Kuta, Legian & Seminyak - Bali and Lombok

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Legian

Some of the beachside hotels have restaurants -

often Italian - with nice views. Better still is

the clutch of places at the end of Jl Double

Six that afford views of sandy action by day,

strolling fun-seekers by night and sunsets

in between. Along the streets of Legian, the

ho-hum mix with the superb, so take your

time choosing.

Warung Yogya

French-accented menu and a good wine list.

It adjoins the equally attractive Sandi Phala

boutique hotel (p108).

tea lights enliven the attractive, walled gardens

here and make for a atmospheric setting. Look

for fusion offerings with an international bent.

The hotel (p107) is good value.

Poppies Restaurant (Map pp96-7 ;

hijau harum (fried rice with greens, shrimps

and herbs). An elaborate nasi campur is only

60,000Rp.

Mama's

(Map pp96-7 ;

761151; Jl Legian; dishes

Kuta

ON THE BEACH

Busy Jl Pantai Kuta keeps beachside busi-

nesses to a minimum in Kuta. Beach vendors

are pretty much limited to drinks.

Circle K (Map pp96-7; Jl Pantai Kuta; sandwiches 15,000Rp;

24hr) This German classic

serves up schnitzel and other meaty dishes

around the clock. The beer comes by the

litre and the open-air bar is a merry place for

enjoying satellite sports.

751059; Poppies

Gang II; dishes 30,000-90,000Rp) Poppies was one of

the first restaurants in Kuta (Poppies Gang I is

named after it), and is popular for its lush gar-

den setting. There are little pebbles underfoot

and it feels slightly mysterious in a romantic

way. The delicious food is upscale western

and Balinese. Poppies Cottages (p107) is one

of Kuta's best.

30,000-110,000Rp;

750835; Jl Padma

Utara; dishes 10,000-15,000Rp) A real find in the heart

of Legian, this barebones warung is spotless

and serves up hearty portions of local food

for prices that would almost tempt a local.

The gado-gado comes with a huge bowl of

peanut sauce.

Warung Asia (Map pp96-7 ;

(Map pp96-7 ;

24hr) This southern outlet of the cheerful

chain has a deli counter where you can get

freshly made salads and sandwiches. Picnic at

one of the tables or skip across to the beach.

There's another welcome location on a dreary

stretch further north.

La Cabana (Map pp96-7 ;

ON & NEAR POPPIES GANG II

Warung Indonesia (Map pp96-7 ; dishes 5000-16,000Rp) This

is one of several similar, totally unpretentious

cheapies on this lane serving up typical trav-

ellers fare. It has a genial mix of surfers and

locals who enjoy the barbecued chicken.

Bali Corner (Map pp96-7; dishes 8000-20,000Rp) At

the crossroads of a myriad of little lanes, this

is one of the cheap travellers eateries with

a classic menu. It serves up the usual range

of Indonesian, Western and Chinese foods,

and of course, the perennial crowd pleaser:

pizza.

Balcony (Map pp96-7 ;

ALONG JL LEGIAN

The possibilities of eating choices along Jl

Legian seem endless, but avoid tables close

to the busy street.

Aroma's Café (Map pp96-7 ;

766156; Jl Benesari at Jl

Pantai Kuta; dishes 15,000-25,000Rp) A nice Kuta clas-

sic on an otherwise barren strip. Would you

like a burger, pizza or maybe a rice dish?

Sunsets here go well with beer.

742 0202; off Jl Double

Six & Jl Pura Bagus Taruna; dishes 10,000-20,000Rp) Look

down a couple of little gang for this gem of

a spot. Traditional Thai dishes are served

in a richly detailed open-air café. There's an

authentic Italian espresso machine and lots

of newspapers.

Wayan & Friends (Map pp96-7 ;

751003; Jl Legian; dishes

20,000-45,000Rp) A gentle garden setting encir-

cled by water fountains makes a fine place to

face the start of the day over fine fresh juices,

breakfasts and coffee. A long vegetarian menu

is served throughout the day (the sandwiches

are excellent), although the somnolent service

could use a dash of protein.

Kopi Pot

CENTRAL KUTA

Kuta night market (Map pp96-7; Jl Blambangan; dishes

5000-10,000Rp;

757409; Jl Benesari 16; dishes

20,000-80,000Rp) The Balcony has a breezy tropi-

cal design and sits above the hubbub below.

It's a good place to celebrate a good day spent

riding the waves; you can wash down grilled

steaks and seafood with the various fruity

drinks.

Kori Restaurant & Bar (Map pp96-7 ;

761024; Jl Padma;

dishes 9000-40,000Rp) Don't want to burden

Wayan and his pals by having them concoct

a sandwich just for you? You can customise

your own from the many choices. Wash it

down with healthy fruit and vegetable juices.

