Kuta, Legian & Seminyak - Bali and Lombok

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villas, ocean views and private, walled pools.

From the café overlooking the almost private

sweep of beach to the numerous luxuries, this

is a place to spoil yourself.

Legian (

Gado Gado (

Tuesday Night Pizza Club (

Waroeng Bonita (

736966; Jl Dhyana Pura; mains 70,000-

150,000Rp) The location right on the beach is

the primary draw here. To the sounds of surf,

enjoy the good service and an interesting

menu of Asian and Mediterranean fusion

dishes. Brunch is popular.

730614; Jl Oberoi; pizza

731918; Jl Petitenget 2000x;

dishes 20,000-60,000Rp) Balinese dishes such as

ikan rica-rica (fresh fish in a spicy green chilli

sauce) are the specialties at this cute little place

with tables under the trees.

Hu'u (

6pm-midnight) Pizzas come in

five sizes at this brightly lit joint and have a

range of goofy names like Hawaii Five-O (ham

and pineapple) and Blue Velvet (a tasty combo

of blue cheese and crispy bacon). There's fast

and efficient delivery.

Rumours

25,000-130,000Rp;

730622; www.ghmhotels.com; Jl Pantai Kaya

Aya; ste from US$300, villa from US$600;

)

The Legian is flashier than its main com-

petitor, the Oberoi. All 67 rooms claim to

be suites, even if some are just large rooms

(called 'studios'). On a little bluff, the views

are panoramic and of the many personal serv-

ices offered you can enjoy gourmet dining at a

table set up by the surf. The design mixes tra-

ditional materials with contemporary flair.

Samaya (

736443; Jl Pantai Kaya Aya; mains 50,000-

nais

11-2am) Like many of the fine

open-air dining spots nearby, oodles of little

tea lights provide a romantic glow at night.

There's steak, seafood and a good selection

of vegetarian dishes.

Living Room (

100,000Rp;

Jl Raya Seminyak

Café Moka (

(

738720; Jl Oberoi 100; mains 20,000-

6pm-midnight) This arch-rival of

Trattoria is always packed thanks to good

food at great prices. Such a concept! Terrace

tables are always in demand. Steaks and pasta

dominate the long menu.

Trattoria (

731424; Jl Raya Seminyak; dishes 15,000-

60,000Rp;

) Enjoy French-style baked goods

at this always-popular bakery. Fresh deli

cuisine is served for lunch and dinner. The

bulletin board is a window into the local expat

community.

Warung Ocha's (

40,000Rp;

735735; Jl Petitenget; mains 80,000-

noon-midnight) At night hundreds

of candles twinkle on and about the scores of

outdoor tables at this open-to-the-stars res-

taurant (which has become more elegant after

a cross-street move). The menu is Asian with

good Thai, Vietnamese and Balinese dishes.

Kafe Warisan (

100,000Rp;

737082; Jl Oberoi; mains 35,000-90,000Rp;

6pm-midnight) Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine

at tables inside or out. The menu changes

often but always features fresh pasta, grilled

meats and seafood. Service is good and this

place is justifiably popular.

La Lucciola

731149; www.thesamayabali.com; Jl Pantai

Kaya Aya; r from US$300;

736222; cnr Jl Raya Seminyak & Jl

Dhyana Pura; dishes from 15,000Rp) Overlooking the

busy intersection, this simple place serves

spruced-up versions of traditional dishes

(point and select from the display) at little

tables with great views of the Seminyak

scene.

Made's Warung II (

) There are 24

villas at this understated beachside luxury

resort. Traditional grass roofs cover large, airy

units with the now common stark and sombre

colours contrasting with a light palette. All

have private pools, from plunge to full-on

depending on rate.

EATING

Seminyak is so spread out that you won't

be walking among the many dining choices;

rather you'll be choosing a neighbourhood

first. Note that where indicated, some restau-

rants morph into clubs as the night wears on.

Conversely, some of the places listed under

Bars & Clubs also do decent food. Think of

it as fusion fun.

ais

731175; www.kafewarisan.com; Jl

Raya Kerobokan; set dinner menus US$25-40;

730838; Jl Pantai Kaya Aya; dishes

80,000-140,000Rp) A sleek beachside restaurant

with good views from the 2nd-floor tables

across a lovely lawn and sand to the surf. The

bar is big with sunset watchers. The menu is

a creative fusion of international fare.

Sate Bali (

(

noon-10pm)

Chef Nicolas Tourneville gives fine French

cooking a Mediterranean flair at one of Bali's

finest restaurants. The tranquil setting looks

out over rice paddies and the changing menu

reflects what's in season locally - considering

the quality, meals are fine value.

