Indonesian food is delicious and you can’t visit Canggu, Bali, Indonesia without, at least, trying some of the local specialties.
We sent out our team to round up the best Indonesian restaurants in the area so that you can enjoy some sensational tastes of the archipelago.
These 14 restaurants are going to blow your mind and leave your taste buds wanting more!
Our 14 Best Indonesian Restaurants In Canggu
Casa Tua Canggu
Casa Tua is in a great location and the interior is really attractive. The service is also first rate which is a good thing given how cheap this place is.
The chicken satay is memorably tasty and has a very distinct identity when compared to even nearby Balinese places.
But perhaps the coolest thing about this place is the pair of mannequins guarding the toilets, their eyes seem to track wherever you go!
Where To Find It: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.10, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Casa Tua
Rasa Kitchen
With a huge menu of Indonesian options and very low prices, you can’t really go wrong when you eat at Rasa Kitchen.
The interior is a step up above most warungs and the food is delicious too.
The best way to eat here is to get the value package deals of several courses rolled into one very cheap price.
Where To Find It: Jl. Canggu Padang Linjong No.80A, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80365
Website: Instagram
Ketela Eatery & LIfestyle
Ketela is a healthy eating style affair and the Indonesian dishes here are tailored to that lifestyle. Their garlic prawns on garlic fried rice still feel very decadent, though.
There’s an onsite pool here which makes it a great spot for a family meal, where the kids can play in the pool while the adults graze on the menu.
The best thing on the menu, from our perspective, is the duck betutu which may be the best of its kind in Bali.
Where To Find It: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.25 C, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Instagram
Ulekan
This may be the most upmarket Indonesian restaurant in Canggu and quite possibly in Bali. That means you should expect to pay top dollar here.
It’s worth it though, the food is absolutely delicious and the portion sizes are very generous. The beef rendang practically melts in your mouth, we can’t stop thinking about it when we’re hungry.
The sate babi samcan is also a wonderful thing to try and it’s got the perfect blend of fat and protein to wow your taste buds.
Where To Find It: Jl. Tegal Sari Jl. Pantai Berawa No.34, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Ulekan
Iwa Restaurant @ Hotel Tugu
Hotel Tugu is one of the posher resorts here in Canggu and their onsite restaurant is all about traditional Indonesian cuisine in an authentic but upmarket dining room.
There’s a small museum on site dedicated to local history and the food culture and it’s nice to browse the exhibits before you sit down to eat.
The smoked chicken curry is our favourite dish on the menu, but we could happily eat here every day.
Where To Find It: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Tugu
Varuna Warung
If you want home made Indonesian food with a huge range of options to choose from, this quirky little warung is a great place to visit.
They have a large open range for you to choose the dishes from and not only are there usually 30+ options but they even have a wide selection of rice to choose from too!
It’s a very affordable spot and ideal for a cheap lunch between sight seeing stops here in Canggu.
Where To Find It: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.89x, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Website: Instagram
Warung Bu Mi
This is a cute little warung on the main beach road and the food is very good, indeed. However, the service can be a little hit or miss, don’t take it personally, it’s worth persevering for the delicious menu.
We like that all the prices here are clearly displayed alongside each dish so there’s no bait and switch when it comes to the final bill.
Try the fried chicken with yellow rice, it’s amazing value for money.
Where To Find It: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.52, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Instagram
Warung Nads
This is a charming spot behind Nook and they allow you to bring dogs, so if you’ve got some canine chums you want to take to dinner, this is a great place to go.
They have stunning views over the rice fields and the food is utterly delectable. Try some of the Nasi Ikan Tongkol Bakar, Gado Gado and Tempe Mendoan and you’ll know you’ve found authentic Indonesian cuisine.
They also offer cooking classes if you want to learn to make these tasty dishes for yourself when you return home.
Where To Find It: Jl. Umalas 1 No.8A, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Instagram
Tulis Tiwa Canggu
This little business is owned and run by two local ladies who work really hard to deliver delicious food for reasonable prices.
Their tempe rice is one of the most stunning plant-based creations we’ve had the good fortune to try anywhere.
We’re also big fans of the lamb nasi goreng and their stir-fried beef bowl when plant-based isn’t quite enough to fill us up.
Where To Find It: Jl. Canggu Permai Gg. Nuri I No.6, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Instagram
Ithaka Warung
This rooftop warung is one of the best kept secrets in Canggu in our book, it’s just above the beach road at Batu Bolong and it’s still very affordable with amazing service.
