Will Meyrick In The Media
Press, features and interviews with chef Will Meyrick – coverage of his restaurants, travels and culinary work.
Media 2026
- THE BALI BIBLE Mama San & Buzo: Where to Book Dinner in Bali Right Now
- TATLER ASIA Temukan cita rasa kuliner Asia Tenggara dan koktail yang inovatif di restoran Mama San, Seminyak
- URBAN LIST Buzo & Mama San: The Best Restaurants In Bali
- HONEYCOMBERS Buzo & Mama San: 15 best restaurants in Seminyak for dinner
- HONEYCOMBERS Honey & Smoke+Hujan Locale: 18 Best Bars in Ubud
- HONEYCOMBERS Hujan Locale: 23 best restaurants in Ubud for dinner
PRESTIGE
“Some chefs craft innovative dishes, some open and own restaurants, and then there is Will Meyrick – a celebrated chef–owner who has spent nearly three decades shaping the culinary narrative of Asia, Australia and beyond. More than a name in the industry, he has become a touchstone for contemporary Southeast Asian dining, admired for his instinctive feel for flavour, culture and the people behind both.”
Read the article: Will Meyrick: A pioneer of contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine
Media 2024 / 2025
- DELICIOUS Bali bound? These are the island’s 18 best restaurants
- NOMEO NOM NOM Vol.9 | Will Meyrick x Maxie Milian
- WHAT’S NEW INDONESIA Mama San A Feast Between Two Fires
- THE BALI BIBLE Will Meyrick on Bali’s Evolving Food Scene
- SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST Billy Ho: Insiders’ guide to Canggu, Bali
THE BALI BIBLE GUIDES
“Through it all, Will’s ethos remains clear: storytelling comes first. Whether it’s a street corner in Vietnam or a sleek brasserie in Bali, every restaurant, every dish must have a narrative. It’s this dedication to authenticity and evolution that’s kept Will at the forefront of Bali’s ever-changing food scene.”
Read the article: From Street Eats to Signature Concepts
- TRAVEL+LEISURE Hujan Locale, One of the Best Restaurants in Indonesia
- FIMELA Petualangan Kuliner Kolkata Bersama Chef Will Meyrick
- PADUSI Spices to Stories: Will Meyrick Discovers the Heart of Kolkata
- TRAVEL.ITC Will Meyrick Ajak Foodie Jelajahi Street Food Kolkata dalam Serial Baru di SBS Food
- VOI.ID Chef Will Meyrick Eksplor Kota Kolkata, Jelajahi Budaya Street Food
FREMANTLE HERALD
“The recipes that we developed are traditional, but 99 per cent of them are all actually directly off the street, with the old men and women that I worked with. “Sometimes they won’t tell you the recipe, they’ll only tell you half, so we had to work back and look at old cookbooks as well as history books to work out what actually makes sense.”
Read the article: Brewed in Bali, Cooked in Freo
C21 MEDIA
“Australian public broadcaster SBS has commissioned a new series from Australian cultural documentary specialists Mago Films featuring UK-born and Bali-based chef Will Meyrick.
The first series, Street Food Nomad: Kolkata, is a six-episode journey through the Indian city’s food and culture.
London and Netherlands-based distributors, Insight TV, are handling global sales. SBS will be screening the series on its food channel at the end of January and Bartsch hopes that it will be the launch pad for further seasons.”
- DELICIOUS Buzo: Will Meyrick’s prawn spaghetti
- JAKARTA POST Rediscover the beauty of Bali through the eyes of chef Will Meyrick
- HONEYCOMBERS 10 best Indonesian restaurants in Bali – where to taste local food in the most beautiful places
- FOODIES.ID Restaurant Radar: September New Restaurants to Remember
JAKARTA POST
“As a foodie, I want to share wonderful food with another foodie. As a chef, I’d like to share some expertise and skills with foodies so they can experience and practice the authentic technique to cook their meals. I also anticipate the participants to fully immerse themselves in preparing Indonesian food, where we may talk and share knowledge of unique herbs, secret ingredients, and share memorable experiences.”
Read the article: Rediscover the beauty of Bali through the eyes of chef Will Meyrick
- THE AUSTRALIAN The 10 Best Restaurants In Bali
- THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Buzo, the buzzing new restaurant in Seminyak
- BALI BUDDIES Taste the fusion of Italian-Japanese influences combined with Bali vibes at Buzo!
- HIGHEND TRAVELLER Experience Bali’s Unmissable New Dining and Bar Hotspots of 2024
- TRAVEL.ITC Buzo dan Semangat “Out of the Box” Will Meyrick
- PADUSI Buzo, Kreativitas dan Keragaman Budaya
- JAKARTA JIVE Buzo, Creativity and Native Cultures
- HONEYCOMBERS The best restaurants in Bali for serious foodies
- NOW! BALI New restaurants in Bali 2024
- VILLA COCO A Culinary Adventure Awaits
- THE BEAT BALI Editorial: This Week In Bali
- EXQUISITE Buzo breaks the mould in Seminyak
- THE BALI GUIDELINE New restaurants & cafes in Bali
INDONESIA EXPAT
“Buzo’s concept, developed by renowned chef and restaurateur Will Meyrick, is rooted in his recent explorations of urban Tokyo and Kyoto where local chefs infuse vibrant Italian influence into Japanese city dwellers through Izakaya dens.”
