It’s been almost a year since my last (and actually my first) visit to Balibola (see the earlier review here) and finally I could be back again, experiencing their new set of menu and once again enjoying their warm service.
The place hasn’t changed much from 11 months ago, except the front corner had its walls being redecorated. Used to be plain pink and plain blue, now it showed more colorful design with bolder theme. The indoor space seemed to stay as it was, still being gorgeous for the sight. It felt like opening chic magazine pages looking at how the interior was set up.
The menu was another attraction for my friends and I. All the pics looked appetizing, all the dishes descriptions seemed to be super appealing. It took us awhile before able to pick our final decision. It’s just like everyone suddenly turned to be super indecisive.
Vegan Cookie (IDR 25k)
Before going to our main orders, we started with this ‘prelude’. I was expecting the soft-type one, while this was actually the crunchy kind of cookie. It tasted okay, despite I would say nothing really stood out that might make it more distinctive compared to any other similar ones.
Fully Falafel (IDR 88k)
Now the real actor started to take the stage, beginning with member of the savory gang. The dish featured a trio of Falafel balls, accompanied by grilled eggplant, red pepper, tabouli, hummus, rocket, and salsa sauce. The whole dish could be perfectly enjoyed with the special Tahini dressing that came as perfectly match to the group. The balls were so flavorful and I would say they cured my craving on Mediterranean dish very well. For you whore more explorative, actually you also had the option to create your own composition for the balls you desired.
Pink Bliss Bowl (IDR 70k)
Moving to different kind of dish, now you saw the cutie pink bowl, presenting pink homemade yoghurt topped with pink roasted granola, coconut, raisin, and tropical fruits including strawberries and mango. Presentation wise, it played beautiful mix of colors, giving that fresh look. If you fancied something sour, you might love this one as the base itself was quite sour and the toppings were served in similar kind of taste. For me, I personally preferred the toppings to be sweet so they could well-balance the healthy base.
Vegan Nana Pancake (IDR 95k)
Going for something sweet? This wonderfully crafted dish could be your perfect option. I found it very funny when I saw the dish came with an Instagram sign next to its name on the menu, which apparently represented that the dish came in Instagenic presentation (well I bet just few years back then you would never expect this sign on your menu). The yummy stacks of fluffy banana and oat pancake were served warm, and combined with the oppositely cold coconut ice cream. I extremely loved that idea of playing with opposite temperature as my palate got excited having the two altogether. The toppings of grilled caramelized banana, berry compote, and whipped cream added colors to the dish explicitly as seen from the appearance and implicitly as felt from the mix of sweet and sour taste. Seemed to still desired to give extra happiness, you were also given an injection of vegan chocolate to further spoil your palate. As this pancake came in sizable portion, for my tummy’s space I would prefer to have it shared ;)
Berry Nana Chia Pudding (IDR 72k)
Getting hitched by the pic of the dish, this ‘beauty-served-in-a-cup’ turned to be the creme de la creme in the dining session. Struggling to be able to enjoy all elements in one spoon-fed, I ended up having each one by one starting from those on top. Nonetheless, it turned out still being super palatable. As if having its own appetizer, main course, and dessert, I first enjoyed the frozen fruit smoothies with the granola and slices of banana and berries. They just went well together and got even better once I reached the coconut milk layer which complemented the earlier group’s sweet taste very very well. As the main actor of the dish, the chia seeds came at the very end as it’s put right at the bottom. This was also the thickest layer, which I found delectable to be combined together with the remaining other components. Such flawless beauty!
In a nutshell, Balibola would surely make it to my Bali’s must-visit place especially if you’re staying around Seminyak. Their creativity in continuously inventing new concepts surely deserved the repeating visits!
Taste: 7.5/10
Place: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Price: 7.5/10
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BALI BOLA
Address: Jl. Petitenget No. 8X, Seminyak, Bali
Phone: (+62) 812 9167 2276
Operating Hours: Mon - Sun 8am - 9pm
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