Rabu, 14 Desember 2011

“An Open Air Restaurant”

 
This restaurant offered a great escape from the busyness of Bandung. It's located on the outskirt of the city somewhere on the hilly side. It is quite an experience in itself just to get there, due to the narrow road leading up to the place. You have to really watch for the signs although they are easily spotted once you know what you're looking for. During the weekends this place tends to draw crowd and you will have to wait for at least 30 minutes to get a seating. But don't worry as they do the reservation professionally. You can also occupy the time by buying some of the traditional snacks offered by the place and they also provide enough place to sit.
This restaurant consists of individual huts scattered around the property. They are nicely spaced, decorated and covered to offer privacy to the occupants. The landscape is beautifully done, with lots of plants and trees and somehow they managed to include a small stream complete with a waterfall.
To get to the huts you will travel along a small path, which can get quite slippery in the wet season. There are huts up on the hills that will get you a little bit breathless when you get there. The view from some of the huts are stunning, especially those nestling on the hill side.
The only let down will be the variety of food, because for a restaurant this size they should offer more. We ended up choosing some traditional dish that we didn't really like and some side dishes. However the whole scenery and the service made up for whatever this restaurant lacks, and I would recommend this to any one who is looking for a different experience in dining. Just FYI if you are someone that doesn't like to sit cross legged while eating, this is certainly not the restaurant to go to.

The Ubud Restaurant



The Ubud by TWS & Partners
This project is a small scale of mix use building designed by TWS & Partners, with The main function is to house the famous BEBEK BENGIL restaurant from Ubud, Bali. The building is located within the heart of Jakarta, Indonesia.
TWS & Partners generate few aspects that need to be responding within the design process, such as :
- how to visualize Balinese identity (as an origin place of Bebek Bengil restaurant) and diffuse it into modern look of metropolitan city of Jakarta.
- the sympathetic way to present the commercial aspect within the heritage area.
- how to grasp the essence of place within the origin Bebek Bengil restaurant in Bali and translate it into the very limited triangular site.
The building is divided into two masses are arranged perpendicular to each other to define and divide an inner courtyard space from busyness of urban space surrounding. The skin of the first massing was assembled in a customize curtain wall that mimic look of Balinese red brick arrangement. Green color options, such as glass curtain material in response to the sky reflection to diffuse the façade with the sky, and minimize the impact on the surrounding environment.

The Ubud Restaurant in Jakarta by TWS & PartnersTWS
The first massing was arranged parallel to the main road, slightly curve and elevated on top of the array of rounded columns, which will act as a buffer and transition zone. The second massing was set along the perimeter wall to generate the inner court yard into active outdoor space. The courtyard will act as an urban oasis, and design with the Balinese tropical landscape style.

The Ubud Restaurant in Jakarta by TWS & Partners

The Ubud Restaurant in Jakarta by TWS & Partners
This is the place where people can recall the memory of origin Bebek Bengil in Bali, in the sense of outdoor dining area and all landscape features. There are several type of dining room experience, such as private balconies in the second storey, which overlooking to the landscape, traditional open pavilion with wooden roof, and dining hall with a view to the courtyard. The “orang tua” sculpture, located in the “center” of courtyard, will great the guest, after they enter the enclosed lobby, that act as a transition zone from the bustle atmosphere of the main road.
Visit the website of TWS & Partners – Click here

D' Cost Seafood Cheap Restaurant



After Warung Pasta, another cheap eating spot is D'Cost Seafood. The brand is quite famous in Indonesia and you will find them a little everywhere, including in Kemang. The outside looks terrible and is closer to a Walmart than a restaurant. But I was seduced by their motto: "Price of a street food stall, taste of a 5-stars".

The inside is a little better, but still not much to talk about as it is quite simple and functional. The menu has two pages, one for the food, the other one for the drinks. It is very cheap (click on the photo of the menu below to see the prices), and you can easily have a meal for less than Rp25,000. D'Cost seems to be quite popular with office workers and students.

We ordered a few dishes: Baby Kailan saus tiram, Ikam Guram Tim Kecap, Tahu Jepang saus tiram, Udang Pancet saus Padang, etc..




