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What if...

Restaurants are no longer just places to soothe your appetite? Boardrooms of future CEO’s, meeting hubs for those destined to mingle and a familiar living space for Nomads without a place to call home. 

 

We hope Zest is a place where you feel safe to belong. 

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Welcome to

The Zest Forest

An enchanted forest of human diversity. 

 

A safe haven for aimless travelers, rebels on the run from mediocricy and colorful souls who refuse to choose between black or white. 

 

A playground for party animals, living room of the modern nomadic and a hub for authentic human connection. 

 

We hope to massage your spirit with smooth sounds and epic vibes. May we tickle your tastebuds with plant powered confort foods cooked up with that unmistakable Zesty twist. 

 

But most of all, may you feel celebrated and loved for your unique place in our eco system. May you find a home on our couch, peace in your heart and plenty of new friends along the way 

You are home, you are loved

and we are one. 

Hug, Huge Hug, Your Zest Family

Zest Menu

Our menu is a plant forward. 

 

Animal friendly celebration of the 

bounteous roots, fruits and shoots of our Balinese edible eco system (aka the food forest)

 

All items are vegan and MOST ARE 

available in gluten free versions. 

 

Some say our food is mostly healthy, with a naughty, decadent edge. When we look in the mirror, that rings a bell.  

Dear friend. Welcome home. 

Chew slowly, breathe deeply and may you allow yourself to receive the magic of life’s mystery. 

 

Earth Kissed Food made with Joy

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Zest All Day

Breakfast

SUNRISE ACTIVATION BOWLS  88K

MANGO PASSION BOWLS 

Mango, pineapple, coconut flesh & yoghurt, topped with passion fruit, mango, banana, grated coco, starfruit, crus-hed granola

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY

Peanut butter, banana, strawberries, coconut yoghurt & mylk, granola, sesame seeds, peanut butter cream

BRUNCH SELECTION

AVOCADO TOAST  88K

Sliced avocado, tomato, daikon ‘bacon’, radish, olive oil on bananaflour toast

WAKE UP BURGER  88K

Shiitake burger patty, daikon bacon, grilled onion, cheeze, tomato, ketchup + avo: 10K // + freedom fries: 25K

BIG BREAKFAST SALAD STACK  88K

Sweet potato and taro hash browns, crispy mushroom, avocado, grilled tomato, jackfruit sausage, ruccula and papaya chutney, pickle.

ROYAL BREAKFAST  98K

Grilled mushrooms, cheesy tomato, avocado, jack sausage, chickpea omelet, wilted spinach, bbq sauce, toast+butter

WAFFLES & PANCAKE

PUMPKIN, LEMON & CINNAMON WAFFLES  72K

With salted caramel, rosella flowers and cinnamon ice cream

STRAWBERRIES, AND CREAM WAFFLES  80K

With strawberry jam, sliced strawberry, cookie crumble ice cream and coconut sprinkle

SAVOURY, SEAWEED WAFFLES  99K

With tree nut ‘camembert’, avocado, sweet chilli, shiitake mushroom and toasted sesame

High
Vibes Menu

SALADS

CAESAR  78K

Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, croutons, daikon bacon bits,
cherry tomato and tempura mushroom

CALAMARI POKE BOWL   90K 

Plant-based 'calamari', avocado, quinoa+red rice blend, romaine lettuce, red+daikon radish, cherry tomato, seaweed and spicy tahini dressing

ZEST SOUL MEDICINE

SUPER GREEN BOWL  85K

Broccoli, quinoa, moringa, asparagus, okra, spinach, avoca-do, parmesan cheese, mint yogurt and lemon dressing

ZEST KITCHARI  78K

Nourishing mungbean and rice porridge with ginger, cabbage, carrot, daikon and
toasted almonds.

