| E Bagnall |
21 August 2005 |
Stayed at Villas Bali Hotel and Spa, The - Bali, Indonesia.
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We strongly recommend Gado Gado restaurant on Seminyak beach. Wonderful food, very friendly and helpful staff and a dramatic view of high seas at night.
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| M Brosda |
30 July 2005 |
Stayed at Melia Benoa - Bali, Indonesia.
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For beautiful sunset, go to Tanah Lot, see the sunset from Le Meridien Nirwana lounge. For a nice restaurant of local food, you can go to Bumbu Bali in Benoa. To go around you can rent a car with a driver, it's easier if you know which places to go although your driver can recommend you also. And don't forget to take the Bali Hai dinner cruise, it's unforgettable.
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| A Lim |
20 July 2005 |
Stayed at Balisani Padma Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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The hotel location is strategic as there are many shops around the hotel. It is just few minutes walk to reach the shops and Legian Beach. There are many taxi just outside the hotel. You can easily get taxi to the place you like. At night, you can have dinner at Joni Restaurant, just 5 minutes walk from Balisani Padma Hotel. It is a pool side restaurant and they have a life band. Therefore, you are having dinner and enjoying the performance of life band at the same time. It is very nice!!!!
Tanah Lot Temple and Uluwatu Temple are 2 temples must go to visit. Dreamland beach is nice for surfers. Kintamani Volcano scenery is really really GREAT! Do not forget to try Crispy Duck and Babi Guling (pork). For people who likes to shop, Denpasar and Ubud pasar are a must! Things there are really cheap (don't forget to bargain)!!! The shops along the road on the way to Kintamani have lots of nice and cheap stuff.
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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
17 July 2005 |
Stayed at Ibis Hotel Slipi - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Would recommend Lana thai restaurant in CBD near Mandarin Oriential and Cafe Batavia on Kota, both good food and atmosphere.
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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
20 May 2005 |
Stayed at Kuta Paradiso Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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Best restaurants - Made's Warung (reasonably priced local food), Kafe Warisan (great but dearer French food) and goto KuDeTa for the sunsets and make reservations for dinner (very expensive). Bebek Bengil (The Dirty Duck) in Ubud would also be a great place for food.
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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
10 May 2005 |
Stayed at Ibis Mangga Dua Hotel & Apartment - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Waterworld is just a few minutes drive by taxi. There's also mangga dua mall next door for your electronics needs. Food court on 5th level. Minimart on 4th. Mangga dua SQUARE is just 5 mins by Bajai (scooter). Taxis will insist on min charge, or take the opp route to delay time. This has carrefour, shops (clothes,handbags), and food court with great ambience. The in place for this area.
Bluebird cabs are generally reliable. The doors will lock as soon as you leave hotel compound. Don't panic, This is for your own safety. Night street stalls sell cheap stuff outside main road. Just be wary of pickpockets. Not my scene.
For good indonesian food, drop by Pondok Laguna (at lunch/dinner time only). It's located on jalan batu ceper/ batu tulis. Ask taxis if they know where it is first, else just get the hell out. Once you get there, sample their in house specials. Gurame goreng, tahu sumbat, sayur asem, ayam bakar and list goes on. Great food! Make sure you find a bluebird cab to hitch a ride home. Head to Pasar Baru if you are into more shopping. You can find oil painting there too.
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| S Brian |
02 May 2005 |
Stayed at Jakarta Hilton International - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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FJ Bistro & Restaurant in Kemang Timor for cool atmosphere, good food and amazing teas.
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| N Schubert |
22 April 2005 |
Stayed at Resor Seminyak - The Resort and Spa - Bali, Indonesia.
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Surf the Oberoi break or Canggu in early am and late pm. Rent a car. Don't ever talk to touts selling watches or belts,... belts on the beach? For that reason alone they should be shunned. If you've tried Malaysian food, Indo fare is rather poor. Best noodles in front of Hard Rock Hotel on the beach under the trees. Only 5000Rp and better than anything in a restaurant. Nasi Campur Special at Made's Warung is great but any of the Nasi Gorengs is appalling. For Western; KuDeTa, Mykonos, Hard Rock, and many small warungs that will surprise you with a decent pizza. i thought the Living Room was overrated, but a nice setting. Mind the children when you drive!
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| A Gill |
05 April 2005 |
Stayed at The Oberoi, Bali - Bali, Indonesia.
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Seminyak is an up-market area with trendy designers, and high quality retailers for lighting and housewares. It also has some excellent restaurants dotted around with Ku De Ta an experience that no-one should miss. The food was excellent, but the key is the lounge chairs overlooking the water and night sky. Highly recommended for those happy to pay USD 25-30 per head.
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| R Schafer |
05 April 2005 |
Stayed at Park Lane Jakarta, The - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Antiques both new and old can be found at Jalan Surabaya where keen haggling skills are needed to get a good price. Restaurants to try include Koi Gallery (wide variety), Hazaras (Indian), Porta Venizia (Italian), and Styx (beef). Navigating Jakarta is tricky and it helps a lot to know how to get there if it is anything other than a top hotel, mall, or restaurant. The Silver Bird taxis are knowledgeable, but never a sure thing. Don't worry if the driver needs to ask for directions a few times.
If you are new to Asia, try the Executive theaters at Plaza Indonesia for a luxury movie experience. Large number of excellent golf courses within 90 minutes of Jakarta. One of the nicest is Bogoria in Bogor. Jakarta is an exciting destination but it takes new visitors a while to get the rhythm of the place.
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Traveller's Tales: Restaurants and eating places in Indonesia
