Made's Warung Seminyak — Restaurant in Kuta

Literally love this place. My family and I stayed in Bali for two weeks and almost everyday we came here for either lunch or dinner sometimes both. Everytime we came the service has been absolutely amazing and we love feeding as well as patting the cats that roam around (the orange one loves pats whereas the other ones are more cautious of people). It has been a miracle that we had found a place that we keep coming back to in a couple of days compared to it taking years back home in Australia as I have a family with such high standards for food. As a fussy person myself I 100% recommend the spare ribs and their lychee tea which literally pulled me through the Bali humidity and heat. The atmosphere here is amazing and they provide their customers with entertainment on some nights ranging from singing to traditional Balinese dancing. The dining area is also surrounded by stores which are nice to drop into and browse in. The dining area isn't just surrounded by shops though it's also surrounded by a gelato, pizza and sushi reaturant. This is also something which makes Made's amazing, If you are craving sushi or pizza you can order off those menus or all three and get served at one table. This is such a life saver when the family is arguing on whether we have Balinese food, sushi or pizza. The gelato store their is great for after too as it means we dont have to walk the streets looking for ice cream after our meal. The security guards are also so lovely sometimes stopping the cars when we are struggling to cross the road....

I came here to have authentic Indonesian food, saw its a large premise, consisting of mostly tourists (the prices aren't exactly affordable for the locals) with the meals being 100k+) at the time of writing). I was greeted by a friendly staff who took me to another section of the restaurant as I didn't want to be too close to the karaoke 🎤 singer. From there, I was greeted by a waitress who was in charge of serving customers in that part of the restaurant. She (waitress name Mang Ayu) bought me the menu and I went through it with her, curiosity got the better of me and I looked at the Bali-specific dishes, and opted for the Nasi Campur Bebek To Too, which is rice and duck and sauce with other stuff like dried chicken skin. When it arrived, presented well (as pictured below). The duck pieces consisted of drumstick 🍗 and thigh (maybe because they taste better than breast due to moist). Overall, I'm happy with the service, good and the friendliness of the staff (though maybe it is a tad bit overstaffed, but I can't say for certain as it is a large premise with lots of tables and customers). I'm glad I visited this place on my Bali trip, would recommend it if you're looking for traditional food, even though I'm very partial to non-tourist driven eateries/restaurant and opt for food courts where the locals go to eat as that is more representative of the local cuisine. Maybe this tries to do both, serve authentic local cuisine as fine dining, at not-so-extortionate prices. Either way, I'd recommend this if...

The dining experience at this establishment is nothing short of remarkable, tapping into the deep-seated human desire for both novelty and comfort. Starting with the fish and chips, this dish exquisitely balances familiarity and quality, providing a comforting taste of home with an unmistakable fresh twist that captivates the taste buds. Savoring a cold beer alongside it, patrons are instantly transported to a place of relaxation and camaraderie, fulfilling the innate human need for social connection and leisure.

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The atmosphere is meticulously designed to harness the power of ambiance and environment, crucial elements in shaping positive experiences and lasting memories. This venue effectively creates a strong pull of nostalgia and curiosity, ensuring that every visitor leaves not only satisfied but...