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Yeye's was the first warung to open in Padang Padang and has been attracting a steady crowd of patrons ever since, drawn to its laid back surfer vibe, warm ambience, food that is a great deal in every sense, and the charms of Yeye herself, who has been happily feeding and entertaining her guests for nearly ten years. The split level building is draped in colourful scarves and strings of chimes, while a hotch potch of textiles serve as table cloths. Everything is cheerfully random, with eclectic art work and antiques scattered about, including Balinese statues, masks, Buddhas, and a magnificent antique carved wooden bed that serves as a comfortable and cosy table for two. In the evenings neon fairy lights transform the terrace into an enchanted garden. It is obvious from the moment I meet Yeye, that she has a passion for food and the culinary arts, "I cook like a Balinese dancer," she tells me, "It's all in the hands!" The international menu is influenced by years of travel, exploring foreign cuisine and experimenting. Everything is prepared from scratch so your meal might take a while to prepare – especially on a busy night, but the results make the wait worthwhile. Slowly our table fills up with a feast of gigantic proportions – fit for a gang of ravenous surfers on a tight budget. Fish of the day, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and burgers all appear on the menu. The Crunchy Beer Battered Calamari is a perennial favourite, as are the Spring Rolls served Vietnamese style with fresh julienned vegetables and shrimp rolled into rice paper and accompanied by a deliciously hot chili dipping sauce. There is also a good Greek Salad with lots of cucumber, feta, tomatoes, and green and black olives. During trips to Thailand Yeye learned the art of creating authentic Thai Spicy Green Curry with Prawns an excellent, highly aromatic dish with crunchy veggies and an abundance of prawns. She also turns her formidable skills to a very enjoyable Indian Chick Pea Curry. I am not at all surprised to discover that her Indonesian food is also first rate, we try the Pepes Ikan made with tuna and fish in banana leaf, and follow with Indonesian desserts, Dadar, light pancakes filled with coconut and palm sugar drizzled in green sauce made from pandanus leaf, and a warm Black Rice Pudding topped with coconut cream and shredded coconut. into the shop and pick up a gift or souvenir, organic fruit and vegetables and western staples such as muesli, cereals, chocolates and chips, and if you're in the area on a Thursday night, make sure you don't miss the legendary barbecue. Yeye's is certainly a great deal, with huge portions of tasty food that won't break the bank, but more than that, it is also rich in atmosphere and energy, a place for making memories. AB
Yeye's Warung & Gift Shop jalan Labuansait, Pecatu- Bukit Ph +62 361 742 4761 Open 12 -12 Seat 60 Address: Padang Padang Beach jalan Labuansait, Pecatu- Bukit Jimbaran Bali Indonesia Phone: +62 361 742 4761 Latitude: -8.811118315933635 Longitude: 115.1032450158691 |
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