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Bentang Bali - Authentic Indonesian, Seafood & International Cuisine

Martin Haselhoef
Chef / Owner

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indonesian cuisine at Bentang Bali, where tradition meets taste.

With more than 30 years of culinary expertise, the chef will take you on an authentic journey through Indonesia’s rich flavors and culture. Discover a rare gem in Aruba with the rijsttafel—a feast of assorted small dishes meant for sharing. Alongside Indonesian delights, enjoy Aruban specialties and international favorites. Bentang Bali offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience, making it one of Aruba’s best-kept secrets.



[ SOUPS ]

Peanut Soup
— 14.00
creamy peanut soup, chicken flakes

Thai Seafood Soup
— 17.00

[ SATAYS ]

Ayam
(chicken) — 11.00

Babi
(pork) — 17.00

Sapi
(beef) — 19.00

Kambing
(goat) — 19.00

[ STARTERS ]

Dumplings
— 14.00
shrimp, or vegetarian, or chicken and pork

Escargots
— 14.00
simmered in home-made garlic butter

Fried Calamari
— 14.00
seasoned calamari rings, bang bang sauce

BB House Salad
— 14.00
mixed greens and spicy cashew nuts, chef’s dressing

Gado Gado
— 16.00
steamed veggies, tempeh, fried egg, fried onions, peanut sauce

Bali-Coco-Curry Chicken Salad
— 17.00
crispy wonton sheet

Thai Shrimp Cocktail
— 19.00
Thai chili sauce

Duo of Lamb and Duck Ravioli
— 19.00
creamy lemongrass sauce

Marinated Octopus
— 22.00
grilled octopus, lemon and herb marinade

Conch Garlic
— 22.00
mixed greens, garlic-lemon butter

Grilled Fresh Oysters
— 24.00
garlic-Parmesan butter

[ INDONESIAN MAIN DISHES ]

Ayam Penyet
— 22.00
fried chicken leg, fried tempeh and tofu, sambal trassi, steamed rice

Ayam Pedas Kecap
— 24.00
spicy stewed chicken, gado gado, coco rice

Opor Ayam
— 24.00
chicken stewed in turmeric-coco milk, pineapple and fresh herbs, steamed rice

Jawa Nasi or Mee Goreng
— 24.00
chicken satay and shrimp, fried egg

Nasi Lemak Sambal Cumi
— 24.00
spicy calamari, fried egg, veggies and coco rice

Campur Chinese or Indonesian Way
— 27.00
chow mein or nasi goreng

Babi Pangang and Udang
— 27.00
crispy pork belly, shrimp and fried rice

Gulai Kambing
— 27.00
goat meat bone-in, cooked in Bali spices, steamed rice

Nasi Rames
— 27.00
taste of Indonesia, small portions of dishes which include meats, vegetables, peanuts, eggs and fried shrimp

Beef Rendang
— 29.00
beef stewed in coco milk and fresh herbs, steamed rice

Ikan Bakar Kecap
— Market price
fried whole fish cooked in light spicy tomato-tamarind-soy sauce

[ ARUBAN MAIN DISHES ]

Keshi Yena Appetizer
— 22.00
baked in Gouda cheese chicken ragout, olives, raisins, cashew nuts

Cabrito Stoba
— 27.00
goat meat bone-in, stewed the local way

Red Snapper Fillet and Shrimp
— 34.00
pan-fried, Creole sauce

Hadicurari Special
— Market price
fried whole local red snapper

[ INTERNATIONAL MAIN DISHES ]

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
— 24.00
French fries

Chicken Tikka Masala
— 24.00
steamed rice and naan

Fish and Shrimp Tacos
— 24.00
local catch and shrimp

Smoked Chicken and Pork Belly
— 29.00
sautéed veggies

Shrimp Your Way
— 34.00
jawa pedas, coco, garlic or tempura

Red Snapper Coco
— 34.00
steamed rice, Bali-coco sauce

Fajitas Shrimp and Steak
— 34.00
sizzling shrimp and steak, bell peppers, red onions

Thai Red Curry Shrimp with Salmon or Tenderloin
— 37.00
cooked in Thai curry sauce and fresh herbs

12-oz. Rib-eye Steak
— 45.00
grilled, sautéed veggies

Smoked Half-Duck
— 47.00
Asian veggies, fried rice

Thai Bouillabaisse
— 49.00
seafood cooked in creamy Thai-coco milk reduction and fresh herbs

Langoustines and Seafood
— 49.00
garlic butter, pappardelle pasta and seafood seduction

French Bone-in Pork Chop
— 49.00
garlic-herb butter and peach chutney

Pan-seared Scallops and Caviar
— 54.00
sautéed veggies, sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce

Shrimp and Calamari Pasta
— 55.00
fra diavolo or garlic, squid ink pasta

Lamb Rack
— 55.00
garlic-roasted, butter sauce

Surf and Turf
— 65.00
grilled filet mignon and lobster tail

Grilled Split Lobster Tails
— Market price
basil pesto-garlic-butter sauce and mushroom risotto

[ VEGETARIAN MAIN DISHES ]

Sesame Tofu
— 26.00
broccoli and coco rice

Bali Red or Green Curry
— 26.00
veggies, tofu and tempeh cooked in coco milk and steamed rice

Jakarta Delight
— 26.00
tofu, tempeh, veggies and steamed rice

Tofu and Tempeh Rendang
— 26.00
coconut rice

Mongolian Pasta
— 26.00
light spicy veggies and noodles

Ketoprak
— 26.00
tofu, sprout, noodles, cucumber, peanut sauce

Sayur
— 26.00
veggies cooked in coco-curry milk, boiled egg, coco rice, light spiced tofu


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HOURS

Lunch and Dinner: 
Tues-Sun: 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.

INFO

Dining: Indoors
Serving: Lunch – Dinner
Attire: Smart casual

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