Guidebook for Kuta
Food Scene
A great place to hang out without breaking your bank. Good food (Indonesian and Western food). You will be sitting by the padi fields, and you don't even have to drive 90 minutes to Ubud to enjoy it
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Nook
No.3 Jl. Umalas IA great place to hang out without breaking your bank. Good food (Indonesian and Western food). You will be sitting by the padi fields, and you don't even have to drive 90 minutes to Ubud to enjoy it
Absolutely best bang for your buck in Bali. Great food, great quantity, great ambience, low price (about 10 USD per person will be enough, excluding alcohol). Tip: Ask for a table in the garden.
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Ultimo Italian Restaurant
78 Jalan Kayu AyaAbsolutely best bang for your buck in Bali. Great food, great quantity, great ambience, low price (about 10 USD per person will be enough, excluding alcohol). Tip: Ask for a table in the garden.
t's one of the most popular restaurants in Bali. It has Balinese dancing between 7 PM and 9 PM for this location. There's another one in Kuta (no Balinese dancing here). Specialty: Nasi Campur.
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Made's Warung
7 Jl. Raya Seminyakt's one of the most popular restaurants in Bali. It has Balinese dancing between 7 PM and 9 PM for this location. There's another one in Kuta (no Balinese dancing here). Specialty: Nasi Campur.
Organic food. Very packed around lunch time. Great quality food at a reasonable price. Most of the guests are expatriates or tourists. There's a massage place behind the restaurant too and it's good.
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Watercress Cafe
21 A Jl. Batu BeligOrganic food. Very packed around lunch time. Great quality food at a reasonable price. Most of the guests are expatriates or tourists. There's a massage place behind the restaurant too and it's good.
Fusion food (Indonesian and Chinese food with a western twist). Great food, great atmosphere. A little pricey, but worth the money: about USD 30 per pax typically (Food + 1 cocktail).
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Mamasan Bali
135 Jl. Raya KerobokanFusion food (Indonesian and Chinese food with a western twist). Great food, great atmosphere. A little pricey, but worth the money: about USD 30 per pax typically (Food + 1 cocktail).
Indonesian food with Japanese Twist. It does NOT serve sushi, but it has a few Yakitori dishes. Very fast internet connection is provided here as well. Salad is great here too.
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KZU
No.80 Jl. DrupadiIndonesian food with Japanese Twist. It does NOT serve sushi, but it has a few Yakitori dishes. Very fast internet connection is provided here as well. Salad is great here too.
Vegatarian and vegan dishes are available here. Opens from 7 AM until 11 PM. Great food at good price. Portion is pretty big too.
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Zula Seminyak
no 5 Jl. Camplung TandukVegatarian and vegan dishes are available here. Opens from 7 AM until 11 PM. Great food at good price. Portion is pretty big too.
A throw back to 50s era in the US. It plays old classic 50s music, and it serves food typically served in diners in the US. The burgers are good, but I typically come here for the breakfast.
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Cosmic Diner
1 Jl. Bypass Ngurah RaiA throw back to 50s era in the US. It plays old classic 50s music, and it serves food typically served in diners in the US. The burgers are good, but I typically come here for the breakfast.
You will be having dinner (grilled/steamed/fried seafood) right on the beach and the food is excellent! It gets really packed but worth the wait. This is also the site of the bombing in 2005.
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Menega Cafe
You will be having dinner (grilled/steamed/fried seafood) right on the beach and the food is excellent! It gets really packed but worth the wait. This is also the site of the bombing in 2005.
Arguably the best ribs in Bali. This is the second one (first one in Ubud). It's packed most of the time and the ribs is good indeed at a very reasonable price (about Rp. 90,000 for a plate).
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Hog Wild Catering Bali
No.39 Jl. Batu BeligArguably the best ribs in Bali. This is the second one (first one in Ubud). It's packed most of the time and the ribs is good indeed at a very reasonable price (about Rp. 90,000 for a plate).
