In Reply to: Restaurant Denparsa posted by Darwingirl on Tuesday, 10. April 2007 at 08:35 Bali Time:
- some feedback (pardon me) on from those in the know.
* In Denpasar there are not many eateries that attract attention but one that has is Hong Kong Restoran International just over the bridge from the markets on Jl Gaja Mada, No 99. It's in the corner of a 3 story building, like the market building itself, on the left hand side of the road.
* Good eating is hard to find in Denpasar unless you're in the know. Try Populaire in Jl Teuku Umar close to the intersection with Jl Imam Bonjol where there are traffic lights to tell you you've gone too far. The menu has a Chinese bent, the food is good and the price is very reasonable.
* The Hong Kong Restaurant is a haven in the barren streets of Denpasar. Certainly not new it has survived for over 20 years on quality Cantonese cooking. As a bonus they understand the need for quick and icy cold beer.
* Also in Denpasar in 2003 is Sun City in the foyer of the shopping complex just off Jl Umar Teku at 208. Lots of seafood and dim sum at lunch.
* Hong Kong. The best Chinese in Bali. Genuine Cantonese. Gaja Mada, Denpasar.
* At the village of Mas which is between Sanur and Ubud is the Stiff Chilli Pizzeria, set amongst the rice fields. Mainly Thai and Italian menu and with home made sausages of several varieties. You can eat formally in the dining room or at ease by the pool. An offshoot of the similarly named place at Ulu Watu.
* Kak Man, about half way between Sanur & Denpasar in Jl Teuku Umar, has a genuine Balinese menu favoured by olde Bali salt, Si Badak, of Forum fame (or notoriety).
* Paseban Warung at Canggu, west of Denpasar & off the roads to Tanah Lot. Owned by Nyoman who is Grand Hyatt chef. Ayam Goreng Rp7,000, Nasi Goreng Special Rp5,000, Mie Goreng Rp5,000, Cap Cay Rp4,500 etc. - of course the food is superb!
* Chicken Hertz. Top floor of Ramayana. Seniors discount Rp18,000, normal Rp22,000. Wide selection of excellent food. Very clean.
* Ikan Bakar does fish of course. Its on the north part of the one-way circle in Denpasar and better than Jimbaran even without the sunsets. A/C, clean and with plenty of parking space off the street.