The short answer
Garlic Restaurant Bali: what visitors should know first
A useful non-Indian choice when you want a change from curries, particularly for vegan diners. It is not a vegan restaurant and the menu includes dishes with eggs and dairy, so ask staff to confirm what is meat-free.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Garlic Restaurant Bali facts at a glance
- Location
- Jalan ITDC, Nusa Dua
- Dining style
- Casual sit-down with outdoor seating
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: vegan nasi goreng or the vegetable platter
- Good for
- Vegan-marked dishes, group meals
Why it matters
Why Garlic Restaurant Bali is worth your time
Indonesian food is more flexible than many visitors expect: tempeh, tofu and vegetable dishes are everyday staples, and a good restaurant can adapt dishes. For Indian vegans in particular, Chinese and Indonesian menus often provide a broader choice than Indian ones, where ghee and paneer appear everywhere.
This is one of the few vegan-marked menus in the ITDC area, so it is worth knowing about even if you eat Indian food on most other nights.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Marked vegan dishes
A directory lists roughly five to ten clearly marked vegan dishes.
- 02
Tofu and tempeh
Plant proteins such as tofu, tempeh and mushrooms anchor the vegan choices.
- 03
Generous portions
Reviewers praise portion size and value for the ITDC area.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Choose Garlic when the family wants Indonesian or Chinese food after several Indian meals. A directory notes that the menu has several clearly marked vegan dishes, built on tofu, tempeh and mushrooms, and examples include a vegetable platter and vegan nasi goreng.
Order with care. The restaurant also serves meat, fish and egg dishes, and the directory advises asking staff to confirm that a dish is free of dairy and egg. Portions are generous, and the restaurant has outdoor seating and sometimes live music at dinner.
Prices are moderate for the ITDC area. It is a good place for a relaxed group meal after the beach, or before the Devdan Show.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask staff to confirm dishes are free of egg and dairy
- Check hours before going
- Request a table away from the music
- Allow time before evening shows
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan ITDC, Nusa Dua
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Seated dining at ground level or by lift with level access to tables in most cases, but confirm steps and parking with the restaurant when booking, and ask for a table away from loud music.
- Tickets and access
- Hours have been listed as about 11 am to 11 pm daily. Reservations are not usually essential, but call for groups.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Garlic Restaurant Bali
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Seated dining at ground level or by lift with level access to tables in most cases, but confirm steps and parking with the restaurant when booking, and ask for a table away from loud music.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Garlic Restaurant vegan?
No, but it has several clearly marked vegan dishes on a mixed menu. Ask staff to confirm.
What cuisine does it serve?
Chinese and Indonesian dishes.
Where is it?
On Jalan ITDC in the Nusa Dua tourism complex.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
