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Feb132015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Tapis Restaurant at Kayumanis Jimbaran

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] This elegant restaurant sits unobtrusively in a quiet corner of Jimbaran. Tapis Restaurant at Kayumanis offers a pleasant environment for dining and a menu of authentic Indonesian cuisine. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] The restaurant is relatively small and presents as a luxury home. Timber furnishings dominate the interior and while there is an Indonesian authenticity with the menu, dishes are presented in an appealing modern mode. I made myself comfortable at one of the tables and started my culinary journey with tuna sambal matah - pan seared tuna with sesame seed served with Balinese chili sauce ‘matah’. I followed this with the restaurants rendang, a rich beef stew based with coconut milk and the delicate sw...

Feb112015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Banyubiru at The Laguna

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Combining great cuisine and interactive renditions, Banyubiru at The Laguna Luxury Resort & Spa offers an exquisite cultural dining program, involving a Balinese Blessing, fire dance performance and dinner ceremony that take the guests into an intimate journey through Balinese and religious performances. This fascinating dinner program begins with a gathering of guests at the Cascade bar close to the lobby to view a fire dance enacted by three dancers and two musicians. At the conclusion of this dramatic dance I was escorted with the rest of the guests to an open area just in front of a Pura (temple) in the Temple Garden. Here for the blessing I took part and experienced first-hand the basic ‘five steps’ of the Balinese Hindu prayer procession. A walk through the garden followed this ...

Feb102015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Cafe Degan

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A recent renovation has given Café Degan more seating capacity and extra comfort for their guests. This popular café is known for its Indonesian and Thai dishes and is now able to present these in the style they deserve.Two VIP rooms have also been added and each has a capacity for 10 diners or can be combined to accommodate a larger group. An outdoor terrace provides a refreshing eating venue on fine nights and the new items have been added to their already extensive menu. Being a seafood eater by nature I went for Degan’s Mangut ikan lele – catfish fried with coconut oil and then reheated in a soup bowl of coconut milk, green tomato and ‘petai’ an Indonesian bean. Smooth and moreish this dish is best taken with steamed rice. I followed this with bebek tumis cabe – wok-tossed fried duck ...

Dec142014 by Tropical Life2 Comments

Sushi Hana

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Sushi Hana has expanded and refurbished its dining area in true Japanese style. This popular sushi restaurant has taken the presentation and delivery of meals to new levels with the affirmation that Japanese food is so much more than the iconic California roll. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Located on Sunset Road in Kuta, Sushi Hana offers a wide range of traditional Japanese dishes along with Pan Asian fusion. As well as the main dining area this restaurant has 4 Tatami rooms, 3 VIP rooms, a Samurai room, function room and an outdoor dining area. Sushi Hana is well equipped to cater for personal for private functions, parties, meal conferences as well as taking excellent care of personal diners. The sushi bar de...

Dec142014 by Tropical Life2 Comments

The Bay Bali

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Commanding a secluded cove on the vast stretch of Nusa Dua Bay, The Bay Bali has developed an inventive and thoroughly entertaining way to dine at one of Bali’s many attractive waterside environments. For its unique deployment of catering services it has become one of the most visited eating venues on Bali. Here a range of outdoor activities, entertainment along with a raft of dining experiences becomes a complete outing. The concept here is great dining while having fun. Here are some of the choices. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] The Pirate Bay This is the place to experience the life of a pirate, with daily activities that include campfire building, traditional cooking, fishing (with nets), charades of challen...

Dec142014 by Tropical Life4 Comments

The Parlour Kitchen, Bar & Lounge

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] The Parlour Kitchen, Bar & Lounge is one of those places that capture ones attention at first glance. Located in Seminyak’s swanky dining strip this casual fine dining restau- rant certainly deserves its address but not just for design. All aspects of this intriguing establishment meet the class and stan- dards that first impressions indicate. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Opened last July this trendy res- taurant adapts moods to com- pliment the day ’s movements from breakfast to dinner. Early sun shining through the restaurant’s windows herald a new day with post breakfast anticipation, invigorating diners and staff alike. A casual ambience pervades through lunch while the evening brings on a sophisti- cated...