In Reply to: padma posted by jl_js on Thursday, 24. March 2011 at 15:44 Bali Time:
All are within walking distance.
They are from my April/May 2010 trip
I have also included the ones I was disappointed with but I often give some places a second chance and even have a few years off before returning.
Mozarella- 9 Jl Padma Legian
This busy restaurant lived up to the great reviews and recommendations posted over the past 12 months.The dull lighting added to the atmosphere and the service was attentive and prompt. I wouldn't bother booking for a group of 8 or less but if you were a party of a dozen or more I would certainly notify and reserve a table. A varied selection of appetizers including our choices of; portabella mushrooms,30,000, smoked mahai,35,000, Caesar salad,35,000, tuna capers & rocket 45,000 ,Garlic Bread was 3 thin slices of Vienna bread 15,000
Our mains included:
Rump with special paprika spicing and garlic killer veggies & French fries 75,000
BBQ Spare ribs with vegies & fries 75,000,Snapper Bumbu Bali 70,000
Lamb Chops 85,000,Small Bintang was 15,000.Large Bintang 21,500
This place will be a must return to place and was a winner for all of us from first bite to last
Legian Snacks Jl Padma Utara Legian
This humble little café/warung is located almost on the busy road but it is not a distraction to dining. The fans worked well and the occasional breeze they provided was appreciated. The background music was also pleasant. Enough variety to please most diners
10 Soups 8,000 to 14,000- 12 Entrees including lumpia 18,000
8 Salads 15,000 to 25,000 - 32 Indonesian & Chinese choices
Steaks 44,000
We both ordered Tami Chap Chay which was delicious
A good example of simple things done well
La Monde Jl Padma Utara Legian
We climbed the staircase and elected to sit on the edge overlooking the street . This table was so comfortable as we enjoyed a pleasant breeze and viewed the activity of the street below us We were offered a complementary drink and I was advised it was arak and orange juice . It was very sweet and tasted more like a weak alcohol with Cottees mixup cordial. Each table also had small baskets of prawn crackers. A very basic menu including 2 salads 20,000 to 28,000, cheese & garlic bread 18,000 and brechetta 14,000
There were 14 pizzas 32,000 to 43,000 and 10 pastas 35,000.
We started with a garlic bread which was dry, not toasted and very bland. I was disappointed with the fettucini as it was cold and bland. The business card advertises 'great tucker' but did not live up to its claims and will need to improve to entice me back as a return diner.
Warung Jawa- Jl Padma Utara down a lane opposite Warung Yogya.( my usual takeaway haunt)
Picked up a quick takeaway of mei gorreng for 14,0000 came in a brown paper cone. I was the only non local in the place. I had to wait a while to be served as I am sure they thought I was just lost and not really looking for a local meal. Was worth waiting for and I think I will be buying my takeaway from here in the future.
Legends - Jl Sahadewa Legian
Always have a relaxing time here- perhaps it's because I know I only have to saunter across the road to get home. Plenty of entertainment every night from both staff and patrons
A memorable evening this trip we attended LADIES NIGHT - A BBQ
You could choose Sirloin, TBone, Beef Tenderloin or Chicken Breast served with Mixed salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slow(Slaw)Garlic Butter, Gravy Sauce ,Mushroom Sauce for 55,000Rp. Now the steaks are very thin but I ordered mine very rare, 'very rare with blood ' was how I requested it and it was delivered to my table tasty & tender( for a thin steak).
They also had a limited A'la Carte selection as well. These included Spring Rolls 12,500, Calamary(sp) Deep 15,000 Tom Yam Go'ng 17,500 Chicken or Beef Gordon Bleu 44,500 ( that Gordon sure gets around the restaurants) , Chicken Parmagima 44,500, Crispy Calamary(sp)39,500, Crunbed Prawn 49,500, Beef Tenderloin or Sirloin 44,5000, Beef Hotplate 37,500 Saty 42,500 and Ice Cream , 6000 seem the only dessert offering on the night.
There is a good variety of drinks at reasonable prices.
Beers sm & lg Bintangs or Bali Hais 20,000 & 33,000 and sm Carlsberg 22,000
Plenty of cocktails 60,000 including Chocolate Bunnies,Margaritas, Black Russians, B52s, & Daiquiris
Long Drinks were an extra 3000 and included Pinacoloda, Tequila Sunrise, Long Island Iced Tea & Jolly Green Frogs.
