Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

Warung Putu

V24X+9FM, Jl. Kubu Cembong, Tukadmungga, Kec. Buleleng, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81119, Indonesia

Recommended by 16 people

Updated

Find Warung Putu

V24X+9FM, Jl. Kubu Cembong, Tukadmungga, Kec. Buleleng, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81119, Indonesia

Directions ↗
+62 859-2361-5953
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About Warung Putu

Just steps from Lovina’s beach, Warung Putu serves homestyle Balinese cooking anchored by ocean catches brought straight from the water. Travelers make this laid-back warung their regular daily stop for owner Putu’s hospitable presence and unhurried conversation. Instead of standard commercial frying oil, dishes are cooked with coconut oil, imparting a subtle depth to plates of nasi goreng, grilled mackerel, and charcoal-kissed marlin skewers served alongside his signature spicy lemongrass chili dip.

  • Charcoal-Grilled Ocean Catches: Catches like marlin and mackerel arrive daily from neighboring waters and get grilled over charcoal on skewers.
  • Cooked with Coconut Oil: Dishes are prepared using traditional coconut oil rather than standard commercial cooking oil.
  • Heartfelt Local Host: Owner Putu welcomes diners with open hospitality, cultural stories, and casual language lessons.
RestaurantDinerRestaurant

What's On at Warung Putu

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Choose Warung Putu

Why travelers make Warung Putu their go-to dining home in Lovina

  • Charcoal-Grilled Fresh Ocean Marlin & Catches

    Pak Putu grills fresh local catches like marlin skewers and mackerel over charcoal, paired with a signature homemade chili lemongrass sauce.

    All of his food is perfectly cooked, and perfectly seasoned, from the Sate Ayam, Marlin on skewers, Mackerel, The Mix Rice, everything is so delicious.

    Guntur Indra R.

  • Traditional Cooking with Pure Coconut Oil

    Dishes are prepared using authentic coconut oil for frying and cooking rather than conventional commercial cooking oils, elevating flavor and quality.

    He’s using coconut oil to cook which make all the difference compare to all warung.

    Axelle Hml

  • A Reliable Daily Dining Base in Lovina

    Guests regularly return for every meal during their time in Lovina, relying on the warung as their comforting everyday dining hub.

    We had breakfast and dinner here every day while we lived in Lovina.

    Marina Sidorovskaia

  • Steps-from-the-Sea Local Warung Setting

    Situated just steps from the ocean, the warung provides accessible, fresh daily seafood and wholesome Balinese meals at very affordable local prices.

    Putu does most of the usual Balinese dishes as well as local fish from the ocean 20 meters away.

    Calum McCauley

  • Genuine Connection with Host Pak Putu

    Putu welcomes guests warmly into his space, engaging visitors in personal conversations, local stories, and language exchange.

    We ended up coming back for every meal to hang out and talk with him!

    Anna Mills

  • Cultural Sharing & Language Exchange

    As a respected Hindu community elder, Pak Putu shares insights into Balinese traditions, culture, and language with his diners.

    He speaks good English. He would also teach you Balinese and Indonesian if you want.

    Hiroki Yokoyama

Fresh local catches and Balinese home-cooked favorites prepared daily

  • Marlin on skewers

    All of his food is perfectly cooked, and perfectly seasoned, from the Sate Ayam, Marlin on skewers, Mackerel, The Mix Rice, everything is so delicious.

    Guntur Indra R.

  • Nasi goreng

    La nourritures est incroyable !! (mention spécial au nasi goreng) !! le meilleur qu’on ai mangé à Bali !!!

    jade goncalves

  • Nasi campur

    Nasi campur 20k or sate marlin 45k are our favourites but he's never let us down everything is special

    Gordon Russell

  • Sate Ayam

    All of his food is perfectly cooked, and perfectly seasoned, from the Sate Ayam, Marlin on skewers, Mackerel, The Mix Rice, everything is so delicious.

    Guntur Indra R.

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that make dining at Warung Putu personal and memorable

  • Coconut Oil Home Cooking

    Owner Putu prepares fried dishes using coconut oil instead of commercial oils, adding a distinct homemade flavor and texture.

  • Charcoal-Grilled Fresh Catch Skewers

    Guests are treated to skewers of fresh local ocean catches, such as marlin and mackerel, grilled directly over charcoal.

  • Cultural and Language Sharing

    Putu readily spends time chatting after meals, sharing cultural insights and offering Balinese and Indonesian language lessons.

  • House-Made Lemongrass Sambal

    Meals are served with Putu's distinct house-made spicy lemongrass chili sauce, crafted fresh daily.

Before you head over

Practical guidance for enjoying fresh local seafood and Balinese home cooking at Warung Putu

  • Ask About Daily Catch Availability

    Daily ocean catches depend directly on what local boats bring in and the weather season, so ask Putu what fish is available rather than expecting a fixed seafood list.

  • Request the Homemade Lemongrass Sauce

    Pair your grilled fish skewers or rice dishes with Putu's signature homemade chili lemongrass sauce for the intended balanced flavor profile.

  • Plan for Relaxed Fresh Cooking

    Dishes are freshly prepared to order and cooked with coconut oil, so visit when you have time for a relaxed conversation with the host rather than a rushed meal.

Explore more places in Bali

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Bali.

Similar places

More places for the flavours and food you enjoy.

  • Warung Wayan. W.WBuleleng, Buleleng Regency · Indonesian restaurant, Diner, Restaurant
  • Di Lipah WarungAbang, Karangasem Regency · Seafood restaurant, Balinese restaurant, Diner
  • Warung Heaven MundukBanjar, Buleleng Regency · Restaurant, Diner
  • ASAI CafeSouth Kuta, Badung Regency · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant, Dessert shop, Diner, Lunch restaurant, Restaurant
  • Warung AppleBuleleng, Buleleng Regency · Seafood restaurant, Balinese restaurant, Diner, Indonesian restaurant, Restaurant
  • ChamBliss Coffee CornerKuta, Badung Regency · Coffee shop, Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Cocktail bar, Diner, Health food restaurant, Indonesian restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant

Discover more in Bali

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Bali venues