In Reply to: places to eat Xmas lunch posted by santika on Wednesday, 10. December 2008 at 06:18 Bali Time:
courtesy of bali eats.
Christmas and New Year menus:
A special newsletter to bring to you all the information on Christmas and
New Year dining in Bali and Lombok, for those lucky enough to be visiting
our paradise during this time.
This will be followed next week by our Wrap of 2008, featuring a summary of
all the year's new restaurants in Bali, with our special awards for the best
of them
Christmas Dinner is available at many restaurants and boutique hotels in
Bali and Lombok. The following is a broad selection of special menus from
different areas, and at a wide range of prices. PC= Pre Christmas [during
December], CE = Dinner 24th, CL=Lunch 25th, CD=Dinner 25th and BD=Dinner
26th. Bookings are usually essential. Price [Rp....] is per person food only,
unless otherwise stated. If restaurant also offers their normal a la carte
menu as well [ALC], Special Prices if there are small serves for children
[SPC].
Amed
Santai: [CE, Rp. 250,000 Net, includes a glass of wine or soft drink. SPC] A
Balinese Christmas Dinner with young children from the village presenting
traditional Legong dances. Salad Nicoise, Bebek Betutu [traditional
steamed/smoked duck], Mango Crumble & Ice Cream. Includes a glass or wine or
soft drink. [CD, BD. Rp. 200,000 Net, SPC] Scandinavian Tuna Festival. [Tel:
(0363) 23.487].
Candi Dasa
Seasalt @ Alila Manggis: [CE, Rp.450,000++, ALC, SPC.] Contemporary Tastes
of East Bali: Pickled Beetroot with goat cheese and pine nut vinaigrette,
Oxtail Gow Gee with seared scallop and soy, ginger sauce. Salad of coriander
seeds, carrot and baby leaves from organic garden with extra virgin olive
oil. Ballotine of Baby Chicken with Balinese truffle, thyme and wild
mushroom stuffing or Mahi-Mahi Fillet with red pepper and saffron sabayon.
Figgy Christmas Cake with poached fruits and crème Chantilly. [CD, BD. Rp.
350,000++, ALC, SPC] Soup of Young Coconut with sweet corn and kelor leaves,
Balinese Rice flavoured with steamed sweet potato, Grated Coconut infused
with fresh turmeric, kencur root, garlic and chilli. Pork Skewers spicy
sauce, Prawns with tamarind leaves. Urutan, Balinese spicy pork sausage.
Shredded Chicken in spicy tomato and chilli dressing with Lawar, a Balinese
long pepper leaf salad. Urab, Balinese cucumber salad with black beans and
toasted grated coconut. All dinner prices include a pre dinner cocktail and
live entertainment [Tel: (0363) 41.011].
Jimbaran
Karma Steak House @ Karma Jimbaran: [CE. Rp. 790,000++, SPC] Jumbo Crab
Ravioli or Puree of Roasted Butternut Pumpkin with Alaskan Scallop
Saltimboca or Wilted Spinach Salad, caramelized pears, triple-smoked bacon
and Roquefort. Zarzuela de Mariscos; Spanish seafood stew of prawns,
scallops, clams, mussels, almond and prosciutto or Roasted Long Island
Duckling with sweet potato puree and Belgian endive or Australian Loin of
Venison with pickled cherry and celery root gratin. Coffee and Doughnuts,
cinnamon coated churros and Belgian hot chocolate or Brioche Pain Perdu or
Pumpkin Spice Cake with port-soaked cranberries. [CL, CD. Rp. 550,000++ SPC,
ALC] A day of Roasts: Roasted Canadian Lobster Bisque, Roasted Turkey with
leg confit, sage dressing and cranberry sauce, Bacon-wrapped Roasted Pork
with caramelized apples, Roasted Wagyu Rib of Beef, Yorkshire pudding and
horseradish cream. Pumpkin Cheesecake with dried cranberry and port wine
sauce. [Tel: 708.800]
Kerobokan
Artini @ Mystique: [CL, Rp. 225,000++] An Australian Christmas with Bon-Bons
and Chrsitmas sweets, Melon & Proscuitto Boats, Jimbaran Bay Prawns [with
tangy citrus sauce and salad], Lemon Sorbet, Honey Glazed Leg Ham,
Herb-infused Turkey with cranberry peaches and seasoned gravy, roasted
vegetables, Brandy Plum Pudding or Assorted Ice Creams, Coffee/Tea with Rum
Balls. [Tel: 730.465]
Blossom @ Sentosa: [CE, CL Rp. 490,000 ++] Champagne on arrival followed by
a small teaser. Porcini & Asparagus Salad, roasted mushroom dressing and
pistachio or Vanilla-cured Salmon, pickled pearl onions, nori dust, Mache
lettuce and miso dressing. Rolled Turkey Ballotine, cranberry jam, roasted
butternut pumpkin and a stuffing of mixed nuts and bread, or Oven-baked
Coral Trout., beets and white radish salad. Chocolate & Peanut Caramel Tart
or Christmas Plum Pudding with brandy cream and vanilla anglaise. Mini
Christmas mince tarts. [CL. SPC. Rp.290,000++] Special menu for Kids with
take home bag of chocolate dickmans and ginger bread man. [Tel: 730.333]
Breeze @ The Samaya: [CD. Rp. 750,000++, SPC] Duck Confit on apple chestnut
compote, or Ahi Tuna Duo of spicy tuna tartare on tempura eggplant with
wasabi caviar and tataki style tuna on nori rice cake with wakame seaweed
salad, or Crab & Prawn Martini, or Seared Beef Carpaccio, truffle oil,
shaved reggiano and wild rocket. Blue Cheese Salad, or Salad of Baby Spinach
with Roasted Mushrooms, or Roasted Pumpkin Soup with chestnut goat cheese
purse. Roast Turkey with apple-bacon-chestnut stuffing and cranberry-orange
compote, or Brown Sugar & Pineapple Glazed Ham, maple roasted yams, grilled
asparagus and smashed red skin potatoes with goat cheese, or Pan Roasted
Tasmanian Salmon with preserved lemon & prawn risotto, or Roast Rib of Beef
with truffled baby potatoes in red wine sauce. Pumpkin, Ma[ple & Walnut
Bread Pudding, or Warm Apple Tart, or Chocoloate Cake. Cheese Plate with
walnut-raisin bread, fig jam and apricots. [CL Rp. 425,000++, SPC] Blue
Cheese Salad or Pumpkin Soup. Roast Turkey with apple-bacon-chestnut
stuffing, or Brown Sugar & Pineapple Glazed Ham, or Poached Tasmanian
Salmon. Apple Tart or Chocolate Cake. Mince Pie. [Tel: 731.149]
Lestari: [CE, CD, Rp. 350,000 Net] A Flute of Tanjung Sparkling Wine. Caesar's
Salad, romain lettuce on an anchovy dressing with Parmesan cheese. Tomato
Cream Soup. Ravioli Ricotta, home made ravioli stuffed with spinach and
ricotta cheese on fresh salvia butter. Lemon Sherbet Vodka. Entrecote Café
de Paris, sliced tenderloin on herb butter sauce served with French fries or
Tuna Dill Medallions, tuna medallions in a fresh dill sauce served with
Jasmine rice. Swiss Toblerone Chocolate Mousse with strawberry coulis. [Tel:
792.6375]
Nutmegs @ Hu'u: [CE,CD, Rp. 388,000++, ALC] Seafood Bisque. Seared Lamb Loin
on orange compote with star anise balsamic. Clove-studded Ham with glazed
pineapple, baby carrots, asparagus and maple mustard sauce or Oven-roasted
Turkey, stuffing, herb gravy and cranberry sauce. Bread Pudding [with
vanilla ice cream and sultanas].Christmas Cookies in a box to take away. A
Vegetarian menu is also available, on request. [Tel: 736.574]
Sarong: [CE, Rp. 800,000++ includes a glass of French Champagne, SPC]
Starters, choose 2 from 7 [incl. Crisp Soft Shell Crab with avocado, garlic,
chives, chilli lime mayonnaise, Washington Oyster with nam jihm, Char Sui
Pork Ribs, Crisp Pork Hock with tamarind and tamerillo, Tom Yum of
crustaceans with lemongrass, galangal, chilli, coriander and chilli jam].
