Updated: January 2025
In popular places such as Kuta, Seminyak and Kerobokan, excellent restaurants are found in abundance everywhere, serving all kinds of delicious food from all over the planet. But high-end dining every night is not very friendly for the holiday budget and actually, the best places to go for tasting authentic Indonesian home-cooking, is at the local little warungs found on the side roads.
We selected 5 great cheap eats at charming little warungs, serving fresh, homemade and absolutely delicious food with a price ranging from as little as 50.000 to 100.000 rupiah for a happy belly full of yummy food. To give some variety, the warungs are not only Indonesian…
Warung Cantik Seminyak
Skip the tourist traps and head to Warung Cantik Seminyak – a local favorite where delicious Indonesian food doesn’t cost a fortune. For around 100k IDR, you’re treated to a feast – think perfectly balanced flavors, generous portions, and iced teas so good, you might visit just for those. The tempe goreng is legendary, but honestly, everything we tried (chicken rice, pork rice, noodles…) was a winner. It’s tucked away from the Seminyak craziness, offering a relaxed atmosphere and super friendly staff. Consider this your official warning: you’ll probably wish you’d found Warung Cantik sooner!
Warung Xich Lo
Another one of our favourites is Warung Xich Lo, nestled in the emerald rice paddies of Kerobokan. This place is slightly more expensive and it takes a bit more effort to get there but it is definitely worth it! This charming Vietnamese Warung, owned by a Vietnamese lady, serves mouthwatering bowls of steaming hot Pho, which is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, soaked in a richly flavoured stock and topped off with beef, chicken, prawns or shiitake mushrooms. They also serve fresh spring rolls, traditional salads and the original Vietnamese drip coffee. You can enjoy all of these delights while sitting comfortably on one of the floor cushions, gazing at the enchanting rice paddy view.
Warung Nia
After a long day exploring the upscale boutiques and local markets in Seminyak, nothing beats winding down with a hearty meal to refuel. Located in Seminyak’s flea market, Warung Nia is a great option offering tasty, spicy pork ribs with ten heat levels to choose from. Said to serve the best spicy pork ribs in Seminyak, they have two size options of 250g and 400g that can be ordered individually, with sides, or in a set. The pork ribs are incredibly tender and flavoursome, while the grilled corn and mixed satays are also a highlight. Warung Nia also offers cooking classes if you wish to learn more about Indonesian cuisine. An excellent local eatery to try in Seminyak!
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Warung Souvlaki
Indulge yourself with authentic Greek delights in charming Mediterranean atmospheres at Warung Souvlaki, found in a small alley of Kuta as well as on Double Six street in Seminyak. These tiny but utterly charming little restaurants, owned by a Greek, serve freshly grilled souvlaki, home-baked moussaka, traditional Greek salads and yummy Greek desserts. It really is something different from all the other eating places found in Bali and with Mediterranean charm and friendly service, Warung Souvlaki really is a nice alternative to eating rice. You may not expect it, but Warung Souvlaki also serves a great big Greek breakfast for a small price, complete with a feta omelette, Bali coffee, lime or orange juice and a large bowl of fruits with Greek yoghurt, your belly will be happy and ready for another great day of holidaying on the island of the Gods.
Warung Bunana
Located on the side of a busy road in the centre of Seminyak, sits Warung Bunana. This charming and always busy little eating place, famous for its delicious Roti Canai and richly flavoured Teh Tarik, is definitely a must-try if you ask us. Warung Bunana serves small bowls of curries to go with your favourite freshly baked Roti Canai. In fact, Warung Bunana has an open kitchen, so while waiting for your meal to arrive, you can actually watch it being made by the hardworking staff who master the art of authentic Malaysian cooking with real craftsmanship.
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