Bali Bali Hai...makan-makan

Went to this place yesterday night with the kids, 2+3. I always pass by this place, Bali Bali Hai, off Jln Lencongan Barat, but never had the urge to go in cos from the outside, it looked kinda foreboding, dim and all that. You get the impression that it may be a seedy place. 8)
Then Ling talked about it being something quite different by Alor Star standards.. So, yesterday night, we decided to give it a try. We arrived almost close to 8.30 p.m. The place was nearly empty except for 2 or 3 other tables. First thing that came to mind was ...ah! cannot tahan long. Will close down any time soon. Anyway, since we had already committed ourselves to try out the place, we looked for a comfortable place.Finally ended upstairs. Decor wasn't too bad. We ordered our food....not very much to choose from the menu...
Food is so, so but the ambience is not bad. There is wi-fi. I brought my Mac but couldn't log in. However there were other young people who came in later and they seemed to be able to surf fine. Anyway, it was only later that we found out that they also serve sea food. There are these nice cosy places where you can sit and eat and enjoy the not so fresh air (since it's located on a busy road) ...if you don't mind the mozzies...

What's left after dinner. Wasn't that great but guess everyone was polite enough to finish it...plus when you have something to play while eating, guess you won't mind the food so much. 3 of them were busy playing chor-tai-ti...something that sounds like that!

Anyway, by the time we left, the place had filled up somewhat ...with young people. There was a guy who brought his guitar and was strumming away. Even had this little cute amp that he brought along. He could play quite well. Near the main entrance was a huge screen which was showing the Uber Cup semi finals and quite a number of people were hanging around that particular area. Sports is always more fun watched in a group. Can cheer yourself mad. Anyway, this joint seemed quite popular with the young.

As we drove out, I noticed too that the seafood corner was doing not too badly too. There were actually quite many people tucking in their late dinners outside. Maybe I'll try it my next round there.
BTW, on the way home, we got stuck in a traffic jam easily about 2 km long .... I call it the TESCO jam....opening day-mah. Everyone thronging there....