Day 4 in Bali: Lunch @ Sardine

We were skeptical about going to Sardine after Jas told us she wouldn't recommend this place for such a short trip.  But on our last day in Bali, we just couldn't resist going there for lunch before heading to the airport and we were definitely blown away by it! 

The decorum was absolutely charming with an indoor dining area within a bamboo hut and an outdoor sofa area and both overlook the gorgeously beautiful green rice fields.  The view was stellar and impeccable, and tantalizingly natural!  

Like the name of the shop suggested, the menu comprised mainly of various kinds of fish. The service was acceptable and they seemed attentive enough and they could explain the dish and give recommendations which proved to be quite helpful. Lunch was priced at around HK$150 to HK$200 per person. 

(1) We started with the Tuna Tartare (HK$60) which was served with Avocado & Wakame Seaweed Salad.   It was nicely flavourful but the seaweed salad was the star of the dish and it was very delicious and comforting. 

(2) The Sautéed Prawns (HK$80) on Green Papaya Salad with Nuoc Cham Dressing was another excellent starter!  The sautéed prawns were exquisitely juicy and tender and the green papaya salad acted as a right citrus element to balance the oceanic taste of the prawns! 

(3) The main dish took a while to come and we had to remind the waitresses that we had a flight to catch.  The Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi (HK$90) was served with Curried Rice, Sautéed Greens, Cucumber Raita.  The Mahi Mahi was not as tender and fresh as D expected, and the curried rice lacked the chewy texture rice normally had.  

(4) The Grilled Hamachi (HK$100) served with Virgin Olive Oil & Preserved Lemon, Citrus Pearl Barley, Herb & Calamaris Salad was delicious.  The Hamachi was nicely grilled to achieve a fabulously firm and chewy texture, and the side salad was super fresh and simply unmissable!

When we were waiting for our food to come, we walked around the lovely rice field and took pictures there.  The environment was just incredibly magical and the gorgeous view must be seen in person,  and we were just fairly happy to be able to witness this place in person. 

Overall remarks:  It's hard to imagine not liking Sardine on one level or another.  No, it isn't crazily imaginative fine dining French cuisine, nor does it serve authentic Balinese food, but its ambience  flawlessly matches with its food and environment--rice fields never look so beautiful and charming before. These were definitely some wonderful and memorable images to end our short trip in Bali! 

Food: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Ambience: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Service: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

INFO

Sardine (website)
Jln. Petitenget No 21, Kerobokan, Kerobokan, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Telephone: 62 361 843 6333