La Sal

Another missing link in the great Bali cuisine calendar has been patched with the fine Spanish restaurant, La Sal, situated on the Jl Drupadi that connects Drink Street with Eat Street.

Start with Tapas, hot or cold or a mixture of both. Patatas Bravas (sweet spicy potatoes), Tortilla Espanola (perfect potato omelette), Calamari con dos Aliolis (deep-fried squid with both black and white aioli), Chipirones en su Tinta (baby squid cooked in its own ink) or Gambas Valencianas (garlic prawns with truffle oil) are just some of the offerings.

The Basque stuffed mussels are large bread-crumbed and deep fried mussels still on their shell base. The Tempura Sardines are baby ones that are also crumbed and fried but come with a shot glass of warm aioli foam, perfect for dipping. The Tempura Eggplant gets a similar treatment. The eggplant is sliced, very thinly, lengthwise, crumbed and fried till crisp. Top them with the Bloody Mary foam from the accompanying shot glass. In the same vein are the crunchy mushrooms, served with a shot glass of red capsicum aioli.

Naturally that Spanish original is on the menu, Albondigas (home made meatballs), done 'Grandma' style. The Gazpacho is the real deal and presented Andalusian style. Paellas served in the traditional iron pan must be ordered in advance due to the preparation and cooking time, and must be for a minimum of two persons.

For something completely different try the Fideua de Pescador, a combination of pasta and seafood cooked in the traditional Paella pan, Spanish style! Choose from a selection of wines from Spain and Chile and the best Sangria as well as a choice of desserts with a difference. Choose from a Crème Brulee Foam with caramelized walnuts, a Champagne and Lemon Sorbet with raspberries, a Citrus Cheesecake with sweet and sour cranberries or a Chocolate Pate with Whisky gelee.

Every evening La Sal also has their Argentinean Churrasco, a large slab of beef cooked on the spit in the garden, as well as many other BBQ options. In villa parties are catered to by the experienced team as well as events and occasions. La Sal is the spirit of Spain in the heart of Seminyak.