The short answer
Poppies Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Worth a lunch or early dinner for the garden and the history. The menu is mixed and the listing says vegetarian-friendly, not vegetarian, so strict vegetarians and Jain diners should ask staff how dishes are prepared.
History and context
The story behind Poppies Restaurant
Poppies Restaurant first opened on 12 January 1973, per Bali Travel Life and Chope. Zenik Sukenny, who ran a streetside warung, kept it going after the original partners left within months.
Useful facts
Poppies Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Jalan Poppies I No. 16, Kuta
- Dining style
- Garden restaurant with a bar
- Price signal
- Mid-range, about Rp 100,000-250,000 per Chope
- Signature order
- Try: rijsttafel or nasi campur
- Open
- Daily 8 am to 11 pm per Chope
- Good for
- Heritage lunch, relaxed dinner
Why it matters
Why Poppies Restaurant is worth your time
Poppies Restaurant opened on 12 January 1973, when former owners of a California restaurant of the same name joined a Balinese woman, Zenik Sukenny, who ran a small warung on the track. She kept it going after the partners left, and the lane became known as Poppies Lane.
The restaurant is one of the oldest in Kuta and is a reminder of the area's early tourism days. A meal in its garden is a quieter link to that history than anything on the main road.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Garden setting
Ponds and greenery give a calm contrast to the lane.
- 02
Rijsttafel
A rice table of small Indonesian dishes, listed as a signature.
- 03
1973 heritage
One of Kuta's earliest restaurants.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Walk in from Poppies Lane I and ask for a table in the garden. The restaurant is about two-thirds of the way along the lane, and the setting includes ponds and a bar. Lunch is calmer than dinner.
The menu spans Indonesian, Asian and Western dishes. Chope lists rijsttafel, fillet steak and nasi campur among signature dishes, and tags the restaurant as vegetarian-friendly. If you eat vegetarian, ask for dishes without fish sauce, shrimp paste or meat stock.
When you finish, stroll the rest of the lane or cross to the beach for a short walk. Bring small change for the lane's shops.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve for dinner
- Ask about vegetarian preparation
- Take a taxi to the lane end
- Check opening hours
- Carry small cash for the lane
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Poppies Lane I, Kuta
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A garden setting with seats and a mostly level approach, but the lane outside is narrow and busy with scooters. Take a taxi to the end of the lane and walk the last stretch slowly.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are advisable for dinner. Chope lists daily hours of 8 am to 11 pm and a mid price band; confirm before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Poppies Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A garden setting with seats and a mostly level approach, but the lane outside is narrow and busy with scooters. Take a taxi to the end of the lane and walk the last stretch slowly.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
When did Poppies Restaurant open?
On 12 January 1973.
Is Poppies Restaurant vegetarian?
No; it is a mixed menu tagged vegetarian-friendly. Ask staff about vegetarian preparation.
What should I order?
Chope lists rijsttafel, fillet steak and nasi campur as signatures.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
