The Bistrot - Seminyak, Bali

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The Bistrot

I was very fortunate on my recent trip to Bali, although I stayed only for very short period of time, I have managed to visit a handful of cafe and restaurants around Kuta, Seminyak and Ubud. Enough to keep me busy writing all about it for weeks. 

Let's start with The Bistrot. 

I reached Seminyak around 8 in the morning. Perfect timing to take gentle stroll before the sun hits. 

Lots of local businesses were still getting ready to open at the time. And I believe lots of foreign visitors were still tucked in bed after a wild party the night before. So peaceful. I love watching the locals doing their morning prayers and preparing offerings. They're doing it so religiously, yet elegantly. 

I have checked out The Bistro before my visit, was thinking of having lunch there, but since I reached  so early, then light breakfast it is. Oh... I fell in love with the deco. It's kind of unexpected to find a spot with such vintage look in bustling Seminyak. It gave me the feeling like I was in a quaint and quiet countryside, somewhere in France. 

I wish I have this set back home

What's not to love?

Since I'm in a Frenchy set, I thought it's only right to order Pain au Chocolat or Chocolate Croissant as the staff called it to complete the scene and lovely pot of ayurvedic tea. Ok, the ayurvedic tea isn't very french, but it sounded so blissful and healing. Not that I have any kind of health ailments (thank God). And I think the French people would like that combo too.. Don't you agree Madame et Monsieur?! 

The breakfast menu is quite extensive. From granola, pancakes, all sort of eggs, you name it. Their lunch and dinner menu is even more impressive, they serve tapas, sandwiches, seafood dishes, duck confit and even fillet mignon. Just looking at the list, my mouth started to water. I wish I could spend a long lunch there, but as I wanted to visit several places on that day, I should leave plenty of space in my tummy (yes.. even with my astonishing ability to eat). 

Unfortunately, my amazement of The Bistrot stained by Pain au Chocolat as it arrived on my table. As you can see, it's not fresh baked as one would have expected. It's stale to be exact. Surely, heating it up for few minutes in the oven before serving would make so much difference. My disappointment topped by knocking noises by the builders IN the venue. How inconsiderate. I feel bad for two English ladies who sat right next to the part where the builders was doing work. It was not their fault, as when they arrived, the waitress sat them there and the builder started to work a little while after. Their conversations got interrupted so many times due to the crash bang .. crash bang noises.. Yet the waitress did not have the decency or initiative to move them away considering they were having drinks and light snack. To my knowledge, that situation is against health and hygiene standard. That minor work creates not only disturbance but definitely dusts. Such a shame that a beautiful place like The Bistrot has to leave negative impressions to its paying customers. 

I believe that situation rarely happen there. But still, is the old saying 'Customers are Kings' no longer exist these days? 

I hope the work has been finalised before more customers leave with long faces. 

The Bistrot

Jalan Kayu Aya 117 Seminyak - Bali

Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily 7.30 AM - 11 PM

Phone: +62 361 73 83 06

Email: info@bistrot-bali.com

Website: www.bistrot-bali.com