Ole Ole Bali is where you can satisfy your cravings for Balinese flavours in the Klang Valley. Their outlets are all beautifully designed, blending contemporary and traditional elements to create a cosy and relaxing atmosphere.

We visited the branch at Quayside Mall, which is very spacious and features a central island counter decorated with dozens of wooden lighting fixtures. Adding to the ambience are the staff members, who don the udeng, a traditional Balinese headdress.

The menu is extensive, and includes both authentic Balinese and Indonesian dishes as well as Western favourites. Start the meal with appetisers like Tipat Cantuk (boiled and blanched peanut salad with rice) and Soto Ayam, before moving on to Siap Mepanggang (Charbroiled chicken with spicy coconut sauce) or Kambing Bumbu (stir fried minced lamb with sambal). Grilled items run the gamut from lamb chops to chicken chops, plus the Jimbaran Grill (a seafood platter named after the island’s famous Jimbaran fishing village). There are also pastas and burgers, all with a fusion Indo-Western twist.

The portions here are generous. The chicken chop I ordered had a beautiful char, and was served with fries and a salad. Everything on the plate was nicely done: the chicken was tender and juicy, with a strong hint of lemongrass, while the fries were cooked with the peels on, giving the skin extra flavour.

The salad was surprisingly refreshing – I’m not a fan of salads, but the thinly sliced cucumber and apples, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and onions, bound together by a savoury-sweet peanut sauce, created a harmonious combination. The accompanying sauce for the meat was equally tasty, reminiscent of chicken gravy but with a spicy kick to it.

N had the Cumi-Cumi Goreng (Deep fried coated squid served with cilantro mayo). Typically this would be a sharing snack, but since he was having it as a meal he had rice to go with it. The rice here is served in a small woven basket, which gives it that authentic touch. Again, the portion of the squid was generous, and the seafood was crispy and fried to golden brown perfection. The cilantro mayo’s herby taste paired well with the squid, helping to cut through any greasiness.

Ole Ole Bali’s signature Kopi Apokat comprises fresh avocado blended into a creamy texture, then topped with palm sugar and a shot of espresso. The avocado’s buttery taste pairs well with robust coffee, and also balances out the bitterness.

There are many items on the menu that we didn’t get to try, but what we had was delicious – and I think worth the price we paid. The beautiful ambience is, for me, another draw – it feels as if you have been transported to a classy restaurant in Bali, what with its wooden motifs and decor.

OLE OLE BALI QUAYSIDE MALL

GF18 & GF19, Quayside, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor.

Phone:  +60124946267 / +60358922098

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