Buzo Bali Unveils a New Modern Izakaya Menu in Seminyak

Created by acclaimed chef Will Meyrick, the refreshed offering brings together Japanese precision and Italian comfort in a social, share-style dining experience designed to move effortlessly from cocktails and small plates to hearty mains and late-night conversations.

For anyone searching for where to eat in Seminyak, Buzo's latest menu offers a fresh take on one of Japan's most exciting dining styles.

What Is Itameshi?

While the name may be new to many diners, Itameshi has quietly become one of Japan's most exciting culinary movements.

Originally developed by Japanese chefs trained in European kitchens, Itameshi combines Japanese ingredients, flavours and attention to detail with Italian cooking techniques. Rather than feeling like fusion for the sake of it, it celebrates the shared appreciation both cuisines have for seasonality, quality produce and simple, flavour-driven cooking.

At Buzo, that philosophy shapes the menu, where handcrafted pasta sits comfortably alongside sushi, robata grills, sourdough pizzas and Japanese-inspired small plates.

Inside Buzo's Modern Izakaya Concept

While Itameshi influences the kitchen, Buzo's identity is firmly rooted in the spirit of a Modern Izakaya.

Inspired by Japan's lively after-work dining culture, the menu is designed to be enjoyed slowly and socially. Guests can begin with a drink and a few snacks before naturally progressing through grilled skewers, sushi, pizzas, pasta and larger sharing plates, all at their own pace.

The restaurant's relaxed interiors mirror this philosophy, balancing Mediterranean warmth with clean Japanese design to create a space equally suited to casual lunches, date nights or lively group dinners.

The cocktail bar completes the experience, offering Japanese-inspired highballs, classic cocktails with contemporary twists, a curated wine list and beers on tap that encourage guests to settle in and stay a little longer.

Signature Dishes to Try at Buzo Bali

The refreshed menu showcases the playful balance between Japanese and Italian influences.

The new Izakaya Bar Menu introduces dishes perfect for sharing, including Raw Tuna Devilled Eggs, Korean Fried Chicken, Calamari Karaage, Steamed Tsukune Dumplings and Trevally Carpaccio, alongside robata favourites like Chicken Thigh Skewers and Grilled Karubi Beef.

Elsewhere, the Itameshi influence continues through dishes like Miso Ricotta Potato Agnolotti, Mud Crab Linguine, Squid Ink Pasta with Miso Butter, and creative sourdough pizzas including the Grilled Bone Marrow Pizza, Japanese Prawn Margherita and Tantan Pizza.

For those wanting something more substantial, larger plates such as the Heritage Black Pig Pork Cutlet Katsu, Porcini Ash-Crusted Striploin and Seafood Claypot continue the restaurant's signature blend of Japanese technique and Italian comfort.

In a neighbourhood known for constantly reinventing itself, Buzo's latest chapter feels both fresh and familiar. The new Modern Izakaya menu brings together bold flavours, relaxed hospitality and the kind of share-style dining that encourages guests to linger long after the last plate arrives.

Whether you're stopping by for cocktails and bar snacks or settling in for a leisurely dinner, Buzo continues to offer one of Seminyak's more distinctive dining experiences.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit the official Buzo website.