In the midst of restaurants promoting Balinese
culture and goodness, Bumbu Bali started a management of Balinese restaurants. Opening
its doors back in 2004, Bumbu Bali now has other branches that serve Balinese cuisines
like Ole-ole Bali and Waterlily Bistro. The restaurant was praised for its
Balinese ‘feel’ with the help of its décor and ambience.
The menu begins with their extensive selection of
drinks; from something refreshing like the house favourite Barley Lime, to the
blending of fruits and ingredients like Pulut Hitam (it’s a drink!), to
mocktails, it is sure to keep customers coming back to try them all. The food
served at Bumbu Bali is generally divided into two, the Balinese cuisine, and
the Western cuisine. One of the most famous dishes served here is their Nasi
Campur that comes with a choice of chicken or beef rendang, grilled prawns,
squid, and fish, along with crackers, fruits, and the Bali version of ‘sambal’.
Another favourite is Siap Megoreng which is a dish of turmeric rice and Fried
Chicken marinated with their special lemongrass marinate. On the West
side, Bumbu Bali also has a multitude of Western cuisine for a Balinese
restaurant, with choices from Sampi Mepanggang or Charbroiled Rib-eye cooked
the Balinese way, Seafood Platter, and Sandwiches for those who might feel less
adventurous.
The prices are considerably high, but the whole
experience rivals that of fine dining so it is not completely irrational. Added
to that, the portion of the food served is enough whereby the act of sharing a dish is an
option.
