Canggu is a great area to hunt for the real local dishes, think soups, juicy pork or beef, or famous fried rice, or even their vegan versions.
It can be your very first time trying Indonesian food, or you can be an expert in street food, the warungs in Canggu won’t disappoint.
If you’re staying in the area, here are the best warungs in Canggu we love to eat at and can recommend.
Summary: Top-3 Warungs To Find The Best Local Food In Canggu
- Warung Sika is the best warung in Canggu to experience buffet-style food (nasi campur)
- For real Balinese dishes like babi guling, go to Babi Guling Men Lari
- Oma Jamu Vegan is the best warung in Canggu for vegans and vegetarians.
What Is A Warung?
Warungs are family-owned Indonesian restaurants that usually serve cheap, home-cooked meals, often in a buffet-style setting.
At the counter, you choose rice (white, brown rice or yellow rice) and then as many sides and protein (meat or vegan) as you want! Everything goes on the same plate, in small portions, and you will end up with a generous plate to fill you up.
Table service is not common, but possible in a more “upmarket” warung.
In most scenarios, you pay at the end, and it won’t be more than 40,000-50,000 IDR (4-5 AUD).
Traditional Balinese dishes and Indonesian staples you should try at a warung:
- babi guling (roasted suckling pig),
- nasi goreng (fried rice),
- soto ayam (chicken soup),
- bakso (meatball soup),
- sate ayam (chicken skewers, can also be other meats), and
- rendang (slow-cooked meat, usually beef).
- We also love sides like cap cay (stir-fried fresh veggies), kangkung (stir-fried morning glory), and fried tempe.
Our Favourite Warungs In Canggu To Eat The Best Indonesian Food
1. Warung Sika
Warung Sika is probably the most popular warung in Canggu to try nasi campur (mixed rice), fried chicken, BBQ chicken, fried noodles (Mie goreng), and local food, in general.
As it is a go-to place for many tourists and expats during lunch, it gets super busy. Go earlier or in the afternoon.
No signs on the dishes, so you just point at what you like.
Where Is It? Jl. Tanah Barak No.45, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
2. Warung Barra
Stellar Indonesian food in the heart of Canggu! Barra’s menu covers all the traditional dishes from rawon (Javanese black beef soup) to nasi campur buffet.
They don’t serve pork or use lard in cooking, but lots of chicken and seafood. There are a couple of vegetarian options, too, like tofu fried rice.
Where Is It? Jl. Tanah Barak, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
3. Rice Warung Yasa Canggu
Located on a busy street, this warung is often overlooked, but if you eat it once, you’ll know that it’s real local food.
Make sure to get urap (green salad with sprouts), oxtail soup (buntut), and chicken curry with rice. For vegetarians, plenty of yummy options, too!
Where Is It? Jl. Padang Lingjong No.55a, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
4. Warung Pandega
The best nasi goreng (fried rice) is probably served at Pandega. It is a super local place, but they make delicious food.
You can have your nasi goreng with chicken katsu, fried egg, fried chicken, seafood, sausage, meatballs, or swap rice for noodles.
The menu also has another specialty that tastes amazing – Fuyung Hai, it is a Chinese Indonesian dish, practically an omelette with your choice of protein.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.8B, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
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5. Warung Tom Kha
To jazz up your dining out, this warung doesn’t just serve Indonesian dishes, but Thai classics like tom yum or beef with basil, as well.
The menu is big and ranges from chicken to seafood and meatless options, all priced very reasonably.
Our go-to picks are, of course, pad thai, som tum (papaya salad), and yellow curry.
Where Is It? Jl. Canggu Permai Gg. Nuri II, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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6. Warung La Be’Ne
At La Be’Ne, there is a bit of everything: pasta, steak, fries, and some Indonesian dishes, too. Everything is much cheaper than at a restaurant.
The food we tried was excellent: nasi goreng (fried rice), steak, and tuna had restaurant-level presentation but came at about 10 AUD.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.27, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
7. Warung Ulhus
This small place on the main road makes delicious Indonesian food, mainly chicken or fish. You get a great meal for under 30,000 IDR (3 AUD).
Our favourite dishes here are saucy BBQ chicken, fried rice (served with fried egg, crackers, and cucumber), and stir-fried veggies.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Canggu No.165, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
8. Warung Local
Warung Local is one of the iconic traditional warungs that started labelling food in English to attract more foreign customers a while back and became incredibly popular.
Classic buffet-style setup, where you get your rice and whichever sides and meat (or vegan options) you want to try, and it will cost you about 40,000 – 50,000 IDR (4-5 AUD).
If you want something made fresh, they have an a la carte menu with classics like fried rice or noodles, bakso soup with beef meatballs, and a few more different dishes.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.10, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
9. Happy Rendang
This local eatery specialises in the Balinese version of traditional beef rendang, aka slow-cooked beef – they make it with pork. You can find pork ribs, pork belly, and dishes with rice or noodles on the menu as well.
They also have some creative takes on the international cuisine, like burgers, ramen or burritos with pork rendang.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Babakan Canggu No.27, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
10. Warung Bu Mi
Even though Google ratings aren’t high, Bu Mi stays one of the best places in Canggu to try Balinese curry and other Indonesian dishes, as they rotate the menu every day!
They have a lot of vegan dishes with tofu, but the surprising highlights for us were the jackfruit curry and black beef soup (rawon).
