Bali Jul 2010 ~ Benkay Japanese Restaurant at Nikko Bali

Recently did an event at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa in Nusa Dua area. This resort is right at the end of Nusa Dua and has a stunning view of the India Ocean. It is unique because it is located atop a 40m cliff. The most unique part is one of the hotel block (the cliff tower) is built against the cliff wall. 15 storeys down to the pool and beach area.

Here's the view from a cliff tower room.

Just before the client arrived, we needed to quickly have a decent meal before we get harrassed by clients and get bogged down by all the logistics. Decided to "pamper" ourselves a little so decided on Japanese, since this is a Japanese hotel, the Japanese restaurant must be not bad.

Benkay did not dissappoint. Service staff were attentive and the view was stunning. The restaurant has several private dining corners too. Of course, the most important was the food.

Starter - cannot remember but it was some fried fish with pickles, it was very tasty

Cold so~men with Tempura

The noodle was so smooth and fine it was almost heavenly.

Ama~ebi and salmon sashimi

I am not a huge fan of salmon, but I must say this is one of the best I have tasted. So fresh and it almost felt it melted in my mouth. The amaebi was good size and was really sweet.

Curry Katsu Rice

Pricing is on the high side though, but not uncommon in Bali where you pay a premium for quality food/ambience. All the above, plus another udon soup, 2 ice coffees and a fruit juice costed us almost USD80.

Bali Jul 2010 ~ Klapa

Klapa New Kuta Beach ~ located at Percatu, this is venue/complex which includes a restaurant, club, lounge, disco and karaoke. Perched on a cliff facing the ocean, with some saying this is the best surf spot in Bali.

Did some food tasting for an event during middle of July 2010.

Started with a water melon mojito

Bread basket

Starter ~ Seared Scallops with grain mustard and orange emulsion

Soup ~ Truffle infused Mushroom Soup

Main Course ~ Grilled Bamboo Lobster with Cream Cheese

Dessert ~ Chocolate Mousse with poached apple and champagne sauce

Nice staff, friendly and flexible management. Though they need to improve their operations if they really wanna cater to events.

Food Republic at Wisma Atrium

Lunch with family there on Sunday. Nice decor and not overly crowded.

 

Curry Chicken Noodles ~ $3.50 up to expectations

 

Cha Soba ~ $7 plus GST

portion is large but Ryan wallop the whole serving plus a side dish of tamago sushi

They also have a mini version is a much much smaller serving at $4.

 

Chicken Satays ~ nothing to shout about and the ketuput a little dry

Mango Ice Kachang