Restaurant
Guling Samsam Merekak
Br.blungbang, Jl. Raya Penarungan, Penarungan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
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Br.blungbang, Jl. Raya Penarungan, Penarungan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
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Down a tight village alley in Penarungan, pork purists hunt down this garden outpost for its rolled pork belly and shattering skin. This is the original home of samsam guling—seasoned with Balinese herbs and stuffed with spiced cassava leaves before slow-roasting over open pits. Merekak translates to crunchy, delivering that maximum kriuk with none of the usual bone gristle. Regulars round out the spread with smoky urutan sausage and rich bowls of balung soup under the quiet canopy of trees.
- Signature Samsam: Rolled pork belly seasoned with traditional herbs and spiced cassava leaves, roasted until the meat turns succulent and bone-free.
- Maximum Kriuk: True to the merekak name, the blistered pork skin shatters with an unmistakable, resonant crunch.
- Pork Leg Broth & Urutan: Tables routinely fill out the feast with house-smoked urutan sausage and a warm bowl of pork leg balung soup.
- Secluded Village Courtyard: Hidden down a narrow residential lane, offering leafy open-air seating beside the on-site roasting pits.
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Why Choose Guling Samsam Merekak
Discover why diners seek out this Penarungan village warung for specialized crispy pork belly and tranquil rural dining.
Intensely Crispy Roasted Samsam Belly
The kitchen focuses on spiced boneless pork belly rolls roasted until the skin reaches an intense golden crackle while retaining juicy meat underneath.
The skin is intensely crispy (merekak means crunchy, and they deliver!), and the meat underneath is juicy and flavorful, soaked in rich Balinese spices.
Roý Tender, Balanced Porchetta-Style Roast
Unlike standard whole-pig preparations, the rolled belly cut is slow-roasted to ensure tender, melt-in-the-mouth meat balanced with a crispy exterior.
Dagingnya lembut , kulitnya crispy, dan semua itu meleleh sempurna di mulut
Yohanes Lukkyto Secluded Rural Garden Courtyard
Tucked deep down a quiet Penarungan residential lane, the open-air dining space offers a shaded, garden courtyard escape away from urban bustle.
Yang membuat cabang ini terasa berbeda adalah suasananya. Kalau di Kuta suasananya lebih ramai dan padat, di sini terasa jauh lebih sejuk dan nyaman.
donny anggoro Tranquil Village Setting and On-Site Roasting
Set amid lush green surroundings, the venue provides a relaxed, authentic village atmosphere where guests can observe the pork roasting process on-site.
a rural atmosphere that is very integrated with their concept makes us comfortable and feel enjoy.
Ni Putu Heni Armayanti Generous, Complete Balinese Pork Platters
Diners receive comprehensive pork platters featuring generous servings of samsam, urutan sausage, satay, lawar, and rich pork broth at approachable prices.
makanan disajikan masih hangat, porsinya besar, lengkap ada bigulnya, sate babi, sate lilit, urutan, lawar dll..
Kang Keliling Hearty Portions with Rich Umami Broth
Generous portions of seasoned belly paired with comforting, rich warm broth provide a hearty, satisfying meal that represents excellent everyday value.
Meat is very generous and it's well seasoned. The skin is so good and crispy. They also serve this with a warm broth that's very rich and umami.
Felicia Saputra
Most popular items
Signature Balinese rolled pork belly and authentic platter components
Samsam Merekak
The skin is intensely crispy (merekak means crunchy, and they deliver!), and the meat underneath is juicy and flavorful, soaked in rich Balinese spices.
Roý Sate Babi
Sate nya empuk, juicy, bumbu juga meresap.
Bonita Panjaitan Urutan
Urutan (Smoked Sausage)
Hans Jonathan Balung Soup
Balung Soup (Pork Leg Soup). These are the must order here, so good, flavourful and delicious.
Hans Jonathan
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the babi guling here different from traditional Balinese roast pig?
Unlike whole roasted suckling pig, this warung specializes in boneless Balinese-style pork belly (samsam porchetta) seasoned with yellow Balinese spices and cassava leaf filling, roasted until the skin is intensely crispy and crunchy.
How do you access the restaurant, and what is the parking situation?
The restaurant is located off the main road along a narrow alleyway with modest signage. While motorcycles can park directly at the venue inside, parking for cars is tight, leading many visitors to park along the roadside before walking in.
What ordering formats and portion sizes are available?
You can order customized portions by weight (such as 130g, 250g, or 500g) as well as complete rice packages (nasi campur) accompanied by pork satay, urutan sausage, and pork broth.
Should you expect a wait when ordering?
While food service is generally fast once ready, freshly roasted samsam is prepared on-site, which can occasionally lead to a wait of around 20–25 minutes if a new batch is currently roasting.
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