Coco's Bistro, Kuta Bali Indonesia

Coco's Bistro is located inside Discovery Shopping Mall, facing the beach. It's just next to the sports restaurant.

We had lunch here and when we 1st went in there isn't anyone in there but it did not take long for the crowd to come in.The restaurant has a calming decor and it's very relaxing as well. The staff are very friendly. '

I've ordered a Detox drink (mint, lime, sugar, something else topped with soda 23KRP) and Craig had a pineapple juice(19KRP).

Since this is my 1st proper meal in a local restaurant I have to try the Nasi Goreng (42KRP)and Craig, as usual is always drawn to the Hawaiian pizza(56KRP).
The Coco's Nasi Goreng was a huge portion and very delicious. It's slightly spicy as well. The pizza doesn't seem to gain Craig's tick(think the base is too thin)

We didn't hang around too much after our mains, way too much to have desserts too. The staff asked if we can fill up a survey for them and it easily got all ticks from me.


Food rating Worth getting fat for ? Not really
Will I return back for more? Yes
Ambience? Relaxing
Customer Service? Great!

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Little Italy, Kuta Bali Indonesia

We tried this restaurant called Little Italy in Bali since we are just next to it. It also has good reviews on the internet. This place is located just next to Kuta Square(next to McDonalds).

It was great marketing for the staff to offer free tasting of pizza at the entrance, there's also security checks before heading up to the restaurant. There isn't much people in the restaurant. I find the music just a little on the loud side. the waiter (seems like he's the main or head waiter) who serves us was very enthusiastic and was recommending (felt like pushing after the 3rd time) and suggesting options for us. Going with his suggestion, i'ved tried the Little Italy mocktail and my partner had the pineapple juice. both (35KRP)yum (a little too sweet for me for mine)

I saw Alio Olio (60K RP) and immediately decided i wanted this. It's one of my favorite but it's hard to get it right for such a simple dish. Craig had the Hawaiian pizza(75KRP).

My pasta was great for the 1st 3 mouthful and after that , it's too salty and too spicy. my tongue and lips are burning halfway through the meals. The pizza was also salty.

The waiter asked how's our meals and we told him it's too salty, he just said yeah and was immediately suggesting desserts, more drinks more food. I'm not sure if he understand what salty means but after a salty spicy meal i was perspiring and just want to get out of the restaurant. 

Food rating Worth getting fat for ? Not at all
Will I return back for more? Not really
Ambience? Wonderful if music is turned down alittle bit more
Customer Service? Good, persistence 

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Lemon Grass, Kuta Bali Indonesia

Stop in this restaurant called Lemon Grass for a coffee break after all the walking since it says they are Bali's best coffee. They specialised in Thai cuisine.

 Ordered an ice-coffee (it's too hot) and thought I would get a free banana cake. Ice coffee was nice.

Craig ordered a chocolate milkshake which he finished in 10 seconds.

We asked why we didn't get a free banana cake like what the banner says and the guy said it's only for hot coffee and then asked if Craig had ordered anything (and we said yes because his drink hasn't come yet).He then asked repeatedly if we want a cake and I said I don't really care, i was only asking because the banner said so, and he asked again if I would like a cake and I said no (I wasn't hungry) and he asked again, so I said yes to make him stop asking. The banana cake(one small slice) was pretty nice but very hot(must have put it in the microwave for too long).

It's a good spot to sit around and walk the traffic/people go past.


Food rating Worth getting fat for ? Only had coffee and milkshake
Will I return back for more? Yeah for ice coffee again
Ambience? Looks nice
Customer Service? Overly friendly owner/manager.

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OpenPau, Kuta Bali Indonesia

Saw this restaurant on our way to Carrefour. We pop in for a quick bite since we are hungry and it's past lunch time.There's no one in the restaurant at all probably because it's 3pm!!

The waitress who served us doesn't speak much English so we just point at the food we want.. Order some Dim Sum (Siew Mai, Chicken Spring Rolls and BBQ Chicken Buns, don't think there's pork in this place). I've also ordered some fried rice (Nasi Goreng). All up about 10,000RP including 2 juices (Guava and Mango)

Welcome soup 

Food rating Worth getting fat for ? No
Will I return back for more? Nah
Ambience? Has nice sofa seatings
Customer Service? Very polite but doesn't speak much English.

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Tao Heung, Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong

Tao Hueng. 3Floor Carnarvon Plaza, Carnarvon Road

This restaurant starts at 7.30am and they only serve dim sum until noon time.


Since it is recommended by many on the internet, I would expect it to be quite nice. We've ordered the usual and here's our verdict











BBQ pork buns- dough is nice and fresh but pork is rather bland.

Siew Mai - too much fatty pork used in the mince

Har Gao- the skin is too tough (taste old too)

Turnip cake- taste sour!!! Have to be old or stale

Sweet and sour pork- I thought it taste alright. Craig thinks it's old or being deep fried long time ago.

Prawn rice roll (Chee Cheong Fan) - probably the best among the 6 dishes.
 

 Part of the restaurant. 


Halfway through the meal I knew they use MSG as my tongue is stinging and so is Craig. I am so thirsty afterwards. It is rather disappointing that any restaurant will need to use MSG (or similar) to make their dishes taste better.


Food rating 
 Worth getting fat for ? Not at all
 Will I return back for more? No
 Ambiance? Nice cosy atmosphere
 Customer Service? We got a trainer as our server and she brought the wrong order the 1st time and after we pointed out to her, she apologized and explained she's just started work. The following dishes are brought by different kitchen staff who are friendly enough

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Chatters Restaurant (Midland)

I've been told that Chatters has very nice asian food. So I had to try it for myself to believe.

Went to the Midland branch on 14Nov during lunch time and tried their lunch menu. I had ordered Pad Thai because it seems to be a difficult dish to master (in Australia) and Craig ordered honey chicken with rice.

Craig seems to enjoy his honey chicken. They are crispy and....what else can you say about honey chicken.

I don't enjoy my pad thai at all. It's rather oily and bland. There isn't much ingredients in the stir fry and it is really not the authentic pad thai you will get in good old Thailand. Never knew there's lemon added in pad thai as well (perhapes it is something I had missed out while in Thailand). As you can see in the picture below, there are spring onions, chickens and crushed peanuts and yep, that's about it.

The above 2 dishes cost $10 each but for $10, I will be able to order something cheaper and tastier somewhere else.



Food rating

Worth getting fat for ? 2

Will I return back for more? 5

Ambience? 5

Customer Service? 4

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POM (pomegranate and mango drink)

Got this drink on special yesterday ($3.95) from Woolies , it taste not bad. sweet and thirst quenching. Made in USA. Claims to be 100% juice.

There are also other flavours such as pomegranate and blueberries.

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Contential - Italian Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Flavoured Rice

I had tried the Mushroom Risotto before and I did not cook it very well. This time round, I have bought the sundried tomato and basil rice to give it a try. I have added more water than specified and cook it in the microwave for a shorter period (9minsutes) because it is a 1100W microwave. I had gave the dish a quick stirred during the 5th minute and 7th minute. The rice came out nice and moist, not under nor over cook.

However, the taste is terrible. It is definately not as good as the mushroom risotto flavour. I didn't finish the meal because it taste too bland.

close up picture of the rice.

Food rating

Worth getting fat for ? 0/10

Will I return back for more? 0/10

Ambience? Nah.....Had lunch in the office

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