Coconut Charcoal | Sustainable and Healthier Cooking

21 October 2025 • Written by Wayan Jiwa Raga

From the very beginning, we humans have been social creatures. Our ancestors sat around cooking fires telling stories. Today, there are endless ways of communicating: we walk around with everyday devices that allow us to write or talk to people anywhere in the world. But when do we feel truly connected to one other?
All Great Moments start with Fire, do you agree? The culinary tradition of a country is not always based on Facts. Sometimes it’s based on history, on habits that come out of a time when kitchens were fueled by Coconut Charcoal.

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CHARCOAL – LIVING THE COCONUT KIND OF LIFE

NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Coconut charcoal is made from coconut shells, a waste product, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional charcoal.

HIGHER HEAT AND LONGER BURN TIME
Coconut charcoal has a higher heat output and burns longer than traditional charcoal, making it ideal for long cooking sessions.

NO CHEMICALS
Unlike traditional charcoal briquettes, coconut charcoal does not contain any chemicals or fillers, making it a healthier option for cooking food.

ADDS UNIQUE FLAVORS
Coconut charcoal can add a unique, slightly sweet flavor to food, making it ideal for grilling seafood, meats, and vegetables.

BETTER FOR THE HEALTH
Unlike traditional charcoal which releases harmful chemicals when burned, coconut charcoal produces fewer fumes and is considered safer for the health.

HAPPINESS IS THE SMELL OF COCONUTS

The Lombok Lodge Hospitality new OFYR® Chef’s Table concepts are a perfect choice to discover Indonesian delicious cuisine, history, and habits.
Be together and share a taste of the good things in life during your Lombok Holiday.

We invite you into the Ultimate Dining Highlight of your Lombok Holiday.  Organic Herbs from our garden and Chef Jiwa’s Favourites Grilled on Super Healthy Coconut Charcoal. Lombok at its Purest

OFYR®  MENUS

BE COCO NUTTY

Created by the community, for the community.  At The Lombok Lodge Hospitality Boutiques – The Frangipani Boutique, Medana Bay,  the new Boutique at Lombok Private Villa Estate, at the Bagno Di Gili Concept Store, as well as at our online shop, we support the many talented Coco Eco-Artisans in Lombok. We offer only sustainable and environmentally-friendly productions, with a strong focus on involving women and communities in poverty.

From Coconut Cutlery and Coco Candles to Coco Bowls and Jewelry, our Coco Eco-Artisans reinvent the possibility of the humble coconut every day.

Little Gifts, with Lots of Love from beautiful Lombok.
Because sometimes ‘The Smallest Things take up the Most Room in your Heart.

All products from ‘The Lombok Lodge Hospitality Collection’ are organic. All items are created by local Lombok craftsmen who are passionate about creating unique and original works. At The Lombok Lodge Hospitality, we cooperate with local communities – women & men around Lombok – and evolve their skills and talents, into processing Coconuts toward ECO products. Paying ethically, giving jobs, and improving the local people’s lifestyle.

COCO SHOP NOW ONLINE
https://www.thelomboklodgelive.com/sc/shop

BOOK YOUR CHEF’S TABLE
Reservation@thelomboklodge.com

Wayan Jiwa Raga

I’m Wayan Jiwa Raga, Executive Chef at The Lombok Lodge Hospitality®. With more than 15 years of dedication to The Lombok Lodge Hospitality®, I am proud to celebrate my culinary journey and passion for excellence. Since joining the hotel in 2010, I have been committed to crafting refined, heartfelt dishes that transform local Indonesian ingredients into world-class dining experiences. Before joining TLL Hospitality®, I honed my skills with The Oberoi Hotel Group and Mozaic Restaurant Bali, where I developed my signature approach to contemporary Indonesian cuisine — elegant, balanced, and full of soul. Every plate I prepare reflects my enduring passion for perfection and my wish to treat you to an unforgettable culinary experience during your stay in Lombok.

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