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Warung Bali Mesari

Bunutan, Abang, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80852, Indonesia

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Find Warung Bali Mesari

Bunutan, Abang, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80852, Indonesia

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+62 857-9214-3765
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Warung Bali Mesari

Run by a solo cook in Bunutan, this unassuming warung turns the daily catch into fragrant Balinese feasts made entirely to order. Regulars bypass resort dining for whole grilled fish basted in aromatic marinades, crisp calamari, and fragrant pepes ikan wrapped in charred banana leaves. Diners note meals take time here—every dish gets prepared from scratch, and the kitchen will even cook fish you reeled in yourself earlier that day. Pair your grilled catch with house sambal matah, a side of urab, and a cold Bintang while you wait.

  • Catch-of-the-day grilling: Daily catches like tuna, mahi-mahi, and snapper are basted in rich Balinese spice pastes and grilled over fire to order.
  • Scratch cooking & custom prep: Solo home cooking means leisurely waits, though the kitchen happily prepares outside catches brought straight from the boat.
  • Warm family hospitality: Family-run hospitality with traditional dishes like pepes ikan, ayam betutu, and fresh sambal matah at local-friendly rates.
RestaurantBalinese restaurant

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Why Dine at Warung Bali Mesari

Scratch-cooked local seafood, personalized hospitality, and unmatched flexibility in Bunutan

  • Fresh Catch Grilled to Order

    Every seafood order is prepared on demand from scratch by the owner, ensuring fresh local fish and rich traditional marinades.

    All the seafood was so fresh and full of flavour

    Jia Kam

  • Daily Catch Tailored to Taste

    The warung centers its menu on fresh daily market catches, customized to diner heat preferences and served with personal hospitality.

    They serve only the catch of the day so the fish is fresh, and it's all served with a smile by Kadek.

    Sukrita Baruah

  • Peaceful Home-Style Dining

    A calm, unpretentious dining environment allows visitors to enjoy authentic home-style Balinese dishes away from resort crowds.

    If you want a quiet peaceful home-made tasting meal, this is a great place that's easy to miss.

    宮崎亘（Wati）

  • Relaxed and Welcoming Setting

    Guests can unwind in an unhurried, welcoming atmosphere supported by warm and attentive family service.

    The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive.

    Putu Kusuma

  • Custom Preparation of Guest-Caught Catch

    Anglers and travelers can bring their own freshly caught fish directly to the kitchen to be prepared using traditional Balinese recipes.

    we brought our own fish that we had just caught and the lovely chef prepared it for us and taught us the traditional Balinese ways of cooking the fish.

    David Lima

  • Cooking Outside Provisions Upon Request

    The kitchen demonstrates unique flexibility by happily cooking outside grocery staples brought in by diners upon request.

    We even wanted to have some indomie we bought from a store she cooked for us.

    Stephanie Kurniawan

Fresh local seafood and Balinese specialties prepared from scratch to order

  • Grilled Prawns

    grilled fish & prawns & pork ribs

    Stephanie Kurniawan

  • Pepes Ikan

    fiery, complex, delicious and super fresh pepes ikan (fish grilled in a banana leaf)

    Sukrita Baruah

  • Chicken Betutu

    Chicken Betutu - falling off the bone and sauce full of flavour

    Marise Phillips

  • Grilled Barracuda

    We ordered the grilled Barracuda and it was cooked with a delicious sauce and grilled to perfection with a nice char on the skin

    Marise Phillips

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, personalized hospitality touches that elevate the dining experience at Warung Bali Mesari.

  • Cooking Your Fresh Catch

    Guests who bring in their own fresh catch can have the chef prepare and grill it to order while sharing traditional Balinese cooking techniques.

  • Custom Preparation of Outside Provisions

    Beyond the regular menu, the kitchen accommodates casual outside food requests, willingly preparing packaged noodles brought in by visitors while they relax over drinks.

  • Multi-Generational Family Recipes

    The owner shares personal heritage through dishes like ayam betutu, preparing recipes handed down from her mother and customized with her own spice blends.

  • Tailored Spice Levels on Request

    Staff ask diners for their personal spice preferences upfront, adjusting the fiery profile of dishes like pepes ikan to suit each palate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the food take to arrive?

Expect dishes to take some time, as meals are prepared and grilled from scratch on demand by the owner. It is best to visit when you are not in a rush.

Can the kitchen cook fish or ingredients you bring yourself?

Yes. Guests report that the kitchen is happy to cook customer-supplied items, including fresh catches brought in after fishing or packaged store noodles.

Does the warung accept card payments?

Warung Bali Mesari operates on a cash-only basis, so be sure to bring local physical currency.

Are there vegan options available?

While not explicitly featured on the printed menu, the kitchen can prepare fresh vegan dishes on request.

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