PLANT POWERED PHO 88K

The famous Vietnamese soup with a zesty twist. Ricenoodles, mushrooms, bok choy, chili and lime on the side

MORINGA MEDICINE BOWL  82K

Fresh moringa leaves, broccoli, shiitake mushroom, galangal, chillI, peanut, cashews, coriander, heritage rice
+sauerkraut BREAD: 15K

Zest Guilty Pleasures

FOOD FOREST PIZZA

ROMAN JACK 88K

Jackfruit, mushroom, cheddar, sausage, notzarella,

NAUGHTY NAPOLI  88K

Notzarella, tomato, basil, garlic oil

THE THAI AND I  88K

Spicy base, mushroom, cashew sour cream, cheddar, pickled veggies, coriander, sesame oil

THE BURGER MAFIA

CLUB ZEST TRIPLE DECKER SANDWICH  98K

Mushroom schnitzel, daikon bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheeze, pickled shallots, sweet potato crisps

BIG GRILL BURGER  108K

Shiitake patty, iceberg lettuce, mayo ketchup, shallot, spickles.

VEGAN FISHERMAN BURGER  98K  

Teriyaki bananablossom fillet, wasabi avocado, marinated daikon, ginger slaw

ZEST BURGER SLIDERS  108K

3 MINI BURGERS: Mini Zest, Vegan Fisherman Burger, Chicken of the forest burger

SUSHI CRIMINAL

SMOKED CAPSICUM AND BROCCOLI  77K

Sweet potato crisp, broccoli, nori

JACKRUIT 'TUNA' AND AVOCADO  77K  

Avocado, capers, dill, mayo

TEMPURA ONION  77K

Avocado, onion, paprika pickle, nori, chipote mayo

BURNESE 'EGG'  77K

Burmese Chickpea Tofu , sundried tomatoes, beansprouts, rucola, chipotle mayo (free grain)

DON'T PANIC. IT'S ORGANIC

But most of all our food is 

medicine to soothe your soul and brighten your mind so you too can be angelic. 

 

GET IT

Let's drop our guard and know you are loved especially for those hidden pockets of darkness. Own it, don't spoil it you are a rock star and if you can't see it we will show y o u. 

 

HEAR IT.

Y  O  U   A  R  E   G  O  D

Embodied in a flesh suit made with particles from the stars.

EVENTS

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TEA TEMPLE

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TEA TEMPLE

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TEA TEMPLE

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TEA TEMPLE

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TEA TEMPLE

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TEA TEMPLE

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TEA TEMPLE

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TEA TEMPLE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

LOCAL DATES

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7.00 PM

Dragon tea Temple

11.30 AM

6.00 PM

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Save the date for Saturday, May 11th, and prepare to be swept away by an evening of cultural splendor as the Yawanawa tribe from Brazilian Amazonia forest come together with Sukira for a celebration like no other.

Taiwanese tea boasts a rich tapestry of tradition and history, rooted in centuries-old cultivation practices that have evolved into a pinnacle of tea craftsmanship. Renowned for producing some of the finest teas globally, Taiwan’s tea culture is deeply intertwined with its cultural heritage. 

You are warmly welcomed to join and co-create with us, a special evening full of Devotional singing, Bliss & Joy. Such a unique way to celebrate blissfully, combining the Spirit of ancient Teas with the sacredness of chanting mantras all together as one.

11.30 PM

Dragon Tea Temple

Dragon Tea Temple

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Join Sabda Irama's collective musical journey, experiencing your soul through a diverse range of musical styles from classical strings and volcanic vocals to re-java-nating flutes, delicate piano notes, lush spacious synth follows with dancy vibe.

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In this very special workshop we will learn the steps and techniques of performing a tea ceremony. We will also discuss the art of holding and creating sacred space for Tea.

OUR
SPACE

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Zen-like mixing it up for beauty and comfort. We’ve renovated a traditional Balinese building keeping all the beautiful features of the structure and introduced modern artwork by one of our favorite artist ArtxPan into the space. His murals are unique and each figures depicted have what we call in French  “le regard de Renoir”, this miraculous touch that gives you the feeling to be seen by the painting. A native Kamboja tree (Frangipani tree) is planted at the heart of the restaurant to add to the Balinese fragrance of the atmosphere.  Zest space was made for you to chill in plush sofas while enjoying incredible views over the Campuhan Ridge lush jungles.  As travelling taught just, true luxury is a matter of contrasts and union of genres, like savouring delicacies naked on a beach or taking a hot bath after a week spent no shower/full power wandering through wild landscapes.

