An unlikely place with some Surprises

For some unknown reason, a lot of restorans on Poppies Lane 1 closed early last night. Candika and I bumped into Josh and we Three Musketeers strode off to fight the good fight against starvation (minus horses and swords!). We came across a small, strange-looking hole-in-the-wall joint with a little sign hanging from a bamboo pole. When it comes to hunger, the Three Musketeers ain’t fussy!.

The Jazz Inn Bar & Restoran is…er…different. It looks cramped, and once inside, well, it is!. But what superb atmosphere!. The place reminded me of a shack on a beach that had been thrown together. There is a bar overlooking the street where those averse to getting obliterated can prop their elbows, and behind that, four or five tables and chairs. There is a two table upstairs section that overlooks the whole interior of the place. To get up there is a hoot!. About five rickety and steep wooden steps are hilarious to climb. Hey, this place has bizarre character!.

The dirty menu (no, not porno!) was full of the usual Bali warung fare. After sweeping aside a few adventueous ants and an odd-looking spider, it was time to take the plunge and order. Josh and I reckoned if we had Mexican, then the chilli’s would kill anything!.

Jazz Inn Bar & Restoran
Poppies Lane 1

Candika was playing it safe!. It was NASI GORENG (Rp9,000) for her cos she figured ‘Go Indo, be safe, eat Indo’. She said that she would explain that one later. Candika never stopped eating until the plate was clean!. She said it was the BEST Nasi Goreng she had ever eaten. It was very spicy, and the rice cooked to absolute perfection.

Josh was doing his I’m-a-brave-man impression and ordered an entree. A SALSA DIP (Rp6,000) that according to him was much better than average. For the main tucker Josh ordered CHICKEN ENCHILADAS with extra Avocado (Rp16,500). Josh gave them a ‘double thumbs-up’. Not bad coming from a Californian who eats a lot of Mexican tucker at home!.

NACHOS SUPREME (Rp15,000) was my choice. Very spicy and very hot!. The chilli seeds were a pretty colour and soon numbed my lips, but the meal was superb. My only complaint would be that there wasn’t enough cheese on top of the Nachos. Picky ain’t I just!. Seriously though. it was bloody damn good tucker!.

For this place I am going to ‘break a rule’ and rate each of the sections. I reckon this place deserves it!.

Atmosphere: 8 for Character.
Food Quality: 7.5
Service: 8 for the laughter and conversation.
Rating: 8

Try this place just for the experience!. Josh never went to the loo, and so there is no rating from him.