Lassis in Bali

Bali has incorporated ideas from all over the world into something called ‘Bali Style’ That goes for interior design and gardens, but in a way, Bali is a melting pot for other ideas, such a food. One of those imported ideas is the lassi, from India. A lassi is a drink made with water, yoghurt, honey and fruit. It is blended and served in a glass. My favourites are banana lassi and mango lassi. The consistency is rather like a thin milkshake, (only more healthy) and they can really hold you over till the next meal.

Mango season is October onwards pretty much, so you can’t order a mango lassi is July. Today at lunchtime, Warung Max served up some okay lassies, which we enjoyed, kids love them too.

Just as the Wikipedia article says, there is a version called a bhang lassi, which is served in India, the origin of the drink. I’ve had one or 2 and they definitely live up to the billing. Not found in Bali alas. One place I like to go for a cheap and good lassi, is Bamboo Corner, on Poppies I. Last time I went they cost 7,000rp.