Classy ambiance and wonderful cuisine at Gabah Restaurant Kuta

Gabah restaurant Kuta is the place to be if you are looking for a wonderful evening out where quality food is served in a great atmosphere.

This is the spot where you will easily spend the whole evening enjoying a three dinner course. But if you just want to have breakfast or lunch or even high tea then this is a terrific option too.

Gabah restaurant belongs to the Ramayana Hotel and is located on the corner of one of the main roads that runs through Kuta.

But despite the busy road, I didn't even notice it when lounging away in Gabah.

The restaurant is semi open, creating a real Balinese setting and a spacious feeling.

When my girlfriend and I had dinner here we decided to take a seat in the lounge area, on the couch with comfortable pillows. Here we were able to relax with a drink while waiting for our dinner.

Besides wines, the bar serves refreshing cocktails as well. 

We highly recommend the 'Gabah in Paradise' cocktail. This mixture of fresh ginger with lime cordial, fresh lychee and apple juice will ensure that you experience a fantastic tropical taste that you will not find at home...   

If you want to keep away from alcohol, Gabah also serves a delicious mocktail prepared with fresh pineapple, mint leaves, brown sugar and soda water.

Sounds good, right?

Grab a tropical cocktail at the Gabah Bar

Wait till I tell you more about the food they serve.

The majority of the dishes that Gabah Restaurant Kuta serves is Indonesian and Balinese.

When glancing at the menu you might wonder why these dishes are much more expensive than the restaurants around the corner that serve Balinese food too.

Well, in this case the price equals the quality of the food.

Here you can expect ultimate tasty Balinese food, exactly how it is supposed to be. It is obvious that the chefs have used the best ingredients in the right quantities resulting into a mouthwatering dish.

And for every dish you can expect that it is beautifully served; picture perfect...

Try the ikan pepes at Gabah...it's terrific.

On the menu you will find other international dishes as well such as salads, sandwiches, pastas and even grilled chicken served in Sage and Tarragon together with green peas and mashed potatoes. 

So there is practically enough choice for everyone.

If you want to enjoy the whole evening trying out Gabah's food and ambiance go for the set courses. Here you can expect the best dishes starting with the aperitif and ending with a treat for dessert.

When I was here, I decided to order a very traditional Balinese dish: ikan pepes which is fish cooked with herbs in a banana leave.

This is actually one of my favorite Balinese dishes and whenever I see it on the menu I go for it...

After eating a large number of 'ikan pepes' dishes I can tell when a ikan pepes is a real ikan pepes or not. And believe me, ikan pepes at Gabah is the real thing!

The kitchen is open so you can see the chefs busy preparing dishes.

Gabah is also the spot to try out the traditional Indonesian 'Rijsttafel'. If you order this then you will be in for a feast.

Nine different dishes will be placed on your table so you can taste the best that Bali has to offer...

All in all, I don't recommend the Gabah Restaurant Kuta if you are looking for a place to grab a quick bite.

It is a restaurant that not only serves quality cuisine, but attracts people because of their great atmosphere too. 

The open kitchen in which you can see the chefs preparing various dishes together with the stylish interior and good music create the right atmosphere of a place where you just want to spoil yourself. 

Gabah restaurant is a popular restaurant in Kuta and is always packed, especially for breakfast and dinner. 

So if you want to be sure to have a table, make reservations or just get there on time. 

As mentioned before, it isn't the cheapest restaurant (but still cheap: 7 to 10USD for the main course) compared to others in town, but trust me you'll understand why once you have eaten here. 

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