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The Dungki Bendega Resto

Jl. Secret Beach, 7CRR+VW6, Nusa Ceningan, Lembongan, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia

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Find The Dungki Bendega Resto

Jl. Secret Beach, 7CRR+VW6, Nusa Ceningan, Lembongan, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia

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HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Dungki Bendega Resto

Tucked off the beaten track on Nusa Ceningan, this family-run warung dishes out smoky BBQ ribs and fresh snapper in a quiet jungle retreat. The setting trades beachfront noise for breezy, leafy calm—more like stepping into a host's backyard than a commercial dining room. Island regulars point newcomers straight toward the fish burger, packed on distinctive charcoal buns alongside crisp sweet potato fries, or the fall-off-the-bone pork ribs glazed in sweet savory sauce. Dinners start unhurried with complimentary popcorn and wrap up over warm cinnamon banana fritters.

  • Signature Ribs & Seafood Burgers: Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, fresh snapper, and fish burgers served on house-made black buns with sweet potato fries.
  • Lush Jungle Seclusion: Hidden away from main tourist roads in a serene, breezy interior garden on Nusa Ceningan.
  • Family-Run Hospitality: Warm hospitality managed directly by the owners and their children, creating an intimate home-cooked feel.
RestaurantSeafood restaurant

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Why Guests Choose The Dungki Bendega Resto

Experience genuine homestyle Balinese hospitality, tranquil jungle dining, and signature comfort cuisine in Nusa Ceningan.

  • Tranquil Jungle Escape

    Tucked away from main roads in Nusa Ceningan's lush jungle, offering a quiet, unhurried escape from island crowds.

    Quiet retreat from the chaos.

    Peta Lazarides

  • Intimate Tropical Atmosphere

    Set in an intimate, beautifully styled interior oasis that delivers relaxed dinner vibes away from the tourist rush.

    Place was cute, very quite and chill place to have a dinner.

    Hydrac loco23

  • Signature Ribs and Artisan Burgers

    Savory BBQ pork ribs slow-cooked to perfection, alongside signature burgers on distinctive artisan black buns.

    The ribs were fall off the bone and delicious. Ginger pork, beef rendang, crispy chicken burger (the black buns were a surprise and tasted like regular buns)

    Lara Walton

  • Remarkable Quality for Island Value

    Generous portions of freshly caught seafood and rich curries served at modest, accessible prices.

    The fish burger with a bin tang was 90k which is insane considering the food quality.

    Dean Reidy

  • Welcoming Balinese Family Hospitality

    Run by an endearing family where hosts and children make every guest feel embraced in a genuine Balinese home.

    the family is adorable, and I always leave with my heart and stomach full

    Caleb Screpnek

  • Attentive Personal Touches

    Hosts go beyond standard service to personally craft off-menu care and assist guests directly throughout their visit.

    Got chatting to the owner and he invited us back for a traditional meal, it was outstanding, he cooked with his wife. It’s about the personal touches.

    Tom

Guest favourites prepared with homestyle care in our quiet jungle retreat

  • BBQ Pork Ribs

    The ribs were fall off the bone and delicious.

    Lara Walton

  • Fish Burger

    I got the fish burger which reviews had said was great, yet it was above and beyond my expectations.. incredible!!

    Dean Reidy

  • Crispy Chicken Burger

    the crispy chicken burger is just astonishing !

    Jeasmine Harmand

  • Beef Rendang

    Beef rendang is a must!

    Ross McInnes

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality moments and personalized care from the host family

  • Chef's Personal Recipe Explanation

    When diners inquired about the unique black burger buns, the chef stepped out from the kitchen to personally explain the ingredients and artisanal baking technique.

  • Off-Menu Comfort Cooking

    When a visiting diner was feeling unwell, the family prepared a comforting off-menu chicken soup tailored specifically to help soothe an upset stomach.

  • Personal Scooter Return Shuttle

    To save guests from making multiple shuttle trips after dinner, the hosts offered to ride the family's teenagers back to their lodging on personal scooters.

  • Host Invitation to Traditional Meal

    Connecting with visitors over dinner, the host invited guests to return for a specially prepared traditional meal cooked together with his wife.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reaching and enjoying this tucked-away jungle warung

  • Navigate by Scooter via Secret Beach

    The restaurant is tucked away in an interior jungle setting off the main strip and isn't walkable on foot, so plan on taking a scooter toward the Secret Beach viewpoint.

  • Plan Around Dark Backroads

    The secluded approach can feel dark and deserted late in the evening; if you prefer an easier journey or daytime jungle atmosphere, plan an earlier dinner or lunch visit.

  • Order the Black-Bun Burger

    The signature burgers are served on custom black artisan buns; ask the chef if you want to learn about the recipe and preparation process behind them.

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