What if...
Restaurants are no longer just places to soothe your appetite? Boardrooms of future CEO’s, meeting hubs for those destined to mingle and a familiar living space for Nomads without a place to call home.
We hope Zest is a place where you feel safe to belong.
Welcome to
The Zest Forest
An enchanted forest of human diversity.
A safe haven for aimless travelers, rebels on the run from mediocricy and colorful souls who refuse to choose between black or white.
A playground for party animals, living room of the modern nomadic and a hub for authentic human connection.
We hope to massage your spirit with smooth sounds and epic vibes. May we tickle your tastebuds with plant powered confort foods cooked up with that unmistakable Zesty twist.
But most of all, may you feel celebrated and loved for your unique place in our eco system. May you find a home on our couch, peace in your heart and plenty of new friends along the way
You are home, you are loved
and we are one.
Hug, Huge Hug, Your Zest Family
Zest Menu
Our menu is a plant forward.
Animal friendly celebration of the
bounteous roots, fruits and shoots of our Balinese edible eco system (aka the food forest)
All items are vegan and MOST ARE
available in gluten free versions.
Some say our food is mostly healthy, with a naughty, decadent edge. When we look in the mirror, that rings a bell.
Dear friend. Welcome home.
Chew slowly, breathe deeply and may you allow yourself to receive the magic of life’s mystery.
Earth Kissed Food made with Joy
Zest All Day
Breakfast
OVERNIGHT OATS
Orange, soaked figs, and toasted almond 77K
Dragonfruit, passionfruit, pumpkin seeds,
and raw cacao 88K
Mango, fresh berries, and coconut 88K
SUNRISE SMOOTHIE BOWLS
MANGO PASSION BOWLS 88K
Mango, pineapple, coconut flesh & yoghurt, topped with passion fruit, mango, banana, grated coco, starfruit, crus-hed granola
STRAWBERRY AND PEANUT BUTTER BOWL 88K
Banana, strawberries, and peanut butter smoothie base
w/ coconut yoghurt, caramelized peanuts, granola, strawberry and peanut butter cream
BRUNCH BRUNCH TRIBE
SMOKED CARROT 'SALMON' BRUSCHETTA 88K
W/ herb cheez, cucumber, asparagus and avocado
On gluten free banana flour cracker
TEX MEX JACK BREAKFAST STACK 88K
Cheezy corn fritter, salsa, guacamelo, jackfruit sausage, potato, cashew sour cream, rucola
ROYAL BREAKFAST 108K
Grilled mushrooms, taro hashbrown, jack ‘sausage’, homebaked beans, avo, spinach, daikon ‘bacon’ chickpea omelet. BBQ sauce, toast + vegan butter
ZESTY CHICKPEA OMELET 88K
W/ grilled zucchini, fresh basil pesto and cashew cream cheeze
STRAWBERRIES, AND CREAM WAFFLES 88K
With strawberry jam, sliced strawberry, cookie crumble ice cream and coconut sprinkle
SAVOURY, SEAWEED WAFFLES 108K
With tree nut ‘camembert’, avocado, sweet chilli, shiitake mushroom and toasted sesame
HIGH VIBES
SALADS
GARDEN GREEN SALAD 72K
Island Organic mixed greens, bok choy, cucumber, cherry tomato, sliced avocado, fresh moringa, tossed with umami seed mix, balsamic vinaigrette + cashew parmezan
CAESAR 2.0
½ SERVE (SIDE DISH) 50K || FULL SERVE 92K
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, cashew ‘parmesan’, gf/low carb moringa croutons , daikon ‘bacon’, cherry tomato and tempura mushrooms
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SALAD 88K
Mixed greens, mint yoghurt, cucumber, pickles and crispy curried cauliflower,
ZEST SOUL MEDICINE
SUPER GREEN BOWL 98K
Fragrant green curry bowl with moringa, baby eggplant, oyster mushroom, cherry tomato, baby corn, sprouts and Thai basil, served with steamed rice.
PLANT POWERED PHO 98K
Vietnamese inspired Noodle soup. Shiitake broth, mushrooms, boy choy
FOOD FOREST PIZZA 100K
THE NAUGHTY NAPOLI
Foodforest papaya Napoli sauce, notzarella cheeze, fresh basil, cherry tomato
ROMAN JACK
Jackfruit, mushroom, vegan cheddar, shiitake sausage, notzarella cheeze
THE MIGHTY MUSHROOM
Mushroom patê, mushroom melange, truffle oil, baisamic, cashew parmesan
BURGER & SUSHI MAFIA
Burger
BIG GRILL BURGER + fries of your choice 108K
Saucy double decker w/ homemade pickles, tomato,onion, lettuce, cheeze + secret sauce
ZEST BURGER SLIDERS + fries of your choice 108K
3 MINI BURGERS: Mini Zest, Vegan Fisherman Burger, Chicken of the forest burger
Sushi 8 Pieces 88K
VEGAN SMOKED CARROT ‘SALMON’ 77K
Brocolli and herb garden cream cheeze
JACKRUIT 'TUNA' AND AVOCADO 77K
Avocado, capers, dill, mayo
DON'T PANIC. IT'S ORGANIC
But most of all our food is
medicine to soothe your soul and brighten your mind so you too can be angelic.
