Celebrate Valentine’s Day with GU:UM at Alila Villas Uluwatu

The Warung, an unmissable dining destination at Alila Villas Uluwatu, welcomes Korean culinary maestro chef Louis Han for a memorable Valentine’s Day affair, bringing GU:UM signature flavours to Bali. Renowned for his creative approach to fire-kissed creations at Singapore’s modern Korean steakhouse GU:UM and its one-Michelin-starred sister restaurant NAE:UM, he will brings his signature flavours to ignite a memorable celebration of love for a limited time.

The Warung at Alila Villas Uluwatu is poised as an inviting space for a Valentine’s celebration

Opening its door to the diners last year in Singapore, GU:UM finally comes to the island through this two-night occasion. Staying true to its name, which means “to grill, roast, or cook over fire” in Korean, GU:UM offers innovative courses of charcoal-grilled meats and extensive contemporary Korean flavours in a chic Western steakhouse setting. For the Valentine’s Day dinner, chef Han will present the steakhouse’s best-selling favourites and exciting new creations.

Chef Louis Han, the Korean culinary mastermind behind GU:UM and NAE:UM

Expect vibrant, bold flavours honed from chef Han’s 13 years of experience in Asian and Western fine dining. Raised in Gangnam district, Seoul’s famed cultural melting pot, he brings a rich multicultural influence to his cuisine, further shaped by his time in Seoul, Singapore, and the Middle East. Chef Han’s expertise was sharpened in prestigious kitchens, including the three-Michelin-starred Mosu in Seoul.

In 2021, he introduced Korean cuisine to Singapore with the launch of NAE:UM, followed by GU:UM in 2024. His talent was further recognised in 2022 when he received the MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award.

GU:UM’s signature dishes feature succulent premium cuts and seafood, infused with special marinades

This collaboration dinner presents a refined take on Korean classics, beginning with perennial crowd-pleasers such as Yukhwae Jeon—crispy potato pancake topped with delicate beef tartare alongside Korean Fried Cauliflower, a vegetarian nod to the beloved yangnyeom fried chicken, and Mulhwae, a traditional cold soup reimagined with seasonal sashimi and a zesty dressing.

Yukhwae Jeon, Korean crispy and fluffy potato pancake with beef tartare topping

As the evening unfolds, a lavish Sang platter of grilled meats and seafood elevates the experience, featuring premium Iberico cuts, Wagyu striploin, fresh fish, and prawns paired with locally sourced charred vegetables. A sharing plate of Bali Herb Al (fish roe) Rice seamlessly blends authentic Korean flavours with Bali’s finest produce, marinated in GU:UM’s signature seasonings.

To round off the evening, Yuzu Makgeoli offers a refreshing finale with poached pear, yuzu, and a de-alcoholised Korean rice wine sorbet, followed by the much-loved Hotteok, a pan-fried rice cake with candied nuts and ice cream.

Yuzu Makgeolli, an innovative approach to Korean makgeolli as a sweet finale

Chef Louis Han of GU:UM will hold the exclusive Valentine’s Day dinner at The Warung, Alila Villas Uluwatu, for two nights only, on 14 and 15 February, from 6.30pm onwards. The sharing-course dinner is priced at Rp1,880,000/person and is available to book now.

For more information and reservations, WhatsApp at +62 811 3855 729 or email avucomhost@alilahotels.com

*Price is subject to government tax and service charge.