Choose one salad [incl. Sichuan Beef Carpaccio, Seared Salmon with green
mango, Chicken and Prawn Salad with banana blossom]. Choose 3 mains from 10
[incl. Tandoori Fish Tikka, Sumartran Spiced Beef Short Rib, Massaman Lamb
Shank, Green Curry of NZ Mussels, Crisp Peking Duck Leg, Tandoori Jumbo
Prawns]. Served with Rice, Chapatis, Naans, etc. Choose 1 dessert from four
[incl. Pineapple and Jackfruit Crumble, Turmeric Poached Pear with ginger
galangal and passion fruit sorbet]. [Tel: 737.809]
Vivalavi: [CL, Rp. 95,000++, SPC] Potato Leek Soup or Smoked Salmon with
Asparagus. Stuffed Roasted Turkey with roasted potatoes, asparagus with
cranberry sauce or white wine mushroom sauce. Chocolate Cake with raspberry
coulis or Carrot Cake made with virgin olive oil. Special Kids Brunch. [Tel:
847.6028]
Kuta
Kori: [CE, Rp. 350,000 with glass of wine, or Rp.225,000 3 course option,
Rp.185,000 2 course, SPC] Traditional Eggnog, Amuseguille [smoked salmon
tartar and chicken sate lilit with gazpacho dressing and banana trunk
salsa], Salad [goat cheese, sundried tomato and rocket], Soup [lobster and
tiger prawn bisque with blue swimmer crab dumpling]. Main [traditional Roast
Turkey with gypsy ham, stuffing and cranberry sauce], Christmas Pudding with
brandy sauce and ice cream. [CL. Rp. 225,000, Main Course Only Rp. 155,000,
SPC] Buffet - Mixed Salads, Potato and Leek Soup, Roast Turkey, Honey-glazed
baked Ham, Beef Cube roll, roasted boneless N.Z. Leg of Lamb and Grilled
Dory Fillet, followed by Christmas Pudding with brandy custard and ice
cream. [CD, Rp. 220,000, or Rp. 180,000 3 course option, Rp. 150,000 2
courses] Warm Salad of mixed mushrooms and slow-roasted tomatoes. Curried
Pumpkin Soup. Roasted Turkey with gypsy ham, stuffing and cranberry sauce
[or Duo of Beef Cuberoll and NZ Lamb Leg], followed by Christmas Pudding
with brandy butter [or Mango Cheesecake]. Live music. [Tel: 758.605]
Legian
The Flying Piano: [CE, CD, Rp. 350,000++, for 2-4 persons, ALC, SPC] Avocado
Shrimp Plate with cocktail dressing. Tom Kha Gai, Thai chicken and mushroom
coconut milk soup. Australian Farmer Steak with mushroom sausage, or Tuna
Steak. Cassata coconut delight. [CE, CD, Rp. 225-250,000++ for 2 Persons,
ALC, SPC] Swiss Cheese Fondue or Swiss Fondue Bourgignon. Every evening -
live entertainment including Pedro with his classic piano improvisations.
[Tel: 761.389]
Mama's German: Germans like to eat and drink so they extend their
festivities to a full week! All courses are priced separately @ Rp.
48-65,000++. As well as the single dish special for each day they also offer
their Christmas Soup [Festtagsuppeas] and Christmas Dessert [fresh cinnamon
waffles]: [19th] Poached Fish with potato snow. [20th] Rahmawati Beef Steak
in onion and corn sauce with vegetable muffin and spatzle. [21st] Pork
Fillet Medallions in tomato-gin sauce. [22nd] Cabbage Roll stuffed with
ground pork, with bacon sauce. [23rd] Two Pork Neck Steaks, braised with
onions and served with fried egg. [CE] Sauerbraten , vinegar cured beef,
with red cabbage and bread dumplings. [CL, CD] Poached Chicken Breast in
orange onion sauce, served with curried rice. [BD] Smoked Pork Fillet with
broccoli mustard sauce, creamy sauerkraut and potato dumplings. [Tel:
761.151]
Lovina
Chonos: [CE, CD, BD.Rp. 290,000++, SPC] Choose from 3 different menus. Xmas
Balance; Smoked Salmon with orange caper sauce, Goat Cheese Salad with
prosciutto, Smoked Eel & Courgette Cappuccino Soup, Spoom, Pork Tenderloin
with marsala wine sauce, Grand Desert. Fish & Surprise; Mackeral Pate,
Smoked Dutch Eel, Crab & Tomato Soup, Spoom, Grilled Red Snapper with Xmas
Surprise, Grand Dessert. Meat in a Xmas Jacket; Walnut Cream Cheese with
apricots, Beef Carpaccio, Herb Beef Consomme with prosciutto, Spoom,
Tenderloin with port sauce, Grand Dessert. Special Kids menu. [Tel: (0362)
41.569]
Damai: [CE, $75++, SPC] Seafood Tapas [chilli crab cannelloni, lobster in
creamy bouillabaisse, octopus ceviche], Duck Confit, pinenuts, cranberries,
spiced sour apples and a coriander vinaigrette, Red Snapper, skin fried
with potato aioli, pickled tamarillo, baby leek, crisp pineapple and
sabu-sabu sauce. Baby Pork [slow roasted and smoked ham of baby pig, pork
cheek, mango, bacon, orange salad, braised daikon, apple glace and chives],
Ris a la Mande [served with a twist of vanilla and lemon, tamarillo sauce
and almonds] and Chocolate Sweets. [Tel: (0362) 41,008]
Sanur
Beach Cafe: [CE, CD. Rp. 200,000. With matching wines Rp. 390,000, ALC,
SPC] Seafood Platter [grilled prawns, garlic calamari, grilled clams and
crisp sardines] or Pate Platter [variety of pates with fresh toast]. Grilled
Duck Leg [with oven-baked potato and cranberries] or Snapper Fillet crusted
with fresh herbs and prosciutto with oven-baked potato and lemon compote.
Hot Chocolate Fondant, with vanilla ice cream. Special menu for Kids [Tel:
282.875]
Teras Brasserie @ Sanur Paradise Plaza: [CL Rp. 165,000++, SPC] An
enormous Buffet with Cold Selection [vegetable anti pasti] Crustacean
Bisque Soup with seafood ravioli scented with V.S.O.P. cognac. A variety of
freshly baked breads. Hot Selection [incl. Pork in sweet soy and ginger,
Pan-fried Snapper Fillets], Carving Station [Roast Turkey with cranberry
compote and giblet sauce, Roasted Gammon Ham], Desserts [Apple Strudel,
Crepe Suzette, Baked Cheesecake and Tropical Fruits. [Tel: 281 781]
Massimo il Ristorante: [CE Rp. 95,000++, ALC, SPC] Traditional Italian
Christmas Dinner. Christmas Show for kids starts 6.30.p.m. Egg & Spinach
Fettuccine with fresh Sea Bass in butter and sage, or Ravioloni with cheese,
mushrooms, ham and mint in tomato sauce. Fillet of Fresh San Pietro [with
Livornese tomato sauce] or Lamb Kebabs [with sage, rosemary and garlic bread
crumbs]. Panettone Christmas Cake with cream Chantilly and hot chocolate
sauce. [Tel: 288.942]
Street Cafe: [BD. Rp200,000 or Rp.390,000 with matching wines, SPC, ALC]
Boxing Day Brunch Buffet of Salad Bar followed by Assorted Roasts: Chicken,
Turkey, Beef, Duck and Fish. [Tel: 289.259]
Seminyak
Paon @ Anantara: [CE. Rp.900,000++] A Monster Buffet with 8 serving
stations. Cold; incl. sushi, sashimi, salads, leg ham, salmon, chorizo and
prawn cocktail. Soup; Pea & Ham, Prawn Bisque, Breads; baguette, sourdough,
pretzels, country style. Deep Fry; springrolls, wontons, tempura, crumbed
seafood. Grills; fish, steak, chicken, sausages, prawns. Carvery; turkey
with stuffing, lamb and beef.
