Uluwatu, Bali, March 2026. Alila Villas Uluwatu proudly presents an exclusive culinary collaboration with Alila Shanghai, welcoming Guest Chef Scott Bao, Chef de Cuisine of 500 Weihai Road, the hotel's signature Chinese restaurant, for a refined cross-cultural gastronomic journey at CIRE from 15 to 19 April 2026. This exclusive collaboration invites guests on a refined gastronomic journey where East meets West, tradition meets innovation, and every dish tells a story of craftsmanship, heritage, and contemporary expression, guided by the distinct yet harmonious visions of Chef Scott Bao and Chef Kadek of Alila Villas Uluwatu.

About the Guest Chef – Scott Bao

With over a decade of expertise in premium Chinese gastronomy, Chef Scott Bao is renowned for his mastery of Huaiyang and traditional Shanghai (Benbang) cuisines. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at Michelin-starred and Black Pearl–listed restaurants, most notably at the acclaimed Lakeview 28 at Grand Hyatt Hangzhou. Guided by the philosophy of “Honoring heritage, not being bound by it,” Chef Bao reimagines classic flavors through contemporary techniques, creating refined interpretations that preserve the soul of tradition while embracing innovation. His culinary expression is marked by balance, restraint, and poetic elegance, offering a fresh perspective on Chinese gastronomy for the modern palate.

About Alila Shanghai

Located in the vibrant Jing'an district, Alila Shanghai is Greater China's first urban Alila resort-style hotel, offering a tranquil sanctuary within the city's dynamic cultural landscape. Seamlessly integrated with the historic Zhangyuan shikumen complex, the hotel blends striking contemporary design with Shanghai's rich architectural heritage. Its culinary philosophy centers on wellness, seasonality, and authenticity, making it a natural partner for this collaboration rooted in mindful dining and cultural storytelling.

Event Highlights at CIRE

15 – 19 April 2026

Alila Shanghai x Alila Villas Uluwatu, A Culinary Dialogue Across Cultures

This exclusive collaboration between Alila Shanghai and Alila Villas Uluwatu invites guests on a refined gastronomic journey where East meets West, tradition meets innovation, and every dish tells a story of craftsmanship, heritage, and inspired creativity.

15 April 2026

Special Breakfast Experience

The experience begins with The Artisan's Morning, a curated breakfast takeover by Chef Scott Bao, where the elegance of Shanghai's morning rituals is gently introduced into CIRE's signature offerings. Guests are invited to savour delicately crafted xiaolongbao filled with minced black pork, alongside handmade steamed vegetable buns and Shanghai-style sakura ebi noodles, lightly tossed in fragrant scallion oil. A comforting long-tailed anchovy wonton soup completes the experience, an understated yet soulful expression of tradition, setting a refined tone for the days ahead.

16 – 17 April 2026

Special Breakfast Experience & 5-Course Degustation Dinner

From 16 to 17 April, the journey evolves with both breakfast and evening expressions. While mornings continue to explore rotating Shanghai specialties, the evening unveils The 5-Course Harmony, a thoughtfully composed degustation menu presented as a culinary dialogue between Chef Scott Bao and Chef Kadek.

The experience opens with a delicate amuse-bouche by Chef Kadek, before unfolding into a sequence of dishes that reflect both contrast and complement. A Shanghai-style marinated deep-fried sea fish introduces a balance of crisp texture and soy depth, followed by pan-seared long-tailed anchovy wonton pot stickers, golden and richly savoury. The narrative deepens with black truffle xiaolongbao, where Chef Bao elevates a classic with quiet sophistication.

From the Uluwatu kitchen, Chef Kadek presents Castaing duck breast, layered with candied lemon, mushroom parfait, and a refined roasted duck consommé, bringing a contemporary European expression into the dialogue. Or, you can choose a deeply satisfying slow-braised wagyu beef short rib, enriched with a gently sweet almond sauce, offering warmth and depth in every bite.

To conclude, guests are invited to choose between two distinct finales: a Cabossa chocolate creation by Chef Kadek, layered with cheese sablé, truffle parfait, porcini soil, and vincotto, earthy, complex, and refined, or a more nostalgic Chilled Manggo Sago Cream Sweet Soup by Chef Scott Bao, soft and delicately sweet, echoing the comforting flavors of Shanghai tradition.

18 April 2026

Special Breakfast Experience & Signature Brunch

On 18 April, the collaboration reaches its most expressive moment with The Dual Perspective Brunch, a one-day culinary showcase where both chefs present their signatures side by side. The experience flows effortlessly between cultures, beginning with Shanghai-style marinated sea fish and anchovy wonton pot stickers, alongside Sturia caviar with algae sponge and smoked gindara mousse, a refined expression from Chef Kadek.

Steamed and baked selections highlight the craftsmanship of both chefs, from classic xiaolongbao and handmade vegetable buns to Oyster Rockefeller, featuring Banyuwangi oysters with spinach and a rich cheese sauce. Lighter, seasonal expressions such as leek vinaigrette with walnut and cottage cheese and earthy grains with exotic mushrooms, pearl barley, and caciotta provide balance, while Shanghai-style sakura ebi noodles offer a familiar yet elevated comfort.

From the sea, a long-tailed anchovy wonton soup delivers warmth and depth, while the catch of the day, cooked over coal and paired with chickpeas braised in tomato sambal, reflects Chef Kadek's coastal influence. Or, you may choose from the land, the richness of slow-braised wagyu short rib is complemented by wagyu sirloin, elevated with crispy garlic, charred onion, and wafu sauce by Chef Bao.

19 April 2026

Special Breakfast Experience & 5-Course Degustation Dinner

The collaboration concludes with a final breakfast showcase and an elegant farewell evening of

The 5-Course Harmony, a closing tribute to shared inspiration, cross-cultural artistry, and meaningful culinary exchange.

A Celebration of Culinary Connection

This exclusive collaboration offers guests a rare opportunity to experience a seamless fusion of cultures, where each dish tells a story and every moment invites connection, to place, to craft, and to one another.

A limited number of seats is available for this exclusive dining collaboration experience. For more information and reservations, contact Alila Host on WhatsApp at +62-811-3855-729 or email at avucomhost@alilahotels.com.