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Karma Beach Club Gili Meno

Karma Beach Club Gili Meno

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As more and more travelers head to Gili Islands these days, now culinary enthusiasts can savor Mediterranean-meets-new-world cuisine in a sea-breeze place at Karma Beach Club Gili Meno. Set conveniently in Karma Reef, Karma Beach Club Gili Meno is a luxurious and chic beachfront restaurant perfect for all day dining focusing on locally caught seafood, and known for its traditional Indonesian inspired dishes. One dish worth selecting is the grilled fish. One has the option to choose the fresh fish of the day, either barramundi, mahi-mahi, red snapper or tuna that is grilled to perfection served with fresh tomato slices, some green salad with a drizzle balsamic vinaigrette as well as pesto sauce. The vegetables and sauces absolutely complement the fish - very flavourful. Here, the paella ...
The Deck Gourmet Lounge

The Deck Gourmet Lounge

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Established in October 2014, The Deck - Gourmet Lounge is the latest addition to the dining venues at Club Med Bali. Situated on Nusa Dua’s beach front, The Deck – Gourmet Lounge provides an a la carte menu specializing in casual easy food for late breakfast, late lunch, small bites, seafood dinner and late dinner. A day pass or a night pass is required to enjoy the fare The Deck has to offer. White and blue hues dominate the interior where one has the choice of a comfortable indoor dining area, an outdoor floating deck or an indoor bar provided for those wanting bar service and snacks. After gazing through the menu I started with tuna tartar and mango. It’s a simple and delicious dish consisting of chopped fresh tuna, fresh mango and a lime olive oil dressing. For the main course, I cho...
Raja’s Restaurant, Balinese Royal Dining

Raja’s Restaurant, Balinese Royal Dining

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If you fancy dining like a Balinese regent, Raja’s Balinese Restaurant is the place to enjoy a right-regal experience. Raja’s Restaurant is located at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa and offers authentic Balinese cuisine in a royal setting. The restaurant has earned numerous awards including the Hospitality Asia Platinum Award’s (HAPA) Gastronomic Experience, the Asia Cuisine during the HAPA 2008–2010 Regional Series and it is the only certified halal Balinese restaurant on the island. The dining area is divided into two sections; a fully air conditioned indoor area and open-air wooden pavilion. The restaurant presents an exotic air of splendid Balinese grandeur without losing any of its intended elegance. The menu here is comprehensive in its range of Balinese dishes with the latest ...

Cascade Restaurant

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Well known for its fine dining with French and Asian influences, CasCades Restaurant offers culinary enthusiasts a fabulous dining experience. Occupying an impressive valley location in a 10-meter high Balinese style thatched roof establishment, the menu in CasCades Restaurant is engineered with French technique, a modern flare and an assertive focus on using the highest quality ingredients, many of which are organic and found locally on the island. Our first delight in the six course tasting was veal duo, slow roasted veal, and smoked mackerel rolls with red radish, daikon and potato soil bone marrow with pickled cucumber, bronze fennel, smoked croutons and tuna wasabi mayonnaise. These two appetizers really stimulated our appetite. This was followed by an unforgettable dish of seared ...
Glow Restaurant

Glow Restaurant

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Casually tucked in Como Shambala Estate, glow offers all-day menus using mostly organic and locally sources products in a serene and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is a contemporary-styled and open-sided with an open-kitchen so guests can witness their food being prepared freshly. They serve easy dishes, nutritious and delightful COMO Shambhala Cuisine including salads, energizing juices and blends rich in living enzymes, vitamins and minerals. Tuna sambal matah is certainly one recommended dish. It is a grilled flake tuna top it off with sambal matah, Balinese special chili sauce and served with apple aubergines, ginger flower, shallot and lemongrass. All the ingredients were fresh and the sambal matah actually made the salad taste better through spice, not overpowering. Sea vegetable...
S.K.A.I. at Padma Resort Legian

S.K.A.I. at Padma Resort Legian

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The initials here stand for ‘Sunset-Kocktail-Al-Fresco-Indulgence’. S.K.A.I. Beach Club at the Padma Resort Legian offers a packed menu to select from for fine tropical dining while presenting a sweeping beach view. It was to be a dining experience of taste and style with a view. Located just beside the stunning Padma Beach, S.K.A.I. Beach Club is an inviting dining venue of modern contemporary interior design and rustic touches. The restaurant is divided into two main areas; al-fresco style spaces complete with a compact-sized infinity pool, and a fully air-conditioned indoors area for more private dining. The menu at S.K.A.I. Beach Club takes the elements of several different culinary types. I chose to start with S.K.A.I. seafood Caesar; a plate of starter that consists of lobster, pra...