By Blaise Jaeger · Updated November 10, 2026

I have lived in Seminyak since April 2021, after several months on Nusa Penida, and I eat out for lunch and dinner almost every day. This is not a list of the places everybody photographs. It is where I actually go back to: the cheap noodle shop on Sunset Road, the Japanese counter for a katsu set, the Friday sushi night, the brunch I take friends to, and the tables I book when I want to celebrate. Nothing here is sponsored, and I pay my bill like everyone else. For beach clubs, sunsets and where to stay, see my Seminyak travel guide.

Seminyak changes fast. Restaurants open, move and close every year, so I keep this page updated. Two of my former favorites are already gone: Gado Gado burned down and Rev Bistro closed. Biku moved a few streets away to Petitenget, and Tagine to Kerobokan Kelod.

My Seminyak Restaurant Picks at a Glance

If you want…	Go to	What I order
A cheap local meal	Djie Tjap, Xiao Chu	Bakmi ; lemon chicken
Indonesian food in a beautiful setting	Biku, Merah Putih	Daily specials and pavlova; modern Indonesian
Japanese	Okome, Ichii, Takumi	Ultimate katsu set; bento
Vietnamese	Bo&Bun	The 12-hour pho
All-you-can-eat	Shishi, Hiiragi, Happy Chappy	Japanese, every night; Friday sushi; Sunday dim sum
Brunch	Brunch Club	Porn Cakes
Lunch by the beach	Mano	Beef rendang
Fresh fish	Sakanaya	Sashimi and grilled fish
A special night out	Mauri, Sangsaka, Merah Putih, Jemme	Tasting menus

Where Locals Eat in Seminyak: Cheap Warungs and Noodle Shops

Let’s be honest about one thing first. The Indonesian restaurants tourists call “local” in Seminyak are mostly places where well-off Indonesians eat. Real local food is served in tiny warungs, with a few plastic chairs and a glass cabinet of dishes, for around 15,000 IDR (about $1) a plate. If you want to know what to order, my guide to Indonesian food explains the classic dishes.

Djie Tjap: Bakmi and Bubur Until 4 AM

Bakmi & Bubur Ayam Djie Tjap, on Sunset Road, is a Chinese-Indonesian noodle shop that stays open until 4:00 AM. I go for a bowl of bakmi (egg noodles with chicken) or bubur ayam (chicken rice porridge). It is simple, fast and cheap: a bowl of bubur costs 20,000 to 35,000 IDR (about $1 to $2).

Xiao Chu: Small Prices, Big Lemon Chicken

Xiao Chu – Little Kitchen, a few doors away on Sunset Road, is my everyday Chinese. Prices are small and portions are not. My order is the lemon chicken, crisp and drenched in a bright citrus sauce, usually with beef and onions and a plate of fried rice with Chinese sausage to share. The lemon chicken costs 45,000 IDR++ (about $3).

Indonesian Food in a Beautiful Setting

Made’s Warung: The Basil Chicken

Made’s Warung, on Jalan Raya Seminyak, is a Seminyak institution for Indonesian and Southeast Asian classics in a relaxed setting. I almost always order the chicken with holy basil, 95,000 IDR++ (about $6).

Biku: An Old Teak House in Petitenget

Biku has moved, but it has kept its soul: an old Javanese teak house full of antiques, with red curtains and a long tea counter. It is now on Jalan Taman Ganesha in Petitenget. The daily specials change every week. My order: the marinated balsamic chicken breast (85,000 IDR++, about $5), the pavlova, which is amazing, and a Biku Thai Mango to drink.

My Asian Favorites in Seminyak

Okome: The Ultimate Katsu Set

Okome is a small Japanese tonkatsu counter on Jalan Dewi Saraswati, with rattan stools and an open kitchen. I order the ultimate katsu set: breaded pork, rice, miso soup and pickles, done properly. It costs 195,000 IDR plus tax (about $12).

Ichii: Bento Boxes on Jalan Kunti

Ichii Japanese Restaurant, on Jalan Kunti I, is where I go for a bento. It arrives on a big round tray with rice, sashimi, a roll, grilled fish and little side dishes, and it is excellent value.

Ling-Ling’s: Chicken Teriyaki Under the Lanterns

Ling-Ling’s Bali, on Jalan Petitenget, is a buzzing Asian dining hall lit by rows of paper lanterns. My usual is the chicken teriyaki.

Takumi: Japanese Fine Dining

Takumi, right next door to Ling-Ling’s on Jalan Petitenget, is the more refined option: a calm Japanese dining room for a special meal.

Bo&Bun: The 12-Hour Pho

Bo&Bun, on Jalan Raya Basangkasa, is my Vietnamese fix. The reason to come is the 12-hour pho: a deep, clear beef broth with striploin, beef shank, brisket and meatballs, and a basket of fresh herbs on the side. It costs 155,000 IDR++ (about $9).

