This place has been making the rounds in social media lately – Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok all have featured Wartek. Opened just a few months ago and located in a rather obscure spot in Ara Damansara, this cosy set-up has been packing in the crowds. We were there for lunch on a week day and the place quickly filled up after 12pm. Most of the dishes have been pre-cooked and served in deep glass dishes at the counter while some of the fried stuff were continuously fried from the … [Read more...]
KAFE BALI, Puchong
Kafe Bali in Puchong serves a menu of light café food Balinese-style. There’s an interesting selection of salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, cakes and coffee – just the perfect spot for a refreshing meal any time of the day. The décor is similar to its sister outlets – Ole Ole Bali and Bumbu Bali – filled with typical wood-carved decorations, stone vases, hanging rattan basket lamps and weaved mats. We were there for brunch and ordered a salad and some open-faced … [Read more...]
Discovering LEMBONGAN in BALI
Nusa Lembongan is one of 3 small islands in south-east Bali that makes up the Nusa Penida district. It is accessible by speed boat from Sanur, a ride taking about 30 minutes crossing the Badung Straits. With an area of about 8 sq km, Lembongan is surrounded by pristine clear water and white sandy beaches. The population remains small, approximately 10,000 and the majority of the people live in the 3 main villages on the island. Lembongan is a good place to chill out after the hustle and … [Read more...]
DINING AT THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI
In my earlier post on The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, I promised that I will share with you my dining experiences in this beautiful resort. When it comes to dining choices, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua is hard to beat. Offering both indoor and alfresco dining, there are 7 outlets to choose from - each one different and unique in its own way. As we were there for only 2 nights, it wasn’t possible to check out all 7 of their F&B outlets. We only managed to eat at 4 of their main outlets, … [Read more...]
Charmed by STHALA, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, in Ubud, Bali
Bali is one place that one cannot stop re-visiting. In my last trip a couple of years ago, I had briefly visited Ubud and was charmed by the place. As depicted in “Eat, Pray & Love”, the rural rustic setting of Ubud with its terraced rice fields and traditional crafts created by her artistic people had left some memorable impressions in me. I decided then that my next visit to Bali, I’d head to Ubud. After all, it is considered the centre of art and culture in Bali. The chance … [Read more...]
THE PHOENIX HOTEL YOGYAKARTA – MGallery by Sofitel, Indonesia
MGallery by Sofitel is a collection of high-end hotels all over the world and The Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta, Indonesia is a member of this fine collection. It’s my first time staying in an “MGallery” property and my recent visit to Yogyakarta gave me an opportunity to savour this charming boutique hotel. The Main Lobby Located in the heart of Yogyakarta, just about 10 minutes’ drive away from the popular main thoroughfare of Malioboro Street, The Phoenix Hotel … [Read more...]
DANCING FISH, Bangsar Shopping Centre
The last time I dined at Dancing Fish was when they first opened, some 5 years ago. As one of the few restaurants around town serving good Indonesian fares, they have been doing well. And in fact, the restaurant just bagged the “Rising Star” Platinum Business Award 2016 bestowed by the SME Association of Malaysia. That’s a testament of the restaurant’s unique local expertise on the verge of making their global presence in the near future. Certainly, Dancing Fish has been … [Read more...]
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