732130; Jl Raya Seminyak; dishes

18,000-90,000Rp) This northern branch of the

Kuta stand-by is set in a sheltered courtyard

area. Well-prepared Indonesian food has al-

ways been the speciality here and there's a

myriad of little touches that make it special.

Shops line the periphery.

736734; Jl Oberoi 22; meals 195,000Rp;

11am-10pm) Some very fine traditional Bal-

inese meals are served at this small but artful

café run by chef Nyoman Sudiyasa. Prepare

for an array of dozens of small plates of

exquisite food. Service is sublime.

Ku De Ta (

Self-Catering

Bali Deli (

) Almost at Jl

Sunset, the lavish deli counter at this upscale

market is loaded with imported cheeses, meats

and baked goods. This is the place to get food

from home. The cute café has wi-fi.

Bintang Supermarket (

738686; Jl Kunti 117X;

Jl Oberoi

Saddled by some with the unimaginative

name 'Eat St', this restaurant row has scores

of choices. Many use the newer name Jl Laks-

mana or Jl Pantai Kaya Aya further north.

Warung Murah (Jl Oberoi; dishes 5000-15,000Rp)

Amidst the Jl Oberoi glitz, this simple, local

place displays bowls and platters of fresh food

at excellent prices. Enjoy a fried banana on the

folding chairs out front.

Lazumba (

736969; Jl Oberoi; dishes 140,000-220,000Rp;

7am-1pm) Ku De Ta heaves with Bali's beauti-

ful. Kids play in the stylish pool and enjoy free

balloons while adults perfect their 'bored' look

over drinks. Everyone ponders the gorgeous

sunsets over the beach. The menu is a creative

fusion mix; security is fairly tight.

Jl Dhyana Pura

Jef Burgers (

730552; Jl Raya Seminyak 17;

) Always busy, this large store has a super-

market with good prices and sells all manner of

other goods. There's wi-fi at the café in front.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bars & Clubs

Jl Dhyana Pura boasts a line-up of trendy

clubs that seem to change as often as, well,

trends. Most cater to a mixed gay and straight

crowd and a few favour the former. Note that

where indicated, some of the places do good

food in the evening, while some of the places

listed under Eating also do music.

081-7473 4311; Jl Dhyana Pura 24; dishes

24hr) Like a downscale lunch

counter, Jefs cooks up highly customisable

burgers around the clock.

Zula Vegetarian Paradise (

from 13,000Rp;

732723; Jl Dhyana Pura

Northern Seminyak

Seminyak Night Market (Jl Sunset; dishes from 2000Rp;

8-4am) It's all vegetarian

at this cute little place where you can get tofu

cheese, a tofu spring roll, tofu cheesecake, not

to mention a tofu-chickpea burger.

Santa Fe Bar & Grill (

5; dishes 15,000-40,000Rp;

731899; Jl Oberoi; dishes 15,000-40,000Rp;

) This simple open-air café has superb Ital-

ian coffee, wi-fi and cool jazz wafting from

the speakers.

Corner Store (

6pm-midnight) Enjoy delicious bakso (meat

balls) and soto ayam (chicken soup) from

scores of vendors. Few travellers make it to the

market's new location along Jl Sunset.

Padang Jaya (

731147; Jl Dhyana Pura 11A;

730276; Jl Laksmana 10A; dishes

7-4am) Popular pizza and

Southwest food draws people here at all hours,

especially late when there's live music (mostly

rock). Shots are popular.

Antique (

7am-5pm) Seminyak's fash-

ionistas gather here most mornings (aka Tuck

Shop) to dish the gossip and breakfast from

dishes of upscale, healthy fare like organic

muesli.

Mykonos

dishes 15,000-45,000Rp;

30,000-60,000Rp;

486432; Jl Raya Kerobokan; dishes

from 5000Rp) Join everyone else's driver at this

classic Rumah Makan place where the food

is fresh and displayed for your choosing

pleasure.

Warung Batavia (

739840; Jl Dhyana Pura; dishes 20,000-

80,000Rp) Fresh food from around the archi-

pelago features at this attractive restaurant.

JL DHYANA PURA

One of the joys of Jl Dhyana Pura is bouncing

from place to place all night/morning long.

Many clubs snooze until after midnight.

(

733253; Jl Oberoi 52; dishes 15,000-

5pm-midnight) The island food of

50,000Rp;

731641; Jl Raya Kerobokan; dishes

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