The conclusion is simple: Not good. The food is oily, not very fresh and not tasty at all. I had to put a lot of spices to manage to eat something. The only reason to come to D'Cost compared with a street food stall, usually much better in terms of quality of food, is to have the aircon, and a certain level of hygiene. If that is what you are looking for, then D'Cost is for you, but don't expect a great meal. One good thing though was their juices (strawberry and coconut-orange).

Lots of Information on their website, including the menus and some photos: http://www.dcostseafood.com/id/

Click on the menu to enlarge

List of their restaurants in Indonesia:

D' COST BANDUNG
Jl. Sukajadi no. 197, BANDUNG
Phone (022) 204 4200

D' COST BANJARMASIN
Jl. Pulau Laut No. 14, Banjarmasin
Phone (0511) 336 6363

D' COST BEKASI
Bekasi Square Lantai UG. Jl. Ahmad Yani Bekasi Barat
Phone (021) 824 31567

D' COST CIBUBUR
Mall Citra Gran unit 9-12a, Cibubur. Jl. Alternatif Cibubur-Cileungsi Km 4
Phone 021) 845 930 92

D' COST CIKOKOL
Plaza D'BEST lantai 1, Jl. MH Thamrin, Cikokol, Tanggerang
Phone (021) 554 3307

D' COST DENPASAR
Jl. Raya Puputan No.88 Renon Denpasar, Bali
Phone (0361) 798 2888 & 798 3999

D' COST DEPOK
ITC DEPOK lantai 1, Jl. Margonda Raya, Depok
Phone (021) 772 15076

D' COST JAKARTA BARAT
Jl. Puri Lingkar Luar Barat 108 (Gedung Electronic City) Puri Indah - Jakarta Barat
Phone (021) 583 01988

D' COST JAKARTA PUSAT
Atrium Segi Tiga Senen, Lantai Dasar Pintu 2, Jakarta-Pusat - 10410
Phone (021) 351 0933

D' COST JAKARTA SELATAN
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 84 Jakarta Selatan)
Phone (021) 717 92661 & (021) 706 21609

D' COST JAKARTA UTARA
Sports Mall Lt. 2 Blok B7/15, lJl. Kelapa Nias HF 3 JakartaUtara
Phone (021) 285 07708

D' COST MAKASSAR
Mall Panakkukang Gedung C Lantai 3 Makassar
Phone (0411) 466 2011

D' COST PEKANBARU
Jl. Teuku Umar, Plaza Senapelan Lt. 4, Pekanbaru, Riau
Phone (0761) 839411

D' COST SERPONG
Jl. Pahlawan 1000 Gedung Ocean Park Blok K 1-9 Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) - Tanggerang
Phone (021) 538 9709

D' COST SOLO
Solo Square lantai 1 unit 68-72
Phone (0271) 765 1508

D' COST SURABAYA BARAT
Middle ring road, Graha Famili Surabaya, Seberang PTC
Phone (031) 734 2002

D' COST SURABAYA SELATAN
Royal Plaza Lantai UG.
Phone (031) 827 1500

Papas Cafe - Kuta Bali Italian Restaurant

The Papa’s Café in Bali in Indonesia was voted the numero uno Italian restaurant in Bali in 2004 and offers fabulous al fresco dining experience. Papa’s Café in Bali Claiming to serve Bali’s best alfresco beachside Italian cuisine, Papa’s Cafe provides fresh, comfortable dining with sounds of surf crashing in the background. Dine inside or outside on the deck and enjoy a delicious pasta dish or pizza from the extensive menu. Compliment your meal with a refreshing juice, an Italian coffee or a drink from the wide bar menu. Come at sunset and enjoy a meal while watching Kuta Beach turn into a picturesque splendor of color. Average cost per person: IDR100,000
The superb meal is complemented by the refreshing juice or alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available in the bar of Papa’s Café in Bali. One can enjoy the freshest Italian delicacies in a comfortable and hygienic atmosphere offered by the restaurant. Hence, good quality Italian dishes can be savored in the Papa’s Café in Bali and are simply adored by the travelers from across the world. with white table cloths and modern kitchen serving authentic Italian cuisine. Chair and tables spill out onto timber decked ‘pontoons’ encompassed by goldfish ponds and cooled by elephant-headed water spout.
Only freshest ingredients from Bali, Italy and Australia are used in the preparation of food, all meat is vacuum-packed and airlifted from WA (Western Australia) twice weekly, organic vegetables are sourced from Bedugul in the highland of Bali and guest are invited to “step inside and inspect the high standards of the kitchen.” A favorite dish is the famous Kintamani Volcano Pizza; stuffed with beef ham, spicy sausage, pepperoni and beef salami, and pumped up with air until it resembles a mountain with blue flame emanating from core. The pastas are a delight, especially the ravioli with fresh lobster, lime and asparagus. And not forgetting to mention the unforgettable Warm Chocolate cake with peanut brittle is a must, while the specialty coffees and teas will draw you back for more.
Papa’s Cafe
Jalan Pantai Legian
TRel: 755055 Fax: 750751

