Chops88 (chopstick and noodle) — Restaurant in Kuta

If you are looking for Chinese food with Balinese infusion, this is the choice for you. Housed inside the food court, it has a compact shop with a handful of tables in front, but able to sit in the common tables/space as well. Chicken Fried Rice is on point with the smell of wok hey (slight burnt fragrance), which heightens the aroma. The filling of chicken is soft, tender and diced easing into the rice. The Fried prawns are battered and fried alongside long beans, similar to tempura which are crispy on the outside and soft from the inside. Addition Potato wedges are just normal. All foods are served with Garlic Chilli, which is a thumb up the best garnish for fried food - every asian need...

Chops88 is a very understated eatery. Tucked in a far corner of the food court, it's often overlooked. But if you have eaten there and have spoken to the owner Lily, you will definitely go back there to eat again.

Even though there is a menu, Lily can customize your order. For example, we went there for some clear soup because some of us had Bali belly. Lily whipped up a clear soup, sans the oily stuff, and added ginger slices knowing ginger would be good for us.

We did order some food off the menu. Some were served on a sizzling hot plate. We had noodles which were excellent as well.

It's also her personal touch that made the entire dining experience...

Phenomenal woma, she's sweet and inviting. As former chef, I can attest thumbs up to her dishes have (wok hei). stir fry kangkong with garlic, fresh chillies and fermented beans for vegetarians is Hong Kong hawkers style, non vegetarian can have shrimp paste, Ho fan (flat rice noodles) is definitely excellent. Chicken skewers has nice Chinese touch that was perfectly grilled with pineapple and onions finished with sauce (kecap Mani's mixture). Brought back memories of childhood hometown Hong Kong so as travel trips such as Singapore, Masia Penang.

She's located at the left hand side corner from the entrance.

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