This little cafe on the beach may not look like much but Iya, the lady who runs this place could probably win an Iron Chef competition. We received a recommendation to give Iya's place a try with a warning from Silvia (who runs Villa Sayang where we were staying) that the place doesn't look like much from the outside but the food is worth it! I am thankful for the recommendation because the cafe on the beach certainly isn't the type of place I would have typically stopped to check out. Silvia mentioned that we had to try the homemade coconut patties and I am so thankful that she did.  Wow, if there was one food from Indonesia that I could probably eat every single day and never grow tired of, it would be those tasty coconut patties.  I'm not sure all that went in them but there was lemongrass, ginger and some chilies for a bit of kick.  Oh to get my hands on that recipe! My Dad and I also enjoyed the best Nasi Goring that I have ever had in Indonesia.  If you can get over not having an aircon or even a fan for that matter and can lather on the bug spray this might just be the best food on the entire island. 

As the evening light faded we got to watch the "free range" chickens and roosters roosting in the trees which was a highlight for my Mom who is a country girl at heart!