Once we were done with the coffee business at the Corner House, we set off to our breakfast spot. This time, I am at Biku in Seminyak for a proper Indonesian styled breakfast. This house turned restaurant is set in a wooden house with an interior that is strongly traditional. While the inside was nicely done, Biku also has lovely courtyard area for dining and that was our choice of sitting as the morning breeze was still nice and cool.
I opened the menu and was surprised (or shocked..). The menu at Biku was 99% modern Asian and 1% Balinese lol. While I was thoroughly misled by the exterior it was ok, because Biku had the Balinese breakfast staples that I wanted that morning.
Nasi Goreng:
Mee Goreng:
The stir fried carbs were full of goodness and I had little to dislike. There was a decent amount of wok fried flavours presents along with a light seasoning of soy. While it was definitely nothing special, it is something I enjoy having even in Malaysia/Singapore/Thailand where well-cooked carbs with some amazing sambal can go a long way!
Bubur Kuning:
Two of my friends ordered the Yellow Congee (or Turmeric Congee) that morning. While the consistency of the congee was spot on, I reckon the flavours were a little raw because of the turmeric. It did not feel like its been sautéed with herbs and cooked properly. Was it terrible? Definitely no, but my colleague who is a local felt less than impressed with the addition of the turmeric. Instead, she was looking for a hearty breakfast congee.
Over all, Biku has a really pleasant ambience for all occasions. But if you are a food hunter, this place might score below your expectations due to its limited Balinese menu that does not go beyond the cliches of Nasi Goreng, Satays, etc. How do I rate this morning? I reckon it was average at best. Do note that while the variety of local fare was not the best, I have heard some positive reviews regarding its high tea. That might be something for next time perhaps.
WenY