[CD. Rp. 425,000++] Salad [Caesar or Greek] Soup [pea and ham or leek and
potato] Turkey, Beef and Lamb from the Carvery plus cold ham. A selection of
desserts [Christmas Pudding, etc.]. [Tel: 737.773]
Rio: [Special Scandinavian Christmas December 22, Rp. 250,000 Net, SPC]
Childrens Party 5.00 p.m with Santa Claus [all the way from Finland]
followed by Scandinavian Christmas Dinner at 7.00 p.m. Cold Plate [marinated
salmon & mustard sauce [gravlaz, graavilohi], smoked salmon, egg with
shrimps, liver pate, seafood terrine, beetroot and mimosa salads], Hot Plate
[pork ribs, meatballs, cocktail sausages, ham, red cabbage, salted cucumber
and boiled potatoes], Chocolate Mousse and Exotic Fruit Salad. Bookings
essential! [CE, CD, BD. Rp. 200,000 Net, SPC] Tuna Pastrami. Main of
Coffee-roasted Duck Breast with asparagus, portabello mushrooms, beetroot
crudite and goat cheese foam. Pineapple Symphony. All menus include a
welcome drink ‘Glogi' [gluhe wine], one glass of wine, small beer or soft
drink. [Tel: 732.685]
Rush Bamboo @ The Elysian: [CD. Rp. 350,000++, includes 2 glasses of
Yellowtail Cabernet Sauvignon or Yellowtail Bubbles]. Duck Salad, shredded
duck with sun dried tomato, romaine and balsamic dressing. Clear Vegetable
Soup. Confit of Duck Leg, gratin potatoes, baby carrots and green pepper
sauce, or Roasted Duck Breast, risotto and grilled zucchini, ginger crispy
and saffron orange sauce, or Marinated Duck Breast with cabbage, asparagus
and honey sauce. Mango Cheese Cake. [Tel: 730.999].
Sorriso: [CE. CD, BD. Dishes individually priced, Rp 200-300,000 p.p.3
courses].
Mahi-Mahi or Beef Carpaccio or Fresh Oysters with champagne sauce, or rare
Pan-roasted Veal with beetroot salad and artichoke chips, or Lentil Soup
with smoked duck breast. WhiteWine Risotto with clams, prawns and squid, or
Paccheri Crab or Wagyu Beef with merlot cranberry jus, or Grilled Barramundi
Fillet with linguine, asparagus and Kalamata olive sauce, or Chicken Breast
or Roasted Leg of Lamb or Spaghetti King Prawn. Crostata Chocolate, Tiramisu
or Apple Pie with pannacotta ice cream. [Tel:738.307]
Tirta Gangga
Tirta Ayu: [CE, CD with live entertainment, BD Rp. 150,000++] Duck Soup.
Chicken Tikka Masala, grilled marinated chicken in an Indian masala sauce.
Marinated Bay Prawns, Calamari & Mahi-Mahi. Lime Pie with a mango coulis.
[CL Rp. 90,000++] Hot & Sour Mushroom Soup. Pan-fried Baby Snapper Fillet
over sautéed Asian greens, with an anchovy sauce. Coconut Cream Pie. Tel:
(0363) 22.503
Tuban
Ma Joly @ Kupu-Kupu Barong Beach Resort: [CE, Rp. 500,000++] Lobster Tail
poached in citrus oil with melon cannellonis filled with herb salad and a
lobster/lemongrass vinaigrette. Oxtail Consomme with foie gras ravioli and
truffled leeks. Ballottine of Turkey stuffed with dried fruits and
chestnuts, whole grain mustard sabayon, or pan-seared Tasmanian Salmon with
beurre blanc and marinated citrus fruit. Braised Pineapple with rosemary and
balsamic with caramel ice cream and 5 spice cake or Red Fruit Salad and
sweet beetroot with sorbet of yoghurt and red port. [CL Rp. 420,000++] The
same menu as for Christmas Eve without the Oxtail Consomme. . [Tel: 753.780]
Sunset Beach @ Hotel Santika: [CE. $US 40++, ALC] An extensive BBQ Buffet.
Cold dishes include Smoked Salmon with honey mustard dressing, cold Hainan
Chicken with soya dressing, Seafood in glass noodles with chilli lime
dressing and many salads. Seafood includes NZ Mussels and poached Fresh
Water Prawns. Butter Nut Pumpkin Soup. Roast Turkey with chestnut stuffing,
Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding plus BBQ of Snapper Fillets, River Prawns,
marinated Stingray, Beef Ribs, Chicken, Bratwurst and Lamb Chops. Desserts
include Apple Strudel, Black Forest and Strawberry Cheesecake and Christmas
Cake. [Tel: 751.267]
Ubud
Bebek Bengil: [CD, Rp. 220,000, SPC.] Special Christmas Buffet. Start with
Grilled Prawns with pineapple salsa and Crisp Sweet Potatoes, Curried
Pumpkin Soup. Main Buffet of Roast Turkey with traditional stuffing, Glazed
Ham, Roast Duck, Grilled Seafood with tartar and lime chilli sauce, and a
variety of vegetables and breads. Pumpkin Pie, English Trifle, Christmas
Cake and Ice Cream. [Tel: 975.489]
Café des Artistes: [PC, CE, CL, CD.BD, Rp.210,000++, ALC] Belgian style
Cream of Endives Soup, Salmon marinated in Asian spices with mixed greens in
a yoghurt dressing. Watermelon Sorbet. Grilled Entrecote ‘Forestiere', beef
with wild mushrooms in cream with potato gratin and sautéed root vegetables.
Homemade Red Berries ice cream with vanilla sauce and fresh forest berries.
[Tel: 972.706]
CasCades @ The Viceroy: [CE, CL, CD, Rp.1,500,000++ with matched wines]
Amuse Bouche, Foie Gras, French duck liver terrine with mango and sour
cherry gelee, caramelized onions and warm brioche [s/w Graves, France].
Seared Scallops with caramelized cauliflower, escargot a la plancha, crisp
Parma ham and capers emulsion [s/w Chardonnay, Chilli]. Pan-seared
Barramundi with fennel confit, grilled eggplant and citrus sauce. [s/w
Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, Australia]. Fresh Lime Sorbet [Grappa, Italy].
Roast Turkey with chestnut stuffing, roast potatoes and cranberry condiment
[Pinot Noir, France]. English style Christmas Pudding with vanilla custard
and ice cream, or Tiramisu made from Illy coffee and Valhrona chocolate
[Champagne, France]. Selection of Cheese [served with traditional condiments
and walnut bread and a Tawny Port, Portugal]. [Tel: 971.777]
Coffee & Silver: [CE, Rp. 350,000++, SPC, ALC]. Salmon on Toast Melba,
Stuffed Roast Duck, with prunes and apple. Crispy Pork Roast, with sautéed
red cabbage and baby potatoes, Ris'Almand [traditional Danish rice porridge
with cream, almonds and a berry sauce]. [Tel: 975.354].
