The short answer
Cak Por: what visitors should know first
Go for a simple local seafood dinner in Senggigi. It is an evening-only place, closed on Sundays per Wikivoyage, with BBQ fish and chicken. Vegetarians can try the tomato salad and rice, but should ask about sambal and cooking oil.
Useful facts
Cak Por facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Raya Senggigi, opposite Senggigi Abadi supermarket and BNI
- Dining style
- Roadside tent cafe
- Price signal
- Budget
- Signature order
- Try: BBQ fish or seafood nasi goreng
- Hours
- From dusk; closed Sundays per Wikivoyage
- Good for
- Casual grilled fish dinners
Why it matters
Why Cak Por is worth your time
Senggigi's roadside tent cafes are where many residents and budget travellers eat, away from hotel dining rooms. Cak Por is named by Wikivoyage with a precise landmark location, which makes it easy to find without a map pin. It shows the island's grilled-fish habit at everyday prices.
The limits are practical. There is little for strict vegetarians beyond salad and rice, seating is basic, and the evening-only schedule shortens your options. For a family travelling with older members, it works best as a short, early dinner when the group is flexible about food, and as a contrast to the more formal restaurants nearby.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
BBQ fish
Wikivoyage lists barbecued fish as a main dish.
- 02
Tomato salad
A simple side that vegetarians can order with rice.
- 03
Landmark location
Opposite a supermarket and bank, easy to describe to a driver.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Find the stretch of Jalan Raya Senggigi opposite Senggigi Abadi supermarket and the BNI bank. Wikivoyage describes Cak Por as a tent cafe that opens at dusk and is closed on Sundays, with a menu of barbecued fish, barbecued chicken, seafood fried rice, tomato salad and juices, and cold beer.
For a group that includes a vegetarian, ask for the tomato salad, plain rice and fruit juice, and say no fish sauce or shrimp paste. The grilled items are the main attraction, and fish is usually chosen by weight, so agree the price before it goes on the fire.
Arrive just after sunset when the heat has dropped. A taxi can drop you at the roadside, and a short walk along the main road afterwards is easy on level pavement. Keep cash ready and check the bill, since small places seldom print itemised receipts.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Go after dusk and avoid Sundays
- Agree fish price before cooking
- Ask for no shrimp paste if vegetarian
- Carry cash
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Raya Senggigi, opposite Senggigi Abadi supermarket and the BNI bank, Senggigi
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Evening, from dusk; closed Sundays per Wikivoyage
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Roadside tent seating means traffic noise and no guarantee of back support or a toilet. Fine for a short dinner, less so for anyone who needs comfortable seating.
- Tickets and access
- No reservations mentioned. Wikivoyage says it opens at dusk and closes on Sundays, so check before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Cak Por
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Roadside tent seating means traffic noise and no guarantee of back support or a toilet. Fine for a short dinner, less so for anyone who needs comfortable seating.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
When does Cak Por open?
Wikivoyage says it opens at dusk and is closed on Sundays. Confirm before going.
Is there vegetarian food?
Only a tomato salad and rice are noted. Ask what else the kitchen can prepare.
Is it comfortable for seniors?
It is a roadside tent cafe with basic seating, so it suits a short meal rather than a long one.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
