia, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bali's first aquarium restaurant, Koral at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, has recently appointed the One Michelin Star Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali as the Executive Chef. He is celebrated for his remarkable talent and wealth of culinary expertise gained over three decades of international experience. With a cooking philosophy of ensuring sustainable practices including minimising food waste, respect for locally sourced ingredients, and encouraging creativity for innovation, chef Jean-Baptiste invites diners on a flavourful journey through each dish. His profound dedication to the craft and admiration for the diverse flavours will bring Koral Restaurant to a new height of culinary excellence in Bali and beyond.

Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali
Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali

Born in the picturesque Champagne region of France, Chef Jean-Baptiste's love for cooking was deeply rooted in his upbringing amidst forests and natural landscapes. "Growing up surrounded by an abundance of natural resources, like fresh fish from local rivers and diverse forest products, deeply influenced my culinary perspective, emphasising the use of fresh and natural ingredients," he recalls. This early connection to nature has shaped his cooking philosophy with sustainability and respect for ingredients are paramount to his culinary creations. 

Koral Restaurant
Koral Restaurant

Chef Jean-Baptiste's illustrious career began in 1992 with a global career spanning France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Morocco, Dubai, Russia, the Philippines, China, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Vietnam, and Thailand. His previous roles as a consultant and chef for several luxury hotels and as a proud chef- owner of the exquisite Hostellerie La Montagne in Haute-Marne, Champagne - France, have shaped his cooking skills, flavours and ability to collaborate with diverse talents worldwide.

Hokkaido Scallop
Hokkaido Scallop

By 2002, he had earned the prestigious title of the Youngest Michelin-starred Chef at the age of 27— an accolade he has proudly maintained for 23 years. This achievement speaks volumes about his exceptional talent and culinary mastery, as it is noteworthy that the level of accomplishment in receiving a Michelin star in France is known to be exceptionally challenging. His tireless pursuit of excellence continues to inspire aspiring chefs and captivate the global culinary community as he leads the team of culinary artisans at the iconic Koral Restaurant.

Bringing his global perspective to Bali's dining scene, chef Jean-Baptiste drives the evolution of Koral Restaurant's menu, presenting a harmonious blend of the simplicity of fresh and seasonal ingredients with the complexity of culinary mastery in every dish. "Inspiration often strikes me from the freshness of the ingredients. When I find an ingredient that speaks to me, I feel compelled to cook with it immediately, exploring its potential in new dishes," he shares. His love for mushrooms, vegetables, and seafood is evident in his menus, where these ingredients are elevated through precise techniques to reveal their unique flavours and textures. 

Chef Jean-Baptiste's passion for innovation is reflected in Koral's Zen menu, an eight-course signature menu that blends French techniques with locally sourced ingredients and Indonesian flavours. Featuring ingredients like shrimp, coconut, Indonesian Opor spices, tomatoes, mangoes, peanuts, mushrooms, scallops, and lobster, this menu exemplifies Koral's unique approach to fine dining. "This menu was born from a moment of meditation, representing a perfect balance of classic and modern culinary styles," he explains. In addition to the Zen menu, Koral also presents a five-course Experience menu; a six-course Gourmet menu that features Balinese Betutu spices, Maranggi sauce and banana blossom; and a six-course Vegetal menu featuring Bedugul tomatoes, Kemangi or Indonesian basil, sambal dabu-dabu, Balinese Betutu spices, cassava and Kintamani tangerine.

Looking ahead, chef Jean-Baptiste continues to drive the evolution of Koral from being known as a unique underwater dining destination to being recognised for its high quality and innovative culinary offerings paired with personalised service. "We are delighted to have Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali at Koral. His Michelin-starred expertise, combined with his passion for sustainability and innovation, aligns with our commitment to sustainable practices while maintaining the highest standards of luxury for an extraordinary and memorable dining experience. Under his leadership, Koral will continue to push the boundaries of culinary excellence with a vision to secure a Michelin star for Koral once Michelin includes Indonesia in the Guide. Beyond that, we aim to achieve the prestigious Michelin Green Star, setting a new benchmark in Bali's culinary scene, where exceptional dining and environmental stewardship go hand in hand." – said Vincent Guironnet, the General Manager of The Apurva Kempinski Bali.

Explore more of Koral Restaurant's new menu, meticulously crafted by One Michelin Star Chef Jean-Baptiste.