Thaikhun: Thai Street Food

Thaikhun, on Jalan Raya Kerobokan near the Kayu Aya junction, does Thai street food in a lively room. I love the Thai salmon crudo and the Thai-style mango chicken, and I always finish with their mango sticky rice. Count 219,000 IDR for the crudo, 199,000 IDR for the mango chicken and 110,000 IDR for the dessert (about $13, $12 and $7).

Happy Chappy: Peking Duck

Happy Chappy is a convivial Cantonese restaurant in a red, lantern-lit hall on Jalan Beraban. I come for the Peking duck, carved and served with pancakes, cucumber and leeks: 286,000 IDR++ for a half duck and 575,000 IDR++ for a whole one (about $17 and $35). On Sundays, it turns into an all-you-can-eat dim sum lunch.

KILO: Pork Laksa in the Garden

KILO serves modern Asian food on a garden terrace under big trees. My order is the pork laksa, 230,000 IDR++ (about $14).

Mama San: Grilled Pork Rack

Mama San is a big, lively Asian brasserie, perfect for a night out with friends. I order the grilled pork rack, 295,000 IDR++ (about $18).

Fresh Fish and Seafood

Sakanaya: Sashimi and Grilled Fish on Sunset Road

Sakanaya is a fresh fish restaurant on Sunset Road, run by the team behind Ryoshi. There is nothing fancy about it, and that is the point: the fish is fresh and the prices are fair. You pick your fish from the iced counter and pay by weight: my last snapper was 360 IDR a gram, 114,480 IDR for 318 grams, grilled. A large sashimi plate is 90,000 IDR and oysters are 17,000 IDR each, plus 6% service and 10% tax. Dinner for two, with a fresh coconut each, came to 442,474 IDR (about $27).

Seasalt at Alila Seminyak

Seasalt is the restaurant of the Alila Seminyak, facing the ocean. It is pricier than most places on this list, but it is worth it for the quality, especially at sunset.

All-You-Can-Eat in Seminyak

Seminyak has a whole culture of all-you-can-eat nights, and they are among the best deals on the island. These are the three I keep going back to.

Shishi: All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Every Night

Shishi’s Izakaya Lounge serves the same all-you-can-eat Japanese menu every night of the week: 299,000 IDR++ (about $18 before tax and service) for two hours, or a three-hour session from 9:00 or 10:00 PM that runs into club time. You order dishes as you go, so nothing is wasted, and there is an unlimited cocktail package for two hours too. I always go for the sushi, sashimi and gyoza, and I never skip their famous chocolate sphere dessert. The dining room now sits under a spectacular LED ceiling that changes from cherry blossom to autumn leaves during the evening. After dinner, the club upstairs keeps going.

Hiiragi at Blue Karma Secrets: Friday Sushi

Hiiragi is the Japanese restaurant of Blue Karma Secrets, in a teak pavilion overlooking a pool lit up at night. On Fridays, it serves all-you-can-eat sushi, and that is when I go.

Happy Chappy: Sunday Dim Sum

On Sundays, Happy Chappy serves all-you-can-eat dim sum. Come hungry, and book: it is popular with families.

Everyday Western and International Food

The Forge: Open 24/7

The Forge serves Western comfort food around the clock. My favorite is the tomahawk-cut pork chop, now listed as the char-grilled pork chop, at 225,000 IDR++ (about $14). The roast platters are generous too.

Corner House: Burger and Bloody Mary

Corner House, on Jalan Kayu Aya, serves solid Western food from breakfast to dinner. For lunch, I order the Corner House burger (189,000 IDR, about $11) with a Bloody Mary.

Nook: Grilled Tuna Facing a Rice Field

Nook, on Jalan Umalas 1, faces a rice field and mixes local and Western cuisine. I order the grilled tuna, 105,000 IDR++ (about $6).

La Baracca: Burrata Pizza

La Baracca is my pizza place. I recommend the burrata pizza (the Evolution Burrata is 179,000 IDR, about $11), or the tuna salad if you want something lighter.

Milos: Greek, Cheap and Delicious

Milos, all blue and white, feels like a small taverna in the Cyclades. The chicken souvlaki plate is my order: cheap and delicious. Last time, a chicken souvlaki plate, a souvlaki giga, a Coke and a bottle of water came to 210,000 IDR for two (about $13), tax included.

Basil Kitchen: Tacos and Ceviche

Basil Kitchen, on Jalan Pangkung Sari, is where I go for tacos or ceviche. Tacos cost 30,000 to 45,000 IDR each (all tacos are 30,000 IDR on Taco Tuesday), and the snapper ceviche is 90,000 IDR, all plus 15% (about $2 to $3 a taco, $5 for the ceviche).