Italian restaurant, intimate setting, a great place to have good Italian food, but not as packed with people. Slightly more expensive than most. Jazz night on every Wednesday.
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Zibiru Restaurant
7 Jl. DrupadiItalian restaurant, intimate setting, a great place to have good Italian food, but not as packed with people. Slightly more expensive than most. Jazz night on every Wednesday.
Cheap Indonesian/Chinese/Western food for breakfast/lunch/dinner. The price is great for the quantity that it serves, and the food is good. Many of the guests love this place as well.
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Warung Totemo
No.30 Jl. BenesariCheap Indonesian/Chinese/Western food for breakfast/lunch/dinner. The price is great for the quantity that it serves, and the food is good. Many of the guests love this place as well.
A big authentic Chinese restaurant. Try Dim Sum here. It has a decent variety of dim sum available and the price is not too expensive either.
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Hailong Restaurant
98 Jl. Raya KutaA big authentic Chinese restaurant. Try Dim Sum here. It has a decent variety of dim sum available and the price is not too expensive either.
For the price, quality, and quantity, you will be hard pressed to find a better value for Indonesian/Chinese food in Kuta. It's not mind-blowing great food, but it's good and you won't be disappointed
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Warung Malang
No.1-B Jl. PatimuraFor the price, quality, and quantity, you will be hard pressed to find a better value for Indonesian/Chinese food in Kuta. It's not mind-blowing great food, but it's good and you won't be disappointed
Hands down, best coffee in Ubud. The tagline is "Imagine you know what you are doing" (pretty cheeky :) A place to chill out, totally relaxed vibe and great breakfast menu as well. A must try in Ubud
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Seniman Coffee Studio
No.5 Jl. Sri WedariHands down, best coffee in Ubud. The tagline is "Imagine you know what you are doing" (pretty cheeky :) A place to chill out, totally relaxed vibe and great breakfast menu as well. A must try in Ubud
The most famous suckling pig in Bali. It has 3 locations in Ubud. Go before 3 PM before it sells out. Packed with locals and it's a place to eat and then go. Not a hang out place. Good food!
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Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka 3
No.2 Jl. Tegal SariThe most famous suckling pig in Bali. It has 3 locations in Ubud. Go before 3 PM before it sells out. Packed with locals and it's a place to eat and then go. Not a hang out place. Good food!
The original Naughty Nuris, best ribs in Bali. It has the same owner as the one in Batu Belig. Small place, a bit crammed, but it's always packed. Great food at great price (Rp. 90,000 a plate).
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Naughty Nuri's Ubud
No.88X Jl. Raya SangginganThe original Naughty Nuris, best ribs in Bali. It has the same owner as the one in Batu Belig. Small place, a bit crammed, but it's always packed. Great food at great price (Rp. 90,000 a plate).
A bit more difficult to find and you will need to walk about 1 km to get to the restaurant, but it does have an amazing selection of organic food in Ubud.
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Sari Organik
A bit more difficult to find and you will need to walk about 1 km to get to the restaurant, but it does have an amazing selection of organic food in Ubud.
Great food, great ambience without breaking your bank in Ubud. It's on Monkey Forest street. Looks small from the front, but it has an expansive and nicely decorated place at the back.
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Lamak Restaurant & Bar
Jalan Monkey ForestGreat food, great ambience without breaking your bank in Ubud. It's on Monkey Forest street. Looks small from the front, but it has an expansive and nicely decorated place at the back.
French Restaurant in Ubud. Don't be fooled by the Indonesian name. French chef. Price is reasonable, not too cheap, but not overly expensive. A relaxing atmosphere as well. Good food.
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Jendela House
No.5 Jl. Sri WedariFrench Restaurant in Ubud. Don't be fooled by the Indonesian name. French chef. Price is reasonable, not too cheap, but not overly expensive. A relaxing atmosphere as well. Good food.
