Essential Bali Issue 4 Mar/Apr 2015 | Page 45

triedandtested The reviews... THE RESTAURANTS___________ Sardine............................... 46 There’s nothing fishy about this gem serving its ‘cuisine du soleil’ The Butchers Club T he burger lovers of Hong Kong have been raving about The Butchers Club for years and Bali is now blessed with their stupendously succulent offerings as the island is the first step in their Asian expansion. This really is a burger for the purist: 100+ day grain fed Australian beef that is dry aged for 20 days and the result is simply delicious. ‘Beers, burgers, bourbon’ is a simple but brilliant mantra and that simplicity extends to the menu with a choice of five burgers, duck fat fries and a choice of liquids to wash them down with. The Burger is an awesome Barbacoa........................... 48 standalone option with this meat, the Wu Tang spices it up a bit, while there’s a Captain Ahab barramundi burger or a Vegetarian for those who don’t want beef. Finally there’s the Double Happiness – twice the burger goodness. We’re in love with all five of them already. A meat lover’s paradise but it’s got more tricks up its sleeve Motel Mexicola.................. 50 Time to get the party started at this lively and colourful Mexican Feast................................... 52 Freeflow champagne, great food and market goods to take away www.butchersclub.com.hk Kuta Beach Heritage........ 54 A burger for the connoisseur Mozaic................................ 56 Jl. Cendrawasih, Petitenget, Kerobokan All-you-can-eat barbecue fare at a price that’s right A Bali institution that maintains the very highest of standards The Seminyak..................... 58 A restaurant with one table, one waiter and two customers THE SPAS___________________ Jiwa Spa............................. 60 An oasis within an oasis lies in the grounds of the Conrad Suites Lembah Spa...................... 62 A spa with a view to die for and treatments to match Oberoi Spa......................... 64 Small and perfectly formed with a mind-altering effect Lilzbah T here’s not much we enjoy more in our downtime than to sit around watching some sport, eating a good burger washed down with an ice-cold Bintang. And good burgers are something Lilzbah prides itself on. This sports bar and burger barn hides a light under its bushel in the form of an epic menu of meaty treats amidst other dishes. Our favourite is the honey pulled pork with apple slaw that melts in your mouth. The Hickory Burger is another that teases us with its smoky goodness but while there’s enough variety on the burger menu to confuse us one thing’s for sure – the chips are a cut above most on the island with the skins still on the potatoes offering some bang for your potato buck. And if the sport you want to watch isn’t on when you walk in just ask; they’ll find it for you while you’re wrestling with the menu. THE WEDDING VENUES_______ Banyan Tree....................... 67 The height of luxury from the heights of the southern coastline Bali Niksoma....................... 71 It’s almost too cool for school and it makes you feel like one of the gang  US L IKE www.lilzbah.com Sport, burger, beer – a winning combination facebook.com/balimag  ICTURE US P balimagazine OLLOW US F Jl. Kunti 1, No. 7, Seminyak @balimagazine www.essential-bali.com 45