Sanur is a famous spot in Bali for its tourism hotspots. While the activities that Sanur offers vary from boardwalk, yoga, festivals,night markets, rice paddles and many others, Sanur is also famous for its rich culinary scene. A vacation is incomplete without experiencing local delicacies.
Bali’s delicacies are rich ranging from sweets, desserts, authentic local food, fusion, even a more upscale food such as fine dining or sensory dining experience. While visitors can visit many spots from warung (local kiosk) to local street food, it is recommended to visit restaurants nearby.
Gong Restaurant Sanur
The Kayumanis Sanur resort's Gong Restaurant specializes in upscale Balinese cuisine, providing diners with a sensory experience. The menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients infused with local herbs and spices, resulting in unique and flavorful dishes that showcase Bali's culinary heritage.
Named after a traditional Balinese musical instrument, the restaurant is located in a peaceful garden surrounded by tropical greenery. The elegantly styled space offers comfortable seating for couples and small groups, and the service is exceptional with careful attention to detail.
Gong Restaurant at Kayumanis Sanur offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience with the Balinese rijsttafel, a culinary legacy of Indonesia. This grand meal features a selection of the island's richest and most flavorful dishes, including the freshest seafood, beef, chicken, pork, and vegetables, carefully prepared by the Balinese chef with local herbs and spices. The meal is accompanied by steamed yellow rice and spicy condiments, reflecting Bali's colonial Dutch heritage.
Some of the best-seller menus:
- Watujimbar Pentung Shrimp
With the main ingredient, lobster gives a luxurious impression with the taste of seafood, seasoned with Balinese spices to make a perfect blend.
add a bit of capsicum to give a little spicy taste, typical of an Indonesian dish. Served with steamed white rice makes it complete like other Indonesian specialties which are incomplete without rice. All the combinations come together on one beautifully decorated plate to add to your appetite.
- Rijshtafell Bali
Rijsttafel but equipped with a variety of typical Balinese food. It begins with three appetizing appetizers, flavourful soups, showcasing the diversity of Balinese flavors. The main course is a highlight, featuring six delectable dishes representing the best of Balinese cuisine. From succulent grilled satay to fragrant beef rendang and spicy Sambal Matah. The meal is served alongside fragrant yellow rice stir-fried and accompanied by various Balinese spices, giving each bite a complex flavor. A complete menu for you who want to taste all Indonesian specialties in 1 menu.
- Nasi Goreng Kampung Bali
"Kampung" means village. Usually, this food is a menu for village people using simple ingredients, but at Gong restaurant, this menu will be enlivened with complementary ingredients such as crackers and your choice of meat according to your choice between pork, chicken, beef, or shrimp. A simple menu with spices and luxury will give you the experience of eating local food with quality ingredients.
- Gado-Gado
Gado Gado is one of the favorite foods of the Indonesian people. This Indonesian-style salad provides an authentic local taste. With various ingredients of boiled vegetables such as bean sprouts, cabbage, and spinach, with fried tofu and boiled eggs, Complemented by a special soft and spicy peanut sauce. Gado Gado is often garnished with fried shallots and accompanied by crackers to add crunch. With a rich combination of fresh vegetables, protein, and peanut sauce, Gado Gado is a delicious and satisfying dish that represents the diversity of Indonesian cuisine.
Pescado Bali
Pescado Bali, located in the heart of Sanur, offers an opportunity to indulge in Spain's delectable cuisine, including seafood, paella, tapas, and Sangria. The menu has a communal dining theme, featuring ample portions of specialty paella, share platters, and jugs of sangria. The upscale decor adds to the ambiance, creating a dining experience worth cherishing. Pescado Bali also hosts social events and special deals throughout the week, which you can stay updated on by following their calendar.
Lilla Pantai
Lilla Pantai is a highly regarded restaurant located by the beach and popular among both Sanur's locals and frequent visitors. For breakfast, diners can choose from classic dishes such as eggs benedict and sandwiches or more unique options like the Spicy Tempe Bowl with honey Sriracha dressing. The menu also features delightful house-made treats like the Berry Tart and Strawberry Feta Salad sprinkled with sunflower seeds. Lunch options include grilled meats, pasta, and local favorites such as lalapan and grilled prawns with garlic lemon butter.
Shotgun Social
Shotgun Social in Sanur is a relaxed brewhouse and beer garden that serves up a range of imported and local beers alongside a solid food menu. With 16 international craft beers on tap, there's plenty to sample while sitting at the bar or enjoying a leisurely lunch within the impressive domed interiors.
The menu features gastropub classics such as English breakfast with baked beans, eggs, pork sausage, and smoked bacon, which is available daily until 2 pm. Other options include big burgers, 40cm-wide NYC-style pizzas, and a rustic Australian tenderloin with chimichurri sauce. In addition to beer, Shotgun Social also offers a great wine selection.
Naughty Nuri’s Sanur
Naughty Nuri's is a popular destination for food enthusiasts who love meat. Tourists from around the world flock to this Seminyak restaurant to savor their specialty ribs, and now a new location has opened up along the main Sanur highway, which is spacious enough to accommodate families, large groups of friends, and those seeking an Instagram-worthy shot.
The menu at this industrial-style Sanur establishment offers all of Naughty Nuri's classic dishes, including the renowned "Shake Shake" dance performed with each order of a margarita or martini. If you manage to gulp down four of these oversized cocktails during one visit, you'll earn a place on Nuri's wall of fame! Naughty Nuri's Sanur is also serving up the famous Nuri's Pork Knuckle (weighing 1.3kgs), which is prepared with Nuri's secret herbs and spices.
Due to its popularity, it's recommended to pre-order this delicious and crispy pork knuckle, as there is limited daily availability.
All the various food menus provided by all restaurants in Bali are waiting for you to enjoy.
Happy spoiling the tongue with everyone, Happy holidays