One of the must try food in Ubud. It's crispy duck, very popular among Indonesians visitors, and the restaurant is set in the middle of padi fields. Good food.. about USD 15 per person for a meal
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Bebek Bengil Crispy Duck - Ubud
Jalan HanomanOne of the must try food in Ubud. It's crispy duck, very popular among Indonesians visitors, and the restaurant is set in the middle of padi fields. Good food.. about USD 15 per person for a meal
One of more well known warungs (small food stalls) in Seminyak area. Good food. It used to be cheaper back in the days, but it's still not too bad for the quality and quality that you get.
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Warung Ocha
No. 52 Jl. Raya SeminyakOne of more well known warungs (small food stalls) in Seminyak area. Good food. It used to be cheaper back in the days, but it's still not too bad for the quality and quality that you get.
Everything Else
It is a perfect combination of price meets quality for massage. It's about Rp. 400,000 for 90 minutes of massage, and it's worth every penny. Need to book at least 1 day in advance: 0361-736740.
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Jari Menari
No.47 Jl. Raya BasangkasaIt is a perfect combination of price meets quality for massage. It's about Rp. 400,000 for 90 minutes of massage, and it's worth every penny. Need to book at least 1 day in advance: 0361-736740.
Gym - Basic gym at a reasonable price. Pay per visit or buy a monthly pass. It's on the third floor of Supermarket Kawan. Kickboxing/Muay Thai is available on 2nd floor (different establishment).
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Hammerhead Fitness
Jalan NakulaGym - Basic gym at a reasonable price. Pay per visit or buy a monthly pass. It's on the third floor of Supermarket Kawan. Kickboxing/Muay Thai is available on 2nd floor (different establishment).
Gym - a more upscale facility - yoga and spinning classes are also available (inclusive from the daily or monthly pass). There are 2 locations. This location has a swimming pool as well.
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3V Kerobokan
Gym - a more upscale facility - yoga and spinning classes are also available (inclusive from the daily or monthly pass). There are 2 locations. This location has a swimming pool as well.
Yoga studio in Ubud. Most well known yoga place in Ubud. Big facility tucked behind Sally Siam Thai restaurant. It has a class at the top of the hour every hour. It also has a vegetarian/vegan cafe
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The Yoga Barn
Jalan Sukma KesumaYoga studio in Ubud. Most well known yoga place in Ubud. Big facility tucked behind Sally Siam Thai restaurant. It has a class at the top of the hour every hour. It also has a vegetarian/vegan cafe
An alternative to Yoga Barn. It's a more intimate setting than Yoga Barn, smaller facility, but it has a class every hour on the top of the hour as well.
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Radiantly Alive Yoga
No. 3 Jl. Jembawan
An alternative to Yoga Barn. It's a more intimate setting than Yoga Barn, smaller facility, but it has a class every hour on the top of the hour as well.
Spa is on the expensive side (about USD 100 per person after tax). The massage is good, but you definitely pay more for the ambiance. It also offers yoga classes and that's only about Rp. 100,000
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Prana Spa
118X Jl. Kunti ISpa is on the expensive side (about USD 100 per person after tax). The massage is good, but you definitely pay more for the ambiance. It also offers yoga classes and that's only about Rp. 100,000
Drinks & Nightlife
Huge place, infinity pool and guests can use the pool, beds by the pool. Cocktails are a bit expensive, but beers are reasonable. Also serves food. To get a bed by the pool, spend Rp. 500,000 minimum
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Potato Head Beach Club Bali
No.51B Jl. PetitengetHuge place, infinity pool and guests can use the pool, beds by the pool. Cocktails are a bit expensive, but beers are reasonable. Also serves food. To get a bed by the pool, spend Rp. 500,000 minimum
This is THE place to be before Potato Head opened a few years ago. A nice place to hang out and have a drink to chill out and watch sunset. No pool, but the vibe is chill and it's on a beach front.
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Ku De Ta Bar
No.9 Jl. Kayu AyaThis is THE place to be before Potato Head opened a few years ago. A nice place to hang out and have a drink to chill out and watch sunset. No pool, but the vibe is chill and it's on a beach front.