Indochine @ The Mansion: [CD, $55++] Chilled Prawns in spicy tomato cream,
Duck Liver Parfait, Basil Chicken Vol-au-Vent, Grilled Baby Snapper Fillet
in lemon butter, Orange Roasted Duck, Roast Turkey Breast with Honeyed Ham.
Champagne Jelly with raspberries and Champagne ice cream. [Tel: 972.616]
Jazz Cafe: [CE, CD Rp.395,000 includes cover charge for Festive Latin music
with Buena Tierra]. Spiced Pumpkin Soup. Roast Turkey with sausage and sage
stuffing, broccoli, baby carrots with almonds, garlic mash, gravy and
cranberry sauce. French Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream. Vegetarian
options available on request. Includes one glass of wine per person. [Tel:
976.594]
Lamak: [PC, CE, CL, CD, BD. 365,000++, ALC]. Fresh Pacific Oyster [with
grilled pancetta and shallot confit], Goat Cheese Tartlet on harrisa, Duo of
Seared Scallop and Goose Liver with cranberry-port reduction, Clear Chicken
Soup with spinach wrapped sweetbread dumpling, Lemon and Basil Granite,
Morsel of Venison braised in burgundy wine and juniper berries or Crepinette
of Salmon, Seafood and Broccoli on angel hair zucchini pasta with black
truffle, leek and dry martini sauce. Spiced Chocolate Mousse with
caramelized bananas, sesame wafer and almond-amaretto shooter. Transport
to/from Ubud hotels [Tel: 974.668]
Plantation @ Alila Ubud: [CE. $55++, SPC] Salmon Confit, celeriac cream,
shaved fennel and salmon roe. Smoked Duck Breast, fig puree, bitter greens
and vanilla oil, Traditional Roast Turkey with new vegetables, pumpkin puree
and home made cranberry sauce. [Tel: 975.963]
the Waroeng: [CE, CL, CD. Rp. 125,000 ALC] Balinese set menu of Spicy Fish
Soup, with lemongrass and fresh basil, Roast Chicken Betutu with Balinese
marinade and stuffing served with rice, urab-urab. Lemongrass fish satay and
sambals. Black Rice Pudding with coconut cream and fresh mango. Includes one
glass of wine per person [Tel: 970.928]
Tropical Bale: [CE, CD. Rp.300,000++, SPC] Melon Soup, Raw Mushroom
Salad with beet dressing and crab meat millefeuille, Lime Vodka Granite,
Confit Turkey on peach, mango salsa and raspberry compote infused turkey
with Grilled Lemongrass and Ginger Langosteen, cha soba and oyster sauce.
[CL. Rp.300,000++ SPC] Raw Mushroom Salad with beet dressing and crab meat
millefeuille, Pineapple and Mint Sorbet, Confit of Turkey on peach, mango
salsa or Grilled Lemongrass and Ginger Langosteen, cha soba with oyster
curry sauce, Summer Pudding on Crème Anglais top with citrus pannacota and
mango cream. [Tel: 748.9601]
Warung Enak: [CE, CL, CD, BD, Rp. 125,000++, ALC, SPC] An Indonesian Feast,
many small serves! Crisp Dried Beef with mango pickles, Otak-Otak, Sticky
Rice stuffed with minced chicken wrapped in pumpkin leaf. Soto Betawi,
Batavian beef soup. Ayam Madu, chicken in coriander, cumin, honey and palm
sugar, Babi Kecap, pork belly in sweet soy and nutmeg, Prawns in spicy
coconut broth, Sate Kambing, lamb skewer, Corn Fritter, Bali vegetables. Kue
Lumpur, pancake of young coconut and sultanas vanilla and chocolate sauce,
Deep Fried Banana Fritter and Indonesian flavoured ice cream. Transport
to/from Ubud hotels [Tel: 972.911]
Ungasan
Di Mare @ Karma Kandara: [CE. Rp. 790,000++, SPC] Jumbo Crab Ravioli or
Puree of Roasted Butternut Pumpkin with Alaskan Scallop Saltimboca or Wilted
Spinach Salad, caramelized pears, triple-smoked bacon and Roquefort.
Zarzuela de Mariscos; Spanish seafood stew of prawns, scallops, clams,
mussels, almond and prosciutto or Roasted Long Island Duckling with sweet
potato puree and Belgian endive or Australian Loin of Venison with pickled
cherry and celery root gratin. Coffee and Doughnuts, cinnamon coated churros
and Belgian hot chocolate or Brioche Pain Perdu or Pumpkin Spice Cake with
port-soaked cranberries. [Tel: 708.800]
Nammos Beach Club @ Karma Kandara: [CL, CD, BD. Rp. 550,000++ SPC, ALC] A
special Greek Christmas Beach BBQ that includes a wide range of meats and
fresh seafood, with many extras. [Tel: 708.800]
LOMBOK
Mangsit
Quah @ Qunci Villasi: [CE. $45++ incl. one cocktail each and one bottle of
wine per 2 persons] Salad of mango, avocado and lettuce with prawn in a
lime dressing. Clear Beef Soup flavoured with lemongrass, served with white
radish and crisp soy beans. Grilled Tuna Fillet marinated in dill with leek
cream sauce or BBQ Chicken Breast with an island spiced marinade served with
saffron rice and a black pepper sauce. [Tel: (0370) 693.800].
Quali @ Qunci Villasi: [CE. $45++ incl. one cocktail each and one bottle of
wine per 2 persons] Salad of prawns and green vegetables with grapefruit and
vinaigrette. Clear Tomato Soup with grilled chicken and vegetables.
Pan-fried Sword Fish Fillet served with Scallop or Grilled Beef with BBQ
orange rind marinade, beetroot jam and red wine shallot sauce. Melted
Chocolate Cake with ice cream and strawberry coulis. [Tel: (0370) 693.800].
Sunset Beach @ Puri Mas: [CD. Rp. 637,000 Net, SPC, ALC] 3 Food Stations to
choose from. An Indonesian Rijsstafel; Young Banana Tree Soup with chicken.
Steamed Cassava Leaves with spicy grated coconut, Balinese Tuna Salad.
Lombok Water Spinach. Beef Rendang, Opor Ayam [chicken with lemongrass and
salam leaves], Lamb Casserole with young papaya, Ayam Taliwang [Lombok's
classic spicy chicken dish], Bebek Betutu [Bali's classic steamed duck].
Assorted Sates. Grilled Seafood [Jumbo Prawns, Tuna, Red Snapper, Marinated
Calamari], Roasted Turkey with chestnut, sage and onion stuffing. Christmas
Pudding with brandy butter and other options. [Tel: (0370) 693.831].
Senggigi
Beachcomber @ Senggigi Beach Hotel: [CD. Rp. 250,000++] Select an entrée
[Chicken Liver Pate, Seared Scallops or Prawn Cocktail] a Soup [Double
Consomme ‘Julienne', Potage St. German or Puree of Fresh Mushroom with
Lobster], a Main [Roast Turkey with cranberries, Duck a l'Orange, Norwegian
Salmon Fillet in white wine and fresh dill or Australian Beef Tenderloin
with Yorkshire Pudding]. For dessert a traditional Christmas Pudding with
brandy sauce, a Baked Alaska or Cheese Platter. [Tel: (0370) 693.210].
Kebun Anggrek @ Sheraton Senggigi: [CE, CD. Rp. 350,000++, SPC, ALC] A
Monster Christmas Eve Buffet. Appetizers include Cold Cuts [air-dried beef,
dill salami, duck rillette, beef pepperoni and chicken liver terrine], as
well there are Pacific oysters, steamed seafood on ice and Norwegian smoked
salmon. A variety of salads and breads and two soups [crab bisque and soup
buntot. From the Chaffing Dish; Salmon Steak, Seafood Matelotte, Tenderloin
of Beef, Baby Spatchcock, Grilled Lamb Rack and Stuffed Baby Snapper
Fillets. At the Carvery; Roast Turkey with chestnut stuffing, Roasted Lamb
Leg and Roasted Whole Fish]. Desserts include traditional Christmas Pudding
and many alternatives. Other dishes are also available for the hard to
please. [Tel: (0370) 693.333].
Purnama Beach @ Senggigi Beach Hotel: [CE. Rp.275,000++] The gala evening
begins with Canapes and a pre-dinner drink at the beach edge as the sun
sets. Appetizers include Rose Salmon with Fleuron, King Prawns, Lobster
Medallions and Marlin Fish Cakes. The Salad Bar has a wide variety of salads
and dressings. Mains include Roast Turkey with a rice stuffing, Honey-baked
Glazed Ham, Baked Whole Snapper and Roast Beef with many different sauces
and condiments. For Dessert Christmas Pudding, Apple Strudel, Black Forest
Cake or Fresh Fruits. [Tel: (0370) 693.210].
Square: [CE, CD Rp. 300,000++] A choice of two 6 course Dinners. A: Amuse
Bouche of Cherry Tomato stuffed with a sweet corn salsa. Marinated Ocean
Scallop with Japanese eggplant in soy balsamic dressing. Grilled Salmon with
chanterelle & oyster mushrooms on sautéed bok choy with Madras curry and
buerre meuniere sauce. Foie Gras with apple chutney and a mild sweet and
sour tamarind sauce. Mint Lime Sorbet with chilled strawberry salad. Grilled
Tenderlion of Beef in fresh mint infused sauce with 3 cheese spaghetti.
Fallen Down Chocolate Cake. B; same Amuse Bouche. Beef Tataki, thin slices
of pepper-crusted beef with cheese mayonnaise dressing. Foie Gras with apple
chutney. Papaya Orange Sorbet. Roasted Turkey Breast with cranberries and
chestnuts. Orange & White Chocolate Souffle. [Tel: (0370) 664.4888].
New Year's Eve Dinner is available at many Bali & Lombok restaurants and
boutique hotels. Usually a grand party night shared by regulars of that
restaurant and the visitors of the day. The following is a broad selection
of special menus from different areas, and at a range of prices. Bookings
are normally essential. Price [Rp....] is per person, food only unless
otherwise stated. If restaurant also offers their normal a la carte menu as
well, then ALC is used. Special Prices for children [SPC], if proceedings
extend after 1.00 a.m., then XH is used. NYD denotes a set menu on New Year's
Day, as well.
Amed
Puri Wirata: [Rp. 250,000 Net, SPC] Special Aperitif, Sashimi OR Bruschetta,
Tomato Cream Soup, Tenderloin Steak OR Tuna Steak, in black pepper, mushroom
or garlic butter sauce. Dame Blanche or New Year's Cake [Tel: (0363)
23.487].
Candi Dasa
SeaSalt@ Alila Manggis: [Rp.450,000++, ALC, SPC.] A Traditional Night
Market. Martabak dan Terang Bulan, Tipat Serombotan, Babi Guling, Urutan and
Pelecing Kangkung dan Nasi [traditional suckling pig and pork sausage], Ayam
Betutu [steamed Balinese chicken with corn fritters], Tum Ayam, Bergedel
Jagung and Sayur Kacang Panjang dan Nasi, Sate Campur, Bakso Ayam [chicken
broth and meat dumplings with rice noodles], Es Campur [shaved ice with
young coconut, tapioca flour dumplings, jackfruit and cassava root] [Tel:
(0363) 41.011].
Watergarden Kafe: [Rp.270,000++, SPC] A monster Buffet from Asian and
Western cuisines. Appetisers [seafood terrine, vegetable spring rolls, meat
loaf cocktail, turkey brochettes], Shrimp Bisque Soup with herb croutons,
Mains [grilled salmon medallions, chicken curry, veal medallions, lamb
provencale, duck breast in apple honey sauce, vegetarian pasta, beef
tenderloin with choice of sauces. Dessert of black sticky rice pudding,
pastries, fresh fruits and Indonesian sweets. [Tel: (0363) 41.540]
Jimbaran
Karma Steak House @ Karma Jimbaran: [$185++, SPC] Chilled Belon Oyster en
Gelee, with Beluga caviar. Smoked Tasmanian Salmon ‘Pocket', ratte de Lyon,
horseradish and soft herbs. Roasted Canadian Lobster en ‘beurre fondue',
black Perigord truffles, sweet corn and tart green apples. Roasted Wagyu
Tenderloin, braised short ribs, cauliflower mousse, forest mushrooms and a
spiced syrah jus. Vaccherin Mont d'Or with spiced chutney and crusty bread.
Strawberry Many Ways; sorbet, coulis, dried, consommé, fresh and powder,
with lemon-crème fraiche cheesecake. Chocolate Crunchies. [Tel: 708.800]
Kerobokan
Blossom @ Sentosa: [Rp. 1,800,000 ++, XH includes Champagne] Sweet Potato
Agnolotti [white truffle cream], Sushi Prawn [crystallized lemon, pickled
ginger & seaweed], Poached Egg [stuffed with foie gras, truffle and
asparagus spears], Mustard Crusted Black Angus Sirloin [Yorkshire pudding,
candies shallots and black peppered jus], Roasted Duck Lasagna [beetroot
powder and syrup], Portugese Custard Tart [egg yolk ice cream and chocolate
royal]. DJ Music and Cabaret show during dinner. [Tel::730.333]
Breeze @ The Samaya: [Rp. 925,000++] Amuse Bouche [Salmon Latke with dill
crème fraiche and gold caviar]. Appetizer [Fresh Oysters or Sous Vide
Torchon of Foie Gras or Crab, Lobster & Prawn Martini or Beef Carpaccio.
Salad or Soup [Hearts of Palm, Asparagus and Goat Cheese or Red & White
Belgian Endive with Asian pear or Baby Spinach, Roasted Mushrooms, Dried
Cranberries & Warm Pancetta or Roasted Pumpkin Soup with chestnut-duck
confit parcel. Main [Maple & Juniper Marinated Venison or Beef Tenderloin or
John Dory Filet or Vegetarian Lasagna or Grilled Veal Chop. Dessert [Warm
White Chocolate Walnut Bread Pudding or Warm Apple Tart or Macerated Fruits.
Cheese Plate with walnut-raisin bread, fig jam and apricots. [Tel: 731.149]
Lestari: [Rp. 350,000 Net] Kir Royale on arrival. Raviolis [five different
sachets]. Tuna Sashimi, seasoned with wasabi-soy dressing and sesame oil.
