Sometimes you have money, but sometimes you must live on budget. Still, eating is a must and finding great food in budget has its own glory. Here I list the food under IDR 20k (the food alone) but taste great that you'll crave for more.

1. Warung Roti Canai & Teh Tarik Bunana

you can see how they make the roti canai and teh tarik from behind the glass

Been my favorite since 2012, the small parlor from Jl. Raya Kerobokan is now moved to Jl. Sunset Road for a bigger and easier to find location. My all-time favorite is the Roti Egg Keju (egg and cheese bread) with iced Teh Tarik (Malaysian thé au lait or milk tea). The small portion of roti canai is around IDR 11,000-13,000 and for the large one is IDR 17,000-20,000. It's really worth the money, isn't it?

the roti canai comes with curry soup

They have some branches all over Badung regency in Bali:
- Jl. Sunset Road No.28, Kerobokan; across from KZU near T-junction with Jl. Raya Kerobokan.
- Jl. Danau Poso No. 1, Sanur; just at the T-junction with Bypass Ngurah Rai.
- Jl. Uluwatu 2 No. 32x, Jimbaran.


2. Warung Bali (Ibu Ketut Nari)

food display

For lawar and Balinese rice lover, this one shouldn't be missed. The betutu chicken, corn, lawar (some Balinese-style vegetables with beansprout and coconut), pork and satay--the taste of Bali in a very affordable price. It is only for IDR 15,000 and you'll get this 'nasi campur' (a little of everything in one dish with steamed white rice) to make your tummy happy. They also have ayam betutu (chicken cooked in betutu style) and other food by request.

the Balinese 'nasi campur'

 
A very humble place right across the Kerobokan Traditional Market, Jl. Tangkuban Perahu (50m from Lio Square), this one is surely not to be missed (when you're on budget).


3. Warung Sate Madura Pak Ayex

chicken satay and lontong with gulai (curry) soup

It is not really easy to find a nice Sate Madura, with options for chicken or lamb, with rice or lontong (rice cake). But for a portion of 10 pcs of chicken satay with 1 lontong, it will cost you only IDR 12,000--the lamb curry is Rp 10,000 and the lamb satay is only IDR 17,000. The portion is indeed small but for people on diet like me, it's just perfect.

This simple parlor is located at Jl. Tangkubang Perahu, across of the east corner of Kerobokan jail, right at the intersection of Jl. Pengubengan Kauh, and open from 10 a.m. till 11 p.m. Call them at +6287 861 161 033.


4. Kedai Mie Cici

yamien manis ayam pangsit (sweet noodle with chicken and wonton)

If you love yamien (Bandung-style noodle) and can't find a good one anywhere in Bali, go to Kedai Mie Cici. Either sweet or savory noodle, they have a great taste for this and especially great wonton (that filled with lotsss of chicken meat inside) for only IDR 20,000. If you don't like noodle, they also have this batagor (baso tahu goreng or fried fish cake-and-tofu) or banana fritters.

batagor kuah (soup of fried fish cake and tofu)

This small parlor is open from 11 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. from Sunday to Friday, at Jl. Beraban No. 66, Banjar Taman, Kerobokan. Their phone number is +62 878-2355-6065 if you need.


5. Buka Baju (Gubuk Makan Bakso Keju)

bakso kuah campur (7pcs)

If you would like to try something a little different, this one can be an option. They have this bakso (beef or chicken meatballs) with cheese inside that makes it unique. But my recommendation goes to bakso keju, bakso goreng and siomay. The others are quite standard, but everything is under 20k. I haven't tried the grilled meatballs tho. Well, perhaps on my next visit (;


This one is located at Jl. Tangkuban Perahu, on the east of Jl. Gunung Salak intersection. Call them at +6281 2330 8668.