Enjoy Masakan Jawa at Plengkung: Tuban, Bali

If you like good Javanese food then head out to a place on Jalan Raya Kuta in Tuban called Plengkung. Their specialty, roasted chicken, makes the Colonel's stuff seem like bland tucker.

It's a delightful open, bale style restoran that gets incredibly busy every night and not surprisingly with its array of delicious dishes and sambals.

The Plengkung Restoran is a fabulous and relaxing place to enjoy all the epicurean delights Java has to offer. I spotted Ikan Asin, cured salted fish, but was told firmly that I must try the roasted chicken. I must admit it was delicious and cooked with a spice mixture that apparently is a secret.

With the generous portions of roasted chicken breast, you can imbibe in Tofu warmed to a nice crispness, Oseng Tempe with green peppers, and the usual nasi putih. Also available for your delight is the Daun Kemangi, an edible fragrant leaf that had much the same taste as Coriander.

Their menu is extensive and they also have a great selection of seafoods. When I went there a few of us really gave our stomachs a hard time in general and pigged-out to our heart's content. The final bill of Rp62,000 for 3 people surprised me. Good value for money and definite melt-in-the-mouth chicken. Move over Colonel!.