Mulia Bali’s Food Heaven: A Culinary Experience Worth Flying For

“I thought I knew what a resort buffet looked like — until I stepped into The Cafe at Mulia Bali. Suddenly, it felt like I was walking into a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — but for grown-ups with a love for global cuisine.”

That’s the energy Korean foodie and content creator @short_mouth_sun brought in her recent Bali trip. Her reactions — wide-eyed, joyfully overwhelmed, and genuinely moved — offer a rare, unscripted look into what it feels like to eat your way through Mulia Bali. This isn’t a hotel buffet. It’s a curated celebration of flavour.

The Cafe – Where It All Begins

Her journey starts at The Cafe — and it’s clear from the get-go that this place isn’t messing around. It’s not just the sheer volume of options, but the balance between indulgence and comfort: crispy tempura, simmered Korean-style soups, juicy meats, hand-cut sashimi, fresh fruit, and pickled vegetables laid out with care.

Every spoonful seems to surprise her. “This is just breakfast?” she laughs between bites. “I didn’t expect to find this level of variety.”

Must-try (as shown in video): Korean kimchi soup, Fried fish and grilled meat, Crisp tempura and seaweed side dishes, Savoury pancake rolls and cold noodles

Soleil – Fresh, Fiery and Flavourful

There’s something deeply satisfying about watching someone fall in love with a dish — and at Soleil, that moment comes with the grilled fish and the pasta. “I didn’t expect this to be that good,” she exclaims after a bite of the tagliatelle. Later, it’s the fish that steals the spotlight. “So soft… I’m serious, this is amazing,” she says, almost whispering in disbelief.

Set against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Soleil offers refined Mediterranean and Pan-Asian flavours — but what she highlights is how balanced the cooking is: never too salty, never too oily. Just fresh, full-bodied flavour.

Must-try (as shown in video): Home-made tagliatelle, Grilled fish in Mediterranean spices

Table8 – The Unexpected Favourite

Later in the trip, she visits Table8, and it turns out to be a personal favourite. “This soup is SO spicy and so good,” she says, fanning her face with a grin after a spoonful of fiery broth. It's not a light heat — it's the kind that lingers and wakes you up.

This is where spice meets steam, and comforting textures meet punchy aromatics. She takes her time at the noodle station, loving how the broth clings to each strand.

Must-try (as shown in video): Spicy Chinese-style soup, Live noodle station, Egg custard with soy sauce, Prawn dim sum

Living Room – A Bowl That Hits Home

Not all flavour explosions are loud. At the Living Room, her mood softens — and so does the food. She’s visibly touched by the Korean yukgaejang (육개장) — served steaming hot, with a familiar scent of beef, chili, and warmth.

“This feels like something my mom would make,” she says, before going quiet to savour the next spoonful.

Must-try (as shown in video): Yukgaejang (육개장)

Edogin – Where Every Bite Sizzles

There’s a dramatic pause when she enters Edogin, Mulia’s Japanese restaurant, known for its teppanyaki counter. But what stands out isn’t the flames or theatrics — it’s the softness of the tuna, the tenderness of the beef, the silkiness of the seaweed.

She highlights the generous cuts of sashimi, the indulgence of wagyu beef, and the perfectly cooked garlic fried rice. What’s more surprising is her honesty — “I didn’t expect this to be this good,” she admits, wide-eyed.

Must-try (as shown in video): Maguro (tuna) sashimi, Wagyu beef steak, Seaweed and egg soup, Teppan-style garlic fried rice,

Desserts Worth Flying For

The video closes with a return to The Cafe — not for another plate of savoury, but for something even more nostalgic: desserts. She lights up at the bingsu, mousse cups, and bite-sized cakes.

“Charlie’s chocolate factory,” she jokes, echoing her first reaction. “But better.”

Even those who “don’t usually like sweets,” she says, will find something here that surprises them.

Must-try (as shown in video): Mango bingsu, Matcha jelly and mousse, Individual mousse cakes and custards Chocolate lava cake

Final Thoughts — More Than Just a Hotel Buffet

What makes @short_mouth_sun’s video feel different is how genuine the reactions are. She isn’t there to sell a story. She’s there to eat — and feel. And she does.

Whether it’s the surprise of a perfectly spicy broth, the comfort of warm soup on a quiet afternoon, or the elegance of handmade pasta by the sea, what Mulia Bali offers is more than variety.

It’s emotion. It’s memory. It’s food that makes you pause, smile, and sometimes, fall a little quiet.

Want to experience it for yourself?

Find out more about Mulia Bali’s award-winning dining experiences here.