Bacon Wrapped Dates, stuffed with almonds. Kiwi Sorbet Vodka. Thai style
King Prawns, on a spicy sweet and sour marinade. Filet Julienne, Australian
tenderloin beef from charcoal grill served with julienne vegetables and
pommes allumettes. Caramelized Apple Slices, with vanilla ice cream [Tel:
792.6375]
Loloan: [Rp.450,000++ or Rp. 700,000++ with matching wines and champagne,
ALC] Oyster & Salmon [freshly shucked oyster with maple cured Atlantic
salmon in warm coconut pumpkin broth], Seared Cumin Crusted Foie Gras [on
Bali coconut kue and chilli blueberry], Yellowfin Sushi Tuna [in peanut
banana sambal, wrapped in rice paper on a crab, coconut and corn red curry],
Pineapple Sorbet, Lamb Two Ways [slowly braised shank in rending curry and
Australian Rack roasted to order, on taro and forest mushroom perkedel],
Chocolate Plate [white chocolate bread pudding, milk chocolate mousse and
dark chocolate almond and chilli warm soup with fresh fruits] On offer: Dec
28 to Jan 1. [Tel: 736.677]
Nutmegs @ Hu'u: [Rp. 1,555,000++, XH] A Tasting Menu. Eef Consomme with
choves and soft poached quail egg, Champagne dressed Lobster on shaved
fennel, Seared Foie Gras with sweet potatoes and vanilla beurre rouge, an
Orange Sorbet with Campari sugar, For main either Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek
on celeriac puree, truffled Cabernet reduction sauce or Garlic Lemon Game
Hen with roasted shallots and saffron risotto. Chocolate Mousse with caramel
cream followed by Truffled Mignardises accented with gold leaves. [Tel:
736.443]
Sarong: [Rp. 950,000++ includes a glass of French Champagne, SPC] Starters,
choose 2 from 7 [incl. Crisp Soft Shell Crab with avocado, garlic, chives,
chilli lime mayonnaise, Washington Oyster with nam jihm, Char Sui Pork Ribs,
Crisp Pork Hock with tamarind and tamerillo, Tom Yum of crustaceans with
lemongrass, galangal, chilli, coriander and chilli jam]. Choose one salad
[incl. Sichuan Beef Carpaccio, Seared Salmon with green mango, Chicken and
Prawn Salad with banana blossom]. Choose 3 mains from 10 [incl. Tandoori
Fish Tikka, Sumartran Spiced Beef Short Rib, Massaman Lamb Shank, Green
Curry of NZ Mussels, Crisp Peking Duck Leg, Tandoori Jumbo Prawns]. Served
with Rice, Chapatis, Naans, etc. Choose 1 dessert from four [incl. Pineapple
and Jackfruit Crumble, Turmeric Poached Pear with ginger galangal and
passion fruit sorbet]. [Tel: 737.809]
The Living Room: [Rp. 1,300,000++, XH] Signature Cocktail [strawberry juice,
triple sec, lime juice and premium arak]. Pumpkin Delight [roasted sesame
pumpkin puree], Foie Gras Terrine [homemade terrine, pino Bali infused,
poached pear and pino gelee]. Scallop Chorizo Duo [ocean scallop and chorizo
sausage on herb grain mustard sauce, sweet potato risotto]. Roasted Lamb
Rack [with vanilla coriander braised Belgium endives, sweet Asian reduction,
beer-flavoured prune puree and beer emulsion]. Chocolate Fondant [warm
chocolate fondant on rosemary flavoured strawberry sauce, fresh strawberry
and rhubarb compote with vanilla ice cream]. [Tel: 735.735].
Vivalavi: [New Year Buffet Brunch, Dec. 31 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Rp.
150,000++, Includes a glass of sparkling wine, SPC] Canapes on arrival.
Mains [Roast Beef carving station with red wine sauce, Roast Duck with
orange sauce, Smoked Salmon, Seared Tuna and Ayam Betutu. Desserts of
Chocolate Cake with raspberry coulis, Lemon Cheesecake or Carrot Cake made
with virgin olive oil. [Tel: 847.6028]
Legian:
The Flying Piano: [Rp. 125,000, NYE, NYD, XH, SPC, ALC] Mixed Salad,
Vegetable Cream Soup, Homemade Mushroom Ravioli, Lemon Sorbet, Entrecote de
Paris [or Fillet Steak], Coupe Romanoff. [NYE, NYD, Rp.177,000++, XH, SPC,
ALC]. Thai Tom Yam Kung Soup, Swiss Beef Fondue Bourgignon with Swiss Roesti
and accompanying salad, Fresh Fruit Salad with rum, raisins. Both evenings
are with live music of classical improvisation from Pedro. [Tel: 761.389].
Mama's: [NYD, All dishes individually priced approx Rp. 110,000 average
p.p.] Vegetable Cream Soup with slice meat [Gemusecremesuppe]. Homemade
Gnocchi [gratinated with sliced mild smoked marlin and mozzarella served
with salad] OR Pork Escalope with fried onions, peppercorn sauce and pommes
macaire [Schweineschnitzel]. Bread Pudding stuffed with apples and almond
nuts served with vanilla ice cream. [Tel: 761.151]
Lovina
Damai: [$100++] Pumpkin [a shot of pumpkin soup with sesame oil and deep-
fried tempura of shrimp], Yellow Fin Tuna [diced and seared] with Sashimi,
wasabi, ginger soya, seasame seeds and coriander oil. Aubergine ‘Toast'
[layers of grilled and marinated aubergine, tomato confit, sweet garlic
puree and almond sauce. Braise Pork Cheek, sweet and sour apple, ume-bushi,
lemongrass foam and ponzu sauce. Lobster [half, flambéed in Pernod, in a
light lobster bisque with glazed beetroot, carrots and onions]. Chilled
Clear Guava Soup, chocolate biscuit, chocolate noodles and red guava ice
cream. Chocolate [bisquit soaked in rum with chocolate ganache and poached
pineapple]. [Tel: (0362) 41.008].
Sanur
Beach Cafe: [Rp. 200,000. With matching wines Rp. 390,000, ALC, SPC] A
Grand Buffet with Turkey, Lamb, Beef and Duck. Many different salad
ingredients and vegetables to choose from, followed by a Dessert Buffet.
Special menu for Kids. [Tel: 282.875]
Massimo il Ristorante: [Rp. 245,000++, SPC, XH] A family celebration with
magic show. A selection of Antipasto, Prawn Bisue with star anise,
homemade Cappellacci pasta with Noregian Salmon in a butter and sage sauce,
a Sorbet of Mirto and Wild Berries, Australian Beef Fillet in an Italian
crust with pepper sauce served with oregano potato and oven baked red
cabbage. Then a Chocolate Parade. Price includes a glass of Italian
sparkling Prosecco to celebrate the New Year, then afterwards; Lentils and
Pork with garlic bread. The evening embodies a traditional Italian family
atmosphere with live music, magic show and a rich Lucky Draw. [Tel: 288.942]
Stiff Chilli: [ALC, from Rp.40,000++] The annual Dawn Brunch on Semawang
Beach. See the 1st sunrise of 2008 whilst sipping champagne and snacking on
all those Italian specials, from 5.00 a.m. [Tel: 288.371 or 746.0564]
Teras Brasserie @ Sanur Paradise Plaza: [Rp. 165,000++, SPC] An enormous
Buffet with Hot and Cold Selections, an International selection with dishes
from Mexico [Chicken Frajitas], Singapore [Hokkien Mee], Thailand [Tom Yum
Goong], Indonesia [Ayam Betutu], China [Pork Cha Shiu, BBQ Pork Ribs], India
[Potato Samosa with mint raita], Malaysia [Chilli Prawns], Japan [Vegetable
Tempura], Turkey [Horiatiki, Italy, Spain, France and Andalousia [Tel: 281
781]
Seminyak
Manekepis: [Rp. 295,000++] Duck & Chicken Liver Mousse served with salad and
sliced baguette. Lobster Bisque served with brandy cream. Lime Sorbet with
vodka. Duck a l'Orange, pan-fried duck breast in orange sauce served with
gratin dauphinois. Chocolate Volcano, with strawberry coulis and vanilla ice
cream. [Tel: 847.5784]
Rio: [Rp. 480,000 Net, SPC, XH] A Special Churrasco Brazilian New Year's Eve
Dinner. After a welcome drink an enormous selection of meats [Tandoori
Chicken Drumsticks, Chorizo Sausages, Bacon-rolled Chicken Breast, Pork
Ribs, Sirloin and Tenderloin Imported Steaks, Calypso Pork Fillet and
Mahi-Mahi Fish] are all fired on the sword in Churrasco style. Accompanied
by a Hot/Cold Buffet which includes many tasty things [salads, vegetables,
dips and sauces] from all around the world! Free flow of Sparkling Wine from
7.00 p.m., Live entertainment. [Tel: 732.685]
Tuban
Kintamani Hall @ Hotel Santika: [$US 45++,] An extensive BBQ Buffet. Cold
dishes include Smoked Salmon with dill mustard dressing, Galantine of
Chicken with pomegranate dressing, Thai Beef Salad and many other salads.
