Warung Local — Restaurant in Bali

It is hard not to visit every single day!!! This is one of the most amazing places in Bali to eat!

From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave everything is wonderful. The staff, the food, the atmosphere and the price.

There isn’t a place on the island that does it like the Warung Local team.

Firstly, the team that helps you park your scooter are amazing. They’ll literally stop traffic for you if needed. The work hard and in the Bali sun all day to make sure there is enough space for all the scooters. The guys always have a smile and a high five for us when we arrive. And if you’re not great at parking, they’ll align your scooter for you.

The team at the food counter are amazing. Welcoming always, and if they’re in the middle of changing the dishes for fresh ones they’ll let you know how long it will be. The food is just amazing.

Local and true to the Balinese food style, with some dishes catering to the western tastebuds, but still in a Balinese style. Come here to try something different or new.

As vegan and plant based couple we are always happy that they also have some dishes for us to eat as well. I’m a huge fan of the curry tofu, the fresh ice cold coconuts, the spring rolls and the peanut sauce! Before I even walk in, I’m asked what I’d like for my Wayan - my usual order.

Now that’s attention to detail. Before my current profession I worked around the world in hospitality and lemme tell you, the team at Warung Local have a handle on things, even more so, then some of these new sparkly places around Canggu.

We feel welcome, cared for and calm in this space.

If you’re thinking of dinner I will note that at 7pm the place is FULL, and there is usually a line out the door. We find a nice brunch at 11:30am is a great time to visit. 🍌🥕🍉

They also have a selection of other dishes and drinks, just check out the menu when you walk in.

Yes it has character. Often tables are shared. You order before you sit down and you can watch the street life go on, as you eat. It’s always entertaining let me tell you.

So, come prepared for some delicious food, great staff and an amazing place - that’s also...

Overrated food, in a clean and comfortable environment that panders to the tourist crowd. The food was lukewarm, and placed in unheated trays, similar to a bad school canteen / cai png stall.

The restaurant offered complimentary free-flow of garlic crackers which were rather light, and airy. However, they were inconsistent - some contained hard bits of uncooked batter.

Made - 1 Chicken, 1 Side, 2 Vegetable 🐔 Ayam Kecap, Chicken with sweet soy sauce (1/5) - Dissapointingly cold, dry, and tough chicken cubes coated in a sweet glazing. 🍟 Vegetable fritters (1/5) - Although this was taken out straight from the kitchen, it was cold, hard, and very oily. Not at all crispy or airy. Fritters contained a mixture of vegetables such as celery, carrots, and garlic. 🌿 Pumpkin Curry (3/5) - Pumpkin might be a mistranslation, as it is closer to a gourd. The pumpkin was soft, tender with a light bite. Curry sauce is milky, and mildly sweet. 🌿 Jackfruit Rendang (3.5/5) - The best tasting dish. Jackfruit had a meaty bite, similar to pulled pork. It was marinated with aromatic spices such as turmeric which made the rendang flavourful.

The second best thing I had was my refreshing coconut drink. Restaurant provided ice as it wasn't cold, and the thoughtful service had it packed into 2 cups for takeaway. My experience was slightly redeemed by their...

It is a MUST. It is not easy to find a warung where you can eat authentic food, but also vegan or vegetarian. However, it is possible at Warung Local, one of the few traditional restaurants in Canggu where anyone can order a dish that satisfies their specific preferences by choosing from dozens of different ingredients. In fact, in addition to Nasi Campur and other typical Indonesian specialities, there is also the possibility of creating your own dish from scratch. You start by choosing the rice base: brown, yellow or white. Then, you choose the ingredients that make up the dish. The vegan ones cost around 7,000 rupiah each, so with 40,000 rupiah you can eat abundantly and well. The quality of the food is surprising: the ingredients are fresh and the spices are used without fear, precisely to remain faithful to traditional Indonesian cuisine. Absolutely try the spicy tempeh, the tofu curry, the potatoes with mushrooms, the inevitable jackfruit “stew” and the spinach with coconut. You order by indicating the ingredients displayed in the window, all marked with cards that show the name and type of food. If you are tired of the usual burgers and are looking for authentic cuisine that leaves an unforgettable taste in your mouth, Warung Local is the right...