I Putu Dodik Sumarjana

The Climb

The line between Head Chef and Executive Chef at Nusantara By Locavore in Ubud runs through I Putu Dodik Sumarjana’s work, with the role held there until 2020 before the move into the top kitchen post. The career sits inside the Locavore circle, which defines the frame of his run at the restaurant.

Today

Indonesian cooking at Nusantara By Locavore is carried with technical discipline and a clear tie to local and regional producers. In that setting, I Putu Dodik Sumarjana works as Executive Chef at the restaurant.

Career - Executive Chef — Nusantara By Locavore, Ubud, Indonesia - Head Chef — Nusantara By Locavore, Ubud, Indonesia (until 2020)

Signature

Tum sits among the signature dishes associated with I Putu Dodik Sumarjana.

Recognition

One named example of that signature work is tum, a Balinese dish made by I Putu Dodik Sumarjana with banana root as the main ingredient.

FAQ What is I Putu Dodik Sumarjana's current role? As of 2026, I Putu Dodik Sumarjana is Executive Chef. Where did I Putu Dodik Sumarjana work before? I Putu Dodik Sumarjana's earlier career included Nusantara By Locavore. What is I Putu Dodik Sumarjana known for? Indonesian cooking executed with real technical discipline and rooted in local and regional producers.