Tagine: Moroccan Food in Kerobokan

Tagine serves Moroccan food: tajines, couscous and mint tea. It has moved to Jalan Gunung Tangkuban Perahu in Kerobokan Kelod.

Brunch in Seminyak

Brunch Club: Porn Cakes and Eggs Benedict

Brunch Club, on Jalan Raya Legian in Legian, just south of Seminyak, is where I take friends for a late breakfast. Their signature is the Porn Cakes, towering stacks of pancakes loaded with toppings and sauce, from 75,000 to 100,000 IDR (about $5 to $6) depending on the topping and the size of the stack. If you prefer savory, the classic eggs Benedict is 95,000 IDR.

Worth the Drive: Saturday Brunch at Kayuputi

It is not in Seminyak, but it is my favorite weekend treat: the Saturday brunch at Kayuputi, the beachfront restaurant of The St. Regis Bali in Nusa Dua. Count on about an hour by car. I describe it in detail, with prices, in my guide to Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua.

Beachfront Lunches and Terraces With a View

Mano Beach House, Petitenget

Mano, on the beach in Petitenget, is one of my favorite spots for a beachfront lunch. During the week, I really enjoy their beef rendang.

Moon Lite: A Spectacular Terrace

Moon Lite Kitchen and Bar, on Jalan Camplung Tanduk near Dhyana Pura, has a spectacular terrace. Start with the soft shell crab, 115,000 IDR++ (about $7).

Fine Dining and Date Night

Some of these restaurants are expensive by Indonesian standards, but they remain cheaper than their equivalents in Europe or the United States.

Sangsaka: The Tasting Menu

Sangsaka cooks Indonesian flavors with a modern touch. Go for the tasting menu.

Mauri: An Italian Chef’s Menu

Mauri, in Petitenget, has a fantastic Italian chef. What I order depends on the season: the menu changes, and I let the chef decide.

Merah Putih: Modern Indonesian Under Soaring Columns

Merah Putih is a Seminyak classic, as much for its architecture as for its modern Indonesian cuisine. The dining hall, with its white tree-shaped columns, is unforgettable.

Jemme

Jemme, on Jalan Petitenget, is a jewelry boutique with a restaurant attached. I have celebrated Valentine’s Day there more than once. The menu changes, and I order à la carte depending on what’s on it.

Practical Tips for Eating Out in Seminyak

• Check for “++” on the menu. Most restaurants add government tax and service on top of menu prices, roughly 15-21% in total. Small warungs usually don’t.
• Book for dinner at popular places, especially Shishi, Mauri, Merah Putih and Sangsaka, and the all-you-can-eat nights.
• Use Grab or Gojek to get around. Seminyak traffic is heavy in the evening, and walking along the main streets is not pleasant.
• Tipping is appreciated but not expected when service is already included.
• Ice and water are safe in restaurants: they use filtered water and factory-made ice.
• Late at night, Djie Tjap is open until 4:00 AM and The Forge never closes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Restaurants in Seminyak

Where do locals eat in Seminyak?

Locals eat in small warungs, where a plate of rice with a few dishes costs around 15,000 IDR (about $1). Cheap Chinese-Indonesian noodle shops like Djie Tjap on Sunset Road are another good option.

What is the best area for restaurants in Seminyak?

Jalan Petitenget, Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Raya Kerobokan have the highest concentration of restaurants. Sunset Road is where you find the cheaper Chinese-Indonesian and seafood places.

How much does a meal cost in Seminyak?

A plate in a local warung costs around 15,000 IDR (about $1). Restaurants are much more expensive, and most add tax and service on top of the menu price, so check for “++” before ordering.

What does “++” mean on a Bali menu?

It means that tax and service are added to the menu price, usually around 15-21% in total.

Where can I find an all-you-can-eat dinner in Seminyak?

Shishi serves the same all-you-can-eat Japanese menu every night for 299,000 IDR++ for two hours, Hiiragi at Blue Karma Secrets has all-you-can-eat sushi on Fridays, and Happy Chappy serves all-you-can-eat dim sum on Sundays.

What is the best brunch in Seminyak?

My pick is Brunch Club, in neighboring Legian, famous for its Porn Cakes, towering pancake stacks with toppings. Corner House is a good alternative for a classic breakfast.

Do I need to book restaurants in Seminyak?

Book for dinner at popular restaurants such as Shishi, Mauri, Merah Putih and Sangsaka, and for the all-you-can-eat nights. For lunch and casual places, you can usually walk in.

Is it safe to eat street food in Seminyak?

Yes, if you choose busy places with a high turnover. A warung full of locals is the best sign that the food is fresh.

Which Seminyak restaurants are open late?

Djie Tjap serves noodles and porridge until 4:00 AM, and The Forge is open 24/7.