Listed below are my top 5 restaurants in Seminyak, Bali (in no particular order), which you should definitely try out if you ever visit. Many cute restaurants are vegan, plant-based or vegetarian (of which I am none) and so it takes quite a bit of effort to sort through the many many restaurants. They all vary in price range and cuisine so click on the links to access their menus. Also how are all the local Balinese people so happy all the time? I need to know this. Skip to the end for some useful tips when navigating the beautiful island of Bali.<\/p>\n
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- Bikini Bar restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A friend recommended this restaurant to me and it was probably the best dining experience I have ever had. The staff were very welcoming and friendly \u2013 ever ready to help you decipher a somewhat elaborate menu that might not be easily understood by every diner. They have a sharing plates concept so we ordered 8 plates to share between my husband and I \u2013 and boy were our minds blown! The texture of the different ingredients with the different flavours made for an unique tasting experience. The potato gnochchi with sage butter and gorgonzola cream was a dish of my dreams. The gnochchi just melts in your mouth, leaving behing a rich creamy cheese explosion. Not to forget the smooth creamy texture that is buried in the chicken liver parfait and is the perfect mouthful. I can go on and on about the food, but my words will probably do little to no justice to this exceptional spread of plates.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe restaurant is a little on the expensive side, but appropriate pricing for the quality and taste of the food. It\u2019s located in a cosy spot in central seminyak, with the ever popular brunch spot Sisterfields (same owners) right next door. P.s. definitely check out the bathroom (shared with sisterfields) for the ultimate instagram hot shot.<\/p>\n
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- Motel mexicola<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Have you even been to Bali if you haven\u2019t been to mexicola? Basically a must visit spot, if not for the food, just for the ambience. This spot will transport you to the other side of the world \u2013 Mexico. I love the shrine at the entrance and the snazzy neon signs\/lights everywhere. Not only is the decoration colourful, but so are their staff. You\u2019d definitely want to wait till the party gets started around 10 o\u2019clock because thats when the real side of Mexicola comes out. Everything is meant for dancing \u2013 the staircase, the chairs, the table, the bar. You name it, its\u2019 yours for the dancing.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThey serve up some decent enchiladas, tortillas and tacos, that you can wash down with some a good mix of cocktails. The perfect start to a night on the town (before you head down to everyones favourite spot to complete your boozy night \u2013 La Favela). Motel Mexicola also lies conveniently in the heart of seminyak (near to the brunch spot Sea Circus). P.s. Don\u2019t forget to take a picture on the iconic motel mexicola staircase (you might need to kick out quite a number of others)!<\/p>\n
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- Coffee Cartel Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A cute little cafe tucked away in a little part of town that is known for its\u2019 scrumptious food, yummy coffee and cute interiors. I happened to find this coffee on social media on our last morning in bali, so it was a quick drop in. They serve huge portions of your standard breakfast favourites, but the best part as the name suggests is the coffee. They even have a feature where you could pay a little bit extra and get the sweetest design or even your own face printed on your coffee foam (I need to get one of these machines to Sri Lanka ASAP).<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe cafe is small and quite popular even though it is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Seminyak so do get there a little bit early for breakfast. Your coffee designs and the adorable floor tiles are a must on your instagram grid.<\/p>\n
- Coffee Cartel Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Motel mexicola<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Oh. my. gosh. the scrumptiousness cannot be adequately explained. With polenta fries, charcoal burgers and perfectly poached egges in your eggs benedict \u2013 Sisterfields definitely wins the award for best brunch spot in Bali! Probably one of the busiest spots in Seminyak, this popular cafe definitely lives up to the hype. It might be worthwhile to make a reservation, or if you don\u2019t mind the wait then you can just walk right in.<\/p>\n![\"img_1635\"](\"https:\/\/scribblingsofamedic.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/04\/img_1635.jpg?w=405&h=304\")
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