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Sari Organik, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

If you only eat in one place in Ubud, make Sari Organik IT. The whole experience starts about 1km from the restaurant when you exit the busy main road and start following the aquaduct on a meandering stone path through the rice paddies.  You’re tr…

Bridges, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Extraordinary setting: – shaded breezy wooden decked terrace overlooking the river and up to the bridge – lush tropical greenery with the sound of water flowing underneath – subtle classical music tickling the background – cleanest …

Coco’s Bistro, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Coco’s Bistro is an open layout restaurant on the main street directly across the road from one of the evening Balinese shows.  From here you get a free mulled version of the music, which judging by the early trickle of people leaving turning into a stea…

Naughty Nuri’s, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Naughty Nuri’s is a carnivore’s delight enticing you off the street with wafts of smoke and the mouth watering smell of barbecued pork ribs.  The ribs were clearly the reason this small street side restaurant was packed and at only 30000 …

Sushi Train, Gold Coast, Australia

When my sister recommended the Sushi Train on my recent visit to the Gold Coast I wasn’t so sure what to expect. Having worked in Asia for so many years often means that attempts at Asian food in Australia have a hard time living up to my expectations. Of course […]

the Source Cafe, Newcastle, Australia

The Source Cafe along the Honeysuckle development in Newcastle is a great spot for brekky.  Good coffee and an interesting breakfast menu are just two reasons to come.  The other ones are a beautiful setting and great service.  These guys are super flexible an…

Bodega, Sydney, Australia

Bodega Tapas Restaurant and Bar, with its high tables and stools, bright muralled walls and wine bottle-lined shelves is the perfect backdrop for enjoying amigos, comida and vino.  The bite-sized tapas are ideal for sharing and slowing filling up on while you s…

IR 1968, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IR 1968 brings to KL upscale Indonesian food with a hint of Hong Kong influence.   Friendly and informative service combined with pleasant indoor and outdoor seating options makes for a fine retreat from the Ampang noise and chaos.  The menu appears rather pri…

La Risata, Ampang, Malaysia

Can it be true? Does the food really taste better when the ambience is nicer? I’ve been patronizing this restaurant in Ampang for years for its convenience to home and decent meals. For some reason though, after last year’s renovation each time I go ba…