TEMPLE by Ginger Moon brings a brand-new, tantalising dining experience to South Beach and Kuta
Overview
Ibu Baya, the wife of renowned chef Dean Keddell has taken the plunge in to the restaurant business. Born in Denpasar, with a lifetime of meals from her mother’s kitchen as her benchmark, and with her husband’s guidance she has created a dining experience to remember.TEMPLE by Ginger Moon brings a brand-new, tantalising dining experience to South Beach and Kuta. The restaurant is set in a breathtaking temple garden and is an eclectic blend of old and new, of days past and today’s modern world.
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AN EXCITING NEW RESTAURANT BY THE TEAM BEHIND BALI’S ICONIC GINGER MOON CANTEEN & JACKSON LILY’S
BALI, INDONESIA – TEMPLE by Ginger Moon opened on the 6th April 2023. Situated in a prime location, in South Beach, on Kuta’s main strip. After a major transformation, the previous space has been reimagined to give the feeling of a temple within a temple. In the middle of a lush tropical setting sits a family temple, hundreds of years old.
The colours of the temple – grey stone, red brick, the gold of the “wastra” and the many shades of greens from the garden have been repeated throughout the restaurant proper and in the theatrical open kitchen. The scent of coffee wood burning in the kitchen and the enchanting aroma of Bali spice permeates the air, the aura of TEMPLE by Ginger Moon is overwhelmingly Bali. TEMPLE is both mystical and magical with equal measure.
Chef Dean and his team famously showcase “Bali on a Plate” and are thrilled to be able to bring this philosophy to South Beach. The food and beverages at TEMPLE by Ginger Moon embrace the best the island has to offer, combined with Bali’s famously convivial hospitality this is a place of happy times and fond memories.
The team behind Bali’s iconic Ginger Moon Canteen and Jackson Lily’s bring you a temple within a TEMPLE.
TEMPLE by Ginger Moon further enhances Bali’s growing reputation as a foodies travel destination; utilising high-quality local produce, this is an exciting menu, showcasing the absolute best Modern Indonesian cuisine.
TEMPLE by Ginger Moon is open from 12pm - 10pm 7 days a week.
For reservations or more information:
Please call +62 (0361) 752 725
WhatsApp +62 813 3760 6066
Email: Eat@TemplebyGingerMoon.com
Visit: Instagram & Facebook
Online bookings here
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Key Features
An oasis in the heart of the bustling shopping and hotel district of South Bali TEMPLE by Ginger Moon is a rare find. A beautiful tropical Balinese garden setting, and the extremely comfortable, and casual surroundings, combined with world famous Balinese hospitality.- Seating options include –the boardwalk (a great place to watch the world go by), the temple garden, the dining room proper, the long bar and the super comfortable lounge area.
- All day dining menus designed to be shared. “It’s a sharing thing” being the driving philosophy as shared meals with friends, family & loved ones are truly one of lives simple but greatest pleasures.
- Perfect for lunch, dinner and snacks, or a refreshing beverage and a break from the heat of the day, TEMPLE by Ginger Moon accommodates all needs and wants.
- Family friendly with a Small People’s food and drink menu available. There are also colouring books which give the kids a break from their devices and the parents a chance to relax.
- The ladies lounge - a comfortable place to revive and refresh. A little bit of luxury for ladies only.
- Parking at Bali Gardens Hotel (limited), and ample parking at the nearby Discovery Mall.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Takeaway food and beverages.
- Celebratory cakes available from Jackson Lily’s 5-star pastry chef.
- Functions/ celebrations for groups up to 100.
INDONESIANS & FOOD
A word from Ibu Baya:
“Indonesians love to eat, and if we aren’t eating, then we are snacking. It is no secret that Mother’s (Ibu) in Indonesia express the love they have for their families and communities through food, this love is something you can taste, it is what makes the lucky people on the receiving end of the meal smile and their hearts content.
I, along with my husband, Chef Dean and our children Jackson & Lily, look forward to sharing our love of food, family, hospitality, and Bali with all that visit us.