Read the article: Welcome to Buzo
- SMH / TRAVELLER Hujan Locale: The 20 bucket-list restaurants you must try in Bali
- THE BALI GUIDELINE Honey & Smoke: The Top 20 Restaurants in Bali
- INDONESIA EXPAT NOM NOM Welcomes Culinary Maestros from Raffles Istanbul
- HALO INDONESIA NOM NOM Mengundang Para Maestro Kuliner dari Raffles Istanbul
- NOW! BALI NOM NOM Brings Culinary Masters from Raffles Istanbul
- GLOBAL REVIEW NOM NOM Undang Maestro Kuliner dari Raffles Istanbul
- BALI BUDDIES NOM NOM launches with a bold Kitchen Takeover by Raffles Istanbul chefs
- HIGHEND TRAVELLER NOM NOM: Raffles Istanbul Chefs Dazzle Bali In Exclusive Culinary Takeover
- ERA.ID Bakal Beraksi di Bali, Dua Chef Asal Turki Siap Perkenalkan Kuliner Timur Tengah
- BALI BIBLE Billy Ho X Nom Nom – Kitchen Takeovers
- TRAVELLER Hujan Locale and Honey & Smoke in Traveller’s 20 bucket-list restaurants you must try in Bali
- DELICIOUS Mama San is one of the 10 best restaurants in Seminyak
- DAUN.ID Nikmati Pengalaman Kuliner yang Luar Biasa
- FIMELA Menjelajah dan Berpetualang Bersama Chef Will Meyrick
- INDONESIA EXPAT Culinary Adventures with Chef Will Meyrick
HONEYCOMBERS
“Food is the way to one’s heart, but it’s also the best way to get a deeper insight into local culture. That’s why we love the foodie experiences with Bali’s own “Street Food Chef”, Will Meyrick. Will’s culinary adventures take you to the heart and soul of Bali, with four different experiences to choose from.”
Read the article: Will Meyrick Experiences: Get a taste of Balinese culture with a culinary adventure
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
In my interview with Lisa Cam at Mama San, I delve into my journey of experimenting with Balinese babi guling. I discuss the challenges of using organic black swayback pigs from my friend George’s Bali Heritage Pig Farms. Through techniques like grilling and dry-aging, I aim to preserve Balinese culinary traditions while incorporating modern methods. This approach highlights our commitment to sustainability and rich flavours.
Read the article & watch the interview: How tourism is changing Bali’s iconic Babi Guling
HINDUSTAN TIMES
‘Urvika Kanoi is the kind of dedicated gourmand who does all the research and knows exactly where to find the best meals. So last year, for a friend’s bachelorette in Bali, Indonesia, Kanoi planned to take the girl gang to a unique woodfire restaurant in Ubud. Honey and Smoke, as the name suggests, is an open-fire bistro in a chill speakeasy setting.
“The place serves everything from tempura zucchini flowers and wood-roasted carrots to lamb shanks and beef cheek. Everything they tried was memorable, she says. But what stood out was the way local greens were served on “unusual bases” she says. The chef, Will Meyrick, “made a ricotta with mozzarella on toast, which was excellent. The kale and broccoli was covered in spices and was on a bed of molasses and whipped yoghurt, with asparagus.”
The best part of the visit, however, was that the restaurant kept the kitchen open when they found out that one of her friends was on the other side of town, an hour away, after she ended up at the wrong restaurant!.”
Read the article (app only): Off the eaten path: Chefs tell us about their best meals around the world
Learn more about Urvika Kanoi on Harper’s Bazaar India
Matador Network: No Fixed Address Podcast
Apple / Spotify: March 2024
From roadside warungs to bustling markets, Will Meyrick, who is known as “The Street Food Chef,” is taking us to his favourite haunts and hidden gems in Denpasar, where the real magic happens. Chef Meyrick isn’t just here to show us where to eat – he’s our ticket to an insider’s look at Balinese culture. Tune in to hear Michael, Vanessa, and Will talk about how spirituality is a big facet of how Will runs his restaurants, and how Asian culture inspired his passion for food.
Listen now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts
Read the article: Matador Network
- BROADSHEET Billy Ho: An Essential Spot To Book
- GALAMEDIA Will Meyrick Experience: Canggu Cooking Classes
- FIMELA Will Meyrick Experience: Unique Cultural and Culinary Explorations
- INDONESIA EXPAT Mama San Bali Culinary Innovation
- NOW! BALI Hujan Locale Unveils Immersive ‘Will Meyrick Experience’ Programme
- FIMELA Will Meyrick Experience Hadirkan Jelajah Budaya dan Kuliner Unik
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Will Meyrick Experiences: Street Food Tour
- TRAVELETC.ID Usai Hiatus, ini Wajah Baru Mama San Bali
- TOURISMVAGANZA Restoran Mama San Bali Rampung Bertransformasi
- HONEYCOMBERS The Best Restaurants In Seminyak For Dinner & Date Night
Will Meyrick’s Top 5 places in Denpasar
The West Australian: February 2024
Last year, a whopping 1.2 million Australians holidayed in Bali. But only a fraction of them spent any time in the capital Denpasar, as there’s not much information available on what to see and do. To find out what’s on offer, I went walkabout in the capital with Will Meyrick, owner of half a dozen Asian-inspired restaurants in Bali.
by Dave Smith & Will Meyrick
Read now: The West Australian (subscription)