This place is actually right on the beach, between Seminyak and Double Six beach, full of colorful umbrellas and bean bags. A great way to watch sunset and enjoy a few drinks at the beach.
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La Plancha Beach Bar & Restaurant
Jalan Mesari BeachThis place is actually right on the beach, between Seminyak and Double Six beach, full of colorful umbrellas and bean bags. A great way to watch sunset and enjoy a few drinks at the beach.
It's called SOS (Sunset on Seminyak). Great place to enjoy the sunset. Not as popular as Potato Head, but you don't need to queue to get in either. It's on the 4th floor and you will be on the beach.
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Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort
Jalan Dhyana PuraIt's called SOS (Sunset on Seminyak). Great place to enjoy the sunset. Not as popular as Potato Head, but you don't need to queue to get in either. It's on the 4th floor and you will be on the beach.
Similar set-up like Potato Head or Ku De Ta. A beach club right on Seminyak beach. Drinks are a little on the pricey side, but you get to enjoy sunset right by the beach.
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Cocoon Beach Club
No.66 Jl. Double SixSimilar set-up like Potato Head or Ku De Ta. A beach club right on Seminyak beach. Drinks are a little on the pricey side, but you get to enjoy sunset right by the beach.
At Ayana Hotel. There's always a line going down to the bar. Elevator to the bar opens at 4 PM. The bar is built on a cliff, and hence the name. Guests at the hotel has priority. Get there by 4 PM.
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Rock Bar
Jalan Karang Mas SejahteraAt Ayana Hotel. There's always a line going down to the bar. Elevator to the bar opens at 4 PM. The bar is built on a cliff, and hence the name. Guests at the hotel has priority. Get there by 4 PM.
Plays Latin music. Go to this place for dancing and drinks. It's never that packed (most of the time), so it's nice if you are looking for a bit of dancing without being crammed into small space.
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Bahiana Bar
Jalan Camplung TandukPlays Latin music. Go to this place for dancing and drinks. It's never that packed (most of the time), so it's nice if you are looking for a bit of dancing without being crammed into small space.
Gay bar. There's a drag show every 15 minutes starting from 10 PM until 2 AM. Campy, cheesy, but really fun. Look out for Monica, the best drag queen in town (and a good many other places too!).
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BaliJoe Bar
No.8 Jl. Camplung TandukGay bar. There's a drag show every 15 minutes starting from 10 PM until 2 AM. Campy, cheesy, but really fun. Look out for Monica, the best drag queen in town (and a good many other places too!).
It's a restaurant on weeknights, club on Fridays and Saturdays. Relatively quiet on weeknights, but packed on weekends. They have guest DJ's every month. A more upscale clubs than the ones in Kuta
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Hu'u
Jalan PetitengetIt's a restaurant on weeknights, club on Fridays and Saturdays. Relatively quiet on weeknights, but packed on weekends. They have guest DJ's every month. A more upscale clubs than the ones in Kuta
The most popular club in Kuta for tourists: cheap beers and cheap buffet (Rp. 50,000) between 7 and 9 PM every night. Opens until 3 AM. Absolutely packed most nights and can get a bit rowdy at times.
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Sky Garden Bali
No.60 Jl. Raya LegianThe most popular club in Kuta for tourists: cheap beers and cheap buffet (Rp. 50,000) between 7 and 9 PM every night. Opens until 3 AM. Absolutely packed most nights and can get a bit rowdy at times.
Shopping
If you are looking to buy souvenirs from Bali, but too lazy to haggle prices with the stores, go to Krisna. The easiest one to find is on Sunset Road and it will have a huge selection at a good price
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KRISNA OLEH OLEH KHAS BALI
No.88 Jl. Sunset RoadIf you are looking to buy souvenirs from Bali, but too lazy to haggle prices with the stores, go to Krisna. The easiest one to find is on Sunset Road and it will have a huge selection at a good price
This shop is similar to Krisna, but it's really popular among the locals/Indonesians because it sells T-shirts with funny/cheeky expressions (that it produces on its own) in Bahasa Indonesia.