About The Apurva Kempinski Bali: Standing atop the majestic cliff of Nusa Dua, with breath taking views of the Indian Ocean and a tropical garden, The Apurva Kempinski Bali offers the epitome of beachfront luxury. This five-star resort in Bali presents itself as a majestic open-air theatre, an embodiment of Indonesian elegance. A collection of 475 iconic rooms, suites and villas are showcased, with 60% of the accommodation featuring its own private plunge pools. From a unique culinary journey and indigenous spa treatments to spacious meeting rooms and alluring chapels, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is a spectacular stage where curated experiences are brought to life. kempinski.com/bali

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe's oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski's rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 28 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

kempinski.com • www.discoveryloyalty.com

source: The Apurva Kempinski Bali

【立即投票】【你點睇?】陳茂波強調預算案將以節流為主,你最認同哪個節流方法?► 立即投票

人氣文章
最近7天
1
高息定存 | 6個月港元定存3.8厘新高,188日快閃優惠3.68厘
2
高息定存 | 富邦推快閃定存優惠3個月3.9厘,華僑188日3.68厘
3
港股 | 蕭猷華:內地AI發展迅速,阿里巴巴股價看俏
4
港股 | 蕭猷華:恒指料退守至18600點,宜逢低吸納
5
內銀股 | 人行再提擇機減息降準,內銀獲中金唱好,應該點部署?
6
大國博弈 | 【FOCUS】騰訊商湯寧德重挫,CMC清單劍指軍民融合
7
加州山火 | 【FOCUS】洛杉磯烈火焚城,天災背後藏人禍
8
新股掛牌 | 布魯可首日掛牌升41%,每手賺7395元
9
高息定存 | 一周高息合集,銀行高息搶存,富邦1個月4.88厘,華僑1年期3.6厘
10
高息定存 | 一周高息合集,恒生1個月定存4厘,工銀亞洲3個月最高5厘
11
英偉達 | DeepSeek衝擊AI晶片行業結構 英偉達暴跌仍未急抄底
12
高息定存 | 渣打特選客6個月3.48厘,建行亞洲推1個月6.18厘高息吸客
13
高息定存 | 花旗3個月港元定存息加至4厘,信銀國際3.88厘
14
一本萬利 | 2025年的五個「勿」(有片)
15
互聯支付 | 黃俊碩:轉數快與IBPS互聯支付所產生的發展契機
16
環球央行 | 歐洲央行宣布再次減息0.25厘,符合市場預期
17
高息定存 | 一周高息合集,銀行高息吸客,低門檻10萬享6.18厘,3個月最高5厘
18
港股 | 蕭猷華:恒指春節前目標21500點
19
財政預算案2025 | 羅兵咸料本財年財赤948億,財政儲備降至紀錄新低
20
專訪|洪灝:美股更大跌幅在前面,恐需習慣4%通脹(有片)
21
神州經脈 | 基金賣股票據報受限,滬指連跌四日,人行穩匯率
22
習近平應約與特朗普通電話,特:冀盡快與習見面
23
加州山火 | 美國洛杉磯大火失控,被迫撤離人數增至18萬
24
【FOCUS】去年貿易順差破紀錄,中國擴消費增緊迫感
25
【FOCUS】侵侵就職倒數一周,美元及油價劇本臨揭盅
26
加州山火造成超500億美元損失,大量房主未買保險
27
賣地計劃 | 政府今季推一幅東涌住宅地涉745伙,全年供應不達標
28
高息定存 | 一周高息合集,部分銀行逆市加息,南商3個月加至3.8厘
29
雷賢達觀點 | 香港篇:恒指年波幅料六千點,港須全面融入大灣區
30
新世界 | 摩通:新世界若債務違約或打開行業「潘朵拉盒子」
專業版
HV2
精裝版
SV2
串流版
IQ 登入
強化版
TQ
強化版
MQ

【etnet 30周年】多重慶祝活動一浪接一浪,好禮連環賞!

【蛇年行大運 新年好賞「飾」】etnet賞太歲開運趨吉避凶神器

etnet榮獲HKEX Awards 2023 「最佳證券數據供應商」大獎

貨幣攻略

大國博弈

說說心理話

聖誕新年特輯

Watch Trends 2024

北上食買玩

Art Month 2024

秋天養生食療

山今養生智慧

輕鬆護老