A Tanjung Benoa-based executive chef reviving Bali's heritage recipes with classic grilling and slow-cooking.
Every dish passes through the same wood-fired heat Chef Ron has trained over for more than a decade.
Fresh catch, local herbs, and family recipes — sourced daily from Kedonganan market.
Balinese comfort food, elevated — a mother's recipe meets fine-dining precision.
Turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass — balanced by hand, the way it's always been done.
From Sumatra's chilies to Maluku's cloves — tracing the archipelago's spice routes, course by course.
A private dinner, a cooking class, or a seat at the Chef's Table — there's always room for one more.
From the sizzle of the pan to the final pour, every detail is made to elevate your dining experience.
Chef Ron's gastronomic journey began as an executive chef for several leading hotels across Indonesia, later taking him to a cruise line based in America — deepening his understanding of culinary art across cultures. It all started at tourism school, until that passion grew into his own business in 2009.
"Food can bring peace. Seeing people smile at the table — that's when I know I've truly succeeded."
He chose to focus on local Indonesian spices and classic grilling, paired with slow-cooking methods passed down by Balinese mothers — a way of cooking that produces a distinctive taste no machine can replicate. His ingredients are always fresh, sourced directly from local farmers and markets like Kedonganan, where he finds inspiration in fishermen, farmers, and family recipes handed down through generations.
Each restaurant was born from a different phase in Chef Ron's search for authentic nusantara flavor — and all three are still running today across Tanjung Benoa & Nusa Dua.
First Restaurant
The starting point of Chef Ron's own business, specializing in seafood grill while experimenting with the archipelago's heritage recipes. Recognized by TripAdvisor as one of Bali's favorite restaurants, open for family dining, private dinners, and small parties.
Second Restaurant
An authentic Indonesian bistro set in Tanjung Benoa's most eminent tourism area, known for its signature grilled steak, seafood, and ribs. Listed among the most recommended restaurants in the south of Bali — perfect for family gatherings and small group parties.
Personal Space
A private dining space where Chef Ron channels his culinary passion directly — serving a "Special of the Day" menu, a choice of coffee, or a cooking class experience, all paired with the story of the spices behind every dish.
Chef Ron actively shares his cooking process, market visits, and the story behind every dish on the Balicooks YouTube channel. The latest videos appear here automatically with every new upload.
Visit the YouTube ChannelBali Cardamon, Glaze Bali, and Chef's Room — three dining spaces, each with its own style and atmosphere, across Tanjung Benoa & Nusa Dua.
Dish styling and photography for restaurant menus, business promotions, editorials, social media content, and cookbooks.
An exclusive private dining experience, available by reservation only at Bali Cardamon Restaurant in Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua — a curated tasting menu served at the pass, guided course by course by Chef Ron himself.
Learn to prepare authentic Balinese & Indonesian dishes hands-on with Chef Ron, including a trip to the local market.
Journey through Indonesia's rich spice heritage with a curated multi-course menu crafted by Chef Ronald N T — a chef with over a decade of dedication to bridging the aromatic soul of Indonesian spices with refined Western technique.
Each dish is prepared in a traditional Balinese Paon — an antique clay-and-brick, wood-fired stove with four cooking holes, fuelled entirely by wood and coconut husk. This ancient hearth infuses every plate with a subtle smokiness that modern kitchens simply cannot replicate.
Reserve the Chef's Table
A few words from real guests at Bali Cardamon and Glaze Bali, pulled from Google and TripAdvisor reviews.
A must-visit in Benoa — contemporary Balinese cooking, carefully plated, in a place that carries Chef Ron's own personality.
Beautifully decorated, and the food kept us coming back — the soto ayam and pisang goreng are impossible to resist.
We were welcomed with a beautifully set table, candles, flowers, and a complimentary drink to start. A lovely first impression.
A modern twist on Indonesian cooking that never fails to impress — the menu keeps evolving, and every new dish is just as good.
Kind, attentive staff and food that comes out fast and fresh — exactly what you want from a good dinner out.
Very good food, spotlessly clean, and welcoming for families with kids too.