GET IT
Let's drop our guard and know you are loved especially for those hidden pockets of darkness. Own it, don't spoil it you are a rock star and if you can't see it we will show y o u.
HEAR IT.
Y O U A R E G O D
Embodied in a flesh suit made with particles from the stars.
What's On
OUR
SPACE
Zen-like mixing it up for beauty and comfort. We’ve renovated a traditional Balinese building keeping all the beautiful features of the structure and introduced modern artwork by one of our favorite artist ArtxPan into the space. His murals are unique and each figures depicted have what we call in French “le regard de Renoir”, this miraculous touch that gives you the feeling to be seen by the painting. A native Kamboja tree (Frangipani tree) is planted at the heart of the restaurant to add to the Balinese fragrance of the atmosphere. Zest space was made for you to chill in plush sofas while enjoying incredible views over the Campuhan Ridge lush jungles. As travelling taught just, true luxury is a matter of contrasts and union of genres, like savouring delicacies naked on a beach or taking a hot bath after a week spent no shower/full power wandering through wild landscapes.
KICKASS VIEW
Come and enjoy a badass view overlooking the Campuhan Bridges lush ass jungle.
Right on our iron wood deck, you seriously can see the most stunning Avatar tree in Ubud.
Food Forest for Human connection.
PIERRE
AkA, Pak Pierre, AkA DJ Pi, Overlord of the Zest Soundscape. Pi-Airo is the one who planted the very first seeds of the Zest Forest. Some rightly call him the creator, yet we see the one who truly creates trees can only be found in the space between the leaves. A voracious visionary with a sharp eye for finesse and Natural beauty, Papa Pierre has a generous heart with a deep love for his Zesty family.
Alain menu
SIMON
AkA Bli Made, AkA the tree whisperer, AKA the in-house Elf of the Zest food forest. Shri-mon has been by Pi-airo’s side since day 1, listening deeply to the soft voices of the Earth’s obscure creatures, receiving blessings and recipes for the evolution of the human species. Purveyor of fine plants, pods and seeds and dedicated to the alchemy of Nature’s most delicious and nutritious roots fruits and shoots into dishes that tickle the taste buds of our most discerning forest visitors.
JONGENOTTER
PUTU
AkA the mighty mountain, aka The Mother, Putu is a soft spoken, strong hearted warrior custodian of the island we call Bali. Standing tall with her ear turned to the 2 rivers of duality, she patiently and lovingly maintains the peaceful relations between the native forest species and the many imported, feral, international and extraterrestrial breeds that flock to this island for a taste of the Zest Forest.
MAHAGIRI
LEONOR
AkA the lioness, AkA Boss Lady, Leo is a fiery, passionate and proud protector of the forest performances and ceremonies. With an eye, for truth, beauty and integrity she is in charge of representing our talented friends in outrageously eye catching ways. Leo eats shady shamans for breakfast and effortlessly wards of snake oil sales men whilst patiently welcoming the truly gifted to find their voice in our safe haven.
ZAPATER
RATNA
AkA The Jewel, AkA saucy pants, Ratna is our free spirited social butterfly. The all seeing eye at the front of our house, she is the perfect balance of kindness and compassion yet outspoken enough to alchemize any negativity with a cheeky joke or a reassuring hug, The barometer of the Zest atmosphere, it is in the best interest of Zest (and humanity as a whole) that Ratna
remains well fed and happy at all times. For your own safety, try your very best to never upset this precious forest creature!
HENDRA
AkA The Handsome Hendra, AkA the Zest Mixologist, Hendra is passionate and dreamy bartender with a voracious passion for anything liquid enough to be considered a drink. Frothing silky smooth lattes and ice cold shakes in his bar domain, he’s always up to experiment with new layers of wild fermented ginger beer or house brewed kombucha. Word on the street whispers that he runs an illegal hard liquor operation in the basement of his home yet Zest inc. denies any legal responsibilities for his actions outside office hours.
AGUS
AkA, The Silent Strategist, also known as The Invisible Conductor. Agus operates behind a veil, a guardian of the unseen, making complexity appear simple. His charisma isn't just a mask; it's a key that unlocks doors of potential. He stands tall in stature and influence, yet his aura of modesty keeps him hidden from the spotlight. Like a memory vault, he effortlessly recalls the nuances of each task, no matter how grand or minute. With the precision and grace of a master, he orchestrates solutions, threading challenges into a seamless tapestry of accomplishment. A guardian of the unseen, Agus shapes success with a quiet strength that resonates through every endeavor.
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Earth kissed food made with joy.
A Symphony of Taste & Nature's Best
Locally Sourced, Globally Inspired
Mon/Sun: 8 am to 10 pm
OPENING HOURS:
8am - 10pm
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