A Canggu Opening That Takes Both Cuisines Seriously
Canggu already has no shortage of Japanese restaurants, but MYKAZA, located on the second floor of The Arc House on Jl. Raya Batu Bolong, is doing something more deliberate than most. The team behind it spent time eating at local warungs, sourcing from Balinese fishermen, and working with ingredients like sambal and jamu before settling on a menu that runs Japanese technique through genuinely Balinese flavour. The result is a fusion that feels considered rather than cosmetic.
The Space: Two Moods Under One Roof
The indoor dining room pairs arched windows with dark leather chairs, marble tables, and a wall of manga-style illustration. For something more intimate, a tatami room with sliding doors and low floor seating around a long black table works well for private celebrations. Outside, a terrace with rattan sofas sits alongside a rooftop pool, and on Sunday afternoons a DJ sets up there for the weekly brunch. Sunset timing rewards those who plan ahead.
What to Eat
The menu is where the concept earns its keep. The Babi Guling Dry Ramen combines Bali's iconic spit-roasted pork preparation with noodles tossed in a bone broth reduction, topped with an ajitama egg and crispy shallots. The Katsu Bali Curry swaps the usual Japanese curry base for a spiced, fragrant Balinese version with a chilli edge. The Hamachi Miso Matah layers den miso's savoury sweetness against the sharp raw-shallot heat of sambal matah.
The crossover continues into drinks. Spice of Island is MYKAZA's take on jamu, made with Arak Bali, and a selection of tea-based cocktails rounds out the lighter end of the list.
Sunday Brunch: Three Hours by the Pool
MYKAZA runs a weekly Sunday brunch with two tiers: a food-only set, or a food and drinks set that includes three hours of free-flow cocktails and Spritz while the DJ plays. The brunch menu is long, covering yakitori, sushi rolls, and standouts like the Ebi Katsu Embe (crispy prawn katsu with sambal embe, Bali's fried-shallot sambal) and the Matcha-Miso Dadar Gulung, a crepe filled with matcha and miso that reworks a familiar Indonesian dessert. The Chicken Sando is generously portioned and worth sharing. One practical note: the Sunday brunch menu rotates regularly, so checking current offerings before visiting is worthwhile.
MYKAZA is open to the public and does not require a stay at The Arc House. Walk-ins and reservations are both accepted.
Why It Matters for Hosts
Independent operators in Canggu and the surrounding area can take note of how MYKAZA positions itself across multiple occasions: a sit-down dinner, a private celebration in the tatami room, and a weekly social brunch event. Offering clearly defined formats for different guest types, each with its own atmosphere and price point, gives visitors a reason to return and makes the venue easier to recommend. Hosts fielding questions about where to send guests for a special evening or a relaxed Sunday out now have a specific, well-rounded option to point to.
Details about MYKAZA were first reported by Honeycombers Bali, written by Ericko Dimas and published on 24 September 2026. That piece was a sponsored article.
First reported by thehoneycombers.com.