Picture this: a balmy Bali evening, the scent of dry-aged beef sizzling over glowing coals, and a glass of killer Aussie wine in your hand. Not bad, right? That’s exactly what’s on the menu at YEN Social in Canggu this July, where they’re teaming up with Penfolds to throw an exclusive, eight-course feast that’s all about big flavors, smooth pours, and damn good vibes.
If you haven’t heard of them yet, YEN Social started out in Singapore, shaking up the yakiniku scene with a playful, experimental spin on traditional Japanese grilling. Now they’ve landed in Bali, bringing their signature energy and serious culinary chops along for the ride.
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Leading the charge is Chef Lee Yi Heen — one of the original crew behind Singapore’s YEN Yakiniku, which even caught Michelin’s eye. The guy knows his way around a grill, and every cut that hits your plate has been treated like royalty: dry-aged to perfection, carefully sourced, and grilled by a team that trained (and got certified) for months to get it just right.
The vibe? Imagine Japanese craft meets Bali cool. It’s laid-back enough for post-surf beers but stylish enough to impress a date or celebrate your buddy’s latest promotion. YEN Social is all about fun, fearless eating with a splash of surprise.
And on Friday, July 4th, 2025 at 7PM, they’re stepping it up with “Pour Decisions with Penfolds,” a one-night-only wine pairing dinner that’ll set you back IDR 950,000++ — and trust us, it’s worth every damn rupiah. We’re talking eight knockout dishes by Chef Lee, each one carefully paired with wines from Penfolds, the Aussie powerhouse famous for award-winning bottles that pack depth, balance, and a ton of personality.
From smoky, melt-in-your-mouth beef offset by a bold cabernet to delicate cuts lifted by a bright pinot, every match is designed to hit all the right notes.
