Warung Mek Juwel is a balinese restaurant in Ubud, Bali.
Editorially verified October 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Why locals love it: A one-dish family compound in Sayan, near Ubud, with rice-field views, serving nasi campur ayam with betutu and sate lilit for about IDR 30,000 a plate.
Tip: A plate costs about IDR 30,000. IDN Times Bali reports no pork in the cooking, though pork crackers are sold as a consigned extra.
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Address: Jl. Melati, Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
Why locals goA pork nasi campur warung in Benoa near the ITDC area, serving lawar, urutan sausage and pork rib broth from 08:00 to 14:00, with plates from about IDR 25,000.
TipThe warung runs from 08:00 to 14:00, so go for breakfast or an early lunch; a full plate starts from about IDR 25,000.
Why locals goA Denpasar rujak warung on Jalan Pulau Misol serving rujak kuah pindang, tipat cantok and Balinese porridge, with rujak from about IDR 10,000 a portion.
TipPair the rujak with tipat cantok or tipat serombotan, which cost IDR 10,000 to 15,000, and cool down with an es daluman.
Why locals goA small shop on Jalan Kalantaka in Gianyar town that has sold klepon since 1980; ten pieces cost about IDR 10,000, and it opens at 06:00.
TipTen klepon cost about IDR 10,000, a snack for morning or afternoon; the shop opens at 06:00 and closes at 19:00.
Why locals goA simple warung on Jalan Gunung Agung in central Denpasar serving nasi lawar, soto and bakso balung; Bali Post says its lawar tastes authentic and the portions are good.
TipThe menu is nasi lawar, soto and bakso balung; the warung opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:00, a simple stop for lunch.
Why locals goA budget Balinese warung in Renon, Denpasar, selling rujak kuah pindang, rujak gula, bubur Bali and nasi campur from IDR 10,000; Bali Post lists it among the city's rujak spots.
TipTry the rujak kuah pindang or rujak bulung, and add tipat cantok or tipat plecing, which can be ordered with cooked or raw sauce.
Why locals goA village-style warung inside the Kertalangu cultural village in east Denpasar, serving nasi tekor, sate tusuk and pindang fish in an old-fashioned setting from about IDR 30,000.
TipRRI lists nasi tekor with chicken or squid, sate tusuk and pindang fish from about IDR 30,000; the menu depends on what the kitchen is cooking.
