Chef Aman Lakhiani champions a minimalist approach to Japanese-inspired grilling, letting premium ingredients and traditional techniques take center stage
From London to Bali, Junsei (Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 49, Sanur, Bali; +62 811 1007 7272; junsei.co.uk) brings Japanese-inspired fire-grilled cooking to Sanur, pairing smoky skewers with cocktails and a vinyl-driven soundtrack at its listening bar, Tamba by Junsei. True to its name, which translates to “pure,” Chef Aman Lakhiani embraces a minimalist approach that lets each ingredient speak clearly. Traditional Japanese shichirin grills and binchōtan charcoal lend the yakitori a deep, lingering smokiness without overwhelming the natural character of the meat.
Among the standouts is the signature tsukune: a torpedo-shaped chicken meatball skewer served with egg yolk for dipping. Rich, comforting and unmistakably Tokyo in spirit, it captures the restaurant’s balance of precision, warmth and understated cool.