Tasting Fried Rice and Tofu in Kongens Nytorv
When visiting Copenhagen in December last year, I found my friends, exactly, Goris Mustaqim, who found a restaurant whose name made me curious. "Restaurant Bali" was the name of the restaurant attached to the front canopy.
The restaurant is located at Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen, Danish. Exactly, not far from Kongens Nytorv station and just across Kongens Nytorv Square. Wow, people go to Indonesia in Copenhagen culinary efforts! That's the first impression that came to my head.
Taste curiosity in the land of Indonesia was pushed immediately. So we entered the decorated restaurant is filled with knick-knacks Bali and Indonesia's typical, such as rattan chairs and Balinese statues.
When he opened the door, a male servant (bule) directly approached. "From Indonesia?" He guessed. He immediately handed me two menus. But, not the menu that makes curious.
"This is a restaurant of Indonesia?" I asked.
it was not! The restaurant is up more than 10 years owned and managed by a Singapore citizen. Still according to the waiter (sorry, I forgot his name), his boss called Roland had never even set foot in Bali.
The goods are to be decorated restaurant, he said, obtained from his friend Roland who was in Jakarta. And (again), all the waiters are citizens of Copenhagen and surrounding areas. "Interpreters cook from China. Indonesia Nobody involved here, "he said with a smile.
Unfortunately, the restaurant owner, Roland, did not have time to just talk briefly about why he chose to open a restaurant Bali with typical dishes of Indonesia in Copenhagen. He only had time to greet us, then go for something that could not be abandoned.
Indonesian cuisine is quite popular in the European community there. According to the waitress, the restaurant is always crowded at night. "Usually the messages fried rice," he said.
When I was there, there are three Caucasians who also was ordered. I smile when I heard they ordered Mie Goreng.
Fried rice and know
After a brief history of the restaurant knew it, my attention was drawn to the existing line of the menu at books. Various Indonesian cuisine name plastered there. There are original written in Indonesian, some are already transferred in English and Danish.
Menu is available including Nasi Goreng Chicken / Cow / Pig, Pineapple Fried Rice, Kari Ayam, Sate Ayam, Mie Goreng, Fried Tofu, Tempe, Tail Soup, Chicken Soup, and dozens of other menus. Relative standard drink, such as tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
Finally, the choice fell on the Pineapple Fried Rice and Fried Tofu. A portion appreciated Pineapple Fried Rice 105 kroner (about USD 210,000) and Fried Tofu 55 kroner (about USD 110,000). More than a half hour wait, the food came. While waiting, we were served prawn crackers in a wicker container.
Orders had come. Substantial portion, enough to feed two. Fried rice served with two rolls on top. Mixture of fried rice is in between squid, pineapple, carrots, peas, sprouts, and cabbage.
Feel? From the first mouthful, hmm ... rather, there is the taste of Indonesia is strong with various spices. There was no sharpness. However, one small bowl of red chili sauce is ready to be a complementary sense. Not bad.
How to Know Fry? Actually, this is quite surprising. I think, knew that meant fried is fried know. Turned out complete with peanut sauce and various vegetables. So remember know magelang.
Peanut sauce poured over the idea seemed pretty okay too. Fit the sweetness. It's just a little bit him hard. Whether because of too much heat or over time in the refrigerator.
Based on the story, before I know it was imported from the Netherlands. He said, in the Netherlands is not hard to find various types of raw materials or food of Indonesia, such as tofu and tempeh. Oya, which complements vegetables fried dish out the carrot and cabbage, with delicate slices of cucumber on top.
Hard-boiled egg cut in half also became friends eat tofu fried. Although there was no touch of the hands of Indonesia, it could go fairly with our tongues. The name "Bali" and the cuisine of Indonesia did have a sale value out there!
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Unaqi

Unagi become one of the traditional food in Japan has been growing since the 19th century. Food is actually not a seasonal food, but in the summer months of June to August, Unagi became very popular.
Japanese people believe Unagi a guard stamina food in the summer high temperature. The meat is rich in protein, fatty acids, and vitamin A. Green tea is served with a couple Unagi right to add stamina and health.
In contrast to the eel in Indonesia, eels in Japan has a larger size, its diameter can reach 6-7 inches if it was two years old. In order not diminished taste, these eels are usually cleaned in two ways, namely cutting back or stomach. Cleaning is done carefully so that the liver remains intact and can be used as a soup co.
Unagi is usually cooked by baking. Daisaku Wakita, Unagi proprietor Sakae Shirako Shop, choose the cooking techniques for making meat still feels soft Unagi. With grilled, fat melting Unagi join. The melted fat makes the meat was not dry when baked than adding fragrant aroma of food. Nutrient content considerations also affect him. However, Unagi also be cooked by frying or even created as a typical thin chips Sakura Affairs. (NIT)
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GILI

