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Mae Warung The Little tacoz Cafe

Jl. Raya Singaraja - Amlapura, Dusun Tegal Sumaga, Tejakula, Kec. Tejakula, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali Indonesia81173, Indonesia

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Jl. Raya Singaraja - Amlapura, Dusun Tegal Sumaga, Tejakula, Kec. Tejakula, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali Indonesia81173, Indonesia

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HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mae Warung The Little tacoz Cafe

Cross a footbridge over a fish pond to find Mae Warung, a quiet garden hideaway in Tejakula dishing up homestyle Balinese comfort. Cook Putu turns out charred pork ribs, crispy pork belly, and fresh spear-caught grilled fish paired with pungent sambal. Plates arrive in generous portions alongside crunchy corn fritters, icy fruit drinks, and hot roasted peanuts tossed in local pyramid crystal salt.

  • Garden setting: Tables sit among banana trees and ponds crossed by a wooden footbridge, offering a peaceful break off the main road.
  • Home-cooked specialties: Charred pork belly, barbecued ribs, and fresh grilled fish come with house-made sambal and generous vegetable sides.
  • Warm village hosts: Guests frequently mention Putu's family hospitality, sharing area tips and opening up their home kitchen.
RestaurantBalinese restaurant

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Why Guests Choose Mae Warung

Discover authentic home-cooked flavors, warm Balinese hospitality, and a tranquil garden sanctuary in Tejakula.

  • Fresh, Homemade Balinese Specialties

    Putu and her family prepare authentic local specialties such as grilled fish, pork ribs, and flavorful sambal from scratch using fresh ingredients.

    The food cooked by Putu in her own kitchen is restaurant quality, fresh and delicious. Please try the grilled/barbecued pork, the nasi or mie goreng and the accompanying fresh sambal which is to die for.

    Ritwik Srinath

  • Generous Portions at Honest Local Prices

    Diners enjoy substantial portions of house specialties like grilled pork belly and ribs at exceptionally reasonable local rates.

    If you come around which you should, you should get the pork ribs and pork belly. They are to die for and as for the service, Dont even get me started. The owners are so friendly and warm. The best part is with all of that the price is super affordable.

    elora isabelle

  • Genuine Cultural Exchange with Hosts

    Hosts welcome visitors into their lives, exchanging personal stories, local travel advice, and even inviting guests into the kitchen.

    I proprietari di casa sono molto simpatici, hanno condiviso con noi alcuni racconti della loro vita. Sono stati disponibili anche a farci entrare in cucina a vedere la preparazione di alcuni piatti tipici.

    Pietro Fratton

  • Personal Connections and Local Excursions

    Guests are invited into community moments, local temple excursions, and neighborhood trips with the gracious proprietors.

    Jero Kadek and Putu were absolutely fantastic hosts. Great food, great people, great conversations and great experiences. Went to a temple in the morning with the family and had a wonderful experience.

    Andrew Everett

  • Peaceful Garden and Pond Oasis

    Dining tables are tucked away from the main road in a tranquil garden featuring a fish pond crossed by a small bridge and tropical greenery.

    Die Ambiente ist auch sehr schön man läuft über einen kleinen Steg über den Teich zu den Sitzgelegenheiten

    Evangeline Lieblang

  • Relaxing Village Garden Setting

    Open-air tables overlook roaming garden animals, banana trees, and lush greenery for a serene, traditional village ambiance.

    The tables are set in a garden with a fish pond surrounded by banana trees. Curious chickens, ducks and pigs wandered about.

    Natacha du pont de bie

Freshly prepared signature Balinese home-cooked specialties

  • Grilled Pork Belly

    tasty pork belly, excellent vegetables, rice

    Natacha du pont de bie

  • Pork Ribs

    you should get the pork ribs and pork belly. They are to die for

    elora isabelle

  • Grilled Fish

    sustainable spear-caught grilled fish with a delicious and pungent Balinese sauce

    Natacha du pont de bie

  • Mie Goreng

    mie goreng con cerdo (el mejor mie goreng que hemos probado en Bali hasta la fecha

    Ana Arias

Other favorites

Starters, desserts, and fresh beverages to complement your Balinese meal

  • Corn Fritters

    crunchy corn fritters

    Sharyn

  • Fried Bananas with Honey

    fried bananas with honey, le meilleur dessert que j’ai mangé jusqu’à ici à bali

    Théo Cauvin

  • Cold Coconut

    started with a cold coconut to get us settled

    Christian Vaughan

  • Orange Juice

    orange juice is the best option as it's fresh and without ice cubes/ water to dilute the pure juice

    Stephanie Ko

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and genuine village hospitality that make dining feel like visiting family.

  • Complimentary Local Salt Peanuts

    Guests are greeted with complimentary warm roasted peanuts seasoned with renowned local pyramid crystal salt to accompany cold drinks.

  • Fresh Fruit & Bananas for the Road

    The hosts share extra hospitality by offering free bananas after the meal and packing bags of fresh fruit for travelers on the road.

  • Open Kitchen Demonstrations

    Visitors are invited into the home kitchen to watch the preparation of traditional specialties firsthand.

  • Personal Cultural Excursions

    Beyond dining, the hosts accompany guests into the community, taking visitors to local specialty salt shops and village temple ceremonies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes are most recommended to order?

Highlights include grilled pork belly and pork ribs, grilled spear-caught fish with Balinese sambal, corn fritters, mie goreng, soto ayam, and fried bananas with honey for dessert. The kitchen also accommodates vegetarian options and custom buffet-style meals.

What are the portion sizes and wait times like?

Portions are generous and meals are cooked fresh to order by the host in her home kitchen. Expect a potential wait for your food while dishes are prepared, rather than fast-casual service.

What is the setting and atmosphere like?

The dining tables are set quietly in a garden with a fish pond crossed by a footbridge, surrounded by greenery and banana trees slightly off the main coastal road.

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