Blog · 15 October 2025
By Nandini Jungle by Hanging Gardens
Cooking with Chef Gustu, a culinary journey shaped by heritage.
In Bali, recipes are not written on paper, they are whispered from generation by generation, taught by hand, remembered in the senses. Each sambal, curry, and sate is a living story, refined through years, shaped by patience, and shared around family tables long before they reached restaurant menus.
At Nandini Jungle by Hanging Gardens, guests are invited into this heritage through an intimate cooking class led by Executive Chef Gustu. Set in the open-air pavilion, surrounded by the breath of the jungle, the class is more than instruction. It is an invitation to taste Bali as it has always been, fragrant, soulful, and deeply personal.
“It felt like being welcomed into a Balinese home. We weren’t just learning, we were part of a story. Eating the meal we had created together, was the highlight of our trip.”
Chef Gustu describes the philosophy simply:
“When I teach guests to cook, I don’t just show them ingredients. I share memories. The sambal recipe I use was for example taught to me by my grandmother. It has been adjusted, perfected, and passed down through our family, and now, to our guests. That is what makes it special for me, every time.”
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