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Sandikala Gastronomic Restaurant
Sandikala, in the Balinese language Bahasa, evokes that magical moment "when day embraces night".
It is the suspended hour, that of warm reunions and moments of complicity with family or friends.
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At the foot of the Pyrenees peaks
Sandikala restaurant
The Restaurant Sandikala
Awarded the MICHELIN Green Star in 2021, among the very first in France, Sandikala is a gastronomic destination in the village of Galan, overlooking the peaks of the Hautes-Pyrénées.
Led by Australian-born Luke MacLeod, the cuisine combines the precision of French technique with the intensity of Southeast Asian flavours. Each plate is a meeting of terroir and imagination: river trout, Bigorre black pork, mountain herbs and cheeses are elevated with spices, condiments and aromatics from afar.
Alongside the chef, a passionate young brigade and an attentive front-of-house team shape every detail of the experience — from the gardens to the wine pairings, from the welcome to the art of service.
Sandikala is a living, sustainable gastronomy, where every dish carries the imprint of a place, a season, and a journey.
Wine & Pairings at Sandikala
At Sandikala, wine is an invitation to travel. Each month, Roger, our sommelier, and Emma, our restaurant manager, design pairings that echo the spirit of the menu — surprising, refined, and always in dialogue with the food.
Our cellar is rooted in the Southwest of France, with strong ties to organic, biodynamic, and natural winemakers, while also celebrating masters of traditional craft who shape wines of depth and elegance. Among our trusted partners is Jérémy of Keskonboit in Tarbes, a passionate caviste whose vision reflects our own: wines with character, authenticity, and a sense of place.
But Sandikala’s journey goes further. From the valleys of Bordeaux to the vineyards of Australia and New Zealand, our selection reflects Chef Luke’s personal story — a bridge between hemispheres, cultures, and traditions. Each bottle is chosen not just to accompany, but to inspire: to reveal new flavours, new techniques, and unexpected harmonies.
For us, wine is discovery. It is a way of extending the voyage of the table, of surprising our guests, and of offering encounters as memorable as the cuisine itself.
A taste adventure
A Story of Inspiring Encounters
Sandikala is also a story of encounters.
Encounters between a chef and his team, who explore new ideas every day in both the kitchen and the dining room. Encounters with passionate producers who share their craft and inspire new creations. And encounters with guests, whose curiosity and enthusiasm give meaning to our work.
Here, gastronomy is lived as an ongoing dialogue: between cultures, between generations, between nature and imagination. Creativity is expressed not only on the plate, but also in the welcome, the wine pairings, the gestures of hospitality, and the attention to detail.
What unites us is simple: the passion to create and to share. Through this collective energy, Sandikala becomes more than a restaurant — it is a living place, where the experience is built together with those who take part in it.
