“Simsalabin” & “Abracadabra” at Merlin Magic Bali Restaurant –
Magic-themed fine dining restaurant Opens in Ubud, Bali.
A truly unique restaurant in Bali has opened, combining outstanding cuisine and the world of magic.
Merlin Magic Bali is the only restaurant in Bali that integrates magic into every aspect of its operation. From beginning to end, dining at this new restaurant in the Pengosekan area of Bali is a magical experience from start to finish.

Pick a Card, Any Card!
Even menu selection becomes a mystical experience at Merlin Magic Bali. As an alternative to mulling over a menu, guests can leave their selection to fate and draw Tarot Cards that will determine the food that follows presented in three or five courses,
Upon entering Merlin Magic Bali, guests will encounter a “magic shop” that sells a range of magic trick packets, products, fashion accessories, and editions from an illuminative magic library.



Wave your wand as you step into the dedicated area of the “magic shop” and make a wish!
The restaurant’s dining area awaits on the second floor. This space imparts a magical atmosphere with gothic lighting, mystical accessories, and elaborate accents. Appropriately dressed service staff approach to take drinks orders and facilitate the ordering ala carte or letting the “spirit world” have a hand in menu selection through a deck of Tarot Cards.
Guests can opt for Merlin’s Classic 3-Card Shuffle of the Tarot Deck, allowing the medieval cards to determine your Appetizer, Main Course, and Dessert! Alternatively, high-rollers can raise the stake (and the price) with a 7-Oracle Card Reading “chosen by fate” to determine the composition of a 5-course tasting menu. Pre-booking required.
“Chef Mags” – Chef Michael Magliano
The person in charge of sorcery and prestidigitation in the kitchen at Merlin Magic Bali is Chef Michael Magliano, better known as “Chef Mags.”
Hailing from the USA, Chef Mags has a distinguished culinary pedigree that includes Michelin-starred eateries, having worked with kitchen greats, such as Thomas Keller at The French Laundry, opening the Craft Restaurants in Dallas and Los Angeles for Tom Colicchio, Quince in San Francisco, and working for a period at the cult Los Angeles restaurant Animal.



The Craft – California –
(Not Available in Bali)
Magliono was also Executive Chef of the SoHo Clubs and Chef de Cuisine at LA cult restaurant Animal.
In the past, Chef Mags has noteworthily worked for the cutting-edge Californian Restaurant Craft, where Chef Magliono drew knowledge and inspiration in using a revolutionary locally derived plant food, as permitted under local law.
Now Chef Mags has landed on the Island of Bali, mesmerized by the surrounding culture, spending his spare time surfing Bali waves and foraging through local markets for bespoke ingredients.
Opening Hours
Merlin Magic Bali is open daily from 2:00 pm until 11:00 pm.
Location
Merlin Magic Bali is located at Jalan Raya Pengosekan Ubud No.108, Ubud.
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