Their sambal is one of the best recipes that we’ve tried anywhere in Bali and it keeps us coming back again and again.
Come at sunset and enjoy lovely views over the ocean, cold Bintangs and a friendly, laidback vibe.
Where To Find It: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.168, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Website: Instagram
Warung Sika
This small place is tucked away opposite a pleasant looking local guesthouse and the food is fresh, affordable and oh, so tasty.
It gets very busy here at meal times and it’s super popular with the influencer crowd trying to show off their “authenticity” creds, but it’s worth waiting for the food al the same.
This is an Indonesian rice box restaurant and you choose from an array of food options, which are all placed in a box for you to eat from.
Where To Find It: Jl. Tanah Barak No.45, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Website: Instagram
LACI Restaurant
Not every Indonesian restaurant in Canggu is a budget-friendly warung-style affair, Laci is an upmarket local restaurant with an inventive menu.
We find that it’s a very chill place to enjoy the food, dishes tend to arrive one-by-one (an unusual thing in Asia) and you can really relax and savour every bite.
We’d recommend that you opt for a seat in one of their open air cabanas as it’s the best way to enjoy the flavour of the island and the delicious food.
Where To Find It: Jl. Munduk Catu No.88X, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: LACI
Kisah Rempah
This is an interesting spot in the rice fields, they have two menus, an Indonesian one and a European one and we can heartily recommend both.
Their chicken satay is juicy, soft and tender and we can’t get enough of it. It’s best combined with the sunset view over the paddies.
We’d also suggest their amazing fresh strawberry juice which is the perfect pick me up after a long day in the Bali sun.
Where To Find It: Jl. Babadan, Munggu, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Website: Instagram
Warung Ulhus
There’s only one thing on the menu at this warung and it’s the local BBQ chicken and rice. And it’s absolutely awesome.
You will be welcomed by two lovely local ladies with huge smiles on their face and you can select some of the side dishes to go with the chicken and rice.
The seating is basic but comfortable and the portions are huge and tasty. However, there is a bit of street noise in this spot, so it’s not always ideal for conversations.
Where To Find It: Jl. Raya Canggu No.165, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Website: Instagram
FAQs
Is Balinese Food The Same As Indonesian Food?
Yes, technically Balinese food is Indonesian food but it is a technical thing. In reality, Balinese food (because the locals are Hindu) features much less beef than menus elsewhere in Indonesia and, instead, features pork which is forbidden (haram) to Muslims.
Of course, you can find both cuisines here in Bali and often in the same restaurant side-by-side. Though if a place says “babi” (pig) in the restaurant name or on the menu, you can be 100% certain that you’re eating Balinese food.
In fact, Indonesian is one of the most varied cuisines in the world with over 17,000 islands in the archipelago, you will find different styles of cooking throughout the land.
It’s one of the many reasons that Bali and Indonesia are such amazing places to spend a holiday.
What Are Some Must-Try Balinese Dishes In Canggu?
We find that Balinese food is quite delicious and it’s generally pretty palatable to all foreign tourists.
You might want to keep an eye out for:
- Nasi campur – white rice and various accompaniments
- Babi guling – roast suckling pig, typically served in small-ish portions with rice and veggies
- Nasi goreng/mie goreng – fried rice or fried noodles respectively
- Sate lilit – a minced Balinese sate with a slightly sweet edge to it, it can be made from fish or other meats including turtle
- Ayam betutu – a sophisticated duck dish that requires 8 hours of preparation
- Lawar (red and white) – a meat dish that’s very popular here, the red one takes its colour from animal blood in the rice, the white uses jackfruit instead of meat
- Be pasih – a Balinese fish curry that is very different from Indian or Malay curries
- Urab – a coconut dressed local salad
- Pepes ikan – Bali’s favourite fish dish made with various fish as required
- Sambal – the famous spicy sauce that is never the same twice (each restaurant has their own recipe for sambal)
Final Thoughts On The Best Indonesian Restaurants In Canggu
As you can see, there are plenty of places to try great Indonesian food in Canggu and there are many others that didn’t make it on to this list that offer very tasty local cuisine too.
We’d recommend that you make the most of a holiday in Bali and try some of the local dishes and some from further afield in the Indonesian archipelago.
The food here is delicious and, usually, extremely good value for money, so what are you waiting for?
Speaking of value for money, we’ve also got a great list of the best warungs in Canggu.