Seafood includes NZ Mussels and poached Fresh Water Prawns. Crock Pot Clam
Chowder. Main Buffet includes Duck Confit, Poached Sea Bass. Roasted Prime
Rib of Beef at The Carvery and BBQ Beef Tenderloin, Marinated Salmon Fillet,
Cheese Sausages, River Prawns and Lamb Chops. Desserts include Tiramisu,
Dark Cherry Clafoutis and Blueberry Cheese Cake.. [Tel: 751.267]
Ma Joly: [Rp. 950,000++] Ma Joly Canapes. Terrine of Foie Gras de Canard or
a Tuna Nicoise Variation, Lobster Tail poached in citrus oil with terrine of
young leeks and bisque de homard, Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup with crème
fraiche, Passion Fruit Granite with yoghurt foam, Wagyu Tenderloin a la
Rossini OR Pan-fried Sea Bass with beurre noisette, whole grain mustard and
pine nuts served with spinach, watercress and potato mousseline. Chaource
served with slow roasted beetroot, beetroot reduction and toasted walnut
bread. Bitter Chocolate Beignets with whiskey and Baileys ice cream. Apricot
compote and thyme. [Tel: 753.780]
Ubud
Bebek Bengil: [Rp. 250,000, SPC] Welcome Drink [Tropical Fruit Juice or a
Glass of Bintang Draught Beer], Finger Food [Prawn Bacon, Honey Mustard
Chicken Drumstick and Chargrilled Vegetable Skewers]. A BBQ Buffet; Lamb,
Pork, Chicken or Seafood with your choice of marinade and sauce For Dessert,
a Strawberry Shortcake, Black Russian Pie and Ice Cream. [Tel: 975.489].
Café des Artistes: [PC, CE, CL, CD.BD, Rp.210,000++, ALC] Belgian style
Cream of Endives Soup, Salmon marinated in Asian spices with mixed greens in
a yoghurt dressing. Watermelon Sorbet. Grilled Entrecote ‘Forestiere', beef
with wild mushrooms in cream with potato gratin and sautéed root vegetables.
Homemade Red Berries ice cream with vanilla sauce and fresh forest berries.
[Tel: 972.706]
CasCades: [Rp.1,500,000++ or Rp.2.500,000++ with win pairing. XH]. Live
entertainment with Australian Jerry Loh on the grand piano and vocals by
Susan and Candice Loh. Begin with the Seafood Buffet [Sydney Rock Oysters,
River Prawns, Tuna Tartar, Crab Hokkaido, Lobster Salad and Cured Tasmanian
Salmon]. Foie Gras with Balinese fruit in a red wine and grape reduction,
Cointreau Lime Sorbet, Main of Roasted Duck Breast, spices, orange sauce and
candied tamarind OR Seared Black Angus Tenderloin. Chef's Dessert Selection
from the buffet. Cheese Platter with walnut bread. The Viceroy Special Irish
Coffee. Midnight Champagne Toast. [[Tel: 972.111]
Coffee & Silver: [Rp.350,000++, ALC, SPC] Welcome drink and snack on
arrival. A Giant BBQ of Meat [Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Breast] and
Seafood [Butterfish, Tuna, Baby Lobster, King Prawns, Crayfish and Scallops]
served with a variety of salads, vegetables and a choice of sauces. Finish
with a Dessert Plate. [Tel: 975.354]
Indochine @ The Mansion: [$55++] Chilled Prawns in spicy tomato cream, Duck
Liver Parfait, Basil Chicken Vol-au-Vent, Grilled Baby Snapper Fillet in
lemon butter, Orange Roasted Duck, Roast Turkey Breast with Honeyed Ham.
Champagne Jelly with raspberries and Champagne ice cream. [Tel: 972.616].
Jazz Cafe: [Rp.450,000 includes Live Band cover charge]. Boogie in the New
Year with the Bali Blues Brothers! Smoked Salmon Tartare or Blue Cheese
Phyllo Rolls, Roast Leg of Lamb or Grilled Marinated Chicken, both served
with herb-roasted baby potatoes, French green beans with toasted almonds.
Crispy Wafers with Ricotta Cheese, fresh mango and passion fruit sauce..
Vegetarian options available on request. Includes one glass of wine per
person. [Tel: 976.594]
Kokokan Club @ Arma Resort: [$65++, SPC] Your choice of a multi-course Thai
or Balinese Feast., both of which start with a welcome drink. The Balinese
Menu includes Sate Ayam, Tutu Bebek, Sate Lilit, Pepes Babi, Lawars Kacang
Panjang, Taluh and Nangka. The Thai selection includes Green Papaya Salad,
Hot Sour Prawn Soup, Steamed Fish ion banana leaf, Chicken in panadanus,
Prawn & Fish Satays, Curried Prawn & Pineapple Fried Rice, and a dessert of
Steamed Pumpkin Custard with ice cream. [Tel: 976.659].
Lamak: [Rp. 365,000++, ALC.] Cured Salmon Asian spiced on avocado wasabi
cream and Ketu salmon caviar. Pork Knuckle Jelly with miso and chilli
vinaigrette. Vegetable Lasagna with aragula pesto. Clear Oxtail Soup with
marrow dumpling. Champagne Granite. Boneless Quail rolled with goose liver
and morels on a red wine risotto and port wine reduction or Grilled Sea Bass
and Poached Crayfish on green tea noodles and papaya bisque. Strawberry &
Basil Mousse and passion fruit coulis. Transport to/from Ubud hotels. [Tel:
974.668]
Plantation @ Alila Ubud: [$70++, SPC] Cappuccino of White Bean, Foie Gras &
Porcini Mushroom, Veal Tenderloin Osso Bucco risotto, cabbage ragout. Tomato
& truffle relish, Chocolate Trilogy [soft centred chocolate cake,
bittersweet chocolate sorbet, & chocolate and raspberry macaroon, Ginger &
Lime Crème Brulee, pineapple compote and coconut ice cream. [Tel: 975.963]
Tropical Bale: [Rp.350,000++, SPC] Melon Soup. Crab Meat Millefuille with
Grilled Prawn and Scallop on glaze onion stew. Mangosteen Sorbet. Grilled
Langosteen on capsicum sauce, coconut spinach, fig demi-glaze with Roasted
Duck Breast on edamame and asparagus with tajine spice and almond foam OR
Confit Duck Leg on capsicum sauce, coconut spinach and Grand Marnier sauce
served with Roasted Quail on peach mango salsa and beery compote. Nougat
Chocolate Mille Feuille, Grand Marnier Crepes Souffle on strawberry compote
topped with cream fraiche, complemented with Dominican espresso mousse and
orange meringue stick. Petit Fours. [Tel: 748.9601]
Warung Enak: [Rp. 125,000++, SPC, NYD, ALC] A Monster Multi-course
Rijstaffel. Starters [Gado-Gado Jakarta; mixed vegetables tossed with red
peanut sauce, Empek-Empek Sumatra; deep-fried fish dumpling filled with egg
in sour palm sugar broth, Tum Ayam Bali, Soup [Bandeng Palumara Sulawesi;
poached milk fish in tamarind and black candlenut broth], Mains [Sate Ayam,
Madura, Woku Blanga Cakal Putri Manado; poached trevally in spiced herb
broth of lemongrass, ginger, chilli and pandan, Pangep Sapi Sumatra; spicy
beef stew with sweet basil, Gulai Kambing Java; lamb stew, Tahu Telor Saos
Kacang Madura and Sayur Urab Bali. Desserts [Bolu Tape, Nangka Goreng and Es
Puter]. Transport to/from Ubud hotels. [Tel: 972.911]
Ungusan
Di Mare @ Karma Kandara: [$US 245++] At the new di Mare at Karma's latest
resort. Chilled Belon Oyster en Gelee, with Beluga caviar. Smoked Tasmanian
Salmon ‘Pocket', ratte de Lyon, horseradish and soft herbs. Roasted Canadian
Lobster en ‘beurre fondue', black Perigord truffles, sweet corn and tart
green apples. Roasted Wagyu Tenderloin, braised short ribs, cauliflower
mousse, forest mushrooms and a spiced syrah jus. Vaccherin Mont d'Or with
spiced chutney and crusty bread. Strawberry Many Ways; sorbet, coulis,
dried, consommé, fresh and powder, with lemon-crème fraiche cheesecake.
