Cheap eats on Poppies Lane I in Kuta Bali

by Nick on February 9, 2004

by Nick | February 9th, 2004

The wind on the beach today really made it hard for people to sit and enjoy themselves. Ask any beach vendor, wind and rain mean slow business.

This bakso vendor wasn’t giving up though. Bakso is a kind of spicy soup with golf ball sized ‘chicken balls’. The kids all love bakso and the parents don’t like to let them have it too often. I think its kind of an equivalent to a hamburger for Americans…its okay for a quick snack out of the house but you don’t want to live on it.

For my hunger cure late this afternoon I went for the tried and tested traveler warung on Poppies I… Bamboo Corner. If you’re on a budget this is the place. I ordered a watermelon juice, bowl of tomato soup and a nasi goreng super with shrimp and chicken, all for 16,000rp ( less than $2).

Bamboo Corner has decent service, quality is pretty good and portions are okay. Add to that the low prices and its no wonder the place is full most nights.

The wet weather will be with us for a while and here is our 10 day forecast.

{ 12 comments }

Tracey.D. February 9, 2004 at 4:39 am
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MMMMMM, making me hungry!!!!!
Hey have you caught up with Angie yet???
Angie, How is your accom???

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allie February 9, 2004 at 9:14 am
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Hi Tracey, great news about Gede.Have spoken to Angie and she is really happy with accom.Took her 50mins to get Visa etc and be out the door of airpot. Not to bad.I am living threw her at the moment as I am stuck in Perth.Till next time.
Allie

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Tracey.D. February 9, 2004 at 9:53 am
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Allie,
Hey Cheers, Thanks for that….
Well 50 mins to get thru, not too bad I guess!?
Yeah, Gede is very excited & looking forward to spending all of his money on me this Saturday (I HOPE!)
Hope Angie is having a blast….
She said she will SMS me when she is heading to Gede’s house.
Tracey…

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Juliana February 9, 2004 at 12:00 pm
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Hi all,

Here I’am in Oz again. I’m starting the college today and it’s been a very busy day.

I really want to thanks WorldwideMike for the sauces, they are all XXXXXXXX great!!!
I love them so much especially the Blazing sadle ^-^.

Nick, its a really nice house!!!

See you later…

Love and Peace

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Nick February 9, 2004 at 12:35 pm
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Tracey, haven’t met with Angie yet but I’m right here in Kuta and look forward to it.

Juliana, you’re going to burn a hole through your stomach someday. I’ll get up to Baturiti and snap some of your family for a surprise.

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angie February 9, 2004 at 4:56 pm
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Hi Nick, how funny posting on the blog while I am in Bali! Will catch up soon, getting some work stuff out of the way first.

Tracey, going out for Padang 2nite, mmmm enak sekali. Will probably see Dede’s family next week.

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angie February 9, 2004 at 5:04 pm
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Forgot to add my airport experience was good despite the plane being delayed 11 hours!! From the first queue for the VOA to out the door was 50 minutes, which was pretty good I thought. Immagrassi were happy and chatty, is really helping knowing just a little Indonesian. One of the guys said something to the guy serving me and I said in Indonesian ” I understand you” Lots of laughter all round.

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Tracey.D. February 10, 2004 at 4:10 am
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Angie, Cool…. They are eager to catch up I am sure…
Good Luck with all the work stuff.

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Juliana February 12, 2004 at 10:46 am
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Hi Nick’

I told you me tummy made from steel!!

Please take more picture when you go to Baturiti. If you have any problem there just tell them that you are Juliana’s friend. Would be good if you have chance to meet my mum. She will invite you home straight away and hunt some dragon flies for you.

Angie’ you are so lucky being there now!

Back to college made me feel that i never been on holiday. Assignment falls like Niagara.

The great thing is Eliana, my Australian mother trying to get a motorbike for me wuhuuuuuuuuuuuuu******
Wish me luck everyones!!!!

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Tracey.D. February 12, 2004 at 12:30 pm
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JULIANA,
I am wishing hard for you…. Hope it works!
You will alwaus be WELCOME at our little home in Melbourne too!!!!
*******WISH*******!

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Juliana February 13, 2004 at 12:29 pm
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Hi Tracey,

Thanks for the wishes, I hope to see you one day in melbourne or in Bali maybe??!!

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Juliana February 13, 2004 at 12:30 pm
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Hi Tracey,

Thanks for the wishes, I hope to see you one day in melbourne or in Bali maybe??!!

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