Most people plan their first trip to Bali for the beaches, clubbing, and cultural sights. And now it is safe to say that Bali is also one of Asia’s most vibrant dining destinations where you can get not just good local Indonesian food, but also fine dining restaurants that are of international standards. Not only will you find authentic cheap local fare but plenty of dining options ranging from a casual cafe brunch and fresh seafood! Regardless of your budget, it’s possible to have something different and exciting every meal and still afford daily cocktails!
Be sure to hit the Warungs – local restaurants serving tasty Balinese and Indonesian food. We definitely recommend trying ‘Nasi Campur’ (red, yellow or white rice with your own choice of meat and vegetables), which is the most popular dish with both locals and expats and a great way to sample all the different foods on offer. Prices are usually as low as IDR 10,000 to 35,000 for a good, hearty meal.
Warung Eny
Don’t let appearances put you off. This humble ‘warung’ is a gem amidst the luxury villas and international restaurants on Jalan Petitenget. This family-run cafe serves fresh seafood and amazing satays, all of which are cooked on an open grill made from a half 44 gallon drum fuelled with coconut husks.
Address: Jl. Petitenget No.97 , Seminyak
Contact: +62 361 4736892
Opening hours: 8 am to 11 pm
Warung Ocha
Warung Ocha is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner when you need a break from your shopping spree in Seminyak! On the menu, you’ll find a huge range of a la carte western food, including pastas, salads, seafood and burgers, as well as Indonesian Nasi Campur.
Address: Jl. Raya Seminyak No.52, Seminyak
Contact: +62 361 736222
Opening hours: 7 am to 11 pm
In case you haven’t realised, Balinese love their pork. Do not leave Bali without trying Babi Guling (suckling pig) or one of the island’s best pork ribs.
Babi Guling Pak Malen
Bali’s favorite dish comes with a serving of steamed rice, surrounded by pork meat and crispy crunchy skin (the best part!), pork sate and and long bean salad (urap)
Address: Jl. Sunset Road No.554, Seminyak
Contact: +62 851 0045 2968
Opening hours: 08.30 am to 7 pm
Hog Wild in Bali
Hog Wild Bali, in Batubelig is a pork-rib lovers’ paradise serving unbelievably wicked pork ribs for less than IDR 150,000 for a full rack. Slightly charred on the outside, a good balance of sweet, savoury and just slightly smoky. Hog Wild also serves up some great ‘brutal’ American style martinis and will liven up your Bali nights.
Address: Jl. Batu Belig, No.41, Seminyak
Contact: +62 361 8476722
Opening hours: 11 am to 100.30 pm
There’s no shortage of cafes serving up pizzas, burgers and other Western fares all over Bali cafes.
BO$$MAN
Original Gangster, Al Capone, Notorious P.I.G… just to name but a few of the awesome burgers served at this badass burger joint. All of BO$$ MAN’s burgers are made with the best ingredients, from 60-day dry-aged chuck steaks, shaped in-house daily, to juicy, tender pork that’ll be cooked low and slow over 18 hours. And if you can’t possibly escape the AC or villa pool to face the world, the BO$$ can deliver the goods to your doorstep, 7 days a week, from 11am to 4am.
Address: Jl. Kayu Cendana No. 8B, Seminyak, Bali
Contact: +62 812 3916 7070
Opening hours: 11 am to 4 am
Warung Pepe
Warung Pepe’s menu is a simple affair that is big on comfort food and features a happy jumble of Western, Indonesian and Italian favourites for a casual lunch or dinner at incredibly good value. Feeling lazy? No worries, as a delivery service is available throughout Kuta, Legian and Seminyak – perfect for a no stress feed without even leaving your digs.
Address: Jl. Dewi Sri No. 20-101, Kuta
Contact:+62 361 758275
Opening hours: 10 am to 2 am
Laca Laca
Rather than the usual Tex-Mex fare, Lacalaca veers more towards authentic Mexican cuisine. The salsas are made daily, fish is market fresh and they pay great attention to detail when they braise their select cuts of beef, lamb and pork. And make sure to check out all their weekly specials. For example, every Wednesday from 5-7pm, kids eat free with each child to their accompanying adult.
Address: Jl. Drupadi No.1, Seminyak
Contact:+62 822 4731 2218
Opening hours: 8 am – 12 am
Bali is a real cosmopolitan little village, so it’s no surprise that the island’s thriving restaurant scene embodies the best elements of Balinese tradition with culinary innovation and offer a fusion of Asian and Western influences.
Ginger Moon
Right in the middle of the appropriately nicknamed “Eat Street”, Ginger Moon puts an interesting spin on the foods of Indonesia (Bali in particular) and China, creating an original and memorable dining experience. Whether you choose the sizeable Banquet meal or choose from the impressive array of nibbles, starters and main dishes, this restaurant delivers on its promise and won’t blow the budget.
Address: Jl. Kayu Aya No. 7, Seminyak
Contact:+62 361 734533
Opening hours: 11.30 am to 11 pm
Metis
With Metis weekly lunch specials, served as two or three course meals for IDR 125.000++ and IDR 150.000++ respectively, chef Nicolas Tourneville proves that anytime is a good time to enjoy their sophisticated French-Mediterranean haute cuisine and chic venue. Make sure you make it along to their Wednesday lunch, where you can try their famous couscous special – a restaurant favorite.
Address: Jl. Petitenget No. 6, Seminyak, Bali
Contact:+62 361 4737888
Opening hours: 11.30 am – 4 pm – 5.30 pm 11.30 pm
Nam Nam Noodle Bar
Nam Nam Noodle Bar is the new kid on the block and oh, how we love it! This stylish restaurant with rice paddy views and an open kitchen serves authentic Vietnamese food to die for. Exotic and delicate flavors, excellent services, great sitting spots and views and exciting drinks – this is must pit-stop for lunch or dinner if you are a food lover. Nam Nam Noodle Bar is already hot and running in Jakarta and Singapore and now they opened a new venue in Petitenget, Seminyak on the island of Bali. Their Pho noodle soup is slow-cooked to perfection, the Bhan Mi is stuffed with tender pork belly, the ice tea is infused with pandan, ginger and lemongrass. Wow! They also have exciting Vietnamese desserts to try out and of course, yummy Vietnamese drip coffee with condensed milk. Can’t get enough of this place!
Address: Jl. Petitenget No.111, Seminyak, Bali
Contact: (0361) 4735794
Opening hours: 8 am – 11 pm
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