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Curry Traders Restaurant and Bar

Jl. Jungutbatu, Jungutbatu, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia

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Jl. Jungutbatu, Jungutbatu, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia

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+62 821-4668-4894
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Curry Traders Restaurant and Bar

Step off the beach into a whitewashed timber dining room serving punchy Indian and Sri Lankan curries far beyond typical island resort fare. Guests sip chai martinis at the bar while chefs pull garlic naan straight from a blazing tandoor. Menus skip palm oil margarine for balanced spice, pairing Goan fish curry, lentil daal, and butter chicken with crisp Chenin Blanc. Tables fill quickly every evening.

  • Live tandoor kitchen: Breads and tandoori specialties are fired fresh in an open-view tandoor oven.
  • Timber-framed colonial room: Whitewashed timber framing, mood lighting, and a dedicated cocktail bar just off the beach.
  • Grounded spice profiles: Curries and grilled plates crafted with traditional spices and wholesome fats instead of palm oil margarine.
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Key Dining Advantages

Why travelers choose Curry Traders Restaurant and Bar for elevated island dining

  • Rich and Layered Regional Spices

    Curry Traders crafts nuanced Indian and Sri Lankan dishes marked by aromatic depths, wholesome cooking fats, and sophisticated flavor balancing.

    The flavours here are absolutely out of this world — rich, layered, aromatic and deeply comforting.

    Jazzy B

  • Distinctive Restaurant-Caliber Dining

    Standing apart from generic island tourist fare, the kitchen delivers polished culinary execution that elevates expectations on Nusa Lembongan.

    Most of the food in the island feels very resort food but Curry Traders is actually the only we tried that felt like an actual restaurant.

    Bea S

  • Refined Timber-Framed Architecture

    Housed in a distinctive colonial-style timber structure, the venue offers a refined and charming backdrop just behind the beach.

    Set inside a white washed timber framed structure this place is classy!

    Scott Wildman

  • Relaxing Evening Ambiance

    Subtle evening lighting and a dedicated cocktail bar create an inviting, unhurried space to unwind after dark.

    Lovely mood lighting of a night and the ambiance was just relaxing.

    Zoe Lisson

  • Unflappable Table Service

    The service and kitchen teams maintain high-velocity execution and gracious hospitality, even when island utilities face disruptions.

    I got seated, served and received my food in ~25 mins no issues.

    Josh Heath

  • Open Kitchen and Live Tandoor Display

    An open kitchen layout allows guests to watch chefs at work preparing authentic specialties and fresh breads live.

    watch the chef's preparing your meals from an open kitchen

    Scott Wildman

Authentic Indian and Sri Lankan main courses prepared with traditional aromatics

  • Butter Chicken

    The butter chicken curry is out of this world!

    sarah waller

  • Beef Rogan Josh

    All the food was delicious but the Rogan Josh and garlic butter roti were my favourites!

    Nicole Horn

  • Chicken Tikka

    Excellent European-style Indian food with a real tandoor oven. I can recommend the daal, the naan bread and the chicken tikka.

    Nigel Dutton

  • Goan Fish Curry

    I absolutely loved their Goan fish curry. it was one of the best meals we had on the island.

    Yogaphile

Other favorites

Curated sides, traditional starters, and artisan cocktails complementing your dinner

  • Garlic Naan

    Das frische Garlic Naan aus dem Tandoor Holzofen war einfach unglaublich gut gemacht.

    Marco Sergio Gabriel

  • Chai Martini

    Special cocktails were also delicious - I had the chai martini.

    Lisa Spark

  • Pani Puri

    The menu is thoughtfully curated and we opted for the Asian Fish, Stuffed Squid, Pani Puri, Mashed Eggplant, Gunpowder Potatoes & Green Beans - everything was beautiful and really hit the spot.

    Angel Rusli

  • Lentil Daal

    I returned a couple days later for the lentil daal and even for a meat eater, divine tasting and full afterwards.

    Josh Heath

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches and hospitable details that set dining at Curry Traders apart

  • Live Tandoor Open Kitchen Viewing

    Guests can watch the chefs actively preparing meals directly from an open kitchen, highlighted by traditional bread and grill items cooked in an authentic live tandoor oven.

  • Palm Oil-Free Wholesome Cooking

    The kitchen consciously avoids commercial palm oil and margarine common across island eateries, preparing authentic, clean regional curries using wholesome fats and traditional spices.

  • Grace Under Island Power Outages

    When power fluctuations hit the island, the team persevered without missing a beat, using phone torches to keep cooking and ensuring dinners arrived in under 25 minutes.

  • Dedicated Cocktail Bar and Curated Wines

    Before taking their dining table, guests are hosted in a dedicated cocktail bar serving thoughtfully curated wines by the glass alongside craft cocktails.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a reservation in advance?

Curry Traders is frequently fully booked every evening. While small walk-ins can occasionally be seated after a short wait or while enjoying drinks at the bar, booking a table in advance is strongly recommended.

Are there vegetarian options available?

Yes, the menu features a variety of vegetarian selections such as vegetarian korma, lentil daal, paneer, and eggplant dishes, accommodating diverse dietary needs.

Are the tandoori breads baked fresh in-house?

The kitchen uses an authentic wood-fired tandoor oven visible from the dining area, serving freshly baked naan breads and roasted chicken tikka.

What are the parking and arrival options?

Free street parking is located right outside, though spaces can fill up quickly even early in the evening. Taxis around Lembongan are an easy alternative if you are arriving without a scooter.

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