Accommodation and transportation facilities became a necessity that must be met by a tourist destination, like a tourist attraction three dyke (small islands): Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, which entered the area of Gili Indah Village, District Winner, North Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara West.
The tools were apparently available, relatively easy, and inexpensive to quite a lot of options if the traveler came there.
From Terminal Mandalika, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara capital, you can ride public transportation to the North Lombok, then down at the port of Ward, Village Winner, the entrance to the islands. Costs of Mandalika to ward of Rp 15,000 per person.
There's public transportation department of North Lombok, which in the east mengetem Selaparang Airport, with a cheaper fare, Rp 10,000 per person, until the Port Ward traveled about 40 minutes from Mataram. The hotels in Mataram also provide rental cars between Rp 400,000 and Rp 600,000 per day.
You can choose the path or a coastal forest. If you chose the forest route, you'll Pusuk forest menerabas, community habitat of gray monkeys on the roadside waiting for the motorists and public transport passengers to throw food (bread, bananas, etc.) for them. Tourists stop here to feed the monkeys as she tasted the sweet wine of water and durian.
If you choose the path of coastal dunes, then it entered the region Senggigi, on your left side is a beautiful panorama of blue sea and blue sky. In the distance, Mount Agung in Bali is evident. The atmosphere is quiet ... and you are free to stop anywhere in a deserted beach full of coconut trees, then nyemplung, soaked up the white sand with knee-high salt water ....
As the season durian, durian price Rp 15,000-Rp 30,000 per seed. One bottle of water the size of a sweet wine 1 liter and 600 milliliter bottles of drinks packaging sold Rp 2,500 to Rp 5,000. In some places in this area can be seen the process of making sugar, in fact produced in the form of briquettes (for candy), which is usually consumed athletes. One briquette box brown sugar sold at Rp 25,000.
Towards "Gili"
Ward was waiting in the public transport boat crossing to the three dyke. Ticket prices purchased at the cooperative's office manager was relatively cheap transportation, ie, Rp 10,000 per person for the department Trawangan, USD 9000 to Meno, and Rp 8,000 to Gili Air. A maximum of 25 passengers occupied. To sail from ward to Trawangan with the boat, it will take about 45 minutes, to Meno 30 minutes, and the water 20 minutes.
If you are reluctant to overcrowding, which can be chartered there, certainly more expensive rates. Rate-way Ward-Trawangan Rp 185.000, Rp 165.000 Meno, and the Air Rp 150,000. Had no intention to spend the night, so-so chartered boat for Rp 450,000 to stop in three dyke for a while.
The journey can be taken from Senggigi tourist object with a capacity of two-boat charter-four people who rate Rp 350.000, while the capacity of 10 people rent USD 550,000 go-home. Trip route Senggigi-Trawangan about 60 minutes, or a shorter route than the trip home-Senggigi Trawangan which reached 1.5 hours because the boat against the ocean currents.
Along with the incessant three earthen tourism, many fast boats that make a direct crossing from Bali, from Padangbai and Nusa Lembongan which cost Rp 450.000-Rp 550.000 per person, with a long journey of about two hours.
Lodging in three earthen also many choices, with rates differentiated thin, although tourists tend to stay on Gili Trawangan the lodging facilities, transportation, use diving, snorkeling, until the goods more souvenirs. Usually tourists who want to dive and snorkeling to drive from Trawangan Air Meno and because there are regular boat service early this afternoon Trawangan point, Meno, and Air go-home.
In Trawangan
In Trawangan, is a five-star hotels that rent USD 1.5 million overnight or inn the middle of the rent Rp 500,000 to Rp 600,000 per night. The cheapest is standard jasmine inn Cheap Rp 100,000 to Rp 150,000 a night, plus free service for snacks and coffee and a glass of sweet tea in the morning.
Finished breakfast, please do snorkeling and do not need to bring their own equipment because the mask a lot of rental costs Rp 50,000 a day. So even if the dive, you simply provide USD 600,000 to pay the rent next dive instructor tools.
Satisfied under the sea scene, the next program is completely walk around the small islands for an hour. If you are reluctant to walk, simply by reaching into his pocket to rent a bike Rp 50,000 per hour and Rp 75,000 per day. Ride Cidomo (buggy vehicle with a car tire) is another alternative roads along the edge of the beach of Gili Trawangan (covering 338 hectares) or Gili Air, one-way cost is Rp 80,000 and Rp 50,000.
Problem eating, according to the existing capital in the bag, there is a restaurant that provides a variety of seafood for hundreds of thousands. However, there are shops that provide mixed rice with side dishes perfunctory, just spend Rp 10,000-Rp 15,000.
Well ... not wrong to include Lombok, and three earthen particular, in the event list you and your family vacation. Facilities, accommodation, and costs relatively easy and inexpensive. Vacation and staying at the three dyke may also be relaxing for a variety of issues
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Nias




