Uluwatu guide · Where to eat
Places to eat in Uluwatu, with what to order and how comfortable each is for families and older travellers.
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Uluwatu's food scene is built around surf cafes, beach clubs and resort restaurants, with Indonesian warungs scattered between them. Pork and seafood are common, so say clearly that you eat no meat, fish or egg, and ask about shrimp paste and fish sauce in sauces. Nasi goreng, gado-gado and vegetable dishes are easy to find as vegetarian versions at warungs if you ask.
For this guide we could confirm two plant-based places with sources. Alchemy Uluwatu on Jalan Pantai Bingin states that its menu is completely plant-based, and Kynd Community on Jalan Labuansait has clearly marked vegan options, though it is not listed as fully vegan. We could not confirm a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant or any Jain-specific kitchen in Uluwatu from sources we opened, so we have not tagged any. If you need Indian vegetarian or Jain food, ask your hotel or villa to arrange it in advance, stay somewhere with a kitchen, or carry dry snacks for the road. Menus and hours change, so confirm before a special trip.
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Jl. Pantai Bingin No. 8, Pecatu, Uluwatu
A plant-based cafe and wellness boutique on Jalan Pantai Bingin, with raw and cooked dishes, bowls, pizzas and desserts; the brand says its menu is completely plant-based.
Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Pecatu
An Indian restaurant on Jalan Raya Uluwatu in Pecatu with malai kofta, puri masala and gajar ka halwa on the menu, plus vegetable curries marked as vegan.
Indah Resort, Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Pecatu
An Indian restaurant at Indah Resort on Jalan Raya Uluwatu in Pecatu, known in listings for butter chicken and garlic or cheese naan, with vegetarian options.
Uluwatu Street, Ungasan
An Indian restaurant on Uluwatu Street in Ungasan, listed with chilli paneer, malai tikka and lassi, and with vegetarian options on the menu.
108 Jl. Labuan Sait, Pecatu
A juice and breakfast cafe at 108 Jalan Labuan Sait in Pecatu, between Bingin and Padang Padang, serving sandwiches, salads and smoothies, per Wikivoyage.
Bingin Beach, Pecatu
A surfers' warung on Bingin Beach serving Balinese and Indonesian food alongside smoothie bowls, poke bowls, falafel and burgers, with a daily happy hour and weekend live music.
Jl. Labuan Sait, Pecatu
An Indian restaurant on Jalan Labuan Sait in Pecatu, listed with a thali plate, tikka masala and a prawn curry, and described as vegan-friendly.
Jl. Labuansait No. 8A, Pecatu, Uluwatu
A plant-based breakfast and brunch cafe on Jalan Labuansait, known for burgers, noodles and acai bowls, with a vegetarian and vegan menu.
Uluwatu Surf Villas, Jl. Pantai Suluban, Pecatu
The restaurant and bar at Uluwatu Surf Villas near Suluban, serving seafood and land-based dishes with Asian, Indonesian, Mexican and South American influences.
Jl. Labuansait No. 10, Pecatu
A cafe at Jalan Labuansait No. 10 serving a Nourish Bowl, protein pancakes and a smoked salmon toast, mixing plant-based and high-protein dishes.
Jl. Labuan Sait, next to Shaka Riki, Pecatu
A cafe on Jalan Labuan Sait next to Shaka Riki, listed for vegan lasagna, guava cheesecake and house-made kombucha, with many vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Jl. Pantai Bingin No. 9, Pecatu
A cafe on Jalan Pantai Bingin near Bingin Beach, listed for smoothie bowls, a health wrap and a cashew cheeseburger, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Uluwatu Street, Ungasan
A restaurant on Uluwatu Street in Ungasan serving Indian and Western dishes, with palak paneer and samosa among the vegetarian choices and a kid-friendly menu.
Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Ungasan
A yakitori and open-flame grill at Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau in Ungasan, cooking over coals with ingredients from across Indonesia, and offering a separate plant-based menu.
Jl. Labuansait No. 10A, Uluwatu
A buffet-style warung on Jalan Labuansait where you build a plate of rice and side dishes, with vegetarian and vegan versions mentioned, plus coconuts, juices and coffee.
Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, on the road between Padang Padang and Suluban
A long-standing, no-frills warung on Jalan Labuansait in Pecatu where you build a plate of daily-changing Indonesian nasi campur, with a labelled vegan section as well as meat dishes.
