Pachamama Gili Air

Pachamama is Gili Air's standout plant-based restaurant, occupying a beautiful open-air space with direct views over the turquoise water. The menu is entirely plant-based but so creative and flavorful that even committed carnivores leave impressed. Highlights include the jackfruit tacos (surprisingly meaty in texture), the raw pad Thai made with spiralized vegetables in a spicy peanut dressing, and the Buddha bowl loaded with tempeh, avocado, fermented vegetables, and a turmeric-tahini dressing. The smoothie bowls are works of art — thick, colorful, and piled with fresh tropical fruit, homemade granola, and edible flowers. The juices are freshly pressed to order. They also serve excellent coffee with plant milk options. The atmosphere is quintessential Gili Air: laid-back, bohemian, and wellness-oriented, with a soundtrack of ambient chill music and the sound of waves. Yoga retreat groups are frequent visitors. Prices are mid-range: bowls and mains IDR 55,000-85,000, smoothie bowls IDR 45,000-65,000. WiFi is available and decent. The staff are genuinely passionate about the food and happy to explain the menu. Pachamama proves that eating plant-based on a tropical island is not just possible but genuinely delightful.