Arak Cocktails are 40,000 - House Wine glass 42,000 & carafe 79,000
House spirits 48,000 and Lable spirits 50,000
Cans soft drink13,000 and bottles 8,500
Legends has renovated (a little) and extended their premises and the bar is now an L shape on the left side of the building.
Legends do well as a result of repeat business, happy go lucky staff and good live entertainment.
I can't recall seeing anyone leaving there without a smile on their dial
Bali Bagus Jl Padma Utara Legian (near Posers)
Place was fairly quite and conservative when we 6 ladies arrived but it soon livened up as we sang along with the jazzy background mood music.
Pork Schnitzle 52,000-Seafood mornay 47,000
Pepes Kkan Tuna (Boneless tuna marinated in herbs then wrapped in banana leaf & grilled) 41,000- 11 choices of traditional Indonesian dishes
4 Pastas 38,000 to 40,000 -6 Pizzas 38,000 to 42,000
4 Jaffles 28,000 to 31,000 -Mixed grill 63,000
Sirloin 61,000 -Burgers & sandwiches
Bali Moon 2 for1 40,000 -Small Bintang 22,000
Cocktails 44,000 - Hatten wine 35,000 glass & 120,000 a bottle
A good feed for a fair price and by the time we left there we people anxiously waiting for our table
Bianco - Jl Padma Legian
The driftwood light décor is still a calming change after feeling hot and humid treading the footpaths of Bali . The band was also enjoyable and kept the place hopping. This restaurant has an enormous size menu not just in choices but in dimensions too.
Plenty of pastas, 17 Indonesian dishes 27,000 to 75,000
Sandwiches & burgers, pizzas soups & salads and the Grand Rijstaffel 315,000.
Although none of my favourites in the Indonesian lot were on offer I ordered and enjoyed Chap chay
This place has never disappointed
Billys : Jln Sahadewa Legian
Heard that the cook from Moonlight Bar was now cooking here so we squeezed ourselves through the many patrons to find a table down the back in a hot stuffy corner . They managed to find us a fan but we watched as they continued to pack more people in . It was a case of too many for so few tables and fans. Our service was slow but they were so busy trying to service so many. There were also power surges for at least an hour. They probably had too many fans plugged into the joint.
The special Mei Goering was 40,000 and a was a big let down
The rest of my company ordered
Calamari 60,000 - Chicken curry 40,000
Sirloin 75,000 -Chicken schnitzel 45,000
Garlic Bread 15,000
No one was too impressed with their meal and the customer service struggles to keep every one happy when they are so busy
I will think twice before revisiting Jack and the friendly gang for a meal. If it's busy I will pass on the temptation.
Warung Yogya Jln Padma Utara Legian
Often drop in the this beaut little warung.
Lontong Cap Gomeh (chicken curry) 25,000 -Mie Kuah (chicken noodle soup) 16,000
Mie/nasi Goreng 16,000 - Tempe Goreng 6,000
Gado Gado 16,000- Juices 7,000 Bintang 19,000 & 27,0000 and Ice cubes 1,000
This place may continue to get my patronage, but it has good opposition across the road ( Warung Jawa) I rarely spend more than 30.000 for a great feed and a drink. Don't be put off by the 'how do ya do' decor
Warung Kartini Gg Three Brothers behind Sri Ratu ,Turn down the gang alongside All Seasons hotel. Another great local feed for song.
Lumpia 9,500
I enjoyed Tami Special 19,500( Fried noodles with seafood sauce)
Sweet&7 Sour Shrimp 24,000- Fried noodles with chicken 11,5000
All 4 of us enjoyed our dishes including a few cold Bintangs and after a tip still would have each received change from $10.
I will never miss having at least one meal here each stay.
Wayan & Friends Jl Padma Legian
We were seated at the back alongside the gang. I was more worried I would forget how close to the edge our chairs were and jump up and humpty dumpty to the road. It was refreshingly cool at the side and I would elect to sit there again . The background music was rather distracting- For me Balinese Reggae is not my choice of dining enjoyment.
The service was excellent - it was busy when we arrived and the staff worked non stop to attend to people . The menu included specials, nice appetisers 8 Indonesian dishes 30,000 to 40,000,4 pastas 46,000 and 5 schnitzels 60,000. I was disappointed for the first time with Wayans - the garlic prawns & calamari were tough possibly overcooked. A couple commented that their schnapper was also dry.