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Warung Pondok Bali

Jl. Sentanu No.4, Tampaksiring, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia

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Jl. Sentanu No.4, Tampaksiring, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia

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+62 878-6441-2215
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Warung Pondok Bali

Perched along the emerald paddies of Tampaksiring, this family-run warung offers an unhurried Balinese roadside break away from temple crowds. Guests linger over fresh-cracked young coconuts and mie goreng while ducks forage through the flooded fields below. The kitchen turns out traditional home cooking alongside regional countryside rarities like frog legs simmered in suna cekuh—pungent with garlic and aromatic lesser galangal. Owners pull up chairs to talk through family recipes, dishing up smoky pork ribs and spiced sate without inflated tourist tabs. It is an easy, open-air pause for fresh watermelon juice and cool rural breezes.

  • Paddy Field Vistas: Open terrace tables look straight out over green rice terraces where ducks wander along the water's edge.
  • Balinese Countryside Dishes: The kitchen prepares authentic countryside plates, from classic nasi campur to frog legs with local spices and snail skewers.
  • Family-Run Hospitality: Run by a welcoming multi-generational family who explain how each home-cooked specialty is prepared.
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Why Choose Warung Pondok Bali

Why travelers stop at Warung Pondok Bali for scenic dining, authentic flavors, and a peaceful countryside break.

  • Convenient Rest Stop Between Regional Sights

    Positioned between local temples and waterfalls, the warung provides a convenient and authentic dining stop for travelers exploring Tampaksiring.

    stop by here when visiting nesrby waterfalls or water purification temples

    Andrea Petrovčinová

  • Authentic Regional Balinese Countryside Fare

    The kitchen prepares regional countryside specialties such as frog legs with aromatic local Balinese spices.

    Menu yang saya coba disini adalah BIG BALINESE FROG (Gadagan Suna Cekuh). Rasanya tajam dengan rempah-rempah khas Bali.

    Aruna Bali

  • Panoramic Views Across Active Rice Terraces

    Open dining terraces look straight onto active green rice paddies, coconut trees, and rural wildlife.

    enjoy air kelapa with the nice view at ricefield and kelapatrees

    Kroko Schilte

  • Lively Countryside Wildlife Setting

    Diners can watch ducks and rural wildlife across the fields and fish in the pond, creating an engaging natural visit.

    It's kids friendly and a bit of an experience for them, with small ducks playing inside of the rice field across the warung.

    Joseph Boud

  • Peaceful Alternative to Crowded Tourist Traps

    Located outside congested bus corridors around Tirta Empul, the warung offers tranquil dining without crowded tourist groups.

    Es un lugar excelente y sin turistas, tiene unas magnificas vistas al arrozal desde sus preciosas dos terrazas.

    Arnau 07

  • Honest and Affordable Local Pricing

    Meals and fresh drinks are priced transparently and affordably compared to heavily commercialized stops nearby.

    saves you from going to any of the touristic and expensive places in the area. If what you need is cheap but good food with a beautiful view then that is the place to go!

    Amalia B

Authentic countryside favorites and traditional Balinese fare

  • Big Balinese Frog (Gadagan Suna Cekuh)

    Menu yang saya coba disini adalah BIG BALINESE FROG (Gadagan Suna Cekuh). Rasanya tajam dengan rempah-rempah khas Bali.

    Aruna Bali

  • Nasi Campur

    Try nasi campur and stop by here when visiting nesrby waterfalls or water purification temples 🌹❤️🩷

    Andrea Petrovčinová

  • Ribs

    These ribs were damn good. Cooked nicely with some really good bbq and spicy sauce.

    Stephen D

  • Sate

    Warung Pondok Bali has great sate and fresh coconutjuice, cut on the spot.

    Kroko Schilte

Other favorites

Fresh tropical juices, whole coconuts, and traditional drinks

  • Fresh Coconut

    enjoy air kelapa with the nice view at ricefield and kelapatrees.

    Kroko Schilte

  • Mango Juice

    Also had a plate of fruits and a mango juice. Super refreshing on a hot day!

    Caty Malo

  • Café Balinés

    El café balinés que tienen es buenísimo.

    Arnau 07

  • Watermelon Juice

    Tasty omelette and fresh watermelon juice.

    Ayelén Marano

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details and countryside charms experienced by travelers visiting Tampaksiring.

  • Personal Dish Explanations from the Host

    The owner personally sits down with diners to walk through the menu, patiently explaining each traditional dish and its preparation method.

  • Paddy Wildlife Viewing with Roaming Ducks

    Young ducks roam and play throughout the adjacent rice fields directly across the warung, providing natural entertainment for visiting families.

  • Made-to-Order Coconuts and Pure Fresh Juices

    Coconuts are sliced open fresh to order, delivering chilled coconut water alongside freshly blended pure fruit juices with no added sugar.

  • Seasonal Tree-Ripened Durian Treats

    During harvest season, the warung serves tree-ripened local durian naturally collected after falling straight from the tree.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for visiting Warung Pondok Bali

  • Temple Tour Pit Stop

    Stop by for lunch or a refreshing fresh juice directly between temple tours like Tirta Empul to bypass crowded, marked-up tourist bus restaurants.

  • Countryside Delicacies

    Pair traditional Balinese staples with countryside delicacies like local frog legs (Gadagan Suna Cekuh) or snail skewers prepared fresh.

  • Easy Parking & Card Payment

    Take advantage of convenient on-site parking and card payment options while enjoying open-air terrace seating overlooking the rice fields.

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