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Cafe Degan

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 ...
Sushi Hana

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...
The Bay Bali

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...
The Parlour Kitchen, Bar & Lounge

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...

Seminyak Italian Food

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Presenting as an integral part of the new and impressionable Double Six Luxury Hotel, Seminyak Italian Food is a trattoria serving the very best of Italian fare in a casual and non-intimating atmosphere. This restaurant is the real Italian thing; sauces and pasta don’t come out of a packet here! [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Situated on top of the lobby, the decor of Seminyak Italian Food features the lustre of warm timbers and an open-air deck that adds a touch of Italian village festivity. The colourful soft furnishings, overall design and menus come from Roberto Marchetti of Australia and could only be improved with a full orchestral rendition of Verdi’s La Traviata. Today’s Italian food is primarily based on t...
Te.Ja.Co  Lounge & Bar

Te.Ja.Co Lounge & Bar

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Te. Ja. Co is a lounge bar on a spectacular site and is furnished with inspired taste. This is a rather interesting place to celebrate “Thank God It’s Friday” or any other day of the week for that matter. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] The interior of Te.Ja.Co features contemporary décor with an expressive use marble and timber adding a bit of oomph to the overall impression created on an initial visit. An open-air area overlooking their artificial lagoon along with the Indian Ocean is covered with rice grass thatching. Swaying palm trees in front of the building add to the bar’s fantasy environment. Here, one can enjoy the company of friends over a drink or two while overlooking a panorama of ocean and evening ski...