At this classic, locally famous seafood joint by the beach, near central Bengkulu, you can choose from ultra-fresh giant prawns, squid and fish, then pay by weight, and pick from an array of sauces you’d like your seafood cooked in. Wash it down with a cold beer, and kick back to enjoy the balmy evening.
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