Bayang, which means ‘shadow’ to symbolise the Wayang kilit puppets in Indonesia, offers many traditional Balinese fare at a purplish-toned elegant setting. Some of the signature offerings on the menu include Bebek Betutu (Baked Duck with Balinese spice in Banana Leaf), Satay Campur (marinated minced fish or meat grilled on lemongrass sticks), and Ikan Bakar Bali (Barbeque whole fish basted in special sweet sauce grilled slowly over charcoal).

If you come in a group of three, the Appetizer Platter ($19) should work best for you. It comes with a combination of street food such as sate madura (skewered chicken), spring rolls, grilled prawns, and my favourite begedel potato cakes.

Bayang now offers affordable weekday $15 set lunches which include an appetizer, soup, main course and drink – This is one very tempting offer.

Full Post – Bayang – Eat, Prey & Love Balinese Cuisine

Bayang, 3A River Valley Road, #01-05 Clarke Quay, Tel: +65 6337 0144
Opening Hours: Sun–Thu: 12pm–2.30pm, 6pm–12am; Fri–Sat: 12pm–2.30pm, 6pm–1am

Fans of Indonesia’s popular Wong Solo will be thrilled to know that its franchise has found its way here, located at Far East Plaza. Wong Solo has more than 90 stores in Indonesia and 5 in Malaysia. The difference is the brand has a colourful orange-green setting, cutesy chicken logo and fast-food format for the Singapore branch, attempting to appeal to students and young executives.

Many Indonesian eateries are known for their ayam penyet, while Wong Solo is instead established for its ayam bakar. The grilled chicken ($6.90) is well-marinated with special blended Indonesian spices, making the meat sweet and rich-tasting. Served with fried batter bits, black sauce-manis, spicy chili and rice, I am glad that the skin is just slightly charred (spare me from cancer) with the inside remaining soft and moist.

Full Post at InSing.com – Wong Solo’s famous ayam bakar is here!

Wong Solo, 14 Scotts Road, #01-26/27 Far East Plaza, Tel: +65 6235 0523
Opening Hours: 11am – 9.30pm Daily