Billy Ho Japanese Restaurant

Modern Asian Boteco on Batu Bolong
On busy Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Billy Ho glows behind moody lighting and dark bamboo ceilings, pulling in people looking for more than a casual warung. Market analysis describes it as an “Asian Boteco” – somewhere between a refined izakaya and a sleek tapas bar – with chef Will Meyrick’s name giving it serious foodie pull.

Open daily from 12h00 for lunch and 17h00–22h30 for dinner (bar often rolling on till midnight), it’s very much a destination spot rather than a drop‑in. Reviewers often suggest reserving, especially at night when the room fills and the DJ comes on.

Plates to Share, From Dim Sum to Duck
The menu leans hard into sharing: scallop and prawn har gow, crispy prawn dumplings, chicken‑mushroom and quail egg siu mai, flame‑torched salmon sushi, ramen with rich broth, and robata‑grilled miso pork and leek all get singled out in customer reviews.

Signature items like Peking duck, tuna tartare with sweet corn and black nori crackers, beef brisket katsu, miso‑glazed eggplant and miso grouper come up again and again as standouts. Many guests describe it as their “best meal in Canggu” and keep returning for multiple dinners and even bottomless brunch with unlimited sushi and dim sum.

Cocktails, Wine & Nighttime Energy
Billy Ho doubles as a cocktail bar: Peanut Butter Old Fashioned, tiramisu martinis, Tokyo 175 and carefully made classic margaritas draw praise. Several diners call the drinks “the best cocktails I’ve had in Bali,” with a strong wine list to back them up.

Evenings bring a sleek, dimly lit room, curated music and sometimes a DJ; some love the high‑energy vibe, while a few note it can be quite loud for intimate dates. There’s valet parking for bikes, and more than one guest mentions being greeted at the door, seated quickly and walked through the menu.

Service Touches & Dietary Care
Service is usually described as warm, polished and attentive, from a “tall, professional female concierge” at the entrance to staff who refill wine glasses unprompted and check in on dishes. Customers highlight thoughtful details like a separate gluten‑free menu, gluten‑free soy sauce, and even a custom “No Allium” menu for those avoiding onions.

Not every night is flawless: a few diners mention slower service when the room is busy, or individual misses such as dry Peking duck or overcooked ramen noodles. Still, most frame these as exceptions in an otherwise well‑oiled operation.

Portions, Pricing & Value
This is firmly “Canggu upscale”. Multiple reviews point out small portions – three‑piece dim sum, compact plates – with some leaving hungry after several dishes and calling it “expensive for Bali”. Others counter that the 550k per person “Feed Me” tasting menu and bottomless sushi brunch give better value, and many feel the quality and execution justify “European prices”.

Traffic on Batu Bolong can make getting there stressful at peak times, and the buzzing room won’t suit those seeking a quiet, lingering dinner. For travellers and expats happy to pay for inventive Japanese‑Asian fusion, strong cocktails and a moody dining room, Billy Ho remains one of Canggu’s most talked‑about nights out.