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Pondok Mina

HH9R+28H, Jl. Untung Surapati, Padang Kerta, Kec. Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80813, Indonesia

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HH9R+28H, Jl. Untung Surapati, Padang Kerta, Kec. Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80813, Indonesia

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HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pondok Mina

Perched over tranquil freshwater ponds in Karangasem, Pondok Mina pairs live-netted fish with pungent Balinese spice pastes. Open-air bale pavilions hover directly over swimming carp, offering road-weary travelers an easy breather between Tirta Gangga and Amed. Diners swear by the crisp-fried gurame and rich gurame bumbu nyat-nyat, flanked by fiery sambals, plecing kangkung, and communal megibung sharing platters.

  • Bale Dining Over Water: Guests eat in shaded open-air pavilions built directly over freshwater ponds where carp swim below.
  • Fresh Gurame Specialties: Fresh carp prepared crisp-fried or braised in rich nyat-nyat and aromatic pepes spice blends.
  • Communal Megibung Feasts: Sprawling communal megibung sets bring grilled prawns, pepes, fried fish, and plecing kangkung to group tables.

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Why Choose Pondok Mina

Why travelers and seafood enthusiasts choose Pondok Mina along the Karangasem corridor

  • Fresh Gurame with Rich Balinese Spicing

    Guests enjoy freshwater gurame harvested fresh from the pool and seasoned with aromatic traditional Balinese pastes such as bumbu nyat-nyat and pepes, free of muddy odor.

    Paling recommended Gurame bumbu Nyat Nyat. Bumbunya medok dan nendang. Guramenya enak dan tidak bau tanah.

    Astarina N
  • Communal Multi-Dish Feast Packages

    The kitchen offers generous combo meals like the paket Megibung and comprehensive 4-person platters that include fish, prawns, and side dishes at accessible pricing.

    They have a package for 4 people and the price is not really expensive. The food taste is so local but it’s delicious.

    Ruth Theodora Jans
  • Convenient Transit Stop Near Tirta Gangga

    Situated right on the main thoroughfare from Amlapura toward Amed, the venue is an ideal rest and lunch stop after visiting Tirta Gangga or Pura Lempuyang.

    Untuk lokasi pondok mina cukup lumayan dekat dadi tirta gangga sekitar 5-7 menit dan sangat mudah dicari karena posisi pas di pinggir jalan utama.

    h3roe Sakt1
  • Comfortable Traveler Pit Stop

    Travelers returning from long excursions in East Bali find convenient parking, quick food service, and complete clean facilities to recharge before driving onward.

    Pertama kali kesini mampir dari perjalanan ke amed, suasana tenang dan nyaman, resto bersih , toilet bersih.

    Islamianti Iis
  • Pondside Gazebo Dining with Fish Feeding

    Guests dine in breezy open-air gazebos set directly over freshwater ponds, where they can watch and feed the fish right next to their tables.

    also fun to feed the fish in the pond with our leftover food

    Patricia
  • Peaceful Water Garden Atmosphere

    The tranquil aquatic setting surrounded by running water and fish ponds creates a calming, restful environment to unwind after full travel days.

    Suasana restoran sangat nyaman, dikelilingi kolam ikan membuat pengunjung menjadi rilex.

    Detra Ardana

Before you head over

Essential visitor advice on parking, group packages, and visiting times along the Karangasem corridor.

  • Overflow Parking Across the Street

    Parking directly outside the front of the restaurant is narrow; if the front lot is full, use the open vacant lot across the street to park easily.

  • Order Group Packages and Extra Sambal

    If you arrive in a group of 3 to 4 people, opt for communal packages like paket Megibung for better value, and consider ordering extra sambal upfront as default portions come in small saucers.

  • Visit by Day for Visibility

    Lighting inside and along the access road can get quite dim at night, so stopping by for lunch or daytime transit meals provides better pond views and an easier drive.

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