Stephanb
I just read different post regarding Nuri's clientele, and it was very funny. It certainly is a strange place with strange people. I love the ribs, but it is a little steep on my budget, and always crowded with tourists being dropped off by vans. There has to be a cheaper, and less crowded alternative in the Ubud area. Any suggestions?
tintin
[b]Fly Cafe[/b], Sanggingan. Go up Jl Raya, Camphuan to the end of it, where it makes a 90 degree turn left, and continue to about half way to Jl Raya, Sayan. It's on your left. Excellent ribs, in general less crowded, and I think the prices maybe a little cheaper than at Nuri's.Bon Appetit. :)
Stephanb
Yeah, I've been by there a ton of times. I heard the quiz night is a lot of fun.Ideally, I was looking for something with a more local flare and price.
calitobali
Don't know about Ubud but I like to eat at a place in Petitenget that is pretty good and cheap. Think the road is called Jl Petitenget, it is at the 4-way stop light in the Petitenget area, just turn towards the beach and you can't miss the place on your right hand side. Sorry, I have forgotten the name, guess I have become pretty Indonesian with my direction giving skills.Anyways a full rack of ribs, complete with sides and a free heineken as well as dessert runs you about rp 39,000. Can't beat that if you're in the area already.
matsaleh
Don't know about Ubud but I like to eat at a place in Petitenget that is pretty good and cheap. Think the road is called Jl Petitenget, it is at the 4-way stop light in the Petitenget area, just turn towards the beach and you can't miss the place on your right hand side. Sorry, I have forgotten the name, guess I have become pretty Indonesian with my direction giving skills.Anyways a full rack of ribs, complete with sides and a free heineken as well as dessert runs you about rp 39,000. Can't beat that if you're in the area already. [/quote]I think the place you mean is "d'La Tinna" on Jln Petitenget. Not sure how long since you dined there, but prices are a little more expensive than you've quoted. They also have accommodation.[url="http://www.dlatinna.com/"]http://www.dlatinna.com/[/url]
calitobali
Yea that's the place, been a few months since I have been...didn't know that they had accommodation either...
JohnnyCool
I just read different post regarding Nuri's clientele, and it was very funny. It certainly is a strange place with strange people. I love the ribs, but it is a little steep on my budget..[/quote]If you want to meet an assortment of expat wackos in the Ubud area and a few living legends, Nuri's is the place to go.The ribs are OK, (overrated), and the rest of the menu is just so-so (and over-priced). I haven't been to a "tuna night" for years so can't comment.My favourite [b]Nuri[/b] things:Meeting "strange people"Draught beer (and drinking it with "strange people")New York Brian and the legendary "Naughty Nuri"The vodka martinis with a couple of olivesTalking seriously with "strange people" about nearly everythingThe vodka martinisPeople watching, especially art lovers going to the Neka Gallery across the roadThat it hasn't changed much over the years (apart from the prices)Martinis with vodkaNo bullshit Balinese music playing when you're there (or any, for that matter)Beer with olives...?One thing I miss from its early days was the amazing painting of two tigers being "naughty".Go there and take pot-luck, so to speak. Never feel intimidated if it appears to be "full". Sit with or join in with anybody, within reason. Redefine what "reason" means to you, if you think that's important. If you're there at the right time, you [b]will[/b] meet people who will either disgust you forever, or possibly change your life.Don't forget it's also a depot for the [i]Bali Hash House Harriers[/i]. You [i]might[/i] even spot the inimitable Victor Mason who started it in Bali. If you have any spare time, join him in one of his famous [i]Bali Bird Walks[/i]. 8)
