There is no lack of excellent restaurants to choose from in our beloved, cosmopolitan Seminyak but to get a taste of the real authentic Indonesian food, where to go? The Indonesian Archipelago was long known as ‘the spice islands’ and you can be sure the local cuisine is spiced up real good to thrill your taste buds and keep you craving for more. Ready for the good stuff? Check out these places in Seminyak, ranging from humble local warungs to exquisite restaurants, each serving up so amazingly delicious Indonesian food.

Warung Murah

Located conveniently close to Double Six Beach in Seminyak, sits this little local eating place called Warung Murah. Don’t bother looking at the menu, just head straight to the food display and go for a traditional plate of ‘nasi campur’. Nasi campur translates to ‘mixed rice’ and what you’ll get is a plate of yellow, red or white rice with a little bit of everything on display. It’s very simple - you choose what you want to go with your rice by pointing at the dishes. There are lots of veggies to choose from, fried little snacks and also plenty of warm dishes such as rendang beef, chicken curry the Balinese way and tempeh/tofu curries. Don’t forget the sambal! Especially the ‘sambal matah’ at Warung Murah is delicious! This local warung is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can hop in anytime when you’re feeling hungry. Selamat Makan!

Address: Jl. Arjuna No. 99, Legian, Kuta, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

Contact: (0361) 732082

Opening hours: every day from 8 am to 10.45 pm

Warung Melati

This is another humble warung worth checking out. Warung Melati is hidden away in a little gang right on the corner where Legian ends and Seminyak begins. You will have to come down here for lunch for between 12 pm and 2 pm when everything is fresh and the options are plentiful. The food at Warung Melati at this time is the best in town and you can expect the place to be packed with locals, expats and tourists! Go for yellow rice and pick whatever you like to with it from the display. Not to worry - everything is delicious and the staff is very friendly. Oh, and on a side note, the juices are delicious, too!

Address: Jl. Nakula 5 No.5, Legian, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

Contact: 0896-6399-3501

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 11 am – 5 pm

Mades Warung

Made’s Warung has been around for a long time since 1969. It has become quite an iconic restaurant in Seminyak, serving up warung food in a restaurant setting. Come to this Indonesian Restaurant for dinner if you would like to see a traditional Balinese dance performance. There is something going on every evening, great for families with kids! Munch of Indonesian food and get enchanted by the traditional live music and Balinese dance. This promises to be a most memorable evening out!

Address: Jl. Raya Seminyak, Seminyak, Kuta, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

Contact: (0361) 732130
Opening hours: every day from 12 am to 12 pm

Merah Putih

This high-end restaurant sits on the buzzing Petitenget Strip, serving traditional Indonesian food with a modern twist. The menu is designed for sharing, tasting a little bit of everything from islands around the archipelago. Merah Putih is named after the colours of the Indonesian flag Red (merah) and white (puith) and it features a stunning architectural design. There are indoor and outdoor dining tables so find that perfect spot and brace yourselves, dining at Merah Putih is quite a sensational thing to do. A must-try!

Address: Jl. Petitenget No.100X, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Contact: (0361) 8465950

Opening hours: every day from 12 pm to 3 pm & 6 pm to 11.30 pm

Bambu Bali

Another famous dining venue in the chicest part of Seminyak is Bambu Bali. This extraordinary restaurant brings you the best of authentic Balinese home cooking and the setup is unique with an authentic Javanese Joglo pavilion surrounded by tropical greenery. Culinary secrets are shared with you at Bambu Bali. Can’t get enough? Sign up for the cooking class before you fly home and you will never have to miss it. Try their Rijsttafel, you can choose between vegetarian, fish or meat. All are extremely yummy!

Address:Jl. Petitenget No.198, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: (0361) 8469797
Opening hours: every day from 6 pm to 12 am