Dining and Restaurants in Indonesia: real experience from chats
Short answer
For dining, The View and Ours in Nusa Dua offer quality ambiance, while local warungs in Canggu provide affordable Indonesian staples. If recovering from food poisoning, opt for bland Hainan Chicken Rice, and visit Nusa Dua for cleaner beaches compared to Sanur.
From real experience
Dining recommendations in Bali: Uluwatu - 'The Saloon of the Saltwater Cowboys', 'Gabet’s karaoke room'.
Nusa Dua/Jimbaran - 'Nusa by Suka' (good reviews, but some mention small portions/high prices), 'Cafe Arzu' (mixed reviews). 'The View' and 'Ours' are praised for taste and ambiance. 'Brook' has negative reviews for service and hygiene. 'Nusa Dua Beach Grill' and 'Cafe Menega' on Jimbaran are also suggested for seafood.
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For visitors in Sanur experiencing dirty beaches, Nusa Dua offers significantly cleaner water and sand.
Popular hotels in Nusa Dua include Merusaka and Ayodya, which provide quality beach access. Booking via Agoda or Booking.com often shows out-of-stock for these popular locations. Be aware that food in beach clubs can run out by 14:00 due to high tourist traffic.
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For a 14-day stay in Bali, budget accommodation can be found in guesthouses.
Estimated food costs for two adults for 14 days can range from 2.8 million IDR (approximately 100,000 IDR per person per day) if eating local food, or higher if opting for European cuisine. Transportation costs vary, but scooter rental is generally affordable.
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For visitors recovering from food poisoning (Bali Belly) who need bland, safe food, recommend 'Hainan Chicken Rice' (Nasi Ayam Hainan) from Chinese or local restaurants.
It consists of plain boiled rice, steamed chicken breast, and clear broth, which is very easy on a sensitive stomach.
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In Canggu, local 'Warungs' serve authentic and affordable Indonesian staples like Nasi Goreng (fried rice) and Ayam (chicken).
Typical prices for these dishes in warungs range from 20,000 to 50,000 IDR.
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The St. Regis Bali Resort in Nusa Dua offers breakfast options.
For healthy choices, consider Honey & Bread Cafe, Dua, Rehat Cafe, and Signa Cafe.