Restaurant
Amed Resto
Jln Ketut Natih, Lebah, Purwakerti, Kec. Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia
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Jln Ketut Natih, Lebah, Purwakerti, Kec. Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia
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Catch your own live lobster from the holding tank or grind spice pastes by hand in a family kitchen run by chef Kadek. This welcoming roadside warung pairs unpretentious coastal dining with serious scratch cooking. Diners pick live crustaceans cooked to order with rich garlic butter, while food lovers spend three unhurried hours chopping local herbs, wrapping fresh tuna pepes, and rolling warm dadar gulung. Grilled wahoo lands tender beside fragrant rice, and the kitchen uses bottled water for all prep work.
- Hands-on Balinese cooking classes: Guests choose three courses from five options, hand-grinding traditional spice pastes and rolling desserts with chef Kadek in a three-hour class.
- Live-tank lobster selection: Pick fresh lobster straight from the holding tank or neighboring farm, grilled to order with rich garlic butter sauce.
- Warm family warung atmosphere: A relaxed family-run setting serving fresh grilled wahoo, chicken betutu, and local classics with meticulous food prep standards.
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Why Choose Amed Resto
From hands-on culinary workshops to choosing your own live lobster, experience authentic Balinese hospitality in Amed.
Master Authentic Balinese Cooking from Scratch
Guests learn authentic Balinese techniques from scratch, hand-grinding base spice pastes and tailoring dishes to their tastes under Chef Kadek's guidance.
We learned new ingredients and the traditional methods of making dishes from scratch.
Roy Wung Customizable Multi-Course Learning Menu
Participants customize their three-hour culinary session by selecting three recipes from five traditional offerings, including local fish pepes and satay.
We chose three courses from five delicious options, with everything made from scratch using fresh ingredients.
Donna Marshall Interactive Live-Tank Lobster Selection
Diners can visit the neighboring saltwater holding tank to inspect and hand-select live lobsters right before they are freshly grilled to order.
She took me to the farm to pick and even catch my own lobster!
julia motorko Signature Garlic Butter Seafood Dinners
Seafood dinners are complemented with house-made specialties like the signature garlic butter sauce alongside fair market pricing.
Their garlic butter sauce was amazing. Staff was super nice.
Phi Pham Heartfelt Family-Run Hospitality
The family team warmly welcomes diners even after hours, creating a comfortable and accommodating dining environment for travelers in Amed.
she welcomed us with a big smile reassuring us that we are more than welcome!!
O_rest_man Inspiration to Cook Balinese at Home
The hands-on instruction equips home cooks with the skills, confidence, and recipes to recreate authentic Indonesian dishes back home.
Elle nous a donné toutes les bonnes méthodes et conseils pour ramener ces bonnes recettes à la maison !
Alec
Most popular items
Signature seafood, traditional Balinese recipes, and culinary experiences in Amed
Fresh Lobster
We had 2 lobsters at Amed resto. Their garlic butter sauce was amazing.
Phi Pham Traditional Balinese Cooking Class
We took the cooking class with Kadek, and loved the whole experience! You get to customize your menu by choosing 3 of 5 options.
Roy Wung Chicken Betutu
Heerlijke chicken betutu gehad! Avondje van te voren aangeven en er wordt speciaal voor je gekookt!
Romy Elsenga Grilled Local Sourced Fish (Wahoo)
Had grilled local sourced fish (wahoo) and satay, authentic local fare!
Alexandra CH
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful touches that make dining and cooking at Amed Resto memorable
Hands-On Live Tank Selection
Guests can choose and catch their own live lobsters directly from the fresh holding tank or adjacent vivier before having them grilled with signature garlic butter sauce.
Customizable Cooking Course Menus
Owner and chef Kadek leads intimate cooking classes where guests tailor their menu by selecting three of five authentic Balinese dishes to prepare from scratch.
Scratch Spice Paste Preparation
Cooking classes feature hands-on preparation where guests learn traditional techniques, grind base spice pastes from raw ingredients, and adjust seasoning to authentic taste.
Personalized Dietary Care & Takeaway Care
Staff and owner Kadek thoughtfully accommodate specific guest dietary requirements and happily pack up generous leftovers after hands-on cooking sessions.
Before you head over
Practical tips on class scheduling, live lobster selection, and dining amenities at Amed Resto.
Plan Three Hours for Cooking Classes
Schedule around three hours if booking the interactive culinary course with chef Kadek, where you prep base pastes from scratch and customize a multi-course meal.
Select Your Live Lobster Directly
When ordering grilled lobster, take the opportunity to visit the holding tank or neighboring farm to select or catch your own live crustacean directly before it is cooked.
Try the Garlic Butter Sauce and AC Seating
Pair fresh seafood dishes with Kadek's popular garlic butter sauce, and choose between the open-air seating or the indoor air-conditioned dining area.
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