The Bali Review - 471
Best Places To Go while in Bali - 471
Lombok, Bali
Lombok, in its unintended and graceful rise to the visitor’s radar, has made its mark on the foodie-scene with inviting various and constant homage to its traditional Sasak roots. With food organized with care and made of just about completely locally sourced ingredients, high-quality grub is available at simply pennies on the dollar to the same imparting from someplace like Bali.
whether you’re a hungry vacationer yearning Mediterranean delights or just at the regular hunt for Indonesia’s spiciest nasi goreng, Lombok has were given you covered – and could offer the scenery and friendly atmosphere.
Located high above the seashores of South Lombok, this restaurant and Yoga Shala encompasses the tranquil vibe of its beachy surf town below. Lounging around on vivid beanbag chairs and at bamboo tables, load up on local delights like seafood nasi goreng kampung (Indonesian fried rice) with freshly caught fish and squid from Kuta itself, or gado-gado (steamed veggies, egg, and tempeh in a peanut sauce).
Ashtari’s menu additionally boasts a diffusion of western dishes like its fluffy home made focaccias along with a collection of healthy juices (try the spinach with coconut cream, banana, and mango) to sip on among the 5 times daily yoga training. At some point of the mornings, visitors rave about Ashtari’s breakfast sets. by the time night arrives, whilst not known for its nightlife ecosystem, the staff encourages early arrival to claim a beanbag for the stunning sunsets.
Address: Ashtari estate Raya Ke Mawun Desa Prabu, Kecamatan Pujut, Kuta, Pujut, Kuta Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83355
Phone: 0812-3608-0862
Price: $$-$$$
Tucked away just north of Senggigi, the Cowshed perennially continues the perception of producing the fine steaks inside the region. They import cuts of meat from the United Kingdom before aging them in-house at their namesake butchery. The tenderloin is its best seller but just one of a large selection and all orders boast extraordinary value for money. To add extra nearby flair on your dish, go for the beef rendang baguette.
The steakhouse itself is pleasantly cozy, designed as a country cowboy bar complete with oil drum tables and old-time song. The bar has a wide whiskey selection as well, a rare find in a land dominated by Bintang Beer.
Address: Batu Layar, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83355
Price: $$-$$$
Appeared as one of the finest eateries in Lombok, rectangular is positioned right inside the heart of Senggigi with attractive entrée options like lime wood smoked salmon or slow-cooked duck risotto. The eating place also keeps to its Sasaknese roots presenting a Begibung menu with family-style sized traditional dishes like bebalung (beef short rib soup) or singang udang (prawn in turmeric, garlic, and tamarind juice).
What definitely sets the restaurant aside is the nice wine list. visit on the first Friday of every month to join its ‘Cellar party’ – an upscale buffet-style dinner (think Vietnamese lamb and glass noodle salad, capellini pasta with mushroom ragout, and various bread and cheeses) paired with a variety of limitless red and white wines from the acclaimed cellar.
Address: Jalan Raya Senggigi KM.8, Senggigi Square, Blok.B, No.10, Senggigi, Batu Layar, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83355
Phone: (0370) 693688
Price: $$-$$$
Between surf (or sunbathing) sessions along the sprawling beaches of Kuta, slip into this shiny and cozy open-air eating place that’ll remodel the silhouette of your seascape to the quintessence of the Greek Isles.
At El Bazar Café & eating place you may awaken with some Moroccan breakfast (toast topped with avocado, dates, pomegranate, and rosemary) or go directly for the famed mezze platter – endless pita served with hummus, couscous, spinach, cumin potatoes, baba ganoush and smoked salmon with feta. Proceed to the must-try beef kebab and rosemary fries and top it off with its acclaimed coffee.
Address: Jl. Raya Kuta No.5, Kuta, Pujut, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573
Phone: 0819-9911-3026
Price: $$-$$$
The restaurant of Puri Mas resort, Ballroom is a longstanding Lombok staple boasting candle-lit dining and splendid sunset perspectives towards neighboring Bali. Its signature is the Rijsttafel, a meal including various traditional Indonesian food and sauces served on small plates. The restaurant invites visitors to revel in the meal typically at the Javanese twin pavilions in normal Indonesian style, seated on cushions around a low table.
Whether choosing your meal a-la-carte or the set Rijsttafel, all of its Indonesian dishes are cooked to perfection with a super presentation. Be conscious the lodge is not family-friendly; all guests must be over 12 years old. It does, however, offer a free pick-up and drop-off service to your hotel.
Address: Puri Mas Beach Resort, Jl. Raya Mangsit Beach, Senggigi, Batu Layar, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83355
Phone: (0370) 693831
Price: $$-$$$
The kitchen for South Lombok’s Eco homes, Shake and Bake offering vegan-friendly breakfast, lunch and desserts all from locally sourced and homemade ingredients, such as its signature peanut butter and yogurt. Even meat-eaters flock for its sparkling sourdough bread, a staple in most of its all-day lunch alternatives. Make certain to load up on some homemade energy balls and bars, like peanut butter brownie or salted caramel – to preserve you enjoying the natural splendor of South Lombok all day long.
The eating place additionally gives the choice of cow milk, soy milk or coconut milk in its shakes and coffees, and gives substitutions and alternatives for a lot of its dishes for vegans, celiac, lactose-intolerant, dairy-loose or gluten-free visitors.
Address: Pengembur, Pujut, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83573
Phone: +62 823 4019 3656
Price: $
What better way to enjoy the local cuisine of Lombok than with the locals themselves. Warungs, also known as Rumah makan, is a local family owned eating places – easy in stature but deliver on a heat, friendly atmosphere and excellently organized, cheap local meals.
Dotted all around the island, you’ll seldom be disappointed tasting your way thru staples like mie goreng (fried Indonesian noodles) or some spicy peanut satay to scale down your starvation before delving into one of Lombok’s well-known specialties like ayam taliwang (barbecued chicken in a sweet and spicy sambal sauce), cumi sambal bawang (wok-fried squid with sambal and basil leaf) or sate ikan Tanjung (satay skewers of charcoal-grilled fresh snapper in coconut milk and lemongrass.) The food is cooked sparkling and made with local ingredients, and the locals are happy to oblige on your own personal index of spiciness!
Address: Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta, Pujut, Kuta, Lombok Tengah, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar.
Phone: 0823-4098-7828
Price: $$-$$$
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