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.52, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
11. Warung Dua Hati
An amazing vegan warung to enjoy meatless bakso, nasi goreng, skewers or something more Western like pasta, sandwiches or waffles.
They also make amazing healthy drinks. Jamu is a must-try in Bali; it is practically a healing elixir made in Indonesia for generations, and this warung has a few options.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan No.12D, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
12. Oma Jamu Vegan
The best range of vegetarian and vegan options in Canggu at a cheap price. Their vegetarian nasi campur, curries, smoothies and fresh juices are very good.
Besides that, you can find here a more familiar breakfast menu with pancakes and porridge (also vegan, of course) if you miss Western-style food.
On average, a dish is about 50,000 to 70,000 IDR (5-7 AUD). If you sit down at the back, you can still enjoy views of the rice fields.
Where Is It? 945V+Q92, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
13. Bakso Iga
The best place to try famous street food in Canggu – bakso, aka meatball soup.
You can choose between chicken meatballs or beef, but the menu is huge, and even includes some creative options like beef and mozzarella meatballs.
But, the top choice is the bakso iga – it is the same bakso, but in addition to meatballs, you get juicy beef ribs in your soup (iga means ribs in Bahasa Indonesia). A bowl is only about 38,000 IDR (under 4 AUD).
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Canggu, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
14. Babi Guling Men Lari
The signature dish at Men Lari is, as you can guess, babi guling – the star of the Balinese cuisine, a whole roasted suckling pig.
So here you can go with a classic: pork, some skin, and rice, or be more adventurous and try uratan babi (sausage made of pork intestines) or pork soup.
Where Is It? Jl. By Pass Tanah Lot, Munggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80237, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
15. Casa Tua
If you don’t come here for food, you come for atmosphere – this spot on the Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong is one of the coziest places to dine in, but, to be fair, it looks nothing like traditional warungs – it is a nicer restaurant.
Menu highlights, in our opinion, are pepes tuna (grilled tuna with chilli), prawns or chicken wings (from the starters menu), and beef rendang.
If you like sweets, our favourite dish is dadar gulung crepes stuffed with shredded coconut and palm sugar.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.10, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
16. Warung Jaba
Jaba is a very cozy Indonesian warung with a big menu. Location is great – right in the middle of Batu Bolong, so you can simply walk here.
Food-wise, you will find all the traditional dishes like gado gado (salad with peanut sauce), mie goreng (fried noodles), soto ayam (chicken soup), lalapan (fried chicken with sides), and many more, all for about 30,000 IDR (3 AUD).
A big plus is that the menu has all the dishes explained in English.
Where Is It? No., Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong No.40A, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.38, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
17. Varuna Warung
Many expats have a love-hate relationship with this warung, but it is still one of the best local food places in Canggu, where you can get anything from corn fritters to gelato.
They expanded to some international dishes to accomodate all the palettes, so you can even get a breakfast or club sandwich here. But if you’re into local food, the nasi campur buffet is delicious at Varuna.
Prices are still super reasonable, and there are a few seats, although the place is often quite crowded.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.89x, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
18. Tiga Canggu
This buffet-style restaurant serves delicious Indonesian food and international fare, maintaining canteen vibes but in a cleaner and more organised way.
It has a more “expensive” look, so the prices are closer to other cafes in the area rather than local warungs, but it is a good starting point, especially if you’ve never travelled to Asia or had street food before.
They also make fusion dishes like nasi goreng (fried rice) but with salmon, or classic beef rendang, but with cheese.
This spot also has lots of sweet treats and gelato, all under 4 AUD.
Where Is It? Jl. Nelayan No.27, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
19. Warung Sate Babi Pandu
Locals and tourists come here to grab the best food to get on the side of the road – skewers! They grill them fresh and have two types: very common chicken satay and harder-to-find pork skewers (sate babi).
They just serve it with peanut sauce, rice or lontong (rice cakes), and some spicy condiments like sambal matah. A generous portion of skewers and rice is just about 25,000 IDR (2.5 AUD).
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.21, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
20. Warung Jawa Bu Sri
A local food stop serving Javanese food in Canggu with some vegetarian options. Our local friends confirm that their food is legit!
Nasi campur, chicken and rice, and local coffee – all the traditional food you expect to find in Bali. It does come at a bit higher price, averaging about 70,000 IDR per plate (7 AUD).
Where Is It? Jl. Canggu Padang Linjong No.15a, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
FAQs
How To Avoid Bali Belly (Food Poisoning)?
Stick to warungs and restaurants that cook fresh food and avoid street carts selling food in Canggu.
Make sure to have up-to-date travel insurance and some basic medication like activated charcoal or something for diarrhea in your bag – you may not want to go to the pharmacy if you are not feeling ok.
Don’t ever drink tap water, and be careful with ice in the street stalls, as it can be made with tap water.
Make sure the food is hot or heated. Skip anything raw that has been packaged in plastic and sitting out.
If you’re not certain about traditional warungs where food sits out for the day, opt for a more upscale experience like Casa Tua or Tiga Canggu, where other travellers go – they rotate food more often and keep in mind the sensitive stomachs of newcomers.
Final Thoughts On Best Warungs, Canggu
There are so many great warungs in Canggu, no matter what diet you follow! You can eat out every day and still stay on a budget, but discover so many of your new favourite dishes.
Skip the tourist menus and eat where locals do — cheap, fresh meals cooked following century-old recipes.
