40 Indian Restaurants in Bali and growing…

Do you crave for Indian food in Bali? Whether you are a tourist or a resident, you will be surprised to learn that there are over 40 Indian restaurants in Bali. These can be found across Bali in Ubud,  Kuta, Canggu, Seminyak and Denpasar. Another unique feature is that most Indian restaurants in Bali serve menus in divided option: Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian.

Indian restaurants are mushrooming across Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta and Bali. This could also be directly contributed to growing number of Indian tourists to this wonderful country. Bali is very popular as a destination wedding location and also for honeymoon couples.

As almost 40% of Indians are vegetarian, they look for vegetarian options on their travels. The Indian restaurants provide a familiar menu where they can be assured of their dietary requirements.  Nevertheless, the Indian vegetarians have range of choices in their culinary menu. From potatoes, paratha (flatbread), kulfi or Indian ice cream, Mattar paneer, processed green vegetables, beans, spinach dishes, etc. There is much similarity with Balinese food as both of them use plenty of spices.

You can also find authentic Indian food in Bali, from humble Warungs with Indian chefs and owners that serve home-style cooking, to more upmarket, stylish, and contemporary restaurants and even fine dining establishments. There are also a few decent chains with multiple outlets covering the most popular areas of the island, meaning that you shouldn’t be too far away from decent Indian food.

Some of the restaurant brands in Bali are already renowned such as Ganesha Ek Sanskriti, Little India, Queen’s Tandoor, The Golden Saffron, and The Royal Kitchen which have grown from Jakarta to Bali.

Other newcomers are moving into niche localities or with niche menus. Here is a listing for you: