The short answer
Kekeb Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Choose Kekeb for a relaxed Balinese lunch or early dinner near the beach if reservations suit you, as seating is limited. Say clearly that you want meat-free cooking, because staff are reported to be unsure about ingredients.
Useful facts
Kekeb Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- ITDC area, Jalan Pantai Mengiat Lot C-0, Nusa Dua
- Dining style
- Balinese with some international dishes, outdoor seating
- Price signal
- Upper mid-range for the area
- Meat-free dishes
- Vegan platter, vegetarian plate; tempeh and tofu
- Hours
- Listed daily about 10 am to 10 pm
Why it matters
Why Kekeb Restaurant is worth your time
Most meals in Nusa Dua happen inside hotels, so an independent Balinese room near the sea gives a different picture of local cooking. Kekeb offers that setting with a menu that includes meat-free plates built on tempeh and tofu, both everyday Indonesian foods.
It is not a vegetarian restaurant, and the vegan options are described as few and unevenly available. Treat it as a place for flexible vegetarians and mixed groups, and ask about shrimp paste and egg before ordering.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegan platter
Ask for it made fully vegan; one directory says fried rice can replace the noodles.
- 02
Beach outlook
Outdoor tables look towards the sea, which suits a slow lunch.
- 03
Shared plates
Portions are reported as generous, so two or three dishes can feed a small family.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Book ahead and ask for a table with a view of the beach. The menu is mainly traditional Balinese with a few international dishes, and a directory entry mentions satay, nasi goreng, brochettes and fries alongside a vegan platter and a vegetarian plate.
Tell the server at the start that you eat no meat or fish, and ask about eggs, sauces and stock. The same directory says staff have only a basic understanding of veganism and that vegan dishes are not always available, though it reports that the vegan platter can be made vegan by asking for fried rice in place of noodles. Tempeh and tofu are the main proteins in the meat-free dishes.
Prices sit at the upper end for the area, so order a few dishes to share rather than a full course each. Allow time for service and confirm the current menu on the day.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve a table before you go
- State your dietary needs and ask about egg and shrimp paste
- Request shade or a table near a fan at midday
- Confirm opening hours on the day
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- ITDC area, Jalan Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Seating is outdoors with a beach outlook, so ask for shade at midday and confirm steps from the entrance when you reserve; portions are described as generous, so sharing works for smaller appetites.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are advised because seating is limited. A directory lists daily hours of roughly 10 am to 10 pm; confirm hours before you travel.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Kekeb Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Seating is outdoors with a beach outlook, so ask for shade at midday and confirm steps from the entrance when you reserve; portions are described as generous, so sharing works for smaller appetites.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Kekeb vegetarian?
No. It is a mixed Balinese menu with a vegan platter and vegetarian plate, so ask for meat-free preparation.
Do I need to book?
A directory says reservations are required and seating is limited, so book ahead.
Is it expensive?
It is listed at the higher end for the area, though portions are described as generous.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
