A Touch of Home, Kitchenette

Based out of Jakarta, Kitchenette is branching out across Indonesia, with its latest venture strategically located on the beachside of Beachwalk, a Miami Beach-style mall on Pantai Kuta, Bali, that has become a favourite on the shopping circuit for tourists and residents since opening last year. Upon entering the restaurant I feel as though I am in a European deli; the staff are dressed with neat aprons, the simple and bright interior provides a convivial atmosphere designed to give you the feeling like you’re in somebody’s home, and to top it off guests can enjoy a relaxing view over the ocean. There are two dining areas, one outside for those who want to enjoy the open air, and another inside that serves as a safe refuge from the heat. The menu boasts a wide variety of fusion dishes. Fusion can mean a great variety of things and in the case of Kitchenette it has most certainly taken the more creative route. Galette dishes are a specialty and are given men’s names while the crepes – another specialty on the menu – are given female names. The Gusteau Galette is a favorite at Kitchenette, and is garnished with mozarella cheese, rosemary, bacon and roast potatoes. The Pierre Galette contains ham, mozzarella cheese, scrambled eggs and is topped off with tomato bruschetta.

The Nacho Style is a unique version of nachos that uses thick and dense freshly made oven-baked potato chips as an alternative to tortilla chips, chilli beans, melted cheese and peppers, creating a very piquant spicy smack. For dessert we order the Nathalie Crepe, a traditionally prepared crepe with fresh strawberries, choco-rasperry sauce, and accompanied by a delicious and soft scoop of vanilla ice cream to create a smooth texture and taste. The drink menu is also impressive and we are faced with the daunting task of having to choose between so many great options. Curiosity compells me to order the Dragon Paradise Smoothie. Visions of dragon fruit, strawberries and yoghurt dancing together entice your taste buds and quench your thirst in this refreshing and rejuvenating recipe. My colleague orders the Grandma Stella, a refreshing elixir comprised of mango and orange, green apple and passion fruit, and strawberry and lychee to be sipped through a jumbo straw. Whether you’re looking for a nice breakfast, out for a lunch over a view of the ocean
or going out to dinner with family, there’s something for everybody at Kitchenette!

Kitchenette | Jl. Pantai Kuta | P +62 361 846 4937 | Open 9am-11pm Sunday - Thursday, and 9am – 12am Fridays - Saturdays