Indonesian Beach Style, Warung Salt

A humble abode for Indonesian cuisine, Warung In Salt offers buffet-style cuisine and a special a la carte menu inspired by different regions of the archipelago. Set in an old teak house on the road to Balangan Beach, Warung In Salt offers Indonesian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Owner, Enay, is a woman who embraces Indonesian food and has a passion for managing restaurants. Three years ago her dream came true when she opened the warung, initially offering her native Sundanese food. Over time the menu has expanded as she works with friends and partners from Bali and West Sumatra. When I arrive at the door, all I see is a modest wooden house in the middle of the hill, but as I enter I feel the passion for Bali back in the days – as portrayed in photos and pictures of the island’s people and places on the wall. The laid-back posters, surf boards, and Indonesian ornaments are original and I feel like I have been taken back to Bali in the 70’s. There are trays of fresh buffet food on display and you can also choose a la carte dishes from the specials menu written up on the black board. I recommend taking a seat in one of the communal tables and making friends with fellow beach goers!

The Gado Gado is a smart choice to start an Indonesian feast; it’s a small portion and made with the freshest vegetables, both raw and cooked. We follow with a well marinated Barbeque Chicken with green salad and potatoes, and a Chicken Curry with a West Javanese touch and slight turmeric taste and colour. I chat with Chef Ade in the kitchen, where the aroma of simmering Beef Rendang fills the air, and when I taste it, I am impressed by the rich flavours and thick texture. The kitchen is Ade’s playground, where he creates and works together with Enay to invent special menus and buffet dishes. As we enjoy lunch, more and more people come; some are in groups while other come to chat with Matt, Enay’s husband, and its obvious that this is an ideal meeting place. We finish with a round of the most popular desserts, Black Rice Pudding topped with banana slices, and a Banana Pancake with orange blossom honey. I sip
the last drop of my fresh squeezed Orange Juice and enjoy the gentle sea breeze, and wish I could stay longer to enjoy the surf and sand lifestyle coloured in 70’s hues. Menur

Warung In Salt | Jl. Balangan, Jimbaran | P +62 81 338 247 993 | Open 8am – 10pm