Bokashi is a Japanese-inspired teahouse in Canggu

When my colleagues went to Canggu, Bali for a work trip, they were so mesmerised by a certain cafe that they ended up going twice—with the second time funded out of their own pocket. That cafe was Bokashi, a teahouse that has a distinctly Japanese-inspired design.

The place also has an interesting setup. The first floor houses a gourmet grocery store, which offers fresh produce, bulk grains and seeds, herbs and spices, tea and more.

The second level features a spacious Japan-inspired dining ar...