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Good Karma Warung and Homestay

Tirta Gangga, Ababi, Kec. Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia

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Find Good Karma Warung and Homestay

Tirta Gangga, Ababi, Kec. Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia

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+62 363 22445
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Good Karma Warung and Homestay

Steps from Tirta Gangga, this open-air warung pairs hearty Balinese home cooking with unhurried views across neighboring rice paddies. Diners sidestep the tour-bus crowds for crushed, crispy ayam geprek spooned with fresh tomato-chili sauce, fragrant chicken curries, and made-to-order tempeh. The host family runs the kitchen with personal care—frequently offering complimentary slices of pandan or chocolate cake while their resident rescue cats and dogs lounge beside the terrace.

  • Rice terrace setting: Open-air seating sits right against active green rice paddies, steps away from the water palace crowds.
  • Authentic home cooking: The kitchen prepares scratch-cooked ayam geprek, curries, and customized tempeh and tofu plates.
  • Heartfelt hospitality and rescue pets: Friendly resident rescue dogs and cats wander the grounds while hosts treat travelers like relatives.
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Six Reasons to Dine at Good Karma Warung

Why travelers choose Good Karma Warung next to Tirta Gangga

  • Authentic Balinese and Indonesian Flavors

    Guests enjoy authentic, seasoned dishes such as curries, satay, and tempeh cooked fresh to order just steps from Tirta Gangga.

    Probably the best food we’ve had in Bali.

    Sara Brousseau

  • Personalized Dietary Preparation

    Kitchen staff readily tailor dishes to individual preferences, crafting custom tofu and tempeh options for diners with dietary restrictions.

    So thankful they were willing to accommodate my dietary restrictions which allowed me to try a few different styles of tempeh and tofu

    Colton Macaluso

  • Serene Rice Terrace Panorama

    Open-air tables look directly out over lush sawah, offering an uncrowded vantage to relax and escape nearby tour crowds.

    much better views of paddy fields and charming balinese waitresses- beaming smiles

    Lea Jellinek

  • Gentle Resident Pet Companions

    Guests dine alongside friendly resident rescue cats and dogs that roam peacefully around the open dining space.

    And the three dogs were so cute!!

    Tom Collins

  • Late-Night Genuine Care

    The proprietors consistently look after stranded travelers and late arrivers, gladly reopening the kitchen when guests need a meal.

    she also re opened her restaurant to feed us , cooked fresh and made sure we didn't sleep hungry

    Lalitha Sistla

  • Safe and Welcoming Hospitality

    Visitors, including solo travelers, experience deep safety and authentic personal hospitality that feels like visiting relatives.

    Travelling as a solo woman I felt safe and cared about.

    Sarah Hall

Freshly prepared home-cooked Balinese and Indonesian specialties

  • green curry chicken

    We ordered the green curry chicken, spring rolls, noodle vegetable soup and the rice with crispy chicken.

    Sara Brousseau

  • tempeh curry

    I really enjoyed the tempeh curry!

    Kyra Howearth

  • chicken Geprek

    Balinese chicken Geprek is juicy, crunchy with a fresh tomato-chili sauce; the leg is served crushed so you can easily pick piece for piece.

    Viola Winokan (Fine Art)

  • chicken satay

    The fried tuna, chicken satay, bok choy, vermicelli, rice & chicken and vegetables were seasoned to perfection

    Violet L.

Other favorites

Freshly pressed juices, traditional Balinese coffee, homemade desserts, and starters

  • pandan cake

    The pandan cake was amazing.

    Tom Collins

  • fruit juices

    Their fruit juices are excellent - i asked for pure fruit without ice or sugar and received the best drink.

    Lea Jellinek

  • Bali coffee

    And your Bali coffee and pancake hmm yummy!

    Angie Pangie

  • spring rolls

    We ordered the green curry chicken, spring rolls, noodle vegetable soup and the rice with crispy chicken.

    Sara Brousseau

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that turn a casual warung stop into a memorable stay

  • Late-Night Kitchen Reopening

    The host personally reopens the kitchen after closing hours to prepare fresh, hot meals so late-arriving travelers do not go to bed hungry.

  • Tailored Dietary Adaptations

    The kitchen readily adapts dishes to specific dietary restrictions, preparing custom sauces and styles for tofu and tempeh.

  • Indonesian Cooking and Recipe Tips

    The cook spends time chatting with diners at dinner and sharing authentic recipe tips for Indonesian home cooking.

  • Resident Rescue Pets

    Guests are greeted and kept company by gentle rescued resident dogs and cats cared for across the warung grounds.

Before you head over

Practical guidance for ordering, seating, and visiting near Tirta Gangga

  • Custom Dietary Options

    The kitchen gladly caters to dietary needs—ask if you would like tempeh or tofu customized with different local sauces and preparations.

  • Outdoor Rice Field Seating

    For peaceful open-air dining without the crowds from the nearby water palace, take a seat directly overlooking the rice terraces and wildlife.

  • Arrival and Parking

    If arriving by scooter or car to visit Tirta Gangga or dine, convenient vehicle parking is available right in front of the location.

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