Restaurant
Warung Makan SMS Sanur
Jl. Betngandang I No.25, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
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Jl. Betngandang I No.25, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
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Tucked along a quiet Sanur backstreet, this local warung pairs warm hospitality with restaurant-caliber Balinese dishes at humble neighborhood prices. Chef Mudana and his kitchen team welcome guests like longtime friends, serving aromatic ayam betutu simmered in deeply layered bumbu alongside tender mahi-mahi and slow-braised beef rendang. The expansive menu makes group dining painless—spicy seafood curry sits easily beside crisp katsu and pad thai—while hands-on cooking classes run on-site for those wanting to bring home traditional spice-grinding techniques. Dinner winds down over warm black sticky rice pudding and sweet caramelized bananas with palm sugar.
- On-Site Cooking School: Chef Mudana leads interactive sessions covering Balinese spice pastes and adaptable home recipes.
- Versatile Dual Menu: Authentic dishes like ayam betutu and beef rendang share the menu with approachable comfort plates.
- Chef-Led Hospitality: Attentive, multilingual kitchen hospitality ensures guests feel welcomed like family.
What's On at Warung Makan SMS Sanur
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine and Learn at Warung Makan SMS
Why Sanur diners and cooking students choose Warung Makan SMS for memorable Balinese meals and hands-on classes.
Restaurant-Quality Indonesian Fare at Warung Prices
Warung Makan SMS serves nuanced Indonesian and Balinese dishes crafted with precision and fresh ingredients at traditional warung pricing.
It was restaurant quality food at Warung prices.
Kat Krab Masterful Traditional Balinese Spice Profiling
The kitchen strikes nuanced spice profiles and balanced bumbu sauces across traditional specialties like authentic ayam betutu.
The balance of the flavours in the bumbu sauce was out of this world
Lionel Hands-On Culinary Instruction with Chef Mudana
Interactive multi-course cooking classes led by Chef Mudana and his kitchen team equip guests with practical recipes and domestic ingredient substitutions.
We had the greatest time, and they gave us all the recipes so we can make everything at home.
Amber Heemskerk Customizable Multi-Course Learning Experience
Classes and kitchen demonstrations accommodate varied dietary requests and spice preferences, tailoring courses seamlessly for every participant.
7 course meal, and they were able to customise for dietary requirements.
Jess Williams Flexible Dining for Mixed Palates and Families
A versatile menu pairs regional Indonesian fare with familiar international favorites, making group and family meals effortless across differing palates.
excellent range of local and international options for when you want spice but your kid wants katsu.
Kirsten N Warm Tableside Hospitality from Owners and Kitchen Team
Multilingual hosts greet guests warmly and engage in conversation, creating an approachable atmosphere where diners feel like guests in a private home.
we felt like we were having dinner as some friend’s house, we loved it!
Kelly Barichello
Most popular items
Most popular culinary experiences and signature Indonesian specialties
Cooking class
Definitely recommended if you want to learn how to cook Balinese.
Nick Buitenhuis Ayam betutu
their ayam betutu completely blew my mind. The balance of the flavours in the bumbu sauce was out of this world and the chicken was the perfect doneness and juiciness.
Lionel Beef rendang
We decided on the beef rendang and chicken pad thai. Oh my goodness they were flavour explosions in our mouth.
Joanne Hams Mahi mahi
The mahi mahi was so tender and moist and the flavours of all the dishes were amazing.
Garrie Russell
Other favorites
Traditional desserts and savory sides to complement your meal
Mango sticky rice
mango sticky rice
Dean Langan Balinese crepes
Balinese crepes
Katie Jackson Black sticky rice pudding
black sticky rice pudding
Joanne Hams Corn fritters
corn fritters
Kirsten N
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and personalized touches experienced by diners and workshop guests.
Tableside Chats with the Chef
When not occupied in the kitchen, Chef Mudana and his team sit down directly with diners at their tables to chat and connect personally.
Open-Kitchen Invitations
Guests are invited directly into the kitchen to observe dishes like Soto Ayam being prepared firsthand.
Adaptable Take-Home Recipes and Spice Storage Tips
Cooking class participants receive home recipes, ingredient substitution tips for Western kitchens, and methods for freezing boemboes for future home use.
Complimentary Fresh Mango Post-Dinner
Diners are treated to complimentary fresh mango following their dinner.
Before you head over
Practical advice on location, timing, and ordering to make the most of your visit
Navigating the Location
The warung is tucked away along an inconspicuous side street and can be tricky to find, so plan your route ahead when heading in.
Evening Dinner Timing
Cooking classes run morning and afternoon sessions, which can occasionally delay regular evening dinner opening past 18:00.
Customizing Spice & Menus
The kitchen easily adapts spice levels and ingredient substitutes, offering mild dishes or international options like katsu when dining with varying palates.
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