Ary's Warung

Frommer's Review

Ary's gourmet European and Indonesian specialties have fans from around the world. Stop in for at least one of the honey-ginger-lime drinks (with or without the booze) and kick back on a couch at street side for a bit of people-watching. The metallic, angular construction of this open-air bistro would look great in a big-city gallery district, but is a bit at odds with ancient Hindu temples and the adjacent Royal Palace. It is the place to see and be seen, however, and Ary's is quite pleasant at night, when tranquil trance music plays and candles light every corner. Second-floor dining gives you a good view of the busy street below or the bats swooping to catch bugs at dusk. The food is good -- overpriced, but good. Try the gazpacho, perfect on a hot day, or the grilled goat-cheese salad. The grilled tuna and lamb cutlets are done to perfection, and the ponzu-grilled snapper is delicious. The tasting menu (Rp220,000/US$24/£13) includes two glasses of house wine. Ary's also makes for a good meeting place or for reconnoitering when the kids are trekking and mom is off shopping.

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