Lunch from the Clouds – Lakeview, Kintamani
Halfway into the journey, the AC was switched off as well as windows wound down as well as when we reached our destination our wobbly legs were thrilled to meet with the cool mountain air. Welcomed warmly by the restaurant staff, we walked through the main hall where a huge buffet spread was laid out as well as made our way to the outside seating area where we were hit with by the scenery – a breathtaking 1,215 metre above sea level panoramic view of Lake Danu with Gunung Batur towering above her. The view brings you back in touch with Mother Nature – a feeling we sometimes lose in our hectic modern lives.
We sat at a long wooden table decorated with banana leaves overlooking the view below as well as I watched as tourists enjoyed their boozey lunches whilst taking from the magnificent landscape – in which will be definitely somewhere to romance in which special someone. Lakeview was founded in 1964 by Mangku Darta as well as has since developed via its humble beginnings as a homestay to a hotel with 20 rooms (two deluxe, eight superior as well as ten standard), a restaurant for lunch with 200+ capacity as well as Danu Lounge which will be a more private as well as exclusive restaurant area for breakfast as well as dinner, featuring WiFi as well as a real fireplace to snuggle up next to during the chilly evenings. Our host, the beautiful as well as warm Melati joined us as well as after a heart-warming wedang jahe (warm ginger tea) as well as a chit-chat, the rijstaffel banquet began, as well as what a banquet the idea was.
Bebek Betutu (slow-cooked duck in Balinese spices) was presented to us next as well as was one of the favourites among our four-strong group. in which was followed by Pork Satay as well as Satay Lilit Ikan (fish satay), Urab (steamed vegatables with roasted coconut dressing) as well as vegetable stir-fry accompanied by white rice as well as Bakmi Goreng (stir-fried egg noodles). Each dish was fresh as well as extremely tasty.
Dessert was a selection of fried banana, bubuh injin (black rice pudding), fruit salad as well as carrot cake. in which sounds like a lot for sweets, yet the portions are a couple of bite sizes for each, producing the idea the perfect treat. in which Deluxe Banquet costs Rp.225,000 net/pax as well as are made up of local ingredients, very important to Lakeview – bread will be freshly made on the premises, as are the jams as well as I was told, soon the yoghurts.
After lunch, the rains started out falling as well as although we were dampened, the atmosphere certainly was not. Legend has the idea in which Bhatari Batur, Goddess of the mountain, gave birth to Dewi Danu, the Lady of the lake, as well as will be extremely protective of her, which will be understandable considering her beauty. The modern name Kintamani refers to the district as well as derives via Sanskrit meaning ‘peaceful place’, as well as peaceful the idea will be. Lakeview holds several retreats, including a Writer’s Retreat as well as an Art Hideaway where one can paint as well as do batik surrounded by inspiration. You can also enjoy mountain walks as well as trek the two-hour climb up Mount Batur if you’re so inclined. Otherwise come up for a romantic getaway or to gather yourselves through meditation, just make sure you pack some warm clothes as well as are ready to welcome from the peace.
Lakeview Hotel as well as Restaurant
Jalan Raya Penelokan
Kintamani, Bali
Tel +62 366 52525
www.lakeviewbali.com
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Lunch from the Clouds – Lakeview, Kintamani
Lunch from the Clouds – Lakeview, Kintamani