Jazz Cafe Bali


Cool Jazz at Ubud’s Hottest Night Spot. The first live Jazz venue on the island Jazz Café is one of Bali’s premier live music destinations. A lively and popular club, restaurant and bar frequented by locals, expatriates and international travelers alike. Great bands play Jazz, Blues, Latin, Funk, Soul and World Music… something for everyone!
Come along and enjoy a meal from our excellent bistro, try one of our legendary cocktails, sit back and kick up your heels or dance the night away. Whatever your pleasure Jazz Café is the place to go for an unforgettable night out in Bali.
At Jazz Café, we make your special occasions unforgettable. Our inviting, intimate venue is perfect for wedding parties, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events for up to 200 guests. Experienced, friendly management and staff will ensure that you celebrate in style. Along with the best in musical entertainment, we offer special set menus and beverage packages designed to meet your needs.
Total capacity : 175, Seated tables : 48 , Low tables/cushions : 58, Bar : 16
Additional seated tables in garden area can be arranged for large events. Plenty of standing room available.
For further information :
Phone/Fax     :     +62 361 976 594
Mobile     :     +62 812 383 3800
Email     :     info@jazzcafebali.com

Bluefin Japanese Fusion & Lounge

Where

Bluefin is a part of Rama Restaurants Bali which is located on one of the busiest ways in Kuta, Kartika Plaza Street, Kuta Side-walk Complex

Operating hours

Open daily for lunch and dinner, starts from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm

Food range price

Starts from 10k – 395k

Style food

Japanese Fushion

Recommended dish

Lobster Mayo : Sauted lobster, onion, chitake mushroom and carrot mixed with Chili Mayonnaise, 190k Bluefin Roll : Crab salad, cucumber and avocado wrapped with salmon topped with chili Ayo sauce, flying fish roe and sweet Sauce, 67k
Bluefin Green Tea Cheese with sake glaze : A combination of green tea and cream cheese, served with brownies land sake sauce, 34k

Recommended cocktail

Kuta Mojito : Absolute citron, dry orange curacao, sunkist, orange juice, white sugar, 58k Great Wine Selection

Decoration

Semi formal restaurant with cool ambience completed by our modern lounge, tepanyaki & tatame table. You can also choose an international selection of bottled wine from our trendy racks.

Facilities

Tepanyaki & Tatame Table, available for informal meeting, dinner party & outside catering and also available for a private dinning room up to 20 guests

Program

“Wine and Steak Combo”
Every purchase a bottle of wine combine with steak will get 20% discount in August 2008

Stadium Cafe Bali

Stadium Cafe Bali

Stadium Café and Sports Bar Voted as The Best Sport Bar in Bali. Just look for the giant orange canopy and into the Biggest and Best Sport Bar in Bali.
You can enjoy a Feast from The East and the Best from the West. We have “3” wide screens and 11” Tv’s playing all your favorite Live Sports from around the world. You can dine outside on the deck that overlooks the Orchids Garden.
Cuisine: European, Western, Asian
Dining Style : Casual
Capacity : 125 Seats
Offers : Informal Meeting, Dinner Party, Special Event
Payment Option : All Major Cards
Facilities : 3 Big Screens, 11 Tv’s
Private Party: A private dining room is available for seated groups up to 30 guests.
Address : Complex Kuta Side Walk. Kartika Plaza Street. Kuta - Bali,
P. +62 361 763100/764100/763900 F. +62 361 763200