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Sate Pepes Sop Ikan Marlin Bu Ribu

FHW2+X3V, Jl. Rurung Anyar, Sengkidu, Kec. Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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FHW2+X3V, Jl. Rurung Anyar, Sengkidu, Kec. Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sate Pepes Sop Ikan Marlin Bu Ribu

Sate Pepes Sop Ikan Marlin Bu Ribu serves an uncompromising, wood-fired feast dedicated solely to marlin fish inside a Karangasem village home. Tucked down a narrow alley, the dining tables sit right alongside the family pawon, where coconut husks fuel the grates and drifting woodsmoke flavors everything in sight. Patrons line up early for the house set meal—a balancing act of spiced sate lilit skewers, banana-leaf pepes packed with fiery red seasoning, and clear herbal broth to temper the heat. Tables fill quickly and queues form fast, but the reward is straight from the embers: flaky, tender fish without an ounce of heaviness, ladled straight beside steamed rice.

  • Dedicated Marlin Set Menu: Tender sate lilit skewers, banana-leaf pepes, and a clear herbal broth—each crafted exclusively with fresh marlin fish.
  • Wood-Fired Village Hearth: Meals are grilled directly over glowing coconut-husk embers inside the open family pawon hearth.
  • Rustic Home Setting: Expect tight alleyway seating, communal tables, and shared room right beside the smoky cooking grates.

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Why Diners Choose Sate Pepes Sop Ikan Marlin Bu Ribu

Why diners seek out Bu Ribu's legendary marlin preparations and traditional village kitchen

  • Signature Marlin Trio Set

    The kitchen focuses single-mindedly on fresh marlin prepared as soft sate lilit, banana-leaf pepes, and herbal broth.

    Their specialties are marlin fish, served with pepes, satay and soup. The satay is soft and tender, pepes and the soup is spicy.

    Dave Packers R.
  • Abundant and Affordable Set Meal

    A full set menu featuring rice, soup, satay, and two styles of pepes is served at accessible local pricing.

    harga 1 paket (nasi + sate + pepes 2 jenis + sop) 30k aja. daging ikannya lembut bangettt, bumbunya juga melimpah.

    Hapsari Proboningrum
  • Open Hearth Kitchen Atmosphere

    Diners experience an open home pawon where fish is grilled over coconut husk and wood embers in full view.

    You can see the kitchen and how they cook while you’re waiting for your meal.

    Rony Zakaria
  • Authentic Village Pawon Dining

    The unvarnished cooking fire smoke and personal family-home setup deliver an unfiltered village culinary encounter.

    tempat makannya langsung jadi satu dg dapur / pawon, walaupun asapnya lumayan tpi dibayar tunai dg rasa sop dan panggangnya yg keterlaluan enaknya

    acmd
  • Unforgettable Heritage Flavors

    Generations-old Balinese spice recipes eliminate fishiness while leaving an unforgettable sensory impression.

    A dining experience that’s both unforgettable and authentic, offering the kind of flavors you can’t easily find anywhere else.

    Matthew One
  • Thrilling Heritage Discovery

    Tasting multi-generational culinary craftsmanship evokes genuine excitement for rare regional traditions.

    This warung is a legendary spot—they’ve been serving amazing, authentic seafood since 1950. You can taste the history in every bite!

    Roý

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the food menu?

The warung serves a set menu dedicated entirely to marlin fish, typically combining fish sate lilit, banana-leaf pepes (such as pepes rajang and pepes plecing), clear fish soup, and rice.

How long is the wait, and when should you arrive?

Because dishes are prepared freshly and the warung gets very crowded during peak lunch hours, expect wait times of 30 minutes or more for food, and arrive before peak lunchtime as portions can sell out early.

Is parking available for cars and motorbikes?

The warung is tucked inside a narrow village alley where car passage and street parking are very tight, though a vacant lot provides limited parking; visiting by motorbike or scooter is much easier.

How spicy is the food?

The dishes are heavily spiced with traditional Balinese seasonings, and the pepes preparations in particular are notably hot and spicy.

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