Days go and nights come, but in between is a beautiful evening sun set. After strolling through the town of Kuta we settled for a sunset dinner at seafood heaven Jimbaran. Known for its local-tourist discriminating prices and its posh set menus featuring matchbox size crab and lobsters, most brand Jimbaran with the “do not go tag”. But when you’re with a local, Jimbaran becomes a pretty damn good seafood spot. Two years ago I came to Menega Cafe and left dreaming of the amazing butter sauce they used on their clams. This time, I am re-visiting Menega Cafe. Will I still be impressed?
The scenery earlier, as the sun starts to set is lovely!
Menega Set Menu:
Grilled prawns.
Grilled clams with Menega Cafe's special sauce.
The verdict from before still stands true. Set meals at this seafood heaven is still less than impressive but is every bit quintessential in getting the evening started. You get bit and pieces of seafood, vegetables, some drinks, rice and condiments. The basics. But what really made the evening great were the grilled prawns and clams. Menega Cafe’s grilled prawns were super good. Briny, sweet and the smokey chargrilled flavours from the coconut husk is just sensational. Then come the tender clams topped with a rich garlic butter sauce. God these were superb. Menega Cafe still impresses after two years. The cooking style is simple, but tastes spot on.
Note: Do not shower before dinner because the smokiness of the grill is sure to stay with you for awhile!
Note: Do not shower before dinner because the smokiness of the grill is sure to stay with you for awhile!
