Earlier today, we visited a highly recommended restaurant in Canggu called Milk and Madu. It is so white-washed (with a beach theme) that I needed to remind myself that I was in Bali.
The place got no menu. I had corn fritters, and Fafa had an acai bowl. When I asked for fresh cut chilli, they didn’t have any (hello, are we even in Bali??!!) Thankfully, they did have chilli sauce (not ketchup).
The food was good, and the service was impeccable (they are Indonesian, after all). Still, the only thing on the menu that seemed truly Indonesian was a miniature milk pie (Pisang Susu).
I hate going to this kind of place.
If I wanted to go to an Aussie cafe, I would fly to Cairns or, better yet, stay in Melbourne. The cafe is filled with tourists and some locals, though barely any locals, because why would we go to this place when Balinese food, with endless variety, is waiting for us who are visiting the Island of the Gods?
It got me thinking – Is Bali, more specifically, Canggu, white-washing our food too much?
On the same note, I noticed countless Indian restaurants in Bali. If Bali is an Indian travel destination, shouldn’t they want to try different types of food while there? Shouldn’t we explore the local cuisine? Isn’t it a part of travelling? Being curious, open, and ready to be delighted by new experiences.
Is this a rant? Well, maybe. My point is that while visiting Bali (or any other new place), explore and eat more than just nasi goreng (or equivalent). It’s like going to France and eating croissants for every meal – not a bad idea, but variety enriches our lives. So please stop eating basic B food.
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