Denpasar is without a doubt the most complete location on the island when it comes to eating places; scores of restaurants offer a vast menu selection. The Jalan Teuku Umar and Renon Niti Mandala areas have the most varied eateries with oriental, western, Mediterranean, Arabic, or Indian food, and let’s not forget those special dishes from all over Indonesia.
Night market stalls provide local delicacies at very cheap prices, although some of them may have unhealthy food additives. Only a few restaurants stay open 24 hours a day, but roadside food tents after midnight are not hard to find.
Visiting Bali wouldn’t be complete without tasting its famous dish, suckling pig, and the most popular place to enjoy it in Denpasar is Babi Guling Chandra. At first glance the restaurant appears modest and quite homely, but the fast service and excellent food make up for it. The menu is dominated by pork cooked in different styles, though chicken and duck are also available. One portion of babi guling contains a plate of rice, satay, pieces of fried offal and skin, slices of pork meat, vegetables and a bowl of pork leg soup. The dishes are very rich in spices and flavours and are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings every now and then!
Location: Jalan Teuku Umar 140
Price Range: Budget
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Bali Bakery has run a ‘bakery-and-café’ concept since 1994. With a branch in Kuta, Bali Bakery is also available in Denpasar. From western breads to doughnuts, the textures are wonderful. The patisserie products will please your taste buds and the toothsome confectionary section has an excellent choice of desserts. Bali Bakery’s services cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions, cocktail parties, inside catering, and also free WiFi access on the spot.
Opening Hours: 07:30 – 22:30
Location: Jalan Hayam Wuruk no. 181
Price Range: Affordable
For fans of piquant and spicy food, Bebek Goreng Sambel Setan is one of the must-visit eating places in Denpasar. Cak Mar, the restaurateur, chose the perfect name to define his restaurant’s specialty: sambal that is as hot as the devil ‘sambel setan’. The fried crispy duck dish is its main menu, though you may also order grilled duck or chicken or fish, duck head curry, fried chicken liver and gizzards, and coconut vegetables. Here, the food is tender and spicy and also aesthetically pleasing to the eye with dishes served on palm leaves.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Location: At the crossroads of Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Selamet Riyadi, 500 metres before you turn left to Renon
Price Range: Budget
Café Warung Taji is an excellent choice for both Japanese and Italian cuisine. Its 28-centimetre stuffed baguette is quite exceptional and some sandwiches are made Japanese style. Its recommended pizzas are all homemade, with two types of wheat baked thin and crusty, and you can also have the toppings of your own choice. Free Wi-Fi connection is available here.
Opening Hours: 11:00- 23:00
Location: Jalan Hayam Wuruk no. 185
Price Range: Affordable
Pizza Mina serves for lunch, dinner and also offers various coffee and drinks to complement its main dishes of pizzas and pasta. Among its special pizza selections include the 'surya pizza' featuring toppings of paprika slices and a sunny side up egg in the center. Meat lover versions with generous toppings are also found on the menu.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 23:00
Address: Jalan Astasura 26, Peguyangan, Denpasar
Tel: +62 (0)361 900 8080
Cuisine: Pizza, pasta
Price Range: Affordable
Pondok Kuring Restaurant is a well-known Sundanese restaurant. Built on roughly 3,000sqm, the restaurant caters to regular diners as well holding the occasional events such as meetings, press conferences, product launches, weddings, birthdays, gatherings, and much more. Many customers’ favourite choice is the set menu paket nasi komplit (complete rice packet), comprising rice with meat or fish and vegetables. Fresh salad and sambal (chilli) are provided for free in the corner of the room.
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 – 22:30, Friday to Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00
Location: Jalan Raya Puputan 56 Renon
Price Range: Affordable
Porky's is the place for barbecued pork rib lovers, located right in the heart of Denpasar town. Porky's is easily found along the end of Jalan Tjok Agung Tresna in Renon, Denpasar, and just across the road from the TVRI Denpasar television station. The seating options include outdoor and semi-indoor, with interiors filled with barbecue related framed pictures and curios. Porky's menu is mainly ribs, but there are also varieties of sausage dan chicken barbecue items, as well as pasta and favourite Indonesian dishes such as 'nasi goreng' fried rice. The diner is suitable for families.
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 23:00
Location: opposite TVRI Denpasar station
Address: Jalan Cok Agung Tresna 118, Renon, Denpasar
Cuisine: Barbecue, Indonesian
Price Range: Affordable
Warung Meme Sari is part of the Warung Mina group of restaurants, and is located just down the street from the initial Warung Mina Renon outlet. Warung Meme Sari serves similar menus to Warung Mina, specialising in seafood based Indonesian cuisine. Among the favourite choices at Meme Sari include deep fried or grilled crabs and sweet sour sauced prawns. Side dishes include 'plecing kangkung' with spicy saucesand traditional Balinese sauces.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Address: Jalan Tukad Gangga 1A, Denpasar
Tel: +62 (0)361 8898 516
Cuisine: Indonesian, seafood, grill
Price Range: Affordable
Warung Mina is a large local group of restaurants specialising in seafood and seafood based Indonesian cuisine. The enterprise has been in business since it first operated its outlet in 1994. Warung Mina has its own typical taste and cooking style, and supports its dining experience with idyllic yet modern village ambiances, such as open pavillions set in shaded gardens, and surrounded by fish ponds, as well as constantly playing typical traditional Balinese flute and bamboo gamelan music. Among the favourite choices include fried or grilled gourami and sweet sour sauced prawns. Side dishes include 'plecing kangkung' with spicy saucesand traditional Balinese sauces.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Address: Jalan Tukad Gangga 1, Renon, Denpasar
Tel: +62 (0)361 265 537
Cuisine: Indonesian, seafood, grill
Price Range: Affordable
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