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Ordfabrik Joger
This shop is similar to Krisna, but it's really popular among the locals/Indonesians because it sells T-shirts with funny/cheeky expressions (that it produces on its own) in Bahasa Indonesia.
Arts & Culture
If you want a truly local experience, try doing Karaoke! :) Guests rent a room (so no need to embarrassed :) and sing to your hearts' content. A big selection of English songs on the catalog.
NAV
104 Jl. Sunset RoadIf you want a truly local experience, try doing Karaoke! :) Guests rent a room (so no need to embarrassed :) and sing to your hearts' content. A big selection of English songs on the catalog.
Sightseeing
The famous temple by the sea that most people see on brochures for Bali. The myth of Tanah Lot is that if unmarried couple go there, they will end up breaking up! Best to go during sunset or sunrise
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Tanah Lot Temple
The famous temple by the sea that most people see on brochures for Bali. The myth of Tanah Lot is that if unmarried couple go there, they will end up breaking up! Best to go during sunset or sunrise
Mount Batur volcano is one of the sacred mountains in Bali. Its 1,717 meters elevation can be summited by physically fit hikers in 1.5 hours. With tour services, pick up is at 2:30 AM to see sunrise
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Mount Batur
Mount Batur volcano is one of the sacred mountains in Bali. Its 1,717 meters elevation can be summited by physically fit hikers in 1.5 hours. With tour services, pick up is at 2:30 AM to see sunrise
Besakih Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Bali. It has a beautiful view from the top of temple where we can see a panoramic view all the way to the ocean.
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Besakih Temple Tour
6 No 27 Jl. Raya MenangaBesakih Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Bali. It has a beautiful view from the top of temple where we can see a panoramic view all the way to the ocean.
Uluwatu Temple is a Hindu temple set on the cliff bank in south part of Bali Peninsula. It is set within a small dry forest that has a lot of monkeys. In the evening, Kecak dance is also shown here.
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Uluwatu-templet
Uluwatu Temple is a Hindu temple set on the cliff bank in south part of Bali Peninsula. It is set within a small dry forest that has a lot of monkeys. In the evening, Kecak dance is also shown here.
This temple is also known as the water temple because it's located in the mountain lake resort in Bali. Eka Karya Botanic Garden, the largest one in Indonesia, is also located here as well.
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Pura Ulun Danu Batur
Jalan Raya KintamaniThis temple is also known as the water temple because it's located in the mountain lake resort in Bali. Eka Karya Botanic Garden, the largest one in Indonesia, is also located here as well.
Goa Gajah's literal translation is Elephant Cave and it's located in Ubud. There are a lot of reliefs of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance.
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Goa Gajah
Goa Gajah's literal translation is Elephant Cave and it's located in Ubud. There are a lot of reliefs of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to bring the kids and enjoy a tour on an elephant or "interact" with the animals up close. Dine at Tsavo Lion restaurant and you will be treated to a beautiful view of the wildlife.
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Bali Safari och Marine Park
Km. 19 Jl. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus MantraA great place to bring the kids and enjoy a tour on an elephant or "interact" with the animals up close. Dine at Tsavo Lion restaurant and you will be treated to a beautiful view of the wildlife.
If you are looking for water sports or water activities, this is the place to be. Activities: snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, riding on a banana boat, and diving.
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Tanjung Benoa
If you are looking for water sports or water activities, this is the place to be. Activities: snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, riding on a banana boat, and diving.
A great place to bring kids to enjoy a leisure day out. Adults will also enjoy the place as it features many rides and slides. There's also a restaurant in the park. Opens at 9 AM daily.
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Waterbom Bali
Jalan Kartika PlazaA great place to bring kids to enjoy a leisure day out. Adults will also enjoy the place as it features many rides and slides. There's also a restaurant in the park. Opens at 9 AM daily.