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The Bukit Artha Warung & Home Stay

GCGR+GFJ, Jl. Raya Tebola, Telaga Tawang, Kec. Sidemen, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80864, Indonesia

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GCGR+GFJ, Jl. Raya Tebola, Telaga Tawang, Kec. Sidemen, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80864, Indonesia

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+62 852-3788-9381
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Bukit Artha Warung & Home Stay

This humble Sidemen warung serves authentic Balinese home cooking made entirely to order by Komang and his family. Surrounded by pricey resort dining, this spot keeps things grounded, unhurried, and wallet-friendly. Nothing sits simmering in batch pots—every plate is fired fresh, from spiced pepes ikan tuna wrapped in banana leaves to fragrant ayam tutu. While waiting, flip through physical guest journals packed with sketches and notes left by travelers over the years. Bring cash.

  • Cooked to Order: Dishes are prepared fresh to order rather than scooped from pre-made batch pots.
  • Archival Guestbooks: Handwritten visitor journals dating back to 2016 keep guests entertained while food is prepared.
  • Budget-Friendly Sidemen Spot: A grounded, family-run alternative to surrounding high-end resort restaurants.
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Why Dine at The Bukit Artha Warung

What sets this family-run Sidemen warung apart

  • Cooked Fresh to Order

    Rather than scooping portions from warming pots, every meal is prepared completely fresh on demand by the family.

    Food is prepared for each order instead of scooping from a big pot, hence there will be some waiting.

    Siang Hau Cheng

  • Straightforward Cash Payment

    Payments are settled traditionally in physical currency, fitting the simple, unhurried local warung environment.

    Note: this is a CASH ONLY restaurant.

    Fran Cormack

  • Warm Family Hospitality

    Hosts Komang and his family create an attentive, open atmosphere that makes diners feel welcomed right into a Balinese household.

    The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home.

    Michele Castoldi

  • Gratifying Wait for Authentic Taste

    The deliberate cooking pace creates anticipation, delivering deeply flavorful dishes that make the short wait worthwhile.

    May take some time but worth the wait for freshly prepared food!!

    claudia

  • Handwritten Global Guestbooks

    Guests are handed multi-year visitor journals filled with drawings and stories from travelers across the globe to explore before their meal arrives.

    If you like the google reviews make sure to read the guestbooks dating back 10 years, you will be handed and they are heartwarming.

    Charlie Thompsett

  • Traditional Sidemen Flavors

    The kitchen focuses on authentic local recipes like slow-cooked Balinese poultry and fresh tuna dishes prepared with homemade spice pastes.

    If you want an authentic evening out in Sideman you will love it here!

    Anita Halliwell

Signature Balinese dishes freshly cooked to order with authentic spices

  • Pepes Tuna

    The Pepe Tuna and the Mie Goreng. Yummy.

    Fran Cormack

  • Tuna Satay

    Strongly recommend the pepes tuna and tuna satay.

    Siang Hau Cheng

  • Ayam Tutu

    I had the Ayam Tutu Bumbu Bali and it was absolutely delicious — honestly the best dish I’ve had so far during my trip around Indonesia!

    Michele Castoldi

  • Mie Goreng

    The Pepe Tuna and the Mie Goreng. Yummy.

    Fran Cormack

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, payment, and passing the wait at this family warung

  • Allow extra time for made-to-order cooking

    Every dish is prepared fresh from scratch rather than ladled from pre-cooked pots, so arrive without a rush and expect a relaxed wait while your meal is cooked to order.

  • Bring cash for payment

    The warung operates on physical currency only, so ensure you withdraw enough Indonesian Rupiah before arriving for dinner.

  • Browse the archival guestbooks

    Take advantage of the wait time by asking for the handwritten visitor journals, which feature illustrations and reflections from global guests dating back to 2016.

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