Restaurant
Depot Umum Batan Sabo
Jl. Beliton No.18, Dauh Puri Kangin, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, Indonesia
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Jl. Beliton No.18, Dauh Puri Kangin, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, Indonesia
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Denpasar regulars turn to this vintage depot for Chinese-Balinese comfort cooking unchanged since the 1970s. The compact dining room hums with hand-ticked orders and retro energy, serving charred pork satay dressed in fiery plecing sambal, comforting oxtail soup, and wok-tossed fried rice studded with lapchiong. Grab a bundled combo set and wash it down with a cold bottle of Badak sarsaparilla.
- Chinese-Balinese heritage plates: Smoky pork satay served with spicy plecing sambal or sweet tauco alongside comforting oxtail and rib soups.
- Hearty set menus: Value combo sets like Paket Puas bundle signature soups, satay, rice, and iced tea for a straightforward lunch.
- Old-school depot atmosphere: Handwritten order slips and nostalgic retro bottles of Badak sarsaparilla maintain an authentic 1970s depot rhythm.
What's On at Depot Umum Batan Sabo
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Key Dining Advantages
Why diners choose Depot Umum Batan Sabo for heritage Chinese-Balinese comfort cuisine
Balinese-Inflected Chinese Classics
Signature offerings combine traditional Chinese cooking with authentic Balinese elements, like tender pork satay paired with spicy plecing sambal and hearty ribs soup.
pork satay with plecing sambal, ribs soup, pairing with rice, it's a match made in heaven.
Danny Kwan Complete Value-Driven Paket Puas Sets
Curated combo sets such as Paket Puas bundle staple dishes like rib soup, pork satay, rice, and iced tea into generous, high-value meals.
Rasa mantap, worth value of money, total bill 119rb
Ayu Dhisti Hapsari Nostalgic 1980s Heritage Dining Ambience
A preserved vintage dining room and classic handwritten order ticketing evoke the authentic charm of an unpretentious 1980s heritage eatery.
the dining area has an old-school charm that feels like stepping back into the 1980s.
Cristover Vintage Badak Sarsaparilla Beverage Pairing
Diners can enjoy nostalgic regional beverages alongside their meal, featuring hard-to-find Badak brand sarsaparilla soda.
Agak mengejutkan bagi saya, ternyata depot ini juga menyajikan minuman soda rasa sarparella merek badak.
NBA 2013 Multi-Generational Family Gathering Landmark
A long-standing Denpasar destination where family members pass down dining rituals to younger generations over decades-old recipes.
Saya datang ke sini bersama paman, katanya ini adalah depot legendaris yang sudah berjualan sejak beliau kecil.
A. A. Ngurah Agung Decades-Long Customer Loyalty and Tradition
Patrons return across generations knowing the signature flavors and classic dining setting remain faithfully unchanged over decades.
Tempat makan legendaris dari jaman bapak sudah kesini.
Kevin Tantra Maruti
Most popular items
Signature Chinese-Balinese pork and comfort soup staples
Sate babi plecing
The food was great! Sate Babi Plecing and Sop Buntut was really good.
Maman Lingga Sop buntut
sop buntutnyaa enakkk bgt..sukses trs yah
shanty nonnie Nasi goreng babi
Yang rekomend adalah sate plecing, sop buntut dan nasi goreng babi.
Kevin Tantra Maruti Kolobak
Kolobaknya juga termasuk enak. Memang ada rasa tepungnya, tetapi tidak mendominasi rasa daging babinya.
NBA 2013
Other favorites
Complementary Balinese sides, stir-fries, and classic retro sodas
Tum babi
Bumbunya meresap dengan baik, kaya rempah, dan sangat cocok disantap bersama nasi.
Cristover Minuman soda merek badak
Agak mengejutkan bagi saya, ternyata depot ini juga menyajikan minuman soda rasa sarparella merek badak.
NBA 2013 Bakwan
Untuk bakwannya juga gak kalah juara, memakai kuah dari sop buntutnya juga.
Fabiola Hermanto Capcay goreng ayam
Capcay goreng ayamnya juga enak, dengan sayuran yang masih segar dan teksturnya tetap renyah.
Cristover
Frequently Asked Questions
What dishes are Depot Umum Batan Sabo known for?
The menu blends home-style Chinese staples with Balinese flavors, notably pork satay served with either sweet sauce or spicy plecing sambal, pork ribs or oxtail soup (sop balung/buntut), pork fried rice with lapchiong, and tum babi (Balinese spiced steamed pork). Bundled combo sets like Paket Puas combine satay, soup, rice, and iced tea.
How is parking at the depot?
Finding a parking spot for cars along the narrow street can be difficult due to limited spaces and nearby intersection traffic. Visiting by motorbike is significantly easier, as two-wheelers can park directly in the side area or depot yard. Paid street and lot parking are available in the vicinity.
When is the best time to visit to avoid crowds and delays?
Seating is limited and wait times can stretch during peak midday rushes. For shorter waits or a more relaxed table, visit outside standard lunch hours—such as mid-to-late afternoon or before the lunchtime crowd. Takeout and dine-in are both available.
What is the dining setting and payment experience like?
The depot retains an unpretentious, retro atmosphere reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s, featuring non-air-conditioned dining, vintage wall menus, and classic handwritten order tracking, while accepting cash and modern QRIS payments. Alongside food, they also offer nostalgic bottled Badak sarsaparilla soda.
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