Chocolate Crunchies.. [Tel: 708.800]
LOMBOK
Mangsit
Quah @ Qunci Villasi: [$50++ incl. one bottle of wine per 2 persons] Salad
of
Grilled Tuna with avocado, lettuce and lime dressing. Clear Green Tomato
Soup with fried beef wonton. Pan-fried Snapper Fillet with prawn, steamed
vegetables, potatoes and tomato juice sauce OR Grilled Chicken Breast with
yoghurt and masala marinade served with steamed vegetables and cardamom
steamed rice, kurma sauce. Orange Caramel Custard with palm sugar sauce.
[Tel: (0370) 693.800].
Quali @ Qunci Villasi: [$60++ incl. one bottle of wine per 2 persons] Salad
of
Grilled Squid with white wine dressing. Clear Turmeric Sour Fish Soup. BBQW
Grilled Beef served with mashed potatoes, lemon BBQ sauce and carrot jam OR
Roasted Chicken Roll stuffed with cheese and vegetables, with a black pepper
sauce. Baked Chocoalte Pudding with cream, vanilla sauce and ice cream.
[Tel: (0370) 693.800].
Sunset Beach @ Puri Mas: [$58 Nett] Party Time at Puri Mas. The food
commences with Cream of Pumpkin and Spinach Soup, then Duck Terrine or Prawn
Salads. The Big Beachside BBQ is with Marinated Beef Skewers, Lamb Chump
Chops, Chicken Sausages and Marinated Fish and Squid, with assorted
vegetables and salads. Dessert is Crème Caramel or a Tropical Fruit Salad.
The entertainment begins with live music and a guest appearance by
Internationally known Lombok guitarist & singer Mr Ari Julian. Then join
with World Champion Ballroom Dancer & Trainer Marcel De Rijk leading you in...
The best of 2008 Line Dances, followed by the Puri Mas Staff performing
Salsa Tropicana, and introducing the New 2009 Line Dance. Much fun at Puri
Mas! Reservations essential. [Tel: (0370) 693.831].
Senggigi
Hotel Garden @ Sheraton Senggigi: [Rp. 1,188,000++, SPC, ALC] A Gala Dinner
Garden Beach Party. Appetizers include Cold Cuts [air-dried beef, turkey
pastrami, duck rillette, beef pepperoni and chicken fillet broccoli pate],
as well there are Pacific oysters, Norwegian smoked salmon and Steamed
Seafood [king prawns, crab, mussels and baby squid]. A variety of salads and
breads and two soups [crab bisque and Hungarian beef goulash]. From the
Chaffing Dish; Salmon Medallions, Roasted Duck, Veal Loin Steak and Stuffed
Baby Snapper Fillets. At the Carvery; Roast Prime Rib of Beef and Roasted
Lamb Leg]. There are also other sections with Indonesian, Asian, Pasta and
Mongolian offerings. Desserts include Open Book Cake, French Pastries,
Strawberry Tart and many alternatives. [Tel: (0370) 693.333].
Purnama Beach @ Senggigi Beach Hotel: [Rp.500,000++] The Gala Buffet Dinner
can be Asian, European or a mix of both. Appetisers include Asinan Jakarta,
Thai Beef Salad, Chicken & Pineapple Salad and Ham & Pasta. Mains of Thai
Beef Curry, Marlin Fish Brochette, Korean Bulgogi, many Satays, Roast
Chicken, Beef Stroganoff, Mahi-Mahi Fillet s, Seafood Thermidor. BBQ Lamb
Chops, Sirloin Steak, Assorted Sausages. Roast Chicken or Beef from the
carvery. Desserts of Crepes, Apple Pie, Indonesian and French Pastries.
Entertainment is with a Live Band from their beach stage.. [Tel: (0370)
693.210].
Square: [Rp. 375,000++] A choice of two 7 course Dinners. A: Amuse Bouche;
fresh Tuna Tart on dill, cucumber and cream cheese salad. Appetizer of
Seafood & Broccoli Terrine, ocean scallop, prawn and broccoli in tomato
water jelly topped with caviar. Cream of Green Lentil Soup with three cheese
spinach cannelloni. Norwegian Salmon with roasted pumpkin, cepe mushrooms
and Mexican Beef Chorizo Sausage. Yabby with bok choy, fine herbs risotto &
bouillabaisse sauce. Yoghurt Sorbet with fruit salad. Roasted Lamb Rack with
eggplant caviar, spinach cardamom reduction and curry infused demi-glace.
White Chocolate Moelleux with sautéed strawberry rosemary & chocolate ice
cream. Menu B; Same Amuse Bouche. Beef Tataki, Cream of Green Lentil Soup.
Lobster Tail, vodka infused with spicy tomato sauce and dill crème fraiche.
Foie Gras with Morello sour cherry chocolate reduction. Coconut Sorbet with
chilled mango soup. Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Tiramisu with raspberry chutney
and ginger ice cream. [Tel: (0370) 664.4888].
Tanjung
Lumbung @ The Oberoi: [Rp. 1,875,000 Nett or Rp.1,650,000 Nett for
Vegetarian option, SPC] Amuse Bouche [Home-made Foie Gras and Chicken Liver
Parfait, dried fig and raisin Tuscan bread]. Soup [Apple Wood Smoked Ham and
Exotic Mushroom Chowder with potato gnocchetti and porcini oil]. Appetiser
of Ravioli Filled with garden peas accompanied by seared Japanese queen
scallops, bourbon vanilla butter, Yarra Valley salmon pearls OR Three Tastes
of the Sea;
Nigiri Sushi, Maki and Uramaki rolls of red tuna, hiramasa king fish, Gold
band snapper, flying fish roe and traditional accompaniments. Champagne Brut
Sorbet. Main of Loin of New Zealand Venison Puree of sweet Dutch carrots
lightly tempered with orange, Stir fried water spinach, juniper berry and
date jus OR Tasmanian Coral Salmon Risotto of Balinese black rice with
cauliflower florets, Artichoke and ripened Brie cheese, Shiraz wine butter
sauce, White Alba truffle scented oil. Dessert of Sumatran Flour-less Dark
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Distilled Cocoa Raspberry sorbet and tangerine
orange syrup OR Caramelised Australian Peaches with Green Tea Ice Cream.
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