A wrong return to this restaurant Betelnut, Canggu, Bali

I usually don't go after those forum rating for restaurants' choices except that in some situation those restaurants on the forums aren't too far from where I stay, I'd give it a try.  This restaurant is an example.  It's ranked at no. 4 in the forum in the Canggu area (with 180 rated restaurants).

Got a young (and very big) coconut at just US$1.5, a buffalo wing, a local curry, a salad and a wrap.  All the dishes are quite nice though a bit heavily seasoned.  So we had a second return, but this return wasn't pleasant at all.  As when I noticed the waiter got a serious flu with his frequently swiping his nose's fluid and then drying on anything he touched, I was hesitant if I should leave.  I made a wrong decision - stay.  So I got a serious flu with congested nose and sore throat....  What's more, when I was paying at the cashier, the lady was so much into her phone without caring her hand dropping the money notes I gave her but then blamed me I didn't pay enough, until I have repeatedly told her where she dropped the money.  If she was in some apologetic gesture, I wouldn't mind it but she appeared to be nothing wrong with her but continuously played her phone.  

Monsieur Spoon, Canggu, Bali

Noticed this shop having some trucks servicing their pastry and breads to other places.  So there should be something.  Got an iced cappuccino, cheese croissant, a chicken sandwich and club sandwich with their special mustard sauce.  Indeed the mustard sauce is quite zesty with a light touch of mustard aroma.  Later on, we got a choco. mouse cake.  Much beyond our expectation and yet low beyond the price.  The meal is just about US$20 for 2 drinks, a croissant, 2 sandwiches and a cake.  At this same level, this meal should be over US$60.  So the other night we came back for a nice choco. tart and a choco. drink.  A wrap up for the trip.

Basique restaurant Jimbaran, Bali

This is the place that drew my attention from Intercontinental (just across the street).  The deco. and the clientele told me the place wouldn't be too bad.  So I had a carrot/orange/ginger blended juice (photo 1).  Then tried their Gazpacho (photo 3).  Photo 2 is Tom Yam soup (very fresh tiger prawn).  calamari in yellow curry (again Balinese curry is a bit too diluted).  5.: Tuna kebab.  Very fresh too.  6. Chocolate souffle 7. pumpkin pie.  

Ocean Restaurant, Bali Collections, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia

1. the shop.

2. Satay Campur (by now I guess campur may mean "assorted", as nasi campur is rice with some mixed veggie and meats). This time the satay came with 3 different meats. It's very nice and the satay dipping is not that heavy, at least not too sweet.

3. Stir fried kuay tiew. pretty good too.

4. Grilled chicken in banana leaf. It's a bit too heavy with all those lemon grass and galangal but still pretty nice.

5. veggie with rice with the chicken in banana leaf.

6. Gado gado (Indonesian salad). In Indonesia, how can I miss this signature dish. Overall, I like their sauce and dipping which is not too heavy, neither too salty nor sweet.

Aroma restaurant Bali Collections, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia

Bali Collections is a big complex of restaurants and shops in between of Courtyard by Marriott and Grand Hyatt in Nusa Dua. Tried this Aroma restaurant in Bali Collections.

1/2. the shop is in an open area.

3. Papaya juice.

4. Seafood salad - it reminded me of the Thai warm salad. This one is not that spicy and the seafood is pretty fresh.

5. Chicken veggie soup. Pretty good too.

6. Nasi Campur (nasi means rice). It's a plate with quite many things, stewed beef, curry chicken and lots of veggie. Very nutritious, and it's pretty tasty too. I finished it all.

7. Balinese grilled spring chicken. This one is very nice. It's not heavily seasoned but the chef used some local herbs and salt to make it very aromatic. *note the Balinese food is with quite a lot of veggie and string beans. A good balanced meal with nutrition and fiber.

8. chili dip. Normally I don't take chili paste, as most of those are either salty or a bit too spicy. This one is very original without too much seasoning. They use quite some shallot which is nice to bring up the aroma.

Eating in Ubud City, Bali, Indonesia

1. Indonesian chicken soup - kind of like it and it's quite Chinese style actually and the chicken is awesome - real chicken taste. 2. Nasi Goreng - my favourite Indonesian fried rice. The satay is charcolaed grilled!

3. Ham/Bacon pizza - lots of foreigners are in Bali and trying western food is also recommended. This one is not bad and wood fire baked. 4. Grilled chicken thigh with salad.

5. Gado Gado - it's quite a nice veggie combination with more than 5 colors and Indonesian already know the 5 color veggie goodies. 6. Iced Java tea - very strong tea leaves!

7. Iced mint water - just mint and water and very cool for the meal. 8. the restaurant is kind of stylish.

7. passed by a dessert shop and tried this drink - strawberry shake. 8. Avocado Choco soya shake - but I don't like it as the soy milk isn't that nice.

9. Apple crumble. 10. blue berry cheese cake - the cake itself is ok.