Restaurant
Ketut's BBQ Kitchen
no. 79 Tanjung Nusa Dua,, Jl. Pratama, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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no. 79 Tanjung Nusa Dua,, Jl. Pratama, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Tender barbecue pork ribs meet hands-on reptile encounters under frangipani branches in Nusa Dua. This open-air warung pairs genuine hospitality with welcome drinks, cold towels, and personal attention from host Speedy. Between bites of mie goreng and grilled seafood, kids feed resident geckos and hold tame iguanas while parents unwind alongside quirky quote-covered walls. Dinner finishes simply over plates of sweet and sour chicken and cold Bintang.
- Interactive Reptiles: Diners can hold, pet, and feed resident tame iguanas and geckos between courses.
- Arrival Comforts: Guests receive a complimentary welcome drink, snack, and cold towel upon arrival.
- Barbecue Ribs & Balinese Fare: Tender pork ribs and classic Indonesian staples like mie goreng anchor the open-air menu.
What's On at Ketut's BBQ Kitchen
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Guests Choose Ketut's BBQ Kitchen
Discover why families and travelers return to Ketut's BBQ Kitchen for memorable hospitality, savory grill classics, and hands-on fun.
Interactive Reptile Encounters
Guests can hold, pet, and feed resident iguanas and geckos while waiting for meals, turning routine dining into an engaging wildlife encounter.
Not to mention they have in house iguanas that you can hold/feed while you dine.
Debanie Brookes Engaging Entertainment for Children
Hosts and staff step in to engage children with lizard feeding and activities, allowing parents to unwind and enjoy dinner uninterrupted.
The owner is lively, cheerful, and genuinely friendly—he was especially great with the kids and kept them entertained the whole time.
Venny Maria Thoughtful Arrival Amenities
Guests are received with attentive hospitality, including a complimentary welcome drink, snack, cold towels, and mosquito spray on arrival.
They even give us mosquitoes spray and fresh cold towels on arrivals.
Thu Phương Đinh Signature Barbecue Ribs and Specialties
The kitchen delivers standout barbecued meats cooked to tender texture alongside classic Indonesian favourites at reasonable prices.
The most succulent chicken satay and melt in the mouth pork ribs.
olivia wright Welcoming Family-Like Hospitality
Lively hosts greet diners warmly and ensure every table feels welcomed and cared for like family throughout their meal.
The owner is one of the kindest and most welcoming people we’ve met, and all of the staff made us feel like family from the moment we arrived.
Gintare Ivanauskiene Relief and Joy for Dining Families
Parents experience genuine comfort and delight seeing typically restless kids captivated and happy throughout the visit.
Our kids usually don’t enjoy going to restaurants, but this place was completely different. They were so excited to spend time with the iguanas, and now they keep asking us to come back!
Gintare Ivanauskiene
Most popular items
Guest favorites and standout Indonesian and barbecue staples
Pork Ribs
We had the pork ribs, most popular meal and the nasi Goren and spring rolls!
Naomi C Leighton Spring Rolls
We had starters of spring rolls, the BBQ ribs, satay, king prawns, grilled squid, and the chicken cashew for Mr E. Every dish was delicious, with the prawns and ribs extra tasty.
Mrs E Sweet and Sour Chicken
Photos: Ketut's team; stir fried vegetables; sweet & sour chicken - All excellent.
Martin Oliver Mie Goreng
That was the best Mie goreng we tried and we have been trying it everywhere for a month now!
Andreana L.
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and engaging touches that make family dining effortless and memorable
Welcome Refreshments & Arrival Amenities
Guests are greeted upon arrival with complimentary welcome drinks and peanuts, accompanied by chilled towels and mosquito spray.
Hands-On Iguana & Gecko Encounters
Diners and kids can gently hold, pet, and take photos with friendly resident iguanas and geckos right at the table.
Interactive Lizard Feeding Activity
Hosts guide young guests in a playful feeding activity using rice on a stick to attract and watch tiny wild geckos feed.
Personalized Hospitality & Music
The team tailors the dining environment for international visitors, including playing music in guests' native language to make them feel at home.
Before you head over
Practical planning advice for dining, reptile encounters, and ordering at Ketut's BBQ Kitchen.
Arrive Ready for Garden Hospitality
Guests are greeted on arrival with complimentary cool towels, snacks, drinks, and mosquito repellent spray to ensure a comfortable open-air garden meal.
Engage with the Resident Reptiles
Children and curious diners can hold, pet, and feed resident tame iguanas and geckos, or watch staff entertain little ones with cicak feeding sticks while waiting for meals.
Order the Signature BBQ Ribs
Tender pork ribs and barbecue meats are the signature house highlights alongside Indonesian staples like mie goreng and goulash, well-suited for family sharing.
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