There's a kids' menu.

Restaurant Puri Bali Indah (Map pp96-7 ;

6pm-midnight) This market bustles

with locals and tourist workers chowing down

on hot-off-the-wok treats, grilled goods and

other fresh foods.

Bamboo Corner (Map pp96-7; Poppies Gang I; dishes 6000-

9000Rp) This surfer classic has vegetarian plus

local dishes. It's very popular and the fast turn-

over keeps things ultra fresh. The atmosphere

can be best described as veteran.

Ming Kitchen (Map pp96-7 ;

752614; Jl Legian; dishes

22,000-50,000Rp) Shaded by trees, Kopi Pot is an

old tourist favourite popular for its coffees,

milk shakes and myriad of desserts. The menu

is typically varied. The multi-level, open-air

dining area sits back from stinky Jl Legian.

Kunti Japanese (Map pp96-7 ;

(Map pp96-7 ;

758605; Poppies

Gang II; meals 15,000-90,000Rp) Kori's tables weave

through a gorgeous assemblage of gardens

and ponds. It has a good selection of pasta,

upscale Indonesian, burgers and more. Good

for a secluded rendezvous over a non-clichéd

tropical drink in the flower-bedecked nooks

out back. Some nights there's live jazz and

blues.

751644;

Jl Melasti; dishes 12,000-60,000Rp) Listen to the woks

roar in the open kitchen at this good Chi-

nese choice. The menu is almost as long as

the Great Wall, featuring dozens of seafood

choices.

Joni Bar Restaurant (Map pp96-7 ;

761454; Jl Legian 14;

dishes 25,000-30,000Rp) You know it's fresh because

Kunti doesn't smell like fish. Poke into one of

the tight tables for good sushi.

ESC (Map pp96-7 ;

765766; Poppies Gang II;

24hr) Simple stir-fries are

served here with a bit of style.

Alleycats Restaurant (Map pp96-7 ;

dishes 12,000-25,000Rp;

0813-3849 7592;

off Poppies Gang I; dishes 15,000-30,000Rp) Two Brit-

ish expats serve up a range of evocative caff

standards: beans with breakfast, butter on

your sandwich at lunch.

Made's Warung

756362; Jl Legian 61; dishes 25,000-

751182; Jl Padma;

dishes 17,000-46,000Rp) Take the plunge into the

party atmosphere around the large swimming

pool here and polish up your strokes. The

Tex-Mex meals, live music and evening happy

hour (6pm to 9pm) are popular.

Gosha Bar & Restaurant (Map pp96-7 ;

) This high-concept

place may be a bit much, both in style (motto:

'Urban Food Station') and price, but it does

serve good fresh salads, sandwiches and baked

goods in air-con comfort. There's also pricey

internet access and wi-fi.

Nero Bar & Restaurant (Map pp96-7 ;

80,000Rp;

24hr;

EAST OF KUTA

Bali Bakery (Map pp96-7 ;

755297; Jl Pantai

Kuta; dishes 15,000-90,000Rp) Made's was the ori-

ginal tourist warung in Kuta. Time has only

improved the offerings: a menu of Indonesian

classics prepared and served with more attitude

and authority than the usual warung.

TJ's

(Map pp96-7 ;

755149; Jl Imam Bonjol; meals

) A classic Western bakery,

there are fresh baguettes and much more

daily. The chocolates are terrific. It also has

a large and popular café with a good menu of

salads, sandwiches and steaks. There's wi-fi

and lots of international newspapers.

Swiss Restaurant (Map pp96-7 ;

20,000-60,000Rp;

759880; Jl

Melasti; dishes 20,000-85,000Rp) The scent of barbe-

cued shrimp wafts through the airy bamboo

interior here, where the focus is on charcoal-

grilled seafood. Take a table on the tiled

patio.

Indo-National (Map pp96-7 ;

750756; Jl

10am-midnight) Nero

has a slick, high-design interior and the in-

ternational menu has a Mediterranean and

seafood bent. It's all a bit chic with lots of dark

colours and rattan.

Ketupat

Legian; meals 20,000-80,000Rp;

751093; Poppies Gang I; dishes

25,000-60,000Rp) In the tradition of nearby Poppies

and Un's, walls here open onto a lovely garden.

Water courses through the dining room where

(Map pp96-7 ;

761511; Istana Kuta

Galeria, Jl Patih Jelantik; meals 30,000-80,000Rp) Relocated

from Legian to this echoey mall, the Bali

759883; Jl Padma 17;

dishes 20,000-90,000Rp) There's a big new location

for Kerry and Milton Turner's always popular

754209; Jl Legian; dishes

28,000-120,000Rp) Hidden behind the antique-

(Map pp96-7 ;

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