Nīas (Indonesian: Pulau Nias, Nias language: Tanö Niha) is an island off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Nias (Kepulauan Nias) is also the name of the archipelago, containing the Hinako archipelago.
Nias Island is located at 1°6′N 97°32′E / 1.1°N 97.533°E / 1.1; 97.533, and covers an area of 4,771 km² which is mostly lowland area of approximately 800 m above sea level.It is located in a chain of islands parallel to the west coast of Sumatra; Simeulue is located about 140 km northwest, and the Batu Islands are located about 80 km southeast. This chain, which resurfaces in Nusa Tenggara in the mountainous islands of Sumba and Timor, is the forearc of the South Sumatra Basin along the Sunda Trench subduction zone.
At Nias the oceanic plate is being obliquely subducted under the Asian Plate at the rapid rate of 52 mm a year (Milsom).Isolated yet worldly, the Nias Island chain has been trading with other cultures, other islands, and even mainland Asia since prehistory. Some historians and archaeologists have cited the local culture as one of the few remaining Megalithic cultures in existence today. While this point of view is hotly debated, there is no doubt that Nias' relative geographic isolation has created a unique culture. As a culture of traders, the people of Nias find tourists to be a welcome - and historically familiar - phenomenon.
Nias ceremonial stone jump.
Nias best known for its remarkable diversity of festivals and celebration. The most well known events are War Dances, performed regularly for tourists, and Stone Jumping, a manhood ritual that sees young men leaping over two meter stone towers to their fate. In the past the top of the stone board is covered with spikes and sharp pointed bamboo. The music of Nias, performed mostly by women, is noted worldwide for its haunting beauty.
Gunungsitoli is home to Nias's only museum, the Museum Pusaka Nias (Nias Heritage Foundation)[1], which houses over 6000 objects related to Nias's cultural heritage. The museum had recently built a new building and had improved their storage and exhibitions when the 2004 earthquake and tsunami occurred. The museum suffered some damage to the grounds and collections, but museum staff are working to recover from this devastating event[2]
The predominant religion is Protestant Christianity. Six out of seven Niasans are Protestant; the remainder are about evenly divided between Muslim (mostly immigrants from elsewhere in Indonesia) and Catholic. However adherence to either Christian or Muslim religions is still largely symbolic; Nias continues into current day celebrating its own indigenous culture and traditions as the primary form of spiritual expression.
The people of Nias build omo sebua houses on massive ironwood pillars with towering roofs. Not only were they almost impregnable to attack in former tribal warfare, their flexible nail-less construction provide proven earthquake durability.
Nias is home not only to a unique human culture but also endemic fauna which differ from other areas of North Sumatra because of the island's remote location separate from Sumatra.
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Kuta



Kuta District (Indonesian:Kecamatan Kuta) covers subdistricts/villages (Indonesian:Kelurahan/Desa) of Kuta Village, Legian, Seminyak, Kedonganan, and Tuban. Furthermore Badung Regency has 3 districts with the name Kuta: Kuta, Kuta South District Kecamatan Kuta Selatan(Jimbaran and the whole Nusa Dua peninsula), and Kuta North District Kecamatan Kuta Utara (villages of Kerobokan Klod, Kerobokan, Kerobokan Kaja, Tibu Beneng, Canggu and Dalung).
Kuta is now the center of an extensive tourist-oriented urban area that merges into the neighboring towns. Legian, to the north, is the commercial hub of Kuta and the site of many restaurants and entertainment spots. Most of the area's big beachfront hotels are in the southern section of Tuban.
Legian and Seminyak are northern extensions of Kuta along Jl. Legian and Jl. Basangkasa. They are somewhat quieter suburbs with cottage-style accommodations, where many of the expat crowd live. Also to the north are Petitenget, Berawa, Canggu, and Seseh - new and quieter continuations of Kuta's beach. They are easy to reach through Abian Timbul or Denpasar and Kerobokan. Several large hotels are located in this area: the Oberoi Bali, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, the Intan Bali Village, the Legian in Petitenget, the Dewata Beach and the Bali Sani Suites in Berawa.
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Uluwatu Temple




Pura Luhur Uluwatu is regarded as one of the six most important temples in Bali (along with Pura Besakih, of course!). Its location on the south westernmost precinct of this magical island guards the Balinese from the evil spirit of the ocean.
There is a minimal entrance fee to enter. I'm not particularly sure about the need to have a "local guide" to explore the pura just like what I have experienced in Pura Besakih. Sarongs are available for rental at the entrance. It was indeed a hassle free experience for me. And the view is out of this world.
Getting here:
About 45 minutes from Nusa Dua, or 1 hr 15 minutes from Kuta or Tuban area. From Nusa Dua, the hilly road will pass through Pecatu, (in)famous for its uncompleted monument and luxury homes. If you are from Kuta, similar hill climbing road through Kedodongan and Jimbaran Hills (and Bay) will bring you here.
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