KICKASS VIEW

Come and enjoy a badass view overlooking the Campuhan Bridges lush ass jungle.
Right on our iron wood deck, you seriously can see the most stunning Avatar tree in Ubud.

Food Forest for Human connection.

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PIERRE

AkA, Pak Pierre, AkA DJ Pi, Overlord of the Zest Soundscape. Pi-Airo is the one who planted the very first seeds of the Zest Forest. Some rightly call him the creator, yet we see the one who truly creates trees can only be found in the space between the leaves. A voracious visionary with a sharp eye for finesse and Natural beauty, Papa Pierre has a generous heart with a deep love for his Zesty family.

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SIMON

AkA Bli Made, AkA the tree whisperer, AKA the in-house Elf of the Zest food forest. Shri-mon has been by Pi-airo’s side since day 1, listening deeply to the soft voices of the Earth’s obscure creatures, receiving blessings and recipes for the evolution of the human species. Purveyor of fine plants, pods and seeds and dedicated to the alchemy of Nature’s most delicious and nutritious roots fruits and shoots into dishes that tickle the taste buds of our most discerning forest visitors.

JONGENOTTER

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PUTU

AkA the mighty mountain, aka The Mother, Putu is a soft spoken, strong hearted warrior custodian of the island we call Bali. Standing tall with her ear turned to the 2 rivers of duality, she patiently and lovingly maintains the peaceful relations between the native forest species and the many imported, feral, international and extraterrestrial breeds that flock to this island for a taste of the Zest Forest.

MAHAGIRI

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LEONOR

AkA the lioness, AkA Boss Lady, Leo is a fiery, passionate and proud protector of the forest performances and ceremonies. With an eye, for truth, beauty and integrity she is in charge of representing our talented friends in outrageously eye catching ways. Leo eats shady shamans for breakfast and effortlessly wards of snake oil sales men whilst patiently welcoming the truly gifted to find their voice in our safe haven.

ZAPATER

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chef

AkA The Godfather, AkA Chef Corleone, Gusti is our head chef who rules the kitchen kingdom with an iron fist and a wicked smile. Don’t be fooled by his polite demeanor and his soft spoken voice, any one who gets on the wrong side of Gusti will not survive the heat of his blazing hot grill. Turning Jackfruit into meaty masterpieces since day 1, Gusti is the proud father of a beastly family of kitchen warriors and a dedicated family man with a happy wife and kids off site. 

GUSTI

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RATNA

 AkA The Jewel, AkA saucy pants, Ratna is our free spirited social butterfly. The all seeing eye at the front of our house, she is the perfect balance of kindness and compassion yet outspoken enough to alchemize any negativity with a cheeky joke or a reassuring hug, The barometer of the Zest atmosphere, it is in the best interest of Zest (and humanity as a whole) that Ratna 

remains well fed and happy at all times. For your own safety, try your very best to never upset this precious forest creature! 

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HENDRA

AkA The Handsome Hendra, AkA the Zest Mixologist, Hendra is passionate and dreamy bartender with a voracious passion for anything liquid enough to be considered a drink. Frothing silky smooth lattes and ice cold shakes in his bar domain, he’s always up to experiment with new layers of wild fermented ginger beer or house brewed kombucha. Word on the street whispers that he runs an illegal hard liquor operation in the basement of his home yet Zest inc. denies any legal responsibilities for his actions outside office hours. 

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AGUS

AkA, The Silent Strategist, also known as The Invisible Conductor. Agus operates behind a veil, a guardian of the unseen, making complexity appear simple. His charisma isn't just a mask; it's a key that unlocks doors of potential. He stands tall in stature and influence, yet his aura of modesty keeps him hidden from the spotlight. Like a memory vault, he effortlessly recalls the nuances of each task, no matter how grand or minute. With the precision and grace of a master, he orchestrates solutions, threading challenges into a seamless tapestry of accomplishment. A guardian of the unseen, Agus shapes success with a quiet strength that resonates through every endeavor.

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