Saturday, April 14, 2007

Bali Deli


The name Bali Deli is well known as a household word synonymous with quality imported goods and homemade products ranging from bread and pastries to terrine and sausages, a one-stop shop on Jl. Kunti where one can find taco fixings for a Mexican feast or fresh sashimi for a Japanese dinner. Many of the items available in the store are also available at Le Spot, Bali Deli’s bistro-style restaurant that offers a staggering array of reasonably priced, delicious international a la carte and special menu options throughout the day. Located in the rear outdoor area of the store, Le Spot features a garden dining area dotted with cafĂ© chairs and tables as well as elevated mini-bales, that opens at 7 am serving breakfast and closes at 11 pm with last dinner orders at 10.

All the items at Le Spot are prepared “a la minute,” freshly made to order without pre-preparation. This is true even of the fruity drinks (18 – 28K++) that start off the extensive menu. From fruit extracts (juices) such as the exotic “After Travel Booster” made from pineapple, guava, and kiwi, to health juices that contain a mixture of liquefied fruit and vegetables like the Health Tonic drink which consists of apple and celery juice with ginger. Even if feeling a little more hedonistic then healthy, a full bar is also available, as well as a wine selection that covers every major wine region. Bottles purchased in store may be consumed at Le Spot with a minimal corkage fee of Rp 50K. An ongoing wine promotion offers a glass of red or white Chilean wine for only Rp 35 – 60K++.

Le Spot’s most varied and enticing menu options are the ones introduced by Chef Don who has implemented a number of special menu options that highlight his culinary skills in French and Indian cuisine. A la carte Chef’s Specials that include starters, mains, drinks, and desserts, are listed on blackboards and switch every 2 days. An Indian themed dinner menu (24 – 60K++) with soup, starter, and main, is served every Monday, alternating with a Wednesday French themed dinner menu (55K++ average) with a choice of 2 main courses. Both menus change weekly. Another current ongoing special dinner promotion includes a bottle of Chilean wine for only Rp 70++ served with dinner chosen from the a la carte menu only. And on Saturdays and Sundays a couscous special (58K++) with all the fixings is served for both lunch and dinner. In keeping with store standards, all meat used is imported from Australia and New Zealand and no MSG is used.

Moving on to a la carte options, breakfast (18 – 30K++) is served till noon and consists of the standards as well as European Breakfast Specials like Norwegian Eggs Benedict, Spanish Omelets, or French Breakfast Crepes. For lunch, sandwiches served with fries and salad (Rp 50K average), such as the popular Bistro Euro made from Parma ham, fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and pesto butter on homemade baguette, are a perfect choice. If more than a little peckish, begin with a starter salad (20 – 38K++) then choose from a pasta selection (35 – 45K++) before a main course (53 – 99K++) of Beef Bourguignon, Shish Kebab, or Grilled tenderloin, rib-eye, sirloin, lamb or pork chops. Kids can pick from their own menu (12 – 30K++) that offers smaller portions of many of the same items and on the Asian side, sushi sets and a la carte options (9K – 55K++) are available, as are hot standards like Pad Thai, various curries, or Salmon Teriyaki (35 – 70K++). Finally, wrap things up with decadent homemade desserts (12 – 40K++) including tiramisu, tarts, mille feuille, cheese plates, plus a full range of coffee, tea, digestif and cigar choices for afters.

Add in take away, delivery & catering options and Bali Deli/Le Spot reveals itself as a one-stop shop and dining paradise.

Jl. Kunti 117x Seminyak
Tel: 0361 733 555


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