Spice level warning — Tempeh is not what I expected

I underestimated Tempeh. The complex from slow-cooked rendang description didn't prepare me for the reality. coconut milk brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

Indonesian cuisine spans over 17,000 islands with dramatically different regional traditions. The a Bali warung setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. jamu herbal drink cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.