7 Great Halal Restaurants in Bali

Halal restaurants in Bali are among the best dining spots for those looking to enjoy exotic local cuisine during their vacation. Thanks to the stricter methods of ingredient selection and overall preparation, most of these restaurants also attract diners with specific dietary needs.

Halal cuisine in Bali mainly focuses on seafood sourced straight from the Indian Ocean, so you’ll be assured of its freshness and quality. You can enjoy a wide range of fish, prawns, and squid prepared either grilled, leaf-wrapped, or steamed, and served with rice, vegetables, and fiery “sambal” (chili sauce). Check out our guide to Bali’s Muslim-friendly dining spots, many of which are halal-certified by MUI, one of Indonesia’s top Islamic councils.

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1. Raja’s Balinese Cuisine

Top food with a traditional ambience

Good for: Couples, Food, Luxury

Raja’s Balinese Cuisine can be found near the Nusa Dua Spa and serves local cuisine in a fine-dining setting. This halal-certified restaurant has well-illuminated dining spaces, complemented by a sumptuous decor of Balinese crafts and fabrics.

It offers 2- and 3-course menus, with mains such as “bebek betutu” (whole duck marinated in 16 Balinese spices) and “ulam ayam mepanggang” (roasted spring chicken). You can also opt for a la carte dishes. Standouts include “nasi goreng” (fried rice), oxtail soup, and Balinese lobster in coconut curry sauce.

Location: Lot North 4, Kawasan Pariwisata, Jl. Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +62 811 3820 5649

2. Jimbaran Seafood Area

Freshly grilled seafood on the beachfront

Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife

The Jimbaran Seafood Area consists of several different cafes that line a white-sand beach called Pantai Muaya. Popular for sunset dinners, each Jimbaran seafood cafe serves freshly grilled seafood at candlelit, beachfront tables.

Dishes are usually served with steamed rice, mixed vegetables, and homemade “sambal” (traditional chili sauce) on the side. As the sun goes down, the horizon features faint lights from Ngurah Rai Airport and traditional fishing boat lanterns in the sea, making for a truly enchanting atmosphere. Each and every café provides the perfect spot for a romantic meal during your vacation. Read more

Location: Jl. Bukit Permai No.5a, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Hours vary by venue

3. Pondok Tempo Doeloe

Family-friendly Sundanese cuisine

Good for: Food, Unusual

Pondok Tempo Doeloe is a family-friendly restaurant on the southern end of Sunset Road, where you can enjoy halal Sundanese cuisine. This cheerful restaurant has an extensive menu including freshwater fish and seafood dishes.

Its signature “ikan bakar Tempo Doeloe” (grilled fish) is particularly popular. You can also enjoy steamed tilapia (a freshwater fish) in sweet-and-sour sauce, or steamed spicy fish wrapped in banana leaves. Orders come with baskets of rice and a good selection of mixed vegetables on the side.

Location: Jalan Sunset Road No.8, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 10 am to 9.45 pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 757699

4. Ayam Bakar Wong Solo Kuta

Specializing in sensational grilled chicken

Good for: Food

Ayam Bakar Wong Solo in Kuta specializes in juicy grilled chicken prepared in the style of “Solo”, which is the name of a town in Central Java. This restaurant’s main offerings are platters known as “paket”, which consist of meat, rice, and vegetables.

You can choose from “ayam bakar” (grilled chicken), “ayam penyet” (smashed fried chicken) or grilled gourami (tropical, freshwater fish). Each serving comes with “sambal” (chili sauce), steamed white rice, fried tofu, and tempeh (fermented bean cake), sliced cucumber, seared eggplant, and fresh sprigs of basil.

Location: Jalan Raya Kuta No.87, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 9 am to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 763487

5. Queen’s Tandoor

Mouthwatering authentic Indian food

Good for: Food

The Queen’s Tandoor set of restaurants serve authentic Indian dishes in Seminyak, Kuta, and Nusa Dua. You can find a wide range of vegetarian, meat, and seafood dishes on the menu. For something light, try their South Indian menu, which has varieties of “dosa” (crepe-like pancakes) and “uttapam” (thick Indian-style pancakes). Or, if you fancy a more filling treat, you may want to treat yourself to their specialty tandoori chicken and mutton vindaloo.

In terms of the decor, Queen’s Tandoor boasts a chic and modern styling combined with accents of vibrant color.

Location: Jalan Raya Seminyak No.1/73, Seminyak, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from noon to midnight

Phone: +62 (0)361 732770

6. Bale Udang Mang Engking

A unique, floating dining experience

Good for: Families, Food, Unusual

Bale Udang Mang Engking offers a unique dining experience via floating thatch-roofed pavilions set over an artificial lake. There are 3 large huts, each of which can accommodate up to 21 people, along with 9 smaller pavilions that fit 9 people at a time.

The menu is mostly Sundanese-style cuisine, such as jumbo prawns with barbecue sauce and honey-grilled prawns. All delightful dishes come with a wide range of vegetables, rice, and noodles. There’s a dedicated playground for the kids, as well as a snack corner selling chips and pickled fruits.

Location: Jalan Nakula No.88, Kuta, Bali 80119, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +62 8176 780001

7. Bawang Merah Beachfront Restaurant

Dining on the white sands under the stars

Good for: Couples, Families, Food

The Bawang Merah Beachfront Restaurant is a halal-certified restaurant in Kelan, about 2 miles north of Jimbaran Beach. Tables are arranged on the sand, with views of the surf and the famous sunsets of Bali.

The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood selections and Balinese dishes, such as “ayam sambal bawang”, a platter of fried chicken served with steamed rice, mixed vegetables, and a shallot-based sambal mix. If you’re dining in a group, the “rijsttafel” (Dutch phrase meaning “rice table”) offers a multi-course serving of popular Indonesian dishes. For drinks, Bawang Merah Beachfront Restaurant offers non-alcoholic “jamu” (herbal beverages), fruit juices, and mocktails.

Location: Jalan Pantai Kelan, Tuban, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from noon to 10 pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 4728790

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