The short answer
The Royal Kitchen: what visitors should know first
A sensible air-conditioned stop if you are shopping at the mall. Dal makhni and naan are easy vegetarian orders, but biryani and meat dishes are served too, so ask for vegetarian plates.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. 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
The Royal Kitchen facts at a glance
- Location
- First floor, Icon Bali Mall
- Dining style
- Restaurant inside a mall
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: dal makhni with garlic naan
- Good for
- Air-conditioned family meals
Why it matters
Why The Royal Kitchen is worth your time
A mall restaurant is easier for many older travellers than a roadside cafe: it is cool, level and has toilets close by. The Royal Kitchen adds a recognisable Indian menu to that setting.
Sunday buffets can suit large families who want variety, but check what is vegetarian before paying. Details come from one guide, so confirm hours and the buffet before planning your day around it. Ask the staff to confirm which dishes are vegetarian before the buffet is served.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Large portions
The guide notes generous servings, good for sharing.
- 02
Dal makhni and naan
Named as recommended dishes.
- 03
Sunday buffet
An Indian buffet is mentioned on Sundays.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The 30 Sundays guide lists The Royal Kitchen on the first floor of Icon Bali Mall and recommends garlic naan, dal makhni and murg dum biryani, adding that portions are large and that a Sunday buffet of Indian food is offered.
For a vegetarian meal, order dal makhni with garlic naan or rice and add a vegetable dish. Biryani on the menu is chicken, so avoid ordering from the meat list. Because portions are large, two or three people can share a few dishes. The source does not cover Jain cooking, so ask about onion and garlic if it matters.
Combine the meal with a walk through the mall, which offers shade and seating between stops.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours and the Sunday buffet price
- Ask for vegetarian dishes only
- Share dishes because portions are big
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- First floor, Icon Bali Mall, Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch, or Sunday for the buffet
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Inside a mall, so it is air-conditioned and level, and the first floor is reached by lift or escalator. This suits travellers who tire in heat.
- Tickets and access
- A table is usually easy on weekdays. For the Sunday buffet mentioned in one guide, confirm price and timing before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near The Royal Kitchen
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Inside a mall, so it is air-conditioned and level, and the first floor is reached by lift or escalator. This suits travellers who tire in heat.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is The Royal Kitchen vegetarian?
No, murg dum biryani is among its dishes. Order vegetarian items such as dal makhni and naan.
Where is it?
On the first floor of Icon Bali Mall on Jalan Danau Tamblingan.
Is there a buffet?
A guide mentions a Sunday Indian buffet. Confirm the details first.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