The Backstory
Ibu Baya is the wife and partner of Australian Chef, Restaurateur, Author, and humanitarian, Dean Keddell.Dean’s distinctive cuisine at Ginger Moon Canteen is best described as “Asian Innovation”- creative, exciting, fun variations of the classic dishes of Indonesia.
Jackson Lily’s (named after the couple’s children) follows these same lines but is a more of a West meets East experience and takes in food influences from Dean’s Chef’s Journey – he has spent many years travelling and working in diverse, far-flung locations.
TEMPLE by Ginger Moon sees Ibu Baya take at the reigns in her first roll as a restaurant owner. With Chef Dean keeping a watchful eye on proceedings, and the overwhelming Bali influences throughout, this is surely a restaurant experience not to be missed.
Dean is renowned for creating unique and memorable dining experiences. And all three of these Bali restaurants are a haven for those who appreciate and celebrate the diversity of Bali and all this wonderful island has to offer.
Ginger Moon Canteen opened in December 2012 & May 2022
Jackson Lily's opened in April 2018 & June 2022
TEMPLE by Ginger Moon opened in April 2023
Ginger Moon Founder
Dean Keddell’s Biography
Dean has held the position of Executive Chef as well as General Manager and Proprietor in numerous celebrated establishments around the globe. The urge to discover, explore and create has taken Dean too many interesting places. Travel has also allowed him to cook for many fascinating people.
Deans’ travels had led him to Bali several times but in 2006 after being offered a position at Ritz-Carlton, Jimbaran, Bali became his home. In 2012 Dean made the move to open his now iconic, Ginger Moon Canteen in the heart of Seminyak. With a love of all things local and a desire to share his Bali on a plate philosophy, his casual yet engaging cuisine, and the warmth of the Balinese hospitality has his loyal guests expressing their admiration by shouting their approval from the roof tops, Ginger Moon Canteen is a “must visit”.
In 2018 after 2 long years of planning and construction Dean opened his second restaurant Jackson Lily’s. Named after his two children this restaurant is an expression of his worldly travels and his west meets east life, it’s a carefully crafted masterpiece, every detail has been meticulously thought out to create one of the most interesting dining experiences possible.
In April 2023, TEMPLE by Ginger Moon was born. Situated in a prime location, in South Beach, on Kuta’s main strip, a temple within a temple has been created. In the middle of a lush tropical setting sits a family temple, hundreds of years old. The colours of the temple – grey stone, red brick, the gold of the “wastra” and the many shades of greens from the garden have been repeated throughout the restaurant proper and in the theatrical open kitchen. The scent of coffee wood burning in the kitchen and the enchanting aroma of Bali spice permeates the air, the aura of TEMPLE by Ginger Moon is overwhelmingly Bali.
Deans aims, through his restaurants, to create everlasting memories with one of life's simplest but greatest pleasures - food; “sharing great food with friends, family and loved ones really are the happiest of times, these are memories to be treasured”.
Dean is a strong advocate for teaching and coxing others to be the best they can be, for themselves, their families, and communities. This philosophy has flown over to his philanthropy work, Dean spends most of his time focused on improving the futures of the people and communities around him. The lives of hundreds of thousands of people have been touched by his fundraising efforts and many more will be given a helping hand in the years to come.
Dean was recognised at the 27th Gourmand Book Awards, the world’s most prestigious awards (compared to the “Oscars” for film), held in Umea, Sweden in June 2022 where Our Bali Your Bali received accolades in the categories The Best of the Best 2022 (Best in the World) as well as The Best Fundraising Cookbook 2022. Dean is a founding member of the Bali Café & Restaurant Association. The purpose of the association is to promote Bali as a world class culinary destination. Ensuring the improvement of industries sustainable practices is something Dean has committed to achieving, this is also one of the driving factors behind of the BRCA.
Dean can be contacted directly through the links at the top of this page and is available for public talks pertaining to the five foundations he raises funds for, discussions on charitable or community work in general, as well as media events and interviews.