by The Bali Guideline
Bali is a haven for tourists who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This island is known to be friendly to all visitors, both of those who want a high-end retreat as well as those who look for a budget-friendly vacation. Well, speaking of budget friendly, this time we’ve rounded up a list of places to eat that are worth every penny. They offer tasty delicacies yet won't make your wallet break down. What are you waiting for? Check these 20 Values for Money Eats in Bali!
1 Warung Nasi Ayam Bu Oki
Nasi Campur also known as “Balinese Mixed Rice” is one of the most popular dishes in Bali and you will find it everywhere you go. This legendary mixed rice stall, “Warung Bu Oki” is one that most locals frequent. They offer generous portion of rice with chunks of chicken, satay lilit, mixed vegetables, crunch, topped with peanuts and of course delicious sambal.
Opening Hours : 8AM - 9PM (Mon-Sun) | 7AM - 6PM (Mon-Sun)
Price : Average Spending IDR 90,000/ 2 persons
2 Warung Mami Ikan Jimbaran
“Never judge a book by its cover” perfectly summarizes this little seafood gem - Warung Mami Ikan Jimbaran. Do not let its appearance fool you because this place can easily be your every go-to seafood place in Bali. Unlike other seafood places in Jimbaran, this warung is not located at the beach area but their food makes up for it. Try their grilled fish, clams and shrimp. You will be satisfied for sure, especially with extremely affordable prices!
Opening Hours : 1PM - 7PM (Closed Wednesday)
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 200,000/ 2 persons
3 Satu Satu Coffee Company
A favorite spot in the local coffee scene, Satu Satu Coffee Company doesn’t just serve delicious coffee, it also focused on producing coffee the natural way. Owned by a Balinese Family, who are well known in Bali for producing some of the islands finest quality coffee since 1985. To ensure the highest level of organic coffee, they only use traditional Balinese methods, which guarantees a superior freshness and flavor. Another thing we love about the place? It has an extensive menu with reasonable prices
Opening Hours : 8 AM – 4.30 PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 175,000/ 2 persons
4 Crate Cafe
Crate Cafe is another popular cafe in Canggu that is worth trying . This stunning café is set in a modern nuance with beautiful greenery to please every customer. The western delicacies are served with an impressive mountain of deliciousness that will make everyone come for more, and the most important is it is unbelievably affordable. Even though it is a busy café, the food comes quickly and the great staff will make sure everyone walks away with a full tummy and smile on their face.
Opening Hours : 6AM - 5PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 200,000/ 2 persons
5 Taco Casa
When we think of tortillas, tacos and burritos, this Mexican eatery “Taco Casa” comes to mind. With three outlets across the island, you know your food is in capable hands. Crowd faves include nachos, enchiladas, tacos and wet burrito. Simple, tasty and yet affordable and filling – the best kind of combo. Wash it all down with a glass of margarita!
Opening Hours : 1AM - 9 PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 200,000/ 2 persons
6 Fat Tony's
Fat Tony’s is famous for its juicy burger. This restaurant offers invigorating ambience both indoor and outdoor. But, if you want to have a peaceful meal, the indoor seating is more recommended as the traffic noise is sometimes loud. Besides, as it is located in the busy area of Legian and has no car park, this is a bit challenging for visitors. You need to find a parking spot nearby. Yet, overall, the taste is worth the wait.
Opening Hours : 4PM - 10PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 150,000/ 2 persons
7 Warung Sulawesi
Have you ever heard of Warung Sulawesi? This eatery is for Indonesian food lovers especially those who also love spicy food. The place setting is not that up to date but the food won’t disappoint you. They offer plenty of clean, fresh and various dishes to choose from. Don’t forget to order Es Pisang Ijo for the dessert. Overall, the food is great and fairly priced.
Opening Hours : 10AM - 8PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 150,000/ 2 persons
8 Sakanaya
Sakanaya was opened by the same people behind Ryoshi and offers great value of Japanese Food. Here, diners can look forward to an indulgent plate of freshly sashimi, oyster, grilled seafood and ramen too, making this restaurant great for any occasion.
Opening Hours : 11AM - 10PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 200,000/ 2 persons
9 Souphoria
Souphoria seems to bring out its own kind of euphoria. This secluded restaurant is not big and has limited seating. But, the scrumptious food makes people come flocking, that once is not enough. The juicy and tender pork belly is definitely a must try as well as the pork ribs soup. Even though the food may come a little late, all of them are worth the wait. The taste is no joke. One more thing to remember, come early before they run out of your favorite bites.
Opening Hours : 12:30PM - 9:30PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 150,000/ 2 persons
10 Warung Kolega
Located in Dewi Sri, Legian Warung Kolega is worth savouring. With an array of dishes on display to choose from, the variety is good , you can even choose 3 different choices of rice ; white, brown, or yellow rice and the standard in all dishes are consistent. In addition to that, their rawon (fatty beef bits in buah keluak gravy) is wonderful too. Price wise, it is really affordable that will keep you coming back.
Opening Hours : 9AM - 8PM
Price : Average Spending IDR 100,000/ 2 persons
11 Sate Babi Bawah Pohon
If you pass by the Campuhan Road at Dewi Sri area on lunch time, you may see a long queue in a warung named Sate Babi Bawah Pohon. This warung is famous for its soft and tasty pork satay. The satay is said to be well-seasoned and served with rice cake plus red sambal. Besides that, they also offer numerous other options such as soto babi, tipat cantok and rujak. As the long queue is a common thing here, be prepared when you decide to come.
Opening Hours : 8am - 9pm
Price : Average Spending IDR 90,000/ 2 persons
12 The Sloth Bali
Finally comes for the vegan lovers, the Sloth Bali is where you can find great vegan food at an affordable price. The spacious and homey atmosphere makes it so comfortable for a slow lunch while chatting with friends. The various vegan selection includes salads, burgers, nachos, wraps, smoothie bowls and cakes. Whichever you choose, all of them are delicious. Highly recommended!
Opening Hours : 7AM - 7PM
Price : Average Spending Approx IDR 150,000/ 2 persons
13 Kzu & Wabi Sabi
Done with regular Indonesian mixed rice? How about a Japanese twist to the dishes from salads, skewers, takoyaki and also their croquettes with various fillings? Here at KZU, you can choose and add any vegetables and meat you prefer from their wide range in the display buffet. Of course, their ingredients are made fresh and mostly consists of healthy greens, so don’t worry too much about piling it on!
Opening Hours : 10AM - 11PM
Price : Average Spending IDR 200,000/ 2 persons
14 Warung Bunana
Craving for tasty foods but want to save your wallet from breaking? Warung Bunana is the place to go! This eatery offers a wonderfully extensive menu of roti canai (flatbreads) with every possible sweet and savoury topping you can imagine – think banana, chocolate, cinnamon and even cheese with chilli sardine. They have multiple outlets islandwide, including Sunset Road, Sanur, Denpasar and in Jimbaran Area.
Opening Hours : 10AM - 10PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 80,000/ 2 persons
15 Warung Kecil
Warung Kecil means small eatery and the warung is indeed small but homie. The warung has comfortable seating though and it serves one of the best nasi campur on the Island. Other must-tries include their panini, ciabatta and various home made local food. As the taste pleased everyone who’s coming, makes this place super packed especially during the lunch time. So, better avoid its busy time.
Opening Hours : 8AM - 10PM
Price : Average Spending IDR 100,000/ 2 persons
16 Umah Pizza
One of the most popular wood fired pizzas in Ubud area, Umah Pizza is located near the Ubud center, not hard to find. It offers various kinds of pizza and pasta, and they are all pocket friendly. They are able to provide free delivery around the Ubud area which is an additional value for those who do not like to be stuck among the Ubud traffic. This restaurant is really packed on busy hours like lunch time and also dinner. Besides, there is not much space for parking your car, so better come a little earlier or later than lunch time.
Opening Hours : 8:30AM - 11PM
Price : Average Spending Approx. IDR 125,000/ 2 persons
17 Stock Umalas
STOCK is a new coffee spot at Umalas, a minimalist and cosy ambience flooded in natural light with a backdrop of green rice paddy fields. Serving coffee, comfort food, and desserts, there’s something for everyone at this humble place. Best sellers include Original Iced Coffee, Baileys Iced Coffee, Chicken Pesto Pasta and Tuna Poke Bowl.
Opening Hours : 8AM - 8PM
Price : Average Spending IDR 150,000/ 2 persons
18 The Honeybees
Located in the hipster area Petitenget and Seminyak, The Honeybees is hard to miss. With the mission to serve real authentic Balinese, Indonesian food and to provide a cosy space for people to take a break from the hustle, you'll feel comfortable right away at this café with its warm decor and open air with ample natural sunlight and greenery. It’s open for a breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Opening Hours : 8AM - 10PM
Price : Average Spending IDR 150,000/ 2 persons
19 Lilla Pantai
If you are looking for beachside restaurant without breaking the bank, head down to Lilla Pantai. It is the perfect spot for relax and chat with friends over scrumptious food and cold beers while admiring the majestic view of the Indian Ocean. In here, you can expect a delicious range of balinese food and western food.
Opening Hours : 8AM - 11PM
Price : Average Spending IDR 200,000 / 2 persons
20 Bibimbap Korean Restaurant
An affordable no-frills K-Cuisine Restaurant, Bibimbap truly has something for every craving you might have. Be it sizzling grilled meats, hearty soups and stews, street snacks or BBQ, almost every major Korean dish is represented here! And the best part? The side dishes aka banchan are unlimited, replenished by your waiter when you need more.
Opening Hours : 12PM - 9PM
Price : Average Spending IDR 200,000/ 2 persons
