Jimbaran might be known for its fancy seafood dinners on the beach, but if you know where to look, you can eat incredibly well for just a few dollars. Here are the best spots and dishes that kept both our stomach and our wallet happy during our visit.
Local Warungs in Kedonganan Village
The backstreets behind Jimbaran Beach are full of tiny family‑run warungs serving home‑style Indonesian food. You get a full plate of flavourful food for the price of a coffee back home!
Here are our favourite spots:
Warung Nasi Ayam – A tiny, family‑run spot serving classic nasi campur with lots of veggie and protein options.
Best for: nasi campur, tempeh, sambal
Price: IDR 20,000–35,000
Located: Jl Celagi Basur No. 3Y
Why we loved it: Generous portions and homemade flavours
Warung Bu Kadek – A no-frills warung tucked inside the village streets. Expect simgple, comforting Indonesian food.
Best for: nasi goreng, mi goreng, ayam goreng
Price: IDR 15,000–25,000
Located: Jl Kubung Batu lll Taman Griya
Why we loved it: Super cheap and always busy with the locals
Warung Mami Ikan Bakar – A small restaurant seving the freshed grilled fish
Best for: ikan bakar, sambal matah
Price: IDR 50,000
Located: Jl Uluwatu ii No. 29x, Jimbaran
Why we loved it: Authentic Balinese flavours for pocket change
Bakso Carts (Meatball Soup)
You’ll hear them before you see them – the iconic ‘ting-ting’ sound of bakso sellers pushing their carts. You will find them everywhere roaming the backstreets of Kedonganan Village.
What to order:
Bakso with noddles
Baskso with tofu
Add sambal if you like heat
Price: IDR 10,000 – 20,000
Located: back streets of Kedonganan Village
Why we loved it: ridiculously cheap and super filling
Satay Lilit Stalls Near The Fish Market
Around Kedonganan Fish Market, you’ll find small grills selling freshly made sate lilit — minced fish mixed with spices and grilled on lemongrass sticks. You’ll see the vendor mixing minced fish with grated coconut, lime leaves, chilli and fragrant Balinese spices before wrapping it around lemongrass sticks and grilling it over hot charcoal. The smell alone is enough to stop you in your tracks — smoky, citrusy, and a little sweet. If you plan to visit, check out our comprehensive guide to visiting the Jimbaran Fish Markets.
Price: IDR 5,000 – 15,000
Located: along the fish market
Why we loved it: smoky, fragrant and uniquely Balinese
Nasi Jinggo
This tiny banana‑leaf wrapped meal is a local favourite — a humble little bundle that packs way more flavour than you’d expect. Inside, you’ll usually find a scoop of rice topped with spicy sambal, a tangle of fried noodles and a small portion of chicken, tempeh, or shredded fish.
It’s the kind of snack you can eat with one hand while wandering the market. Despite its size, it’s surprisingly satisfying — and one of the best-value bites you’ll find in Jimbaran.
Price: IDR 5,000 – 10,000
Located: Pasar Desa Jimbaran
Why we loved it: perfect for breakfast or a quick snack while exploring
Jalan Pasar
Colourful, coconut‑filled, chewy, and wonderfully sticky — Bali’s traditional sweets are something you absolutely shouldn’t skip. These little treats are a big part of local food culture, and you’ll find them piled high at markets and roadside stalls. Make sure you try klepon, those soft green rice balls filled with molten palm sugar that bursts in your mouth, and dadar gulung, the bright green coconut pancakes rolled up with sweet, fragrant coconut. They’re cheap, delicious, and the perfect way to taste a bit of everyday Balinese life.
Price: IDR 2,000 – 5,000
Located: Pasa Desar Jimbaran
Why we loved it: fed our craving for something sweet without over indulging
Fresh Coconut on Jimbaran Beach
It might not be a full meal, but cracking open a fresh young coconut on Jimbaran Beach is one of those simple Bali pleasures. Vendors wander the sand with stacks of green coconuts and they’ll slice one open right in front of you. You get a huge, ice‑cold drink straight from the shell — naturally sweet, slightly salty, and incredibly refreshing after a few hours in the sun.
Price: IDR15,000 – 25,000
Located: Jimbaran Beach front
Why we loved it: Hydrating, refreshing, cheap and the ultimate beach vibe — especially at sunset
Kedonganan Village is one of the best places in Jimbaran to eat cheaply. Stick to the small, family‑run warungs and street stalls, and you’ll enjoy delicious, authentic Balinese food for just a few dollars. It’s the perfect way to eat like a local without stretching your budget.
Make sure you check out our